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Ottery St Mary

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

Deprivation level

3/10

Income level

8/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Ottery St Mary Population

7,985

Population density

220.4 per km²

Crime

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

British

7,522

94.25%

Other White

197

2.47%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.64%

Irish

0.5%

Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups

0.39%

Total population: 7,981

Economics

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

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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	42	£453,500	£300,750	£369,375	£598,750	£783,125
Flats	4	£336,250	£212,500	£212,500	£470,000	£494,000
Semi-Detached	36	£320,000	£253,738	£280,000	£357,500	£486,250
Terraced	33	£250,000	£169,500	£217,500	£300,000	£475,000

10 years median price trend in Ottery St Mary

All postcodes in Ottery St Mary

EX111ER

Ferguson Close

EX111ET

Odey Place

EX111FH

Abbott Close

EX111FP

Butts Road

EX111LD

Salston Manor

EX143BW

Ottery St Mary

EX111PU

Sidmouth Road

EX111QR

Canaan Way

EX111XT

Mill Stream Court

EX111YA

Riverside View

EX100JX

Lancercombe Cottages

EX111AS

Winters Lane

EX111EN

St Anthonys Close

EX111RS

Brookvale

EX100AF

Ottery St Mary

EX111FB

Katherines Lane

EX111HG

Yonder Street

EX111HT

Orchard Close

EX111HX

Longdogs Lane

EX111HY

Longdogs Lane

EX111NU

Alfington Road

EX111PE

Church Lane

EX111RB

Thorne Cottages

EX111TB

Patteson Drive

EX111TJ

Higher Ridgeway

EX111AU

Winters Lane

EX111HE

Yonder Close

EX111QP

Taylor Close

EX111RU

Lynch Head

EX111TQ

Higher Ridgeway

EX100TE

Seaway Lane

EX111AW

Winters Lane

EX111FN

Fairfax Way

EX111HB

Brookland Villas

EX111JG

Chineway Gardens

EX111AB

Mill Street

EX111TA

Kings Avenue

EX100JT

Otter Close

EX111DQ

The College

EX111EZ

Brook Street

EX111GL

Gerway Close

EX111JJ

Chineway Gardens

EX111QN

Slade Road

EX111RD

Barrack Road

EX111RQ

Ottery St Mary

EX111TF

Kennaway Road

EX100AX

Ottery St Mary

EX111LP

The Fairmile

EX100BA

Hayne Close

EX111EX

Saddlers Lane

EX111SR

Higher Broad Oak Road

EX100AE

Ottery St Mary

EX111HZ

St Marys Park

EX111ND

Taleford Close

EX111NX

Alfington Road

EX111NY

Alfington Road

EX111SS

Ottery St Mary

EX111AN

Mill Street

EX111DP

Paternoster Row

EX111FE

Alfington Road

EX111RG

Strawberry Lane

EX111BQ

Franklea Close

EX111LG

Exeter Road

EX111LU

Langland Lane

EX111QJ

Ottery St Mary

EX100AH

Green Lane

EX100AP

Mallocks Close

EX111BT

Broad Street

EX111QG

Ottery St Mary

EX111BZ

Broad Street

EX111DJ

The Flexton

EX111JN

Longdogs Lane

EX111PL

Chineway Road

EX111QA

Ottery St Mary

EX111AL

Victoria Terrace

EX111DG

Gold Street

EX111GQ

Tumbling Weir Way

EX111JE

Slade Road

EX111QE

Ridgeway

EX111QH

Slade Road

EX111QU

Cadhay Lane

EX111BN

Church View

EX111EH

Weston Terrace

EX111FL

Thackeray Close

EX111GD

Barrel Close

EX111HR

St Budeaux Close

EX111JD

Grandisson Drive

EX111AF

Mill Street

EX111DT

Ridgeway

EX111FX

Harold Close

EX111PS

Knightstone Road

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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