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St David's

About

St David's ward lies directly north of Exeter's city centre, bordering the River Exe. The area is primarily residential, characterised by Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing. Its main thoroughfare is St David's Hill, leading up from the station. The ward includes a significant portion of Sidwell Street, a major retail artery. The presence of the university's Streatham Campus influences the southern edges, contributing to a mix of students and long-term residents.

The ward is defined by its transport links, centred on Exeter St David's railway station, a major regional hub. This creates a constant flow of passengers and a distinct transient atmosphere around the station approach. In contrast, quieter residential streets climb away from the main roads. The area contains several local shops, pubs, and essential services catering to its community. The historic St David's Church, after which the area is named, sits near the station.

Area overview

On average St David's has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 296 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 18.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in St David's is £45,631 per year. There are 5 schools in St David's: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). St David's is home to around 10,530 people, with a population density of about 4,239.3 per km2.

Crime rate

8/10

Crimes per 1k residents

296

Deprivation level

7/10

Income level

3/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

St David's Population

10,530

Population density

4,239.3 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

161.25(+389%)

Shoplifting

102.75(+1440%)

Anti-social behaviour

85.85(+469%)

Criminal damage and arson

26.69(+310%)

Other theft

26.5(+371%)

South West average

Demographics

British

7,582

72%

Other White

1,119

10.63%

Chinese

391

3.71%

Indian

197

1.87%

Other Asian

185

1.76%

Total population: 10,531

Economics

Level 4 qualifications or above

4,081

42.08%

Level 3 (A level)

2,585

26.65%

No qualifications

1,010

10.41%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

935

9.64%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

592

6.1%

Total 16+ residents: 9,698

Housing

Private landlord or letting agency

2,020

42.29%

Owns outright

885

18.53%

Other social rented

671

14.05%

Owns with a mortgage

638

13.36%

Social rents from council

375

7.85%

Total households: 4,776

Property prices in St David's

Based on 127 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 in St David's area, with individual transactions ranging from £57,000 up to £920,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 St David's over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	3	£560,000	£340,400	£438,000	£740,000	£884,000
Flats	77	£172,500	£69,000	£135,000	£225,000	£332,000
Semi-Detached	11	£430,000	£275,500	£389,000	£502,500	£705,500
Terraced	36	£290,000	£202,750	£239,375	£361,500	£646,250

10 years median price trend in St David's

All postcodes in St David's

EX43FA

Lower Rackclose Lane

EX11PL

Southernhay West

EX19SF

St David's

EX11JS

Cathedral Close

EX11ES

Western Way

EX24AZ

Friars Gate

EX24HU

Pavilion Place

EX43FP

Mary Arches Street

EX43TE

Queen Street

EX44JS

Hele Road

EX11FF

Quay Hill

EX11HF

Cathedral Yard

EX11HY

Palace Gate

EX11JA

Palace Gate

EX24AE

Commercial Road

EX28DS

Haven Road

EX43AX

Fore Street

EX43DJ

High Street

EX43HA

Exe Street

EX43TL

Queen Street

EX44FG

Brunel Close

EX11AF

Southernhay East

EX11NP

Southernhay Gardens

EX11RS

Southernhay West

EX24DP

Baring Terrace

EX24RT

Norwood Avenue

EX43HR

Fore Street

EX43LH

High Street

EX11GA

St David's

EX11JD

St David's

EX11UH

Southernhay Gardens

EX24AN

Quay Hill

EX24JR

Good Shepherd Drive

EX24SH

Topsham Road

EX43LW

High Street

EX43RP

Queen Street

EX44AU

St Davids Place

EX44FF

Brunel Close

EX24DA

Southgate

EX11PD

Southernhay East

EX11PE

Southernhay East

EX11QJ

Chichester Mews

EX11QQ

Southernhay East

EX28AS

Alphington Street

EX43FR

St David's

EX43QD

High Street

EX43RB

Iron Bridge

EX43RQ

St Davids Hill

EX11GN

Roman Walk

EX11DT

Smythen Street

EX24BU

Weirfield Road

EX28EU

Water Lane

EX43HP

Queen Street

EX44BB

St Davids Hill

EX11LX

St David's

EX11PZ

Dix's Field

EX19SY

St David's

EX44AH

St David's

EX28BG

Water Lane

EX43AP

Priory Gardens

EX43FE

Bailey Street

EX43QR

North Street

EX44GB

Cowley Bridge Road

EX11BG

King Street

EX11BN

Smythen Street

EX11DS

Market Street

EX11QD

Southernhay East

EX28AF

Gervase Avenue

EX28BX

Water Lane

EX28GY

Waterside

EX43BU

Tudor Street

EX24DJ

Larkbeare Road

EX28BN

Williams Avenue

EX44BR

Bonhay Road

EX44DP

St Davids Hill

EX11DE

Lower Coombe Street

EX11EG

South Street

EX24RH

Rivermead Road

EX28EA

Chandlers Walk

EX43FF

Tudor Street

EX44EE

Dinham Road

EX44FH

Brunel Close

EX44GU

Bonhay Road

EX11AR

Dean Clarke Gardens

EX11BW

Market Street

EX11GP

Roman Walk

EX11QR

Barnfield Road

EX24AY

Friars Walk

EX24BS

St David's

EX24DZ

Commercial Road

EX24RP

Feltrim Avenue

EX28EG

Tan Lane

EX43FL

Tudor Street

EX43QB

High Street

EX44BH

Bonhay Road

EX44DT

St Davids Hill

EX11DB

Coombe Street

EX11GR

Blueboy Lane

EX19SJ

St David's

EX24RQ

Egham Avenue

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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