Town Pop. 5,748

Living in Ottery St Mary: Liveability Score 47/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Ottery St Mary is 47/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, lifestyle stands out most: 39/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. Bills falls furthest short: 29/100 where the typical UK town reaches 47/100.

Against the wider EX11 district average of 42/100, that is 5 points above. Its lifestyle score runs 9 points above the EX11 district's 30/100. Safety (90) sits at 80/100 or above. For the surrounding area, see EX11 postcode district.

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Ottery St Mary scores 47 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
72.5 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 209 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 54 crimes
↓ 38% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 47 crimes
↑ 21% above national average
Other theft 28 crimes
↓ 21% below national average
Other crime 16 crimes
↑ 40% above national average
other 63 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Yonder Close 25 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 22 crimes
  3. 3 St Saviours Road 20 crimes

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

Environment
79
Air Quality NO₂ 3.5 · PM2.5 5.2 · PM10 8.9 µg/m³
80
Green Space 78
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Ample 16
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 4
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 4

Services

Schools
15
2 schools in area · 5 within 4km
1Good1Ungraded
  • Ottery St Mary Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • The King's SchoolSecondary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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

Healthcare
33
A&E departmentsRoyal Devon & Exeter Hospital (Wonford)9.4 mi
Musgrove Park Hospital18.2 mi
Torbay Hospital21.5 mi
Hospital waitsTorbay And South Devon NHS Foundation Trust0.5 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs66.2%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity2,186 patients per GP
1dentist2pharmacies

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
60
Full fibre (FTTP)75.1%
available across East Devon
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
83.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
83.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 166 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
63
Employment rate56.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.9%Unemployed1.8%Retired29.3%Student3.6%Other inactive8.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial41.5%Skilled & technical35.5%Routine & elementary23%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.8%Level 3 (A levels)18.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)35.7%Apprenticeship6.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership71.3%
Among the least-deprived 35% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
29
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 D
Water South West Water
Average bill regional £600/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
8
Feniton 2.4 mi
Whimple 3.5 mi
Honiton 5.1 mi
J29 M5 8.2 mi
J29 M5 8.3 mi
J30 M5 8.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
39
Pubs & Bars Adequate 4
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 7
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Adequate 12
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness Ample 6

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £295,000 55
Detached £465,000 16
Semi-detached £290,250 20
Terraced £225,000 19
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£201k £305k £412k £516k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

West Hill (East Devon) 38 2.2 mi away ⇄
Tipton St John 34 2.3 mi away ⇄
Feniton 42 2.4 mi away ⇄
Allercombe 0 2.6 mi away ⇄
Sidbury 42 3.4 mi away ⇄
Whimple 50 3.5 mi away ⇄
Newton Poppleford 43 3.8 mi away ⇄
Sidmouth 43 4.6 mi away ⇄
Honiton 55 4.7 mi away ⇄
Colaton Raleigh 38 5.7 mi away ⇄
Cranbrook (East Devon) 61 5.8 mi away ⇄
Otterton 40 6.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Ottery St Mary a nice place to live?

Ottery St Mary has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Ottery St Mary is 47/100, 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 Ottery St Mary?

Ottery St Mary is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 417 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Ottery St Mary?

Among the top-rated schools in Ottery St Mary is Ottery St Mary Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Ottery St Mary in total.

What are house prices like in Ottery St Mary?

The current median house price in Ottery St Mary is £295,000, in line with the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £465,000, semi-detached £290,250, terraced £225,000. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 7%. There were 55 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Ottery St Mary in context

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Postcode districts in Ottery St Mary

EX11 42 ⇄

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