Dawlish vs Ottery St Mary
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Dawlish is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 29% lower. For families, Dawlish edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Dawlish
£322,974
Ottery St Mary
£452,711
Crime Rate
Dawlish
N/A
Ottery St Mary
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Dawlish
100.0%
Ottery St Mary
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Dawlish
325.2
Ottery St Mary
338.9
EPC Rating
Dawlish
68.7
Ottery St Mary
68.9
Median Income
Dawlish
£28,150
Ottery St Mary
£29,914
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestProperty in Ottery St Mary commands an average of £452,711, compared with £322,974 in Dawlish – a difference of 29%. The most affordable entry point in Dawlish is a flat at £162,280, while in Ottery St Mary it is a terraced at £248,715.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 60% pricier in Ottery St Mary (£402,929 vs £162,280).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Dawlish prices grew faster — 40% vs 28%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime rate data is not available for both Dawlish and Ottery St Mary at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South WestFamilies may prefer Dawlish, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Ottery St Mary. There are 3 schools in Dawlish and 2 in Ottery St Mary.
Dawlish 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 | Dawlish | Ottery St Mary |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 2 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 338.9 Mbps in Ottery St Mary and 325.2 Mbps in Dawlish. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.2% of premises in Dawlish and 84% in Ottery St Mary. Gigabit availability stands at 59.3% in Dawlish and 64% in Ottery St Mary.
Ottery St Mary is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (339 vs 325 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Ottery St Mary, scoring 68.9 on average (band C) compared to 68.7 (band C) in Dawlish. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,264 in Dawlish and £1,341 in Ottery St Mary. 56.6% of homes in Dawlish 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 56.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,914 in Ottery St Mary and £28,150 in Dawlish. The median age is 49.3 in Dawlish and 51.3 in Ottery St Mary. Employment rates stand at 54.8% in Dawlish and 52.4% in Ottery St Mary. Owner-occupancy is 71.3% in Dawlish versus 72.2% in Ottery St Mary. Dawlish has a population of 11,800 and Ottery St Mary has 6,043.
| Indicator | Dawlish | Ottery St Mary |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,800 | 6,043 |
| Median Age | 49.3 | 51.3 |
| Median Household Income | £28,150 | £29,914 |
| Employment Rate | 54.8% | 52.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.3% | 72.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.8% | 33.8% |
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