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Duryard and St James

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About

Duryard and St James ward encompasses a mix of academic and residential zones in northern Exeter. The University of Exeter's Streatham Campus, with its landscaped grounds and notable buildings, forms a significant part of the area. This presence shapes the local community and economy. Housing ranges from purpose-built student accommodations to quieter, family-oriented suburban streets, creating a distinct demographic blend throughout the neighbourhood.

The ward is characterised by green corridors along the River Exe and its tributaries, providing walking and cycling routes. St James Park, home to Exeter City Football Club, is a central community fixture. The area functions largely as a living quarter, with local shops and services catering to its resident and student populations. Its layout reflects a practical integration of university infrastructure with established residential areas.

Area overview

On average Duryard and St James has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 57 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Duryard and St James is £59,848 per year. There are 3 schools in Duryard and St James: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Duryard and St James is home to around 15,145 people, with a population density of about 3,331.5 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
57
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
9.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Duryard and St James Population
15,145
Population density
3,331.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
28.85(-12%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.73(-9%)
Shoplifting
10.89(+63%)
Criminal damage and arson
7(+8%)
Other theft
5.28(-6%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
11,688
77.15%
Other White
1,096
7.23%
Chinese
560
3.7%
Indian
303
2%
White and Asian (mixed)
244
1.61%
Total population: 15,150

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
8,375
57.87%
Level 4 qualifications or above
3,769
26.04%
No qualifications
726
5.02%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
684
4.73%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
360
2.49%
Total 16+ residents: 14,472

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,510
44.04%
Owns outright
922
26.89%
Owns with a mortgage
538
15.69%
Other social rented
282
8.22%
Other forms of private rent
87
2.54%
Total households: 3,429

Property prices in Duryard and St James

Based on 61 recent sales, the median property price is £377,000 in Duryard and St James area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £860,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Duryard and St James in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Duryard and St James over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached19£527,500
Flats10£220,000
Semi-Detached10£522,500
Terraced22£270,000

10 years median price trend in Duryard and St James

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Duryard and St James.

All postcodes in Duryard and St James

EX44RW

Highcroft Court

EX45AW

West Garth Road

EX46QH

St James Terrace

EX44QR

Duryard and St James

EX44RS

Doriam Close

EX45BG

Pennsylvania Road

EX44AW

Hoopern Street

EX44HF

New North Road

EX46PP

Acland Road

EX46QZ

St James Close

EX46TQ

St German's Road

EX44LS

Danes Road

EX46AH

Longbrook Street

EX46DF

Pennsylvania Road

EX46QS

Cambridge Terrace

EX44FT

Duryard and St James

EX46AN

Sidwell Street

EX46PA

Sidwell Street

EX46PF

York Road

EX46TL

St German's Road

EX44FZ

Duryard and St James

EX44GE

Duryard and St James

EX44LY

Hoopern Street

EX44NL

Waverley Avenue

EX44PW

Lower St Germans Road

EX44RG

Lower Argyll Road

EX44RX

Argyll Road

EX45BX

Cowley Bridge Road

EX46PB

Acland Road

EX46QF

Well Street

EX44LZ

Howell Road

EX44PE

Streatham Rise

EX44UY

Addington Court

EX46AZ

Leighton Terrace

EX46LG

Old Tiverton Road

EX44AP

Station Road

EX44NS

Thornton Hill

EX44QY

Lower Argyll Road

EX44SE

West Avenue

EX46PU

St James Road

EX46TJ

Rennes Drive

EX44AA

Kilbarran Rise

EX44NX

Cowley Bridge Road

EX44PT

Stocker Road

EX44RP

Argyll Mews

EX45AT

Cherry Tree Close

EX44EX

Duryard and St James

EX46AS

Longbrook Street

EX46JB

Victoria Road

EX46TP

St German's Road

EX44AE

Elmbridge Gardens

EX44JQ

High Croft

EX44SR

Raven Close

EX44LD

Velwell Road

EX44PY

Poole Gate

EX45FE

Wreford's Drive

EX46BW

Hillsborough Avenue

EX46QQ

Well Street

EX44PD

Streatham Drive

EX45AS

Woodleigh Close

EX45BQ

Higher Duryard

EX44HE

Blackall Road

EX45AN

West Garth Road

EX46QB

Bridge Cottages

EX44RJ

Rennes Drive

EX44SZ

Stocker Road

EX44EU

Longbrook Terrace

EX44JW

Castle Mount

EX44DQ

Duryard and St James

EX45BH

Pennsylvania Road

EX46AU

Longbrook Street

EX46BH

Pennsylvania Road

EX46BX

Pennsylvania Road

EX46PQ

York Road

EX44LP

Howell Road

EX44PN

Prince Of Wales Road

EX46DG

Lower St German's Road

EX46HR

Culverland Close

EX46PX

St James' Road

EX46QW

St Sidwells Avenue

EX44NN

Thornton Hill

EX44AD

New North Road

EX44LJ

Woodbine Terrace

EX44XA

Cowley View

EX46AY

Queens Crescent

EX46PG

Queen's Crescent

EX44QL

Belvidere Road

EX44SB

Poole Gate

EX46AR

Stadium Way

EX46DS

Higher Hoopern Lane

EX46JE

Rosewood Terrace

EX44EL

Longbrook Terrace

EX44NR

Thornton Hill

EX44PL

Prince Of Wales Road

EX45AD

Cowley Bridge Road

EX45BS

Wrefords Lane

EX46PN

Acland Road

EX44AR

Taddyforde Court

EX44EP

New North Road

EX46PH

Sidwell Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.