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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 57 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
57
Deprivation level
4/10
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
32.69(-2%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.89(-40%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.26(+12%)
Other theft
5.01(-11%)
Public order
3.13(-52%)
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 119 recent sales, the median property price is £325,000 in Ottery St Mary area, with individual transactions ranging from £160,000 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£472,475
Flats6£404,000
Semi-Detached35£300,000
Terraced36£228,500

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

EX111DS

Alexander Place

EX111RR

Metcombe Vale

EX111NZ

Summerland Cottages

EX111EF

Sandhill Street

EX111HB

Brookland Villas

EX100JT

Otter Close

EX111AL

Victoria Terrace

EX111PU

Sidmouth Road

EX111RL

Ottery St Mary

EX111LP

The Fairmile

EX111GX

Thorne Farm Way

EX111FH

Abbott Close

EX111NR

Alansway

EX111LH

Exeter Road

EX111NL

Canaan Way

EX111YA

Riverside View

EX111QF

Ottery St Mary

EX111ER

Ferguson Close

EX111ZR

Mill Street

EX143BG

Ottery St Mary

EX100TA

Hayne Park

EX111DZ

Sunny Hill

EX111SY

Slade Close

EX111FF

Samuel Terrace

EX111PP

Knightstone

EX111QY

Newton Cottages

EX111QR

Canaan Way

EX111GD

Barrel Close

EX111GB

Henry Gardens

EX111EY

Batts Lane

EX111NP

Claremont Field

EX111JJ

Chineway Gardens

EX111AW

Winters Lane

EX111GR

Albert Close

EX111PJ

Chineway Hill

EX111HX

Longdogs Lane

EX111RN

Ottery St Mary

EX111QU

Cadhay Lane

EX111QT

Ottery St Mary

EX111EH

Weston Terrace

EX111EQ

Canaan Way

EX111GJ

William Close

EX143BQ

Birdcote Cottages

EX100TE

Seaway Lane

EX111DP

Paternoster Row

EX111LN

Birdcage Lane

EX111PW

Gerway Lane

EX111BN

Church View

EX111AX

Winters Lane

EX111FB

Katherines Lane

EX111PL

Chineway Road

EX111RF

Mill Street

EX100AF

Ottery St Mary

EX111PE

Church Lane

EX111GP

Tumbling Weir Way

EX111AU

Winters Lane

EX111FN

Fairfax Way

EX111EZ

Brook Street

EX111NE

Gosford Lane

EX111PY

Ottery St Mary

EX111FL

Thackeray Close

EX111PT

Sidmouth Road

EX111QS

Canaan Way

EX111PQ

Holcombe Lane

EX111SH

Higher Broad Oak Road

EX111DN

Ottery St Mary

EX111FX

Harold Close

EX111JL

Chineway Gardens

EX111EW

Meadow Close

EX111HQ

Chapel Lane

EX111JR

Plume Of Feathers Close

EX111TA

Kings Avenue

EX143BW

Ottery St Mary

EX111EJ

New Lane

EX111LG

Exeter Road

EX111AP

Mossop Close

EX111RT

Ottery St Mary

EX111US

The Crescent

EX111RA

Cadhay Lane

EX111FG

Ottery St Mary

EX111DR

North Street

EX143BJ

The Cottages

EX111EL

Butts Road

EX100LR

Core Hill Road

EX111YD

Millcroft

EX111LU

Langland Lane

EX111HN

Spring Gardens

EX111GA

Hollis Close

EX111BG

Winters Lane

EX111YR

Mill Street

EX100AU

Coombe Vale

EX111AT

Hill View

EX111SX

Slade Close

EX111PX

Sandgate Lane

EX111NQ

Ottery St Mary

EX111NB

Taleford Villas

EX111GQ

Tumbling Weir Way

EX111GU

Thorne Farm Way

EX111BT

Broad Street

EX111JS

Salston Cottages

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.