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Budleigh Salterton vs Ottery St Mary

Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.5 miles apart.

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The verdict

Overall, Ottery St Mary offers lower property prices by roughly 5%. For families, Budleigh Salterton edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Budleigh Salterton

£474,884

Ottery St Mary

£452,711

Crime Rate

Budleigh Salterton

N/A

Ottery St Mary

N/A

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Budleigh Salterton

100.0%

Ottery St Mary

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Budleigh Salterton

329.4

Ottery St Mary

338.9

EPC Rating

Budleigh Salterton

68.9

Ottery St Mary

68.9

Median Income

Budleigh Salterton

£29,914

Ottery St Mary

£29,914

The average house price in Ottery St Mary is £452,711, which is 5% less than Budleigh Salterton at £474,884. The most affordable entry point in Budleigh Salterton is a flat at £303,114, while in Ottery St Mary it is a terraced at £248,715.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: terraced homes are 38% pricier in Budleigh Salterton (£344,381 vs £248,715).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Budleigh Salterton prices grew faster — 41% vs 28%.

Crime rate data is not available for both Budleigh Salterton and Ottery St Mary at this time.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Budleigh Salterton has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Ottery St Mary. Budleigh Salterton has 1 schools in total, while Ottery St Mary has 2.

Budleigh Salterton School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Ottery St Mary School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricBudleigh SaltertonOttery St Mary
Total Schools12
Primary11
Secondary01
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Ottery St Mary offers faster average downloads at 338.9 Mbps, compared to 329.4 Mbps in Budleigh Salterton. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.1% of premises in Budleigh Salterton and 84% in Ottery St Mary. Gigabit availability stands at 59.9% in Budleigh Salterton and 64% in Ottery St Mary.

Ottery St Mary is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (339 vs 329 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Homes in Budleigh Salterton are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 68.9 (band C) versus 68.9 (band C) in Ottery St Mary. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,341 in Budleigh Salterton and £1,341 in Ottery St Mary. 58.5% of homes in Budleigh Salterton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.5% in Ottery St Mary.

Budleigh Salterton has more energy-efficient housing — 58.5% reach band C or above, vs 58.5% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £29,914 in Budleigh Salterton and £29,914 in Ottery St Mary. The median age is 51.3 in Budleigh Salterton and 51.3 in Ottery St Mary. Employment rates stand at 52.4% in Budleigh Salterton and 52.4% in Ottery St Mary. Owner-occupancy is 72.2% in Budleigh Salterton versus 72.2% in Ottery St Mary.

IndicatorBudleigh SaltertonOttery St Mary
Population5,2376,043
Median Age51.351.3
Median Household Income£29,914£29,914
Employment Rate52.4%52.4%
Owner Occupied72.2%72.2%
Degree-Level Qualified33.8%33.8%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Budleigh Salterton and Ottery St Mary?
Budleigh Salterton and Ottery St Mary are approximately 8.5 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Budleigh Salterton or Ottery St Mary?
Ottery St Mary is cheaper, with an average house price of £452,711.
Is Budleigh Salterton or Ottery St Mary safer?
Crime rate data is not available for both towns at this time.
Which has better schools, Budleigh Salterton or Ottery St Mary?
Budleigh Salterton has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Budleigh Salterton or Ottery St Mary?
Ottery St Mary has faster average broadband at 338.9 Mbps.

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