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Ottery St Mary

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About

Ottery St Mary ward encompasses the historic town of the same name along with several surrounding rural parishes. The area is defined by the Otter Valley, with the River Otter flowing through its centre. The landscape includes rolling farmland and wooded hills, with the town serving as a primary hub for local services and commerce. Its structure blends a central core with outlying villages and hamlets.

The town's notable landmark is the 14th-century Church of St Mary, featuring a distinctive astronomical clock and tower inspired by Exeter Cathedral. A network of footpaths connects the settlements to the surrounding countryside. The area maintains a distinct local calendar, including the unique November tradition of carrying flaming tar barrels through the streets, an event with deep historical roots in the community.

Area overview

On average Ottery St Mary has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 52 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.0% 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 is £58,060 per year. There are 3 schools in Ottery St Mary: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). Ottery St Mary is home to around 7,985 people, with a population density of about 220.4 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
52
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Ottery St Mary Population
7,985
Population density
220.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30.06(-9%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.14(-33%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.14(-6%)
Other theft
4.51(-20%)
Public order
3.38(-49%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,522
94.25%
Other White
197
2.47%
White and Asian (mixed)
51
0.64%
Irish
40
0.5%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
31
0.39%
Total population: 7,981

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,354
36%
Level 3 (A level)
1,183
18.09%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
954
14.59%
No qualifications
903
13.81%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
615
9.41%
Total 16+ residents: 6,538

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,504
44.25%
Owns with a mortgage
959
28.21%
Private landlord or letting agency
441
12.97%
Social rents from council
186
5.47%
Other social rented
144
4.24%
Total households: 3,399

Property prices in Ottery St Mary

Based on 117 recent sales, the median property price is £330,000 in Ottery St Mary area, with individual transactions ranging from £101,500 up to £903,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Ottery St Mary in the 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached42£453,500
Flats4£336,250
Semi-Detached38£322,500
Terraced33£250,000

10 years median price trend in Ottery St Mary

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ottery St Mary.

All postcodes in Ottery St Mary

EX111YQ

Otter View

EX111JW

Brooklands Orchard

EX111QL

Ottery St Mary

EX111BA

Winters Lane

EX111YD

Millcroft

EX111JQ

Chineway Gardens

EX111NL

Canaan Way

EX111RL

Ottery St Mary

EX111XY

Hillcrest

EX100AL

Hayne Hill

EX111DR

North Street

EX111FD

Priory Mews

EX111TH

Higher Ridgeway

EX100AY

Chrystel Close

EX111AY

Winter's Lane

EX111JR

Plume Of Feathers Close

EX111LJ

Cadhay Lane

EX111NA

Gosford Lane

EX111NP

Claremont Field

EX111AZ

Winters Lane

EX111BG

Winters Lane

EX111FY

Richard Close

EX111BL

Little Close

EX111DH

Gold Street

EX111DZ

Sunny Hill

EX111EE

Shutes Mead

EX111BB

Oak Close

EX111DY

Ridgeway

EX111EP

Washbrook View

EX111SH

Higher Broad Oak Road

EX111TG

Raleigh Road

EX111GE

Edward Drive

EX111PP

Knightstone

EX143BQ

Birdcote Cottages

EX100FF

Barton Rise

EX111EF

Sandhill Street

EX111FF

Samuel Terrace

EX111FJ

Coleberd Close

EX111GR

Albert Close

EX100AB

Stanley Cottages

EX111NZ

Summerland Cottages

EX111PD

Patteson Close

EX111PF

Mill Lane

EX111QQ

Slade Road

EX111RF

Mill Street

EX111RR

Metcombe Vale

EX111UE

Lower Broad Oak Road

EX111US

The Crescent

EX100AA

Railway Terrace

EX111AH

Mill Street

EX111NG

Ottery St Mary

EX143BL

Ottery St Mary

EX111EG

Sandhill Street

EX111GZ

Elliot Close

EX111HA

Brookland Terrace

EX111HW

Higher Spring Gardens

EX100AD

Barton Paddocks

EX111AQ

Canaan Way

EX111BW

Hind Street

EX111EY

Batts Lane

EX111JB

Grandisson Drive

EX111NW

Ottery St Mary

EX111RE

Exeter Road

EX111ST

Metcombe Rise

EX100LR

Core Hill Road

EX111AP

Mossop Close

EX111EW

Meadow Close

EX111GU

Thorne Farm Way

EX111GY

Godfrey Close

EX100AG

Ottery St Mary

EX111NB

Taleford Villas

EX100AU

Coombe Vale

EX111BJ

St Saviours Road

EX111LZ

Gosford Road

EX111NS

Butt's Hill

EX111SY

Slade Close

EX111BD

Tip Hill

EX111BE

Tip Hill

EX111FG

Ottery St Mary

EX111GP

Tumbling Weir Way

EX111GT

Tumbling Weir Way

EX111PR

Knightstone Lane

EX111RA

Cadhay Lane

EX111AX

Winters Lane

EX111ED

Beauvale Close

EX111GJ

William Close

EX111YB

Windrush Rise

EX111HH

Yonder Street

EX111NF

Ottery St Mary

EX111SP

Higher Broad Oak Road

EX111EQ

Canaan Way

EX100JU

Otter Close

EX111EL

Butts Road

EX111EU

Jesu Street

EX111FU

Pixie Walk

EX111LW

Larkbeare Avenue

EX111QD

Ottery St Mary

EX111ZR

Mill Street

EX111AT

Hill View

EX111BU

Broad Street

Data Sources

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