Cranbrook (East Devon) vs Ottery St Mary
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.6 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Cranbrook (east Devon) wins on house prices with a 21% gap. For families, Cranbrook (east Devon) edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Cranbrook (East Devon)
£356,050
Ottery St Mary
£452,711
Crime Rate
Cranbrook (East Devon)
N/A
Ottery St Mary
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cranbrook (East Devon)
100.0%
Ottery St Mary
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Cranbrook (East Devon)
312.3
Ottery St Mary
338.9
EPC Rating
Cranbrook (East Devon)
70.4
Ottery St Mary
68.9
Median Income
Cranbrook (East Devon)
£29,122
Ottery St Mary
£29,914
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestAt £356,050, Cranbrook (east Devon) undercuts Ottery St Mary (£452,711) by around 21% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Cranbrook (east Devon) is a flat at £197,652, while in Ottery St Mary it is a terraced at £248,715.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 51% pricier in Ottery St Mary (£402,929 vs £197,652).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Ottery St Mary prices grew faster — 28% vs 22%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime rate data is not available for both Cranbrook (east Devon) and Ottery St Mary at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South WestOf the 2 schools in Cranbrook (east Devon), 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Ottery St Mary, which has 2 schools, the figure is 100%.
Cranbrook (East Devon) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) 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.
| Metric | Cranbrook (East Devon) | Ottery St Mary |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Ottery St Mary averages 338.9 Mbps – ahead of Cranbrook (east Devon)'s 312.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 78.3% of premises in Cranbrook (east Devon) and 84% in Ottery St Mary. Gigabit availability stands at 58.4% in Cranbrook (east Devon) and 64% in Ottery St Mary.
Ottery St Mary is the faster of the two by 9% on average download speed (339 vs 312 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Cranbrook (east Devon), scoring 70.4 on average (band C) compared to 68.9 (band C) in Ottery St Mary. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,252 in Cranbrook (east Devon) and £1,341 in Ottery St Mary. 62.3% of homes in Cranbrook (east Devon) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.5% in Ottery St Mary.
Cranbrook (east Devon) has more energy-efficient housing — 62.3% reach band C or above, vs 58.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,914 in Ottery St Mary and £29,122.3 in Cranbrook (east Devon). The median age is 46.3 in Cranbrook (east Devon) and 51.3 in Ottery St Mary. Employment rates stand at 55% in Cranbrook (east Devon) and 52.4% in Ottery St Mary. Owner-occupancy is 65.7% in Cranbrook (east Devon) versus 72.2% in Ottery St Mary. Cranbrook (east Devon) has a population of 4,649 and Ottery St Mary has 6,043.
| Indicator | Cranbrook (East Devon) | Ottery St Mary |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,649 | 6,043 |
| Median Age | 46.3 | 51.3 |
| Median Household Income | £29,122.3 | £29,914 |
| Employment Rate | 55% | 52.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.7% | 72.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.1% | 33.8% |
Location
Common questions
Frequently asked questions
How far apart are Cranbrook (east Devon) and Ottery St Mary?
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Cranbrook (east Devon) or Ottery St Mary?
Is Cranbrook (east Devon) or Ottery St Mary safer?
Which has better schools, Cranbrook (east Devon) or Ottery St Mary?
Which has faster broadband, Cranbrook (east Devon) or Ottery St Mary?
Keep exploring
Related comparisons
Compare Cranbrook (East Devon) with other towns
- Budleigh Salterton vs Cranbrook (East Devon)
- Chudleigh vs Cranbrook (East Devon)
- Cranbrook (East Devon) vs Crediton
- Cranbrook (East Devon) vs Cullompton
- Cranbrook (East Devon) vs Dawlish
- Cranbrook (East Devon) vs Exeter
- Cranbrook (East Devon) vs Exminster
- Cranbrook (East Devon) vs Exmouth
- Cranbrook (East Devon) vs Honiton
- Cranbrook (East Devon) vs Seaton (East Devon)