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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

EX44ND

Stocker Road

EX46BT

Old Tiverton Road

EX44AT

Taddyforde Estate

EX44GN

Lower Argyll Road

EX44LT

Howell Road

EX44NJ

Thornton Hill

EX44QD

North Park Road

EX44SN

Kingfisher Drive

EX44PX

Poole Gate

EX44FU

Prince Of Wales Road

EX44PS

Poole Gate

EX44SA

Clydesdale Road

EX44TA

Duryard and St James

EX45AX

Wrefords Link

EX46JL

Springfield Road

EX44AF

Dunvegan Close

EX44QX

Clydesdale Road

EX44SG

Higher Hoopern Lane

EX46BZ

Powderham Crescent

EX44AS

Taddyforde Court Mansions

EX44PB

Lower Argyll Road

EX44RE

Lower Argyll Road

EX44UU

Horseguards

EX46JX

Stadium Way

EX46PY

St James Road

EX46QT

York Cottages

EX44AQ

Harefield Close

EX44QB

Stocker Road

EX44QF

Belvidere Road

EX46JA

Devonshire Place

EX46PT

Stadium Way

EX44HB

Mowbray Avenue

EX46QN

Clarence Place

EX44GH

Duryard and St James

EX44SL

Lark Close

EX44LF

Linden Vale

EX44NG

Copplestone Drive

EX44PZ

Stocker Road

EX44SJ

Oriole Drive

EX46DN

Hoopern Avenue

EX44GR

Thornton Hill

EX44QQ

Stocker Road

EX46JD

Well Street

EX46JJ

Culverland Road

EX44AG

New North Road

EX44LB

Velwell Road

EX44LL

Elm Grove Road

EX44LN

Howell Road

EX44HA

Howell Road

EX44NH

Copplestone Drive

EX44QU

Glenthorne Road

EX44UX

The Quadrangle

EX45AF

Cowley Bridge Road

EX46DU

Pennsylvania Road

EX46QR

Well Street

EX44HD

Blackall Road

EX44LR

Howell Road

EX46BP

Pennsylvania Road

EX46NJ

Old Tiverton Road

EX46QA

Well Street

EX44GD

Duryard and St James

EX44JU

Howell Road

EX44PF

Duryard and St James

EX44PU

Prince Of Wales Road

EX44HH

New North Road

EX44LE

Velwell Road

EX46BY

Acland Road

EX46TG

St German's Road

EX44QH

The Queen's Drive

EX45AJ

West Garth Road

EX45AR

Ridgeway

EX46DD

Edgerton Park Road

EX46LB

Old Tiverton Road

EX46TF

St German's Road

EX44PQ

Lower Argyll Road

EX44QG

Perry Road

EX44RR

Belvidere Road

EX45BR

Wrefords Lane

EX46AE

Longbrook Street

EX46QU

Oxford Road

EX44AB

Lodge Hill

EX44AL

Thomas Lane

EX44GL

New North Road

EX46AW

Longbrook Street

EX46DB

Pennsylvania Road

EX46TR

Pennsylvania Road

Data Sources

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