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Exeter vs Ottery St Mary

Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.6 miles apart.

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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

The 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 rate data is not available for both Exeter and Ottery St Mary at this time.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Ottery 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.

MetricExeterOttery St Mary
Total Schools322
Primary261
Secondary61
% Top two bands63.6%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.

IndicatorExeterOttery St Mary
Population126,5226,043
Median Age47.151.3
Median Household Income£28,616.7£29,914
Employment Rate53.6%52.4%
Owner Occupied66.9%72.2%
Degree-Level Qualified33.8%33.8%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Exeter and Ottery St Mary?
Exeter and Ottery St Mary are approximately 10.6 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Exeter or Ottery St Mary?
Exeter is cheaper, with an average house price of £356,050.
Is Exeter or Ottery St Mary safer?
Crime rate data is not available for both towns at this time.
Which has better schools, Exeter or Ottery St Mary?
Ottery St Mary has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Exeter or Ottery St Mary?
Exeter has faster average broadband at 433.6 Mbps.

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