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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 115 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-Detached36£320,000
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

EX111GB

Henry Gardens

EX111QB

Ottery St Mary

EX111SW

Ottery St Mary

EX111SZ

Slade Close

EX111NJ

Cadhay Lane

EX100AT

Ottery St Mary

EX111HD

Yonder Street

EX111PG

Holcombe Lane

EX111QY

Newton Cottages

EX111AJ

Mill Street

EX111PX

Sandgate Lane

EX111QS

Canaan Way

EX111EJ

New Lane

EX111ES

Ferguson Close

EX111PJ

Chineway Hill

EX111PT

Sidmouth Road

EX111RP

Claremont Field

EX143AZ

Ottery St Mary

EX143BH

Ottery St Mary

EX100JS

Knapp's Lane

EX111YR

Mill Street

EX111ZL

Paternoster Row

EX143BG

Ottery St Mary

EX100AZ

The Orchard

EX111DX

Ridgeway

EX111EB

Brookdale

EX111RH

Salston Ride

EX100TA

Hayne Park

EX111AG

Colbert Hall Mews

EX111TE

Kennaway Road

EX111BY

Broad Street

EX111HF

Yonder Street

EX111HJ

St Budeaux Orchard

EX111PN

Sidmouth Road

EX111PB

Alfington Road

EX100AN

Barton Orchard

EX111GH

Alfred Court

EX111HQ

Chapel Lane

EX111NE

Gosford Lane

EX111QX

Cadhay Lane

EX111RW

Tipton Vale

EX111TD

Coleridge Road

EX143BJ

The Cottages

EX100AS

Ottery St Mary

EX100AW

Ottery St Mary

EX111DW

Cornhill

EX111LL

Birdcage Lane

EX111PZ

Ottery St Mary

EX111DL

Piccadilly Lane

EX111EA

New Street

EX111GX

Thorne Farm Way

EX111JA

St Marys Park

EX111LX

Gosford Road

EX111NQ

Ottery St Mary

EX111PW

Gerway Lane

EX143BN

Ottery St Mary

EX111DE

Silver Street

EX111DU

Ridgeway Gardens

EX111JS

Salston Cottages

EX111QF

Ottery St Mary

EX111BR

Broad Street

EX111NN

Ottery St Mary

EX111PA

Rock Cottages

EX111PY

Ottery St Mary

EX111QT

Ottery St Mary

EX111SX

Slade Close

EX111DN

Ottery St Mary

EX111BX

Paxford House Square

EX111HN

Spring Gardens

EX111HS

Homefield Close

EX111HU

Longdogs Lane

EX111JL

Chineway Gardens

EX111NR

Alansway

EX111BH

Spencer Court

EX111JF

Chapel Lane

EX111PH

Holcombe Lane

EX111RJ

Ottery St Mary

EX111DB

Silver Street

EX111NH

Ottery St Mary

EX111PQ

Holcombe Lane

EX111SN

Higher Broad Oak Road

EX111YY

Ottery St Mary

EX111LH

Exeter Road

EX111RN

Ottery St Mary

EX111AE

Mill Street

EX111BP

Hind Street

EX111DS

Alexander Place

EX111RT

Ottery St Mary

EX100AR

Ellacombe Cottages

EX111FQ

Pavey Run

EX111GA

Hollis Close

EX111HL

Bridgefield

EX111JH

Chineway Gardens

EX111QZ

Cadhay Lane

EX111FZ

Clapps Lane

EX111LY

Gosford Road

EX111LN

Birdcage Lane

EX111WH

Cadhay Close

EX111AD

Mill Street

EX111AR

Winters Lane

Data Sources

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