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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

EX46PX

St James' Road

EX44PW

Lower St Germans Road

EX46QX

Oxford Road

EX44LE

Velwell Road

EX45BU

Cowley Bridge Road

EX44PF

Duryard and St James

EX44NX

Cowley Bridge Road

EX46JG

Victoria Street

EX44JR

High Croft

EX44SF

Pennsylvania Crescent

EX45AS

Woodleigh Close

EX46JH

Culverland Road

EX44PD

Streatham Drive

EX44LG

Howell Road

EX44PT

Stocker Road

EX44RT

Patricia Close

EX44PJ

Prince Of Wales Road

EX46QB

Bridge Cottages

EX46DA

Powderham Crescent

EX44SZ

Stocker Road

EX46BA

York Road

EX46AZ

Leighton Terrace

EX45AP

Allington Mead

EX44SD

West Avenue

EX46LG

Old Tiverton Road

EX44EX

Duryard and St James

EX44PE

Streatham Rise

EX44PX

Poole Gate

EX45AH

West Garth Road

EX44RG

Lower Argyll Road

EX45EP

The Acorns

EX45AQ

Roundhill Close

EX46QN

Clarence Place

EX45BQ

Higher Duryard

EX44EZ

Old Park Road

EX46TJ

Rennes Drive

EX46PF

York Road

EX44SE

West Avenue

EX46AN

Sidwell Street

EX44LD

Velwell Road

EX46QL

Well Street

EX45AY

Wrefords Close

EX44FU

Prince Of Wales Road

EX46TH

St German's Road

EX46HY

Union Road

EX44SH

Hillcrest Park

EX46JX

Stadium Way

EX44FS

Duryard and St James

EX44RQ

Duryard and St James

EX44XA

Cowley View

EX46BX

Pennsylvania Road

EX44NA

Cowley Bridge Road

EX44FT

Duryard and St James

EX44PB

Lower Argyll Road

EX46QP

York Terrace

EX44RR

Belvidere Road

EX44TH

Mardon Hill

EX44LY

Hoopern Street

EX44RX

Argyll Road

EX46AB

Longbrook Street

EX44QJ

The Queen's Drive

EX46PB

Acland Road

EX46AP

Longbrook Street

EX44JQ

High Croft

EX44QZ

Lower Argyll Road

EX44AA

Kilbarran Rise

EX44NP

Highcross Road

EX44SG

Higher Hoopern Lane

EX44NF

Copplestone Drive

EX46ND

Wrentham Estate

EX44GX

Rennes Drive

EX46BT

Old Tiverton Road

EX46TF

St German's Road

EX44PY

Poole Gate

EX44NY

King Edward Street

EX44RW

Highcroft Court

EX44LZ

Howell Road

EX44EL

Longbrook Terrace

EX44PQ

Lower Argyll Road

EX46PT

Stadium Way

EX44DQ

Duryard and St James

EX44AD

New North Road

EX44ST

Rennes Drive

EX44SL

Lark Close

EX44RN

Belvidere Road

EX44QD

North Park Road

EX46DH

Kingsgate

EX44NJ

Thornton Hill

EX44RE

Lower Argyll Road

EX44RS

Doriam Close

EX46TR

Pennsylvania Road

EX46AE

Longbrook Street

EX46QZ

St James Close

EX44AT

Taddyforde Estate

EX45BR

Wrefords Lane

EX45AT

Cherry Tree Close

EX45AD

Cowley Bridge Road

EX46QH

St James Terrace

EX46EA

Pennsylvania Road

EX44GD

Duryard and St James

Data Sources

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