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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 58 recent sales, the median property price is £383,500 in Duryard and St James area, with individual transactions ranging from £128,000 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
Detached18£507,115
Flats9£270,000
Semi-Detached10£522,500
Terraced21£280,000

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

EX46QJ

Brook Green Terrace

EX44LH

Howell Road

EX44RN

Belvidere Road

EX46AL

Longbrook Street

EX46QL

Well Street

EX44NA

Cowley Bridge Road

EX44PR

Prince Of Wales Road

EX46SD

Sidwell Street

EX46TH

St German's Road

EX46AP

Longbrook Street

EX44GX

Rennes Drive

EX44PP

Hoopern Lane

EX44SF

Pennsylvania Crescent

EX44QE

North Park Road

EX44QJ

The Queen's Drive

EX44QZ

Lower Argyll Road

EX44RT

Patricia Close

EX45EP

The Acorns

EX46DT

Pennsylvania Road

EX46NA

Prospect Park

EX44GP

Duryard and St James

EX44JR

High Croft

EX44NF

Copplestone Drive

EX44SD

West Avenue

EX45AU

Wrefords Drive

EX46JG

Victoria Street

EX46QP

York Terrace

EX44GQ

Lower Argyll Road

EX44SU

Clydesdale Road

EX46RP

Willow Walk

EX44EY

Howell Road

EX44LW

Howell Road

EX44SH

Hillcrest Park

EX46HY

Union Road

EX46ND

Wrentham Estate

EX46PD

King William Street

EX44LA

New North Road

EX44LX

Addington Court

EX46HX

Union Road

EX44LU

Hoopern Street

EX44RQ

Duryard and St James

EX45BD

Belle Vue Road

EX46BQ

Pennsylvania Road

EX46DA

Powderham Crescent

EX46QE

Well Street

EX44QA

Stocker Road

EX45BU

Cowley Bridge Road

EX46AQ

Stadium Way

EX46JQ

Victoria Street

EX44NW

Hillside Avenue

EX44SQ

Higher Hoopern Lane

EX45AG

West Garth Road

EX46AB

Longbrook Street

EX46AX

Stadium Way

EX46PL

Sidwell Street

EX46QG

Trafalgar Place

EX44GF

Duryard and St James

EX44QS

Lower Argyll Road

EX46NS

Sidwell Street

EX44EZ

Old Park Road

EX44NQ

Clydesdale Road

EX44UZ

Montague Rise

EX45AL

West Garth Road

EX44NY

King Edward Street

EX44RY

Argyll Road

EX45BP

Belle Vue Road

EX44PJ

Prince Of Wales Road

EX44RU

Belvidere Road

EX46BA

York Road

EX46NN

Sidwell Street

EX44FS

Duryard and St James

EX45HY

West Garth Court

EX44GG

Duryard and St James

EX44NP

Highcross Road

EX44SW

Curlew Way

EX45AP

Allington Mead

EX46DH

Kingsgate

EX46PE

Duryard and St James

EX46TN

St German's Road

EX44QN

Stocker Road

EX45AQ

Roundhill Close

EX46JF

South View Terrace

EX46QX

Oxford Road

EX44GJ

Duryard and St James

EX44ST

Rennes Drive

EX45FH

Cowley Bridge Road

EX44RZ

Argyll Road

EX45AY

Wrefords Close

EX45DF

Pennsylvania Road

EX46AG

Acland Road

EX44QW

Streatham Drive

EX45FJ

Cowley Bridge Road

EX46EA

Pennsylvania Road

EX46JH

Culverland Road

EX46QD

Well Street

EX44TH

Mardon Hill

EX45AH

West Garth Road

EX46PZ

Well Street

EX44GZ

Glenthorne Road

EX44LG

Howell Road

Data Sources

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