Exmouth vs Ottery St Mary
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Exmouth is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 20% lower. For families, Ottery St Mary edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Exmouth
£361,290
Ottery St Mary
£452,711
Crime Rate
Exmouth
N/A
Ottery St Mary
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Exmouth
62.5%
Ottery St Mary
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Exmouth
484.1
Ottery St Mary
338.9
EPC Rating
Exmouth
68.9
Ottery St Mary
68.9
Median Income
Exmouth
£29,914
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 £361,290 in Exmouth – a difference of 20%. The most affordable entry point in Exmouth is a flat at £242,311, while in Ottery St Mary it is a terraced at £248,715.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 40% pricier in Ottery St Mary (£402,929 vs £242,311).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Exmouth prices grew faster — 42% vs 28%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime rate data is not available for both Exmouth 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 Ottery St Mary, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 62.5% in Exmouth. There are 9 schools in Exmouth and 2 in Ottery St Mary.
Exmouth School Inspection Breakdown
62.5% of 9 schools (8 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 | Exmouth | Ottery St Mary |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 9 | 2 |
| Primary | 8 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 62.5% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 484.1 Mbps in Exmouth and 338.9 Mbps in Ottery St Mary. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.5% of premises in Exmouth and 84% in Ottery St Mary. Gigabit availability stands at 96.3% in Exmouth and 64% in Ottery St Mary.
Exmouth is the faster of the two by 43% on average download speed (484 vs 339 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Exmouth, scoring 68.9 on average (band C) compared to 68.9 (band C) in Ottery St Mary. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,341 in Exmouth and £1,341 in Ottery St Mary. 58.5% of homes in Exmouth have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.5% in Ottery St Mary.
Exmouth has more energy-efficient housing — 58.5% reach band C or above, vs 58.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,914 in Exmouth and £29,914 in Ottery St Mary. The median age is 51.3 in Exmouth and 51.3 in Ottery St Mary. Employment rates stand at 52.4% in Exmouth and 52.4% in Ottery St Mary. Owner-occupancy is 72.2% in Exmouth versus 72.2% in Ottery St Mary. Exmouth has a population of 35,502 and Ottery St Mary has 6,043.
| Indicator | Exmouth | Ottery St Mary |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 35,502 | 6,043 |
| Median Age | 51.3 | 51.3 |
| Median Household Income | £29,914 | £29,914 |
| Employment Rate | 52.4% | 52.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 72.2% | 72.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.8% | 33.8% |
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