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Ottery St Mary

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About

Ottery St Mary is a ward in East Devon, covering the historic market town of the same name and surrounding rural areas. The town is known for its medieval architecture, including the 14th-century St Mary’s Church, which resembles Exeter Cathedral in design. The River Otter runs through the area, providing a natural focal point for the landscape. The ward includes several smaller villages and hamlets, such as West Hill and Tipton St John, which contribute to its mix of residential and agricultural land use.

The area has a range of local amenities, including schools, shops, and healthcare facilities, serving both the town and nearby communities. Transport links include the A30 and A3052 roads, connecting Ottery St Mary to Exeter and the wider Devon region. The ward retains a strong sense of community, with events like the annual Tar Barrels festival drawing visitors. Surrounding farmland and green spaces support a mix of arable and livestock farming, reflecting the area’s rural character.

Area overview

On average Ottery St Mary has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 42 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 of residents in Ottery St Mary is £49,378 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).

Crime rate

3/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

3/10

Income level

7/10

Social housing

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Ottery St Mary Population

7,985

Population density

220.4 per km²

Demographics

British

7,522

94.25%

Other White

197

2.47%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.64%

Irish

0.5%

Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups

0.39%

Total population: 7,981

Housing

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 109 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 per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	40	£451,000	£313,450	£395,625	£612,500	£769,125
Flats	7	£280,000	£212,500	£226,250	£430,000	£488,000
Semi-Detached	31	£320,000	£216,250	£282,500	£357,500	£492,500
Terraced	31	£250,000	£155,000	£196,000	£285,000	£420,000

10 years price trend in Ottery St Mary

All postcodes in Ottery St Mary

EX111BA

Clapps Lane

EX111JQ

Chineway Gardens

EX111NL

Canaan Way

EX111QL

Ottery St Mary & West Hill

EX111RL

Ottery St Mary & West Hill

EX111XY

Hillcrest

EX111YD

Millcroft

EX100AL

Hayne Hill

EX100AY

Chrystel Close

EX111AY

Winter's Lane

EX111DR

North Street

EX111FD

Ridgeway Gardens

EX111LJ

Cadhay Lane

EX111JR

Plume Of Feathers Close

EX111NA

Gosford Lane

EX111NP

Claremont Field

EX111TH

Higher Ridgeway

EX111AZ

Winter's Lane

EX111BG

Winter's Lane

EX111BL

St Saviours Road

EX111DH

Gold Street

EX111DZ

New Lane

EX111EE

Furzebrook

EX111FY

Barrack Road

EX111BB

Oak Close

EX111DY

Ridgeway

EX111EP

Butts Road

EX111GE

Edward Drive

EX111PP

Knightstone Lane

EX111SH

Higher Broad Oak Road

EX111TG

Kennaway Road

EX143BQ

Feniton & Whimple

EX100AB

Ottery St Mary & West Hill

EX100FF

Barton Rise

EX111EF

Sandhill Street

EX111FF

Sandhill Street

EX111FJ

Coleberd Close

EX111GR

Albert Close

EX111NZ

Alfington Road

EX111PD

Alfington Road

EX111PF

Mill Lane

EX111QQ

Slade Road

EX111RF

Mill Street

EX111RR

Ottery St Mary & West Hill

EX111UE

Lower Broad Oak Road

EX111US

Franklea Close

EX100AA

Ottery St Mary & West Hill

EX111AH

Mill Street

EX111EG

Sandhill Street

EX111GZ

Elliot Close

EX111HA

Brook Street

EX111HW

Higher Spring Gardens

EX111NG

Feniton & Whimple

EX143BL

Feniton & Whimple

EX100AD

Barton Paddocks

EX100AG

Ottery St Mary & West Hill

EX111AQ

Canaan Way

EX111BW

Hind Street

EX111EY

Batt's Lane

EX111JB

Grandisson Drive

EX111NB

Taleford Close

EX111NW

Feniton & Whimple

EX111RE

Barrack Road

EX111ST

Metcombe Rise

EX100AU

Ottery St Mary & West Hill

EX100LR

Core Hill Road

EX111AP

Mossop Close

EX111BJ

St Saviours Road

EX111EW

Butts Road

EX111GU

Cadhay Lane

EX111GY

Godfrey Close

EX111LZ

Gosford Road

EX111NS

Butt's Hill

EX111SY

Slade Close

EX111RA

Cadhay Lane

EX111AX

Winter's Lane

EX111BD

Sidmouth Road

EX111BE

Longdogs Lane

EX111ED

Beauvale Close

EX111FG

Ottery St Mary & West Hill

EX111GJ

William Close

EX111GP

Canaan Way

EX111GT

Mill Street

EX111PR

Knightstone Lane

EX111YB

Millcroft

EX100JU

Otter Close

EX111SP

Higher Broad Oak Road

EX111EU

Jesu Street

EX111EL

Butts Road

EX111EQ

Canaan Way

EX111FU

Pixie Walk

EX111HH

Yonder Street

EX111LW

Larkbeare Avenue

EX111NF

Feniton & Whimple

EX111AT

Winter's Lane

EX111BU

Broad Street

EX111GB

Barrack Road

EX111QB

Ottery St Mary & West Hill

EX111QD

Ottery St Mary & West Hill

EX111SW

Ottery St Mary & West Hill

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.

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