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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

EX111PF

Mill Lane

EX111LL

Birdcage Lane

EX111NS

Butt's Hill

EX111QG

Ottery St Mary

EX100AT

Ottery St Mary

EX111HZ

St Marys Park

EX111EA

New Street

EX111LJ

Cadhay Lane

EX111PA

Rock Cottages

EX111GZ

Elliot Close

EX111BD

Tip Hill

EX111DL

Piccadilly Lane

EX111HT

Orchard Close

EX111JN

Longdogs Lane

EX111PS

Knightstone Road

EX111DE

Silver Street

EX111ET

Odey Place

EX111LZ

Gosford Road

EX111BA

Winters Lane

EX111RD

Barrack Road

EX111QD

Ottery St Mary

EX111ND

Taleford Close

EX111EE

Shutes Mead

EX111YQ

Otter View

EX111BE

Tip Hill

EX111GE

Edward Drive

EX111HG

Yonder Street

EX143BN

Ottery St Mary

EX100BA

Hayne Close

EX111AD

Mill Street

EX111HR

St Budeaux Close

EX111RJ

Ottery St Mary

EX111LY

Gosford Road

EX111QJ

Ottery St Mary

EX111PH

Holcombe Lane

EX111PR

Knightstone Lane

EX111TQ

Higher Ridgeway

EX111JG

Chineway Gardens

EX111DX

Ridgeway

EX111SP

Higher Broad Oak Road

EX111ES

Ferguson Close

EX100FF

Barton Rise

EX111DU

Ridgeway Gardens

EX111DW

Cornhill

EX111JH

Chineway Gardens

EX111LX

Gosford Road

EX111NA

Gosford Lane

EX111AN

Mill Street

EX100AR

Ellacombe Cottages

EX111DY

Ridgeway

EX111NX

Alfington Road

EX111RS

Brookvale

EX111QN

Slade Road

EX111NN

Ottery St Mary

EX111PD

Patteson Close

EX111JW

Brooklands Orchard

EX111TG

Raleigh Road

EX111AY

Winter's Lane

EX111BB

Oak Close

EX100AG

Ottery St Mary

EX111NU

Alfington Road

EX111DT

Ridgeway

EX111HJ

St Budeaux Orchard

EX111FJ

Coleberd Close

EX111BR

Broad Street

EX111FU

Pixie Walk

EX111JD

Grandisson Drive

EX111TB

Patteson Drive

EX111EB

Brookdale

EX111AG

Colbert Hall Mews

EX111XY

Hillcrest

EX111RE

Exeter Road

EX111RH

Salston Ride

EX111SN

Higher Broad Oak Road

EX111NF

Ottery St Mary

EX111DJ

The Flexton

EX111TD

Coleridge Road

EX100AD

Barton Paddocks

EX143AZ

Ottery St Mary

EX143BH

Ottery St Mary

EX100AE

Ottery St Mary

EX111NY

Alfington Road

EX111FY

Richard Close

EX111FZ

Clapps Lane

EX111EU

Jesu Street

EX111LW

Larkbeare Avenue

EX111QL

Ottery St Mary

EX111HF

Yonder Street

EX111AE

Mill Street

EX111QB

Ottery St Mary

EX111TF

Kennaway Road

Data Sources

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