Exminster vs Ottery St Mary
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Exminster offers lower property prices by roughly 24%. For families, Exminster edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Exminster
£344,250
Ottery St Mary
£452,711
Crime Rate
Exminster
N/A
Ottery St Mary
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Exminster
100.0%
Ottery St Mary
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Exminster
199.8
Ottery St Mary
338.9
EPC Rating
Exminster
67.8
Ottery St Mary
68.9
Median Income
Exminster
£27,250
Ottery St Mary
£29,914
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestBuyers will find Exminster more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £344,250 versus £452,711 in Ottery St Mary. The most affordable entry point in Exminster is a flat at £252,000, while in Ottery St Mary it is a terraced at £248,715.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 37% pricier in Ottery St Mary (£402,929 vs £252,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Ottery St Mary prices grew faster — 28% vs 19%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime rate data is not available for both Exminster and Ottery St Mary at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South WestSchool quality favours Exminster: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Ottery St Mary.
Exminster School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) 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 | Exminster | Ottery St Mary |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Ottery St Mary enjoy 338.9 Mbps on average, while Exminster lags behind at 199.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 61.7% of premises in Exminster and 84% in Ottery St Mary. Gigabit availability stands at 34.5% in Exminster and 64% in Ottery St Mary.
Ottery St Mary is the faster of the two by 70% on average download speed (339 vs 200 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Ottery St Mary is band C (score 68.9), ahead of Exminster's band C (score 67.8). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,421 in Exminster and £1,341 in Ottery St Mary. 54.8% of homes in Exminster 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 54.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Exminster has a population of 4,388 while Ottery St Mary has 6,043. Median household income is £29,914 in Ottery St Mary and £27,250 in Exminster. The median age is 48.9 in Exminster and 51.3 in Ottery St Mary. Employment rates stand at 55.5% in Exminster and 52.4% in Ottery St Mary.
| Indicator | Exminster | Ottery St Mary |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,388 | 6,043 |
| Median Age | 48.9 | 51.3 |
| Median Household Income | £27,250 | £29,914 |
| Employment Rate | 55.5% | 52.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 70% | 72.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.5% | 33.8% |
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