EX11 1BB is a safe, established residential area on Oak Close, 0.7km from Dunkirk in Ottery St Mary. Administratively it sits within Ottery St Mary ward and the East Devon constituency.
For serious buyers, EX11 1BB is a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 88% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £508k, down 26.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for EX11 1BB are sourced from Output Area E00180256 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OAK CLOSE, EX11 1BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OAK CLOSE, EX11 1BB.
435
44
£ 49,200 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. EX11 1BB's low deprivation rank, 88% ownership, and £508k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 26.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EX11 1BB. The average age is 44.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 432,500
18 sales · Mean £ 433,080
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
EX11 1BB has low crime rates — 24 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
The King's School
Ottery St Mary Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Antoish Trading Limited0.4 km
- Christopher Piper Wines0.6 km
- The Co-operative Pharmacy0.5 km
- Boots0.5 km
- Dillys Florists0.4 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Tumbling Weir Hotel0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Pizza Amore0.5 km
- Seasons Traditional Tea Rooms0.6 km
- The Coffee Bank0.5 km
- Bay Tree Sals0.4 km
- Ottery Station Youth Centre0.3 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Charcoal Grill0.4 km
- The Ottery Chippy0.5 km
- You And Me Chinese Takeaway0.4 km
- China Chef0.5 km
- Jefferys Kashmiri Cuisine0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- London Inn0.6 km
- Ottery St Mary Bowling Club0.5 km
- Ottery St Mary Cricket Club0.6 km
- Volunteer Inn0.4 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsbury's0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Feniton4.4 km
- Whimple5.6 km
- Honiton8.8 km
Bus Stops
- Winter's Lane0.2 km
- Bridge Cottage0.3 km
- Bridge Cottage0.3 km
- Millcroft0.3 km
- Millcroft0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: EX111BB · Data under Open Government Licence