Okemoor Park sits on Dartmoor's edge, bringing together Okehampton's town amenities with the quieter villages of Bridestowe and South Tawton. Crime rates run well below regional and national averages throughout the area, often falling further year on year, and good air quality is a constant across every neighbourhood. Schools are a strong point too, with "Good"-rated primary schools in Bridestowe, South Tawton, Dartmoor and both Okehampton wards, making this a solid choice for families. The A30 threads through the whole area, giving reliable road access to Exeter and Cornwall, and that's just as well, since public transport is limited outside Okehampton South, which has its own railway station for car-free trips to Exeter. Housing and lifestyle vary quite a bit depending on where you look. Okehampton North and South offer the most affordable homes, particularly flats and terraces, alongside everyday amenities, GP services and plenty of green space. Move out to the villages and you'll pay more for character: Bridestowe's detached homes average £502,000, and South Tawton commands similar premiums for its heritage feel, pubs and tight-knit community. Dartmoor ward sits in between, offering relative value for detached buyers and rents that undercut neighbouring South Hams and Teignbridge. A clear theme across the rural wards is a high rate of homeworking, with close to or over 40% of residents in Dartmoor and South Tawton working from home. This points to a suburb that suits people wanting space and a settled pace of life, provided you're comfortable driving for bigger shops, secondary schools and, in the villages, even a pint of milk. Whether you choose the convenience of Okehampton or the rural charm of the surrounding villages, Okemoor Park delivers a genuinely family-friendly, moorland-edge lifestyle with easy routes out when you need the city.