Cullompton vs Ottery St Mary
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Cullompton offers lower property prices by roughly 23%. For families, Cullompton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Cullompton
£349,742
Ottery St Mary
£452,711
Crime Rate
Cullompton
N/A
Ottery St Mary
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cullompton
100.0%
Ottery St Mary
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Cullompton
292.8
Ottery St Mary
338.9
EPC Rating
Cullompton
68.6
Ottery St Mary
68.9
Median Income
Cullompton
£29,791
Ottery St Mary
£29,914
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestThe average house price in Cullompton is £349,742, which is 23% less than Ottery St Mary at £452,711. The most affordable entry point in Cullompton is a flat at £154,855, while in Ottery St Mary it is a terraced at £248,715.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 62% pricier in Ottery St Mary (£402,929 vs £154,855).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Cullompton prices grew faster — 49% vs 28%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime rate data is not available for both Cullompton and Ottery St Mary at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South WestCullompton has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Ottery St Mary. Cullompton has 3 schools in total, while Ottery St Mary has 2.
Cullompton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 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 | Cullompton | Ottery St Mary |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 2 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Ottery St Mary offers faster average downloads at 338.9 Mbps, compared to 292.8 Mbps in Cullompton. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 73% of premises in Cullompton and 84% in Ottery St Mary. Gigabit availability stands at 54.7% in Cullompton and 64% in Ottery St Mary.
Ottery St Mary is the faster of the two by 16% on average download speed (339 vs 293 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Ottery St Mary are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 68.9 (band C) versus 68.6 (band C) in Cullompton. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,386 in Cullompton and £1,341 in Ottery St Mary. 57.2% of homes in Cullompton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.5% in Ottery St Mary.
Ottery St Mary has more energy-efficient housing — 58.5% reach band C or above, vs 57.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,914 in Ottery St Mary and £29,790.5 in Cullompton. The median age is 49.1 in Cullompton and 51.3 in Ottery St Mary. Employment rates stand at 55.8% in Cullompton and 52.4% in Ottery St Mary. Owner-occupancy is 69.9% in Cullompton versus 72.2% in Ottery St Mary.
| Indicator | Cullompton | Ottery St Mary |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,895 | 6,043 |
| Median Age | 49.1 | 51.3 |
| Median Household Income | £29,790.5 | £29,914 |
| Employment Rate | 55.8% | 52.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 69.9% | 72.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.2% | 33.8% |
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