Whiddon Down is a small community within the town of Okehampton, a civil parish in West Devon. The area benefits from the town’s modest population of around 7,300 residents and a built‑up area of just over 9,000 people, suggesting a quiet, close‑knit environment.
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Whiddon Down is situated within the town of Okehampton, a civil parish in West Devon, Devon, England. Okehampton is described as a town and civil parish in the English county of Devon. According to the 2021 census, the parish had a population of 7,313, slightly higher than the 7,104 recorded at the 2011 census. The built‑up area of Okehampton had a population of 9,112 in 2021, up from 7,647 in 2011. This data indicates a modestly sized community with gradual growth, suggesting a stable and established local environment. The locality’s inclusion within the Okehampton postal district (EX 20) places it in a region known for its rural character and local amenities typical of a Devon town.