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Living in Otterton: Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Otterton is 40/100, built from 9 categories. Environment is where Otterton most outperforms the national norm: 80/100 against a median of 64/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is bills, at 24/100 against a town median of 47/100.

Among the 4 scored places sharing the EX9 postcode district, Otterton ranks 2nd. The EX9 district averages 48/100, putting Otterton 8 points below its own postcode area. That is 10 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the EX9 postcode district.

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Otterton scores 40 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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EX9 6AA EX9 7AA EX9 9AE EX9

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
144.2 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 42 crimes
↑ 130% above national average
Other theft 12 crimes
↑ 253% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
↑ 88% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 5 crimes
↓ 40% below national average
Public order 5 crimes
↑ 40% above national average
other 8 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Further/Higher Educational Building 21 crimes
  2. 2 Bay Road 9 crimes
  3. 3 Ropers Court 4 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
80
Air Quality NO₂ 2.669 · PM2.5 5.106 · PM10 9.322 µg/m³
81
Green Space 78
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
8
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Good
  • Otterton Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsRoyal Devon & Exeter Hospital (Wonford)9.7 mi
Torbay Hospital16.4 mi
Musgrove Park Hospital25.2 mi
Hospital waitsTorbay And South Devon NHS Foundation Trust1.2 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs66.2%
Nearest GP surgeryBudleigh Salterton Medical Practice2.5 mi
GP capacity1,288 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
72
Full fibre (FTTP)75.1%
available across East Devon
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
89.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
89.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 29 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
62
Employment rate50.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed50.3%Unemployed2.4%Retired32%Student6.5%Other inactive8.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial43.6%Skilled & technical37.4%Routine & elementary19%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.9%Level 3 (A levels)17.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)35.3%Apprenticeship6%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership67.3%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
24
Council tax East Devon · 2026-27
A £1,730
B £2,018
C £2,307
D £2,595
E £3,172
F £3,748
G £4,325
H £5,190
Energy South West England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band E
Water South West Water
Average bill regional £600/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
7
Exmouth 5.8 mi
Lympstone Village 5.9 mi
Lympstone Commando 6.3 mi
J30 M5 8.1 mi
J30 M5 8.3 mi
J29 M5 8.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
6
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Otterton in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

East Budleigh 39 1.1 mi away ⇄
Colaton Raleigh 38 1.1 mi away ⇄
Budleigh Salterton 51 2.4 mi away ⇄
Newton Poppleford 43 2.7 mi away ⇄
Sidmouth 43 3.3 mi away ⇄
Tipton St John 34 4.1 mi away ⇄
Woodbury 48 4.6 mi away ⇄
Exmouth 62 4.8 mi away ⇄
Woodbury Salterton 36 5.1 mi away ⇄
West Hill (East Devon) 38 5.2 mi away ⇄
Sidbury 42 5.2 mi away ⇄
Lympstone 53 5.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Otterton a nice place to live?

Otterton has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Otterton is 40/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Otterton?

Otterton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 79 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Otterton?

Among the top-rated schools in Otterton is Otterton Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Otterton in total.

Otterton in context

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Postcode districts in Otterton

EX9 48 ⇄

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