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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

EX44AP

Station Road

EX44HH

New North Road

EX46NS

Sidwell Street

EX44NH

Copplestone Drive

EX44AW

Hoopern Street

EX46DU

Pennsylvania Road

EX46PP

Acland Road

EX44GP

Duryard and St James

EX46QG

Trafalgar Place

EX44LT

Howell Road

EX45BS

Wrefords Lane

EX45HY

West Garth Court

EX44GH

Duryard and St James

EX44AF

Dunvegan Close

EX46QS

Cambridge Terrace

EX46DT

Pennsylvania Road

EX44SN

Kingfisher Drive

EX44GL

New North Road

EX46HX

Union Road

EX45FH

Cowley Bridge Road

EX46JQ

Victoria Street

EX46AW

Longbrook Street

EX44LX

Addington Court

EX46QW

St Sidwells Avenue

EX46QE

Well Street

EX46JD

Well Street

EX44AQ

Harefield Close

EX44FZ

Duryard and St James

EX46SD

Sidwell Street

EX44GE

Duryard and St James

EX44GR

Thornton Hill

EX46TP

St German's Road

EX44UY

Addington Court

EX44QW

Streatham Drive

EX44AE

Elmbridge Gardens

EX45FE

Wreford's Drive

EX46PG

Queen's Crescent

EX46PH

Sidwell Street

EX44LJ

Woodbine Terrace

EX44PZ

Stocker Road

EX44NR

Thornton Hill

EX46AX

Stadium Way

EX44UZ

Montague Rise

EX46HR

Culverland Close

EX44LW

Howell Road

EX44AG

New North Road

EX46PA

Sidwell Street

EX44NS

Thornton Hill

EX46JF

South View Terrace

EX46DF

Pennsylvania Road

EX44LF

Linden Vale

EX46QJ

Brook Green Terrace

EX44EY

Howell Road

EX44NQ

Clydesdale Road

EX46QU

Oxford Road

EX44HF

New North Road

EX46BY

Acland Road

EX46AG

Acland Road

EX45BX

Cowley Bridge Road

EX46PN

Acland Road

EX44GJ

Duryard and St James

EX46NN

Sidwell Street

EX46LB

Old Tiverton Road

EX46JL

Springfield Road

EX46DG

Lower St German's Road

EX46PD

King William Street

EX46JE

Rosewood Terrace

EX44QG

Perry Road

EX45BH

Pennsylvania Road

EX46QF

Well Street

EX45AR

Ridgeway

EX44NL

Waverley Avenue

EX45FJ

Cowley Bridge Road

EX45AG

West Garth Road

EX46AU

Longbrook Street

EX44NG

Copplestone Drive

EX45AU

Wrefords Drive

EX44RP

Argyll Mews

EX44PS

Poole Gate

EX46DN

Hoopern Avenue

EX46PL

Sidwell Street

EX46TG

St German's Road

EX45DF

Pennsylvania Road

EX44HE

Blackall Road

EX44ND

Stocker Road

EX44QF

Belvidere Road

Data Sources

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