About North Tawton

North Tawton is a small town located in Devon, England, within the postcode area EX20. The town is situated on the River Taw and is surrounded by the natural beauty of the Devon countryside. Its location provides easy access to various walking routes and outdoor activities, making it a suitable base for exploring the region. The town features a range of local amenities, including shops, pubs, and a primary school. North Tawton has a community spirit, with regular events and activities that bring residents together. The nearby Dartmoor National Park offers opportunities for hiking and enjoying the landscape, while the market town of Okehampton is just a short drive away, providing additional services and attractions.

Local Government

District West Devon
County Devon
Ward Okehampton North
Constituency Central Devon
Parish Okehampton
Region South West

Property Prices 3,644 sales

Average Price £320K
£5K — £4.64M
Detached £404K 1,359
Semi £253K 722
Terraced £216K 946
Flat £145K 240

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Lapford Train Station 5.6 miles
Morchard Road Train Station 5.7 miles
Okehampton Train Station 6.3 miles
Copplestone Train Station 6.4 miles
Eggesford Train Station 6.5 miles
Yeoford Train Station 7.5 miles

Schools & Education 6 nearby View all schools

6 Primary
North Tawton Community Primary School and Nursery Primary 173 yards Bow Community Primary School Primary 3.6 miles Spreyton School Primary 3.7 miles Exbourne Church of England Primary School Primary 3.9 miles Winkleigh Primary School Primary 4.4 miles South Tawton Primary School Primary 5 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Ashridge Court 1.2 miles Sampford Courtenay 1.9 miles Trecott 2 miles Bondleigh 2 miles Rowden 2.2 miles Sampford Chapple 2.5 miles Honeychurch 2.6 miles Taw Green 2.6 miles West Leigh 2.8 miles Belstone Corner 3.1 miles East Leigh 3.1 miles Burston 3.2 miles

Streets in EX20 30 shown View all streets

A30 7 A3072 16 A3079 4 A3124 5 A382 1 A386 32 Abbey Rise 1 Alder View 1 Appledore Hill 1 Arundell Road 1 Ash Hill 2 Ashley Road 1 Ashridge Lane 2 Augustus Avenue 1 B3215 5 B3216 2 B3217 3 B3260 1 Back Lane 3 Badgers Holt 2 Baldwin Court 1 Baldwin Drive 4 Ball Hill Footpath 1 Ball Meadow 1 Balmoral Crescent 1 Barkers Way 1 Barn Close 1 Barton Close 1 Barton Hill 3 Barton Road 1

Postcodes in EX20 50 shown View all postcodes

EX20 1AA EX20 1AD EX20 1AF EX20 1AG EX20 1AN EX20 1AP EX20 1AR EX20 1AS EX20 1AT EX20 1AU EX20 1AW EX20 1AY EX20 1AZ EX20 1BA EX20 1BB EX20 1BD EX20 1BE EX20 1BG EX20 1BH EX20 1BJ EX20 1BL EX20 1BN EX20 1BP EX20 1BQ EX20 1BR EX20 1BS EX20 1BT EX20 1BU EX20 1BW EX20 1BY EX20 1BZ EX20 1DA EX20 1DB EX20 1DD EX20 1DE EX20 1DF EX20 1DG EX20 1DH EX20 1DJ EX20 1DL EX20 1DN EX20 1DP EX20 1DQ EX20 1DR EX20 1DS EX20 1DT EX20 1DU EX20 1DW EX20 1DX EX20 1DY

Crime in North Tawton 14 crimes · January 2026

6 Violence & Sexual Offences
4 Criminal Damage & Arson
2 Public Order
1 Anti-Social Behaviour
1 Other Theft
Local Policing
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