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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
29.32(-12%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.95(-20%)
Shoplifting
8.65(+31%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.34(-2%)
Other theft
5.48(-3%)
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 66 recent sales, the median property price is £430,000 in Duryard and St James area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £1,250,000.

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
Terraced21£517,000
Semi-Detached11£430,000
Flats8£220,000
Detached26£531,250

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

EX44SW

Curlew Way

EX44SR

Raven Close

EX44QY

Lower Argyll Road

EX44QE

North Park Road

EX44QS

Lower Argyll Road

EX44PL

Prince Of Wales Road

EX46RP

Willow Walk

EX45AW

West Garth Road

EX44GG

Duryard and St James

EX44LP

Howell Road

EX44HD

Blackall Road

EX44SJ

Oriole Drive

EX44JU

Howell Road

EX46BZ

Powderham Crescent

EX46PZ

Well Street

EX46PQ

York Road

EX46JA

Devonshire Place

EX46BQ

Pennsylvania Road

EX44RZ

Argyll Road

EX46PU

St James Road

EX44QN

Stocker Road

EX44PP

Hoopern Lane

EX44GQ

Lower Argyll Road

EX44SA

Clydesdale Road

EX46QD

Well Street

EX44PN

Prince Of Wales Road

EX46AR

Stadium Way

EX44AS

Taddyforde Court Mansions

EX44AR

Taddyforde Court

EX44SQ

Higher Hoopern Lane

EX44HA

Howell Road

EX44SB

Poole Gate

EX45AN

West Garth Road

EX46TL

St German's Road

EX46BP

Pennsylvania Road

EX44UU

Horseguards

EX44QH

The Queen's Drive

EX44GN

Lower Argyll Road

EX44EP

New North Road

EX44JW

Castle Mount

EX45AF

Cowley Bridge Road

EX44AL

Thomas Lane

EX44SU

Clydesdale Road

EX44QU

Glenthorne Road

EX44QA

Stocker Road

EX44HB

Mowbray Avenue

EX44PR

Prince Of Wales Road

EX46JJ

Culverland Road

EX45AX

Wrefords Link

EX46DS

Higher Hoopern Lane

EX46AY

Queens Crescent

EX46AQ

Stadium Way

EX44QX

Clydesdale Road

EX44RU

Belvidere Road

EX45AL

West Garth Road

EX44GF

Duryard and St James

EX44LL

Elm Grove Road

EX44LS

Danes Road

EX44AB

Lodge Hill

EX44LB

Velwell Road

EX46PE

Duryard and St James

EX44LH

Howell Road

EX44PU

Prince Of Wales Road

EX46QA

Well Street

EX44RJ

Rennes Drive

EX46DB

Pennsylvania Road

EX46PY

St James Road

EX44LA

New North Road

EX45BP

Belle Vue Road

EX46AS

Longbrook Street

EX46BH

Pennsylvania Road

EX46QR

Well Street

EX44TA

Duryard and St James

EX44NN

Thornton Hill

EX44QR

Duryard and St James

EX46DD

Edgerton Park Road

EX44QQ

Stocker Road

EX46TN

St German's Road

EX44GZ

Glenthorne Road

EX46JB

Victoria Road

EX44RY

Argyll Road

EX46AL

Longbrook Street

EX46BW

Hillsborough Avenue

EX46TQ

St German's Road

EX46QQ

Well Street

EX46QT

York Cottages

EX46AH

Longbrook Street

EX45BG

Pennsylvania Road

EX44QL

Belvidere Road

EX46NA

Prospect Park

EX44NW

Hillside Avenue

EX44LR

Howell Road

EX45AJ

West Garth Road

EX45BD

Belle Vue Road

EX44UX

The Quadrangle

EX44EU

Longbrook Terrace

EX46NJ

Old Tiverton Road

EX44LU

Hoopern Street

EX44QB

Stocker Road

EX44LN

Howell Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.