Spring Gardens is in Ottery St. Mary and in East Devon district. EX11 1HN is located in the Ottery St Mary electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of East Devon. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Spring Gardens, Ottery St. Mary, EX11 1HN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EX11 1HJ, EX11 1HL, EX11 1EE, EX11 1GA, EX11 1HR, EX11 1JR, EX11 1HH, EX11 1HW, EX11 1HS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around EX11 1HN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.9% | 50.1% | 1.2% | 51.0% | -0.9% |
| Male | 51.1% | 49.9% | -1.2% | 49.0% | 0.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 24.3% | 31.6% | 7.3% | 37.9% | -6.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.6% | 44.5% | -8.1% | 44.2% | 0.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 2.6% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 10.5% | 10.7% | 0.2% | 9.1% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 7.3% | 10.7% | 3.4% | 6.1% | 4.6% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.5% | 44.1% | -0.4% | 48.4% | -4.3% |
| Good health | 38.8% | 35.6% | -3.2% | 33.6% | 2.0% |
| Fair health | 12% | 17.6% | 5.6% | 12.7% | 4.9% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 2.4% | -2.0% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.1% | 21.8% | -1.3% | 18.2% | 3.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.4% | 7.7% | -7.7% | 9.6% | -1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.3% | 13.7% | -8.6% | 13.4% | 0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 5.2% | -0.1% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 20.7% | 11.0% | 16.9% | 3.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.6% | 29.2% | 8.6% | 33.8% | -4.6% |
| Other | 3.6% | 1.8% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.2% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 99.1% | 96.2% | -2.9% | 81.4% | 14.8% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 91.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96.2% | 91.7% | -4.5% | 83.2% | 8.5% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 2.1% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.3% | 2.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.6% | 91.5% | -4.1% | 83.2% | 8.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 9.8% | -4.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.4% | 0.6% | -3.8% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.6% | 76.7% | 2.9% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 17.1% | 13.5% | 3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.1% | 37.2% | 9.9% |
| Christian | 45.6% | 46.2% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 6.5% | -5.9% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Spring Gardens was 14.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 65.5% lower than the Ottery St Mary average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Spring Gardens has the 8th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Ottery St Mary and the 85th lowest crime rate of 480 local areas in East Devon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -77.2%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 65% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Spring Gardens, Ottery St. Mary, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2006-12-21 | £208,003 |
| 8 Spring Gardens, Ottery St. Mary, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £117,500 | 2006-06-05 | £202,919 |
| 10 Spring Gardens, Ottery St. Mary, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £44,000 | 2002-01-28 | £137,500 |
EX11 1HN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 81 |
| Retired | 68 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 16 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ottery St Mary Primary School Longdogs Lane , EX11 1HY | 3out of 4 | 303 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Hill Primary School Beech Park , West Hill EX11 1UQ | 4out of 4 | 4,233 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Feniton Church of England Primary School Station Road , Feniton EX14 3EA | 4out of 4 | 4,261 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tipton St John Church of England Primary School Tipton St John , EX10 0AG | 3out of 4 | 4,375 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The King's School Cadhay Lane , EX11 1RA | 4out of 4 | 1,503 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Wildings Royston Farm , Talewater EX5 2RR | - not rated | 5,221 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fat Otter Ltd | 11A Yonder Street, Ottery St Mary | 341 yd | |
| The Coffee Bank | 6 Silver Street, Ottery St Mary | 502 yd | |
| The Silver Otter | 15 Silver Street, Ottery St Mary | 522 yd | |
| Papadom | 46 Mill Street, Ottery St Mary | 697 yd | |
| Bay Tree Sals | 11 Mill Street, Ottery St Mary | 725 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ottery St Mary Football Club | Ottery St Mary A F C, Butts Road | 508 yd | |
| Volunteer Inn | The Volunteer Inn, Broad Street | 560 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ottery Chippy | 1 Tip Hill, Ottery St Mary | 484 yd | |
| China Chef | 2 Silver Street, Ottery St Mary | 513 yd | |
| Jefferys Kashmiri Cuisine | 22 Mill Street, Ottery St Mary | 697 yd | |
| Charcoal Grill | 5 Mill Street, Ottery St Mary | 725 yd | |
| You And Me Chinese Takeaway | 17 Mill Street, Ottery St Mary | 725 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Hind Street, Ottery St Mary | 651 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ottery St Mary Primary School LONGDOGS LANE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 189 yd |
| The Institute Yonder Street | 444 yd | |
| Ottery St Mary Afc BUTTS ROAD | grass pitches | 583 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 68.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.