Ottery St Mary vs Tiverton (Mid Devon)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Tiverton (mid Devon) offers lower property prices by roughly 38%. For families, Ottery St Mary edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Ottery St Mary
£452,711
Tiverton (Mid Devon)
£328,567
Crime Rate
Ottery St Mary
N/A
Tiverton (Mid Devon)
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ottery St Mary
100.0%
Tiverton (Mid Devon)
80.0%
Avg Download Speed
Ottery St Mary
338.9
Tiverton (Mid Devon)
276.2
EPC Rating
Ottery St Mary
68.9
Tiverton (Mid Devon)
68.2
Median Income
Ottery St Mary
£29,914
Tiverton (Mid Devon)
£28,660
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestThe average house price in Tiverton (mid Devon) is £328,567, which is 38% less than Ottery St Mary at £452,711. The most affordable entry point in Ottery St Mary is a terraced at £248,715, while in Tiverton (mid Devon) it is a flat at £132,415.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 204% pricier in Ottery St Mary (£402,929 vs £132,415).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Tiverton (mid Devon) prices grew faster — 36% vs 28%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime rate data is not available for both Ottery St Mary and Tiverton (mid Devon) 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 80% in Tiverton (mid Devon). Ottery St Mary has 2 schools in total, while Tiverton (mid Devon) has 7.
Ottery St Mary School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Tiverton (Mid Devon) School Inspection Breakdown
80% of 7 schools (6 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Ottery St Mary | Tiverton (Mid Devon) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 7 |
| Primary | 1 | 6 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 80% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Ottery St Mary offers faster average downloads at 338.9 Mbps, compared to 276.2 Mbps in Tiverton (mid Devon). Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 84% of premises in Ottery St Mary and 83.4% in Tiverton (mid Devon). Gigabit availability stands at 64% in Ottery St Mary and 49.3% in Tiverton (mid Devon).
Ottery St Mary is the faster of the two by 23% on average download speed (339 vs 276 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Ottery St Mary are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 68.9 (band C) versus 68.2 (band C) in Tiverton (mid Devon). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,341 in Ottery St Mary and £1,381 in Tiverton (mid Devon). 58.5% of homes in Ottery St Mary have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 56.7% in Tiverton (mid Devon).
Ottery St Mary has more energy-efficient housing — 58.5% reach band C or above, vs 56.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,914 in Ottery St Mary and £28,660 in Tiverton (mid Devon). The median age is 51.3 in Ottery St Mary and 47.4 in Tiverton (mid Devon). Employment rates stand at 52.4% in Ottery St Mary and 56.9% in Tiverton (mid Devon). Owner-occupancy is 72.2% in Ottery St Mary versus 67.5% in Tiverton (mid Devon).
| Indicator | Ottery St Mary | Tiverton (Mid Devon) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,043 | 19,710 |
| Median Age | 51.3 | 47.4 |
| Median Household Income | £29,914 | £28,660 |
| Employment Rate | 52.4% | 56.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 72.2% | 67.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.8% | 30.2% |
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