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Ottery St Mary

England / South West / East Devon / Ottery St Mary

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

EX111FZ

Clapps Lane

EX111LD

Ottery St Mary & West Hill

EX111LY

Gosford Road

EX143BW

Feniton & Whimple

EX100JX

Lancercombe Lane

EX111AS

Clapps Lane

EX111EN

Butt's Hill

EX111PU

Sidmouth Road

EX111QR

Canaan Way

EX111RS

Ottery St Mary & West Hill

EX111XT

Mill Stream Court

EX111YA

Mill Street

EX111YQ

Ottery St Mary & West Hill

EX100AF

Ottery St Mary & West Hill

EX111AU

Winter's Lane

EX111FB

Katherines Lane

EX111HE

Jesu Street

EX111HG

Yonder Street

EX111HT

Orchard Close

EX111HX

Longdogs Lane

EX111HY

Higher Spring Gardens

EX111JW

Brooklands Orchard

EX111NU

Alfington Road

EX111PE

Church Lane

EX111QP

Taylor Close

EX111RB

Exeter Road

EX111RU

Lynch Head

EX111TB

Patteson Drive

EX111TJ

Higher Ridgeway

EX111TQ

Higher Ridgeway

EX100JT

Otter Close

EX100TE

Seaway Lane

EX111AW

Winter's Lane

EX111DQ

The College

EX111EZ

Brook Street

EX111FN

Ottery St Mary & West Hill

EX111GL

Gerway Close

EX111HB

Brook Street

EX111JG

Chineway Gardens

EX111JJ

Chineway Gardens

EX111QN

Slade Road

EX111RD

Barrack Road

EX111RQ

Feniton & Whimple

EX111TF

Kennaway Road

EX100AX

Ottery St Mary & West Hill

EX111AB

Mill Street

EX111LP

Feniton & Whimple

EX111TA

Kings Avenue

EX100AE

Ottery St Mary & West Hill

EX100BA

Hayne Close

EX111EX

Ottery St Mary & West Hill

EX111HZ

St Marys Park

EX111ND

Taleford Close

EX111NX

Alfington Road

EX111NY

Alfington Road

EX111SR

Higher Broad Oak Road

EX111SS

Ottery St Mary & West Hill

EX111LG

Exeter Road

EX111FE

Feniton & Whimple

EX111AN

Mill Street

EX111BQ

Franklea Close

EX111DP

Paternoster Row

EX111LU

Langland Lane

EX111QJ

Ottery St Mary & West Hill

EX111RG

Ottery St Mary & West Hill

EX100AH

Lynch Head

EX100AP

Mallocks Close

EX111BT

Broad Street

EX111BZ

Broad Street

EX111DJ

Cornhill

EX111JN

Longdogs Lane

EX111PL

Chineway Road

EX111QA

Ottery St Mary & West Hill

EX111QG

Ottery St Mary & West Hill

EX111AL

Tumbling Weir Way

EX111BN

Ottery St Mary & West Hill

EX111DG

Gold Street

EX111EH

Sandhill Street

EX111FL

Butts Road

EX111GD

Barrel Close

EX111GQ

Mill Street

EX111HR

St Budeaux Close

EX111JD

Grandisson Drive

EX111JE

Chineway Gardens

EX111QE

Ridgeway

EX111QH

Slade Road

EX111QU

Cadhay Lane

EX111AF

Mill Stream Court

EX111DT

Ridgeway

EX111FX

Harold Close

EX111PS

Knightstone Road
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Data Sources

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