Ottery St Mary
Town · 5,659 residents
74Very good
Very good · better than 8 in 10 towns
Check Local Score out of 100 · 60 is typical for the country
Each arc is a topic, coloured by its score
What’s good
- Less recorded crime than is typical: 43 per 1,000 people a year against 100
Check before you view
- Flood risk: 26% of the area is in the highest flood zone, so check the street
- Radon: part of the area is in an affected zone, and a home test is cheap
The essentials
Everyday life
The area
Around Ottery St Mary
Map outline: Official built-up area
Is Ottery St Mary a good place to live?
Ottery St Mary scores 74/100 overall, which the scorecard rates as very good — 60 is typical for the country.
It stands out for safety (89).
Scores come from official data on safety, schools, transport, prices, health, food & drink and the local environment, for Ottery St Mary in South West, each measured against the national average.
Summary of Ottery St Mary
The summary for Ottery St Mary is written when the report is first opened.
Data last updated: 19 October 2026
Places in and around Ottery St Mary
Schools
2 places- The King's School