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Ottery St Mary & West Hill

About

Ottery St Mary is a market town centred around the River Otter, with the notable St Mary's Church featuring a unique astronomical clock. The town's layout retains a historic character, with independent shops and services lining its main streets. The surrounding area includes working farmland and the remains of an old cider press industry, contributing to its local economy.

West Hill is a residential village situated on higher ground to the west. It offers views across the Otter Valley and is characterised by modern housing developments alongside older properties. The area is connected by walking paths to the countryside, including access to sections of the East Devon Way, which passes through the adjacent landscape.

Area overview

On average Ottery St Mary & West Hill has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 31 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Ottery St Mary & West Hill is £57,902 per year. There are 4 schools in Ottery St Mary & West Hill: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). Ottery St Mary & West Hill is home to around 9,495 people, with a population density of about 264.1 per km2.

Crime rate

1/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

3/10

Income level

8/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Ottery St Mary & West Hill Population

9,495

Population density

264.1 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

18.54(-44%)

Anti-social behaviour

5.27(-65%)

Criminal damage and arson

3.16(-51%)

Other theft

2.32(-59%)

Public order

2(-70%)

South West average

Demographics

British

8,957

94.32%

Other White

214

2.25%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.7%

Irish

0.52%

Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups

0.38%

Total population: 9,496

Economics

Level 4+ (Degree)

3,062

39.4%

Level 3 (A level)

1,312

16.88%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

1,123

14.45%

No qualifications

1,006

12.95%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

684

8.8%

Total 16+ residents: 7,771

Housing

Owns outright

1,897

47.27%

Owns with a mortgage

1,139

28.38%

Private landlord or letting agency

457

11.39%

Social rents from council

198

4.93%

Other social rented

156

3.89%

Total households: 4,013

Property prices in Ottery St Mary & West Hill

Based on 146 recent sales, the median property price is £370,000 in Ottery St Mary & West Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £101,500 up to £1,710,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ottery St Mary & West Hill over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	71	£560,000	£308,221	£414,430	£742,500	£1,025,000
Flats	5	£235,000	£212,500	£212,500	£460,000	£492,000
Semi-Detached	37	£320,000	£248,960	£280,000	£348,000	£414,500
Terraced	33	£250,000	£169,500	£217,500	£325,000	£483,000

10 years median price trend in Ottery St Mary & West Hill

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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Area overview

Area Profile

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Housing

Housing tenure

Property prices in Ottery St Mary & West Hill

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