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Ottery St Mary, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Ottery St Mary is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 4,898. Elevation: 266 ft (81 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,898 Population 12/sq mi density
266 ft Elevation 81 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
38.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$50,910 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$50,910 median income, 3.6% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.7 / 5.0
$447,194 home value, $1,273/mo rent
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.8% bachelor's degree or higher

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About Ottery St Mary

Ottery St Mary

Ottery St Mary, known as "Ottery", is a town and civil parish in the East Devon district of Devon, England, on the River Otter, about 10 miles (16 km) east of Exeter on the B3174. At the 2001 census, the parish, which includes the villages of Metcombe, Fairmile, Alfington, Tipton St John, Wiggaton, and West Hill, had a population of 7,692. The population of the urban area alone at the 2011 census was 4,898. In 2021 the parish had a population of 7,986.

People

Population4,898
Median Age50.9 yrs
Density12/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 3%
Veterans6.7%

Economy

B
Median Income$50,910
Per Capita$50,910
Unemployment3.6%

Housing

D
Home Value$447,194
Rent$1,273
Ownership73.6%
Housing Units1,959

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain38.9 in/yr
Sunny Days266/yr
Elevation266 ft (81 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+33.8%
High School+50.9%

Community

Population4,898
Population Density12 / sq mi
Elevation266 ft (81 m)
Coordinates50.7500°, -3.2667°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation38.9 inches (987 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$50,910
Median Age50.9 years

About Ottery St Mary

Ottery St Mary is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 4,898. The city sits at an elevation of 266 feet (81 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Ottery St Mary has a population of 4,898 with a density of 12 people per square mile, spread across 1,562.7 square miles. The median age is 50.9 years, 31% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51.9% female and 48.2% male. The city is predominantly White (2.9%), with 1.2% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 97.6% of residents. 6.7% of the population are veterans. 4.9% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average).

Population

4,898
Total Population
12
People / sq mi
50.9yrs
Median Age
31% above United Kingdom avg
1,562.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.2%
Female 51.9%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 97.6%
24% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 2.4%

Social Characteristics

Ottery St Mary vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Ottery St Mary is $50,910, which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $50,910 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $979, 32% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.6% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 446 business establishments. 29.6% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Ottery St Mary vs United Kingdom

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Income

Median HH Income$50,910
32% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$50,910
Avg Weekly Wage$979

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.6%
0% below United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)446

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone52.2%
Public Transit2.6%
Work from Home29.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Ottery St Mary is $447,194, 59% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,273 (9% above the national average of $1,163). 73.6% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 1,959 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.8x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$447,194
59% above United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,273
9% above United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership73.6%
Owner-Occupied73.6%
Renter-Occupied26.4%
Housing Units1,959

Property Tax

Ottery St Mary experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 266 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 38.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 266 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average50.2°F
7% below United Kingdom avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days266 days/yr

Geography

Elevation266 ft (81 m)
Area1,562.7 sq mi (4,047.3 km²)
Population Density12/sq mi
Coordinates50.7500°N, 3.2667°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.9"
2% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.37"
Driest Month (Jun) 2.32"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

33 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M3.4 on Feb 24, 2023.

Oct 25, 1999 10 km N of Hirwaun, United Kingdom M4.5 122 km
Feb 17, 2018 5 km NE of Clydach, United Kingdom M4.3 116 km
Feb 20, 2014 17 km NNW of Ilfracombe, United Kingdom M4.1 93 km
May 31, 2001 20 km NNW of Flexbury, United Kingdom M4.0 103 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.7 43 km
Aug 17, 1995 28 km S of Salcombe, United Kingdom M3.6 93 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.6 43 km
Jan 1, 1994 Wales-England region, United Kingdom M3.6 61 km
Oct 10, 2001 2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom M3.5 89 km
Feb 12, 2002 1 km SSE of Deri, United Kingdom M3.5 106 km
Jun 20, 2002 3 km N of Marshfield, United Kingdom M3.4 92 km
Feb 24, 2023 1 km ENE of Brynmawr, United Kingdom M3.4 118 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.3 43 km
Sep 23, 1992 1 km NNE of Tiverton, United Kingdom M3.3 24 km
Jul 30, 1999 2 km ENE of Bargoed, United Kingdom M3.3 105 km
Oct 16, 1997 4 km ENE of Torquay, United Kingdom M3.2 33 km
May 19, 2019 7 km ESE of Swanage, United Kingdom M3.0 101 km
Jan 28, 2002 1 km S of Abercarn, United Kingdom M3.0 98 km
Nov 26, 1991 50 km N of Urville-Nacqueville, France M3.0 130 km
Jun 17, 1999 7 km NNE of Ross on Wye, United Kingdom M3.0 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.4 m (1 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2011 PLYMOUTH, ENGLAND Avalanche 0.4 m 34 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (5°C) 4.3 in
February 41°F (5°C) 3.2 in Coldest
March 44°F (7°C) 3.1 in
April 47°F (8°C) 2.4 in
May 52°F (11°C) 2.5 in
June 58°F (14°C) 2.3 in Driest
July 61°F (16°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 61°F (16°C) 3.0 in
September 57°F (14°C) 3.1 in
October 52°F (11°C) 3.9 in
November 46°F (8°C) 4.2 in
December 43°F (6°C) 4.4 in Wettest

Ottery St Mary has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 41°F in February to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.4") and June the driest (2.3").

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33.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 0% below the national average of 33.7%. 50.9% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+33.8%
0% below United Kingdom avg
High School+50.9%
B+ Education Grade (3.7/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density12/sq mi
Total Area1,562.7 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone52.2%
Public Transit2.6%
Work from Home29.6%

Schools in Ottery St Mary

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
The King's School
Feniton Church of England Primary School
Ottery St Mary Primary School
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Radio Stations near Ottery St Mary

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Rage FM drum and bass, hardcore MP3 128 kbps
Soundart Radio diy, experimental MP3 128 kbps
Torbay Hospital Radio MP3 128 kbps
Hospital Radio Plymouth AAC 128 kbps
Sid Valley Radio local radio MP3 128 kbps
Abbey104 MP3 256 kbps
Phonic FM alternative, community MP3 160 kbps

Museums in Ottery St Mary

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Allhallows Museum
Axe Valley Heritage Museum
Budlake Old Post Office
Coldharbour Woolen Museum
Colyton Heritage Centre
Dawlish Museum
Dunkeswell Heritage Centre
Exmouth Museum
Fairlynch Musuem
Motoring Memories
Museum of Contemporary Art
Sidmouth Museum
Sidmouth Toy and Model Museum
Teign Heritage Centre
Tiverton Museum of Mid Devon Life
Topsham Museum
Upottery Airfield Nissen Hut Heritage Centre
Whimple Heritage Centre

Libraries in Ottery St Mary

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
A030.0
Budleigh Salterton Library0.0
Colyton Library0.0
Cullompton Library0.0
Dawlish Library0.0
Exmouth Public Library0.0
Honiton Library0.0
Ottery St Mary Library0.0
Pinhoe Library0.0
Seaton Library0.0
Sidmouth Library0.0
St Luke's Library0.0
Teignmouth Public Library0.0
Tiverton Library0.0
Topsham Library0.0
Uffculme Public Library0.0
Wellington Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Ottery St Mary

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Panier market
Pannier Market
Sidmouth Market

Hotels in Ottery St Mary

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Normandy House Hotel & Bistro
Tumbling Weir Hotel

Restaurants in Ottery St Mary

4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Coldharbour Field Restaurant
Papadom Indian Cuisine
Seasons
Wong's

Cafes in Ottery St Mary

4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Joshua's
Otter Nurseries
The Bay Tree
The Coffee Bank

Monuments in Ottery St Mary

4 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Knightstone Manor
Patteson's Cross
The Priory
Victoria Monument marking 60th year of her reign

Dentists in Ottery St Mary

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

The dentist surgery

Train Stations in Ottery St Mary

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Feniton

Gas Stations in Ottery St Mary

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Esso

Breweries in Ottery St Mary

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Branscombe Vale Brewery
Crossed Anchors Brewery
Exe Valley Brewery
Hatherland Brewery
Haye Farm Brewery
Otter Brewery
Powderkeg Brewery
Teignmouth Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Ottery St Mary

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Ottery St Mary

44 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bristol AirportBRSLarge Airport
Cardiff International AirportCWLLarge Airport
Exeter International AirportEXTMedium Airport
MOD St AthanMedium Airport
RNAS YeoviltonYEOMedium Airport
Batch End Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Bolt Head AirfieldSmall Airport
Branscombe AirfieldSmall Airport
Brookside Farm Private AirstripSmall Airport
Clutton Hill AirstripSmall Airport
Curry Rivel AirstripSmall Airport
Dunkeswell AirfieldSmall Airport
Eaglescott AirfieldSmall Airport
Eggesford AirfieldSmall Airport
Farway Common AirfieldSmall Airport
Glebe Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Godney AirstripSmall Airport
Halesland Glider FieldSmall Airport
Halwell AirstripSmall Airport
Heywood Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Hunsdon Lea AirstripSmall Airport
Langport AirstripSmall Airport
Lower Manor Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Lower Withial Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Lower-Durston AirstripSmall Airport
Marldon AirstripSmall Airport
Melbury AirstripSmall Airport
Middle Chinnock AirstripSmall Airport
Middle Pymore Farm Airstrip (Private)Small Airport
Middlegate Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Middlezoy AerodromeSmall Airport
New Farm AirstripSmall Airport
North Hill Glider FieldSmall Airport
Norton Malreward AirfieldSmall Airport
RNAS MerryfieldSmall Airport
Stancombe Farm Airstrip (Private)Small Airport
Stoodleigh Barton Private AirstripSmall Airport
Tracy Island AirstripSmall Airport
Warren Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Watchford Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Well Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Westacott Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Westonzoyland AirfieldSmall Airport
Yeovil/Westland AerodromeSmall Airport

Post Offices in Ottery St Mary

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Ottery St Mary Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ottery St Mary

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Church of St Anthony
Saint Mary
Saint Michael The Archangel
St Andrew
St Edward the Confessor
St James & St Anne
St Philip and St James

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/London

🇬🇧 About United Kingdom

Capital London
Population 66,488,991
Area 244,820 km²
GDP (USD) $3,420,796,653,789
GDP per capita $49,944
HDI 0.940
Life expectancy 81.2 years
Internet users 96.3%
Urban population 83.2%
Currency GBP (Pound)
Languages English
Calling code +44
TLD .uk
Driving side left

Public Holidays in United Kingdom

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 2 2 January 2 January
Mar 17 Saint Patrick's Day Saint Patrick's Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 4 Early May Bank Holiday Early May Bank Holiday
May 25 Spring Bank Holiday Spring Bank Holiday
Jun 15 World Cup Bank Holiday World Cup Bank Holiday
Jul 13 Battle of the Boyne Battle of the Boyne
Aug 3 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Aug 31 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Nov 30 Saint Andrew's Day Saint Andrew's Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ottery St Mary

What is the population of Ottery St Mary?

Ottery St Mary has a population of 4,898 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 12 people per square mile, spread across 1,562.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.9 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.9% female and 48.2% male.

Is Ottery St Mary expensive to live in?

The median household income is $50,910, 32% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $447,194 (59% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,273 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.8x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Ottery St Mary?

Ottery St Mary has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 266 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 38.9 inches.

How is the job market in Ottery St Mary?

Ottery St Mary has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.6%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $979. There are 446 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Ottery St Mary?

The median home value in Ottery St Mary is $447,194. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,273. The homeownership rate is 73.6%.

How are the schools in Ottery St Mary?

33.8% of adults in Ottery St Mary hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 50.9% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Ottery St Mary?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Ottery St Mary is 2.9% White, 0.6% Black or African American, 1.2% Asian. 97.6% of residents speak only English at home. 6.7% of the population are military veterans. 4.9% of residents have a disability.

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