Exeter vs Ottery St Mary
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Exeter is about 21% cheaper on average. For families, Ottery St Mary edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Exeter
£356,050
Ottery St Mary
£452,711
Crime Rate
Exeter
96.0
Ottery St Mary
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Exeter
63.6%
Ottery St Mary
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Exeter
433.6
Ottery St Mary
338.9
EPC Rating
Exeter
70.6
Ottery St Mary
68.9
Median Income
Exeter
£28,617
Ottery St Mary
£29,914
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestThe average house price in Exeter is £356,050, which is 21% less than Ottery St Mary at £452,711. The most affordable entry point in Exeter 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 Exeter and Ottery St Mary at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South WestOttery St Mary has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 63.6% in Exeter. Exeter has 32 schools in total, while Ottery St Mary has 2.
Exeter School Inspection Breakdown
63.6% of 32 schools (26 primary, 6 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 | Exeter | Ottery St Mary |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 32 | 2 |
| Primary | 26 | 1 |
| Secondary | 6 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 63.6% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Exeter offers faster average downloads at 433.6 Mbps, compared to 338.9 Mbps in Ottery St Mary. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.7% of premises in Exeter and 84% in Ottery St Mary. Gigabit availability stands at 84.6% in Exeter and 64% in Ottery St Mary.
Exeter is the faster of the two by 28% on average download speed (434 vs 339 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Exeter are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.6 (band C) versus 68.9 (band C) in Ottery St Mary. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,196 in Exeter and £1,341 in Ottery St Mary. 62.6% of homes in Exeter have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.5% in Ottery St Mary.
Exeter has more energy-efficient housing — 62.6% reach band C or above, vs 58.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,914 in Ottery St Mary and £28,616.7 in Exeter. The median age is 47.1 in Exeter and 51.3 in Ottery St Mary. Employment rates stand at 53.6% in Exeter and 52.4% in Ottery St Mary. Owner-occupancy is 66.9% in Exeter versus 72.2% in Ottery St Mary.
| Indicator | Exeter | Ottery St Mary |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 126,522 | 6,043 |
| Median Age | 47.1 | 51.3 |
| Median Household Income | £28,616.7 | £29,914 |
| Employment Rate | 53.6% | 52.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.9% | 72.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.8% | 33.8% |
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