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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
42
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
9%
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)
51
0.64%
Irish
40
0.5%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
31
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)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached40£451,000
Flats7£280,000
Semi-Detached31£320,000
Terraced31£250,000

10 years price trend in Ottery St Mary

All postcodes in Ottery St Mary

EX111SZ

Slade Close

EX111ZR

Mill Street

EX100AT

Ottery St Mary & West Hill

EX111AJ

Mill Street

EX111HD

Brook Street

EX111NJ

Cadhay Lane

EX111PG

Muddy Lane

EX111PX

Sandgate Lane

EX111QS

Canaan Way

EX111QY

Cadhay Lane

EX111EJ

New Lane

EX111ES

Ferguson Close

EX111PJ

Chineway Hill

EX100JS

Knapp's Lane

EX111PT

Sidmouth Road

EX111RP

Claremont Field

EX111YR

Mill Street

EX111ZL

Paternoster Row

EX143AZ

Feniton & Whimple

EX143BG

Feniton & Whimple

EX143BH

Feniton & Whimple

EX100AZ

The Orchard

EX100TA

Hayne Hill

EX111AG

Ottery St Mary & West Hill

EX111DX

Katherines Lane

EX111EB

Brookdale

EX111RH

Salston Ride

EX111TE

Kennaway Road

EX111BY

Broad Street

EX111HF

Yonder Street

EX111HJ

Ottery St Mary & West Hill

EX111PN

Sidmouth Road

EX100AN

Barton Orchard

EX100AS

Ottery St Mary & West Hill

EX100AW

Ottery St Mary & West Hill

EX111DW

Cornhill

EX111GH

Alfred Court

EX111HQ

Chapel Lane

EX111LL

Birdcage Lane

EX111NE

Gosford Lane

EX111PB

Alfington Road

EX111PZ

Ottery St Mary & West Hill

EX111QX

Cadhay Lane

EX111RW

Tipton Vale

EX111TD

Coleridge Road

EX143BJ

Feniton & Whimple

EX111QF

Ottery St Mary & West Hill

EX111DE

Gold Street

EX111DL

Mill Street

EX111DU

New Lane

EX111EA

Beauvale Close

EX111PW

Knightstone Lane

EX111GX

Godfrey Close

EX111JA

St Marys Park

EX111JS

Feniton & Whimple

EX111LX

Gosford Road

EX111NQ

Feniton & Whimple

EX143BN

Feniton & Whimple

EX111DN

Ottery St Mary & West Hill

EX111BR

Broad Street

EX111BX

Paternoster Row

EX111HN

Spring Gardens

EX111HS

Homefield Close

EX111HU

Longdogs Lane

EX111JL

Chineway Gardens

EX111NN

Feniton & Whimple

EX111NR

Alansway

EX111PA

Alfington Road

EX111PY

Ottery St Mary & West Hill

EX111QT

Feniton & Whimple

EX111SX

Chineway Gardens

EX111YY

Ottery St Mary & West Hill

EX111BH

Ottery St Mary & West Hill

EX111DB

Gold Street

EX111JF

Chapel Lane

EX111NH

Feniton & Whimple

EX111PH

Chineway Road

EX111PQ

Holcombe Lane

EX111RJ

Ottery St Mary & West Hill

EX111SN

Higher Broad Oak Road

EX111AE

Mill Street

EX111BP

Hind Street

EX111DS

Ottery St Mary & West Hill

EX111LH

Exeter Road

EX111RN

Ottery St Mary & West Hill

EX111RT

Ottery St Mary & West Hill

EX100AR

Ottery St Mary & West Hill

EX111FQ

Alfred Court

EX111GA

Yonder Street

EX111HL

Yonder Street

EX111JH

Chineway Gardens

EX111LN

Birdcage Lane

EX111QZ

Cadhay Lane

EX111WH

Cadhay Close

EX111AD

Mill Street

EX111AR

Winter's Lane

EX111ER

Ferguson Close

EX111ET

Broad Street

EX111FH

Abbott Close

EX111FP

Butts Road
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Data Sources

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