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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 moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 301 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
301
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
18.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

St David's Population
10,530
Population density
4,239.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
159.54(+378%)
Shoplifting
89.17(+1249%)
Anti-social behaviour
81.39(+446%)
Public order
28.02(+328%)
Criminal damage and arson
27.73(+327%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

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

Education (age 16+)

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

Housing tenure

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 125 recent sales, the median property price is £235,000 in St David's area, with individual transactions ranging from £56,000 up to £875,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for St David's 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 St David's over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached2£438,000
Flats74£182,500
Semi-Detached14£425,000
Terraced35£285,500

10 years median price trend in St David's

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St David's.

All postcodes in St David's

EX43AL

Bartholomew Street West

EX43LF

High Street

EX44FF

Brunel Close

EX28ER

Fords Road

EX11BH

Rack Street

EX24SP

Salmon Pool Lane

EX44FG

Brunel Close

EX43HX

Fore Street

EX11QR

Barnfield Road

EX11BL

John Street

EX43AR

Friernhay Street

EX43BL

The Mint

EX43AY

Bonhay Road

EX19SG

St David's

EX43SH

Queen Street

EX28EY

Tan Lane

EX44EF

Dinham Crescent

EX28BL

Isca Road

EX24AW

Colleton Grove

EX24DN

Weirfield Road

EX43DL

High Street

EX28EW

Chamberlain Road

EX43QG

Northernhay Place

EX11DZ

South Street

EX11HJ

Cathedral Yard

EX43BJ

Allhallows Court

EX43QA

High Street

EX44DW

St Davids Hill

EX44FW

Mount Dinham Court

EX11DG

King Street

EX43LJ

Little Queen Street

EX43QD

High Street

EX19SS

St David's

EX43JE

Fore Street

EX44FD

Brunel Close

EX28DU

Canal Banks

EX28AP

Hampden Place

EX44GY

Old's View

EX44NT

Isambard Parade

EX24AT

Colleton Row

EX28GZ

Waterside

EX24RN

Bagshot Avenue

EX11LL

St David's

EX43AX

Fore Street

EX11AF

Southernhay East

EX43HS

Exe Street

EX48FG

Chancel Lane

EX24DJ

Larkbeare Road

EX43QL

Northernhay Place

EX43DR

Fore Street Mews

EX28DY

Exe View Cottages

EX43EZ

Napier Terrace

EX11AJ

Cathedral Close

EX11FF

Quay Hill

EX44BQ

Telford Road

EX11GJ

St David's

EX11JS

Cathedral Close

EX11DT

Smythen Street

EX24RP

Feltrim Avenue

EX19SZ

St David's

EX43ER

Northernhay Street

EX43RG

St Davids Hill

EX43SB

Queen Street

EX11BG

King Street

EX43BA

Mary Arches Street

EX11HY

Palace Gate

EX43FL

Tudor Street

EX24RS

Topsham Road

EX24AH

Colleton Mews

EX43JR

Musgrave Row

EX24RW

Topsham Road

EX43AT

Fore Street

EX44BZ

St David's

EX11GL

Bedford Street

EX11AL

St David's

EX24DR

St David's

EX24BB

Commercial Road

EX24JR

Good Shepherd Drive

EX28GT

Haven Road

EX43QJ

Northernhay Place

EX28PP

Painters Court

EX44FR

Mount Dinham Court

EX44EA

Rockside

EX24AN

Quay Hill

EX24NG

Topsham Road

EX24DD

Old Mill Close

EX11BD

Stepcote Hill

EX11FE

Frog Street

EX11DA

Guinea Street

EX43SR

Queen Street

EX28DD

City Industrial Estate

EX24RJ

Rivermead Road

EX11UN

Southernhay Gardens

EX24DG

Colleton Crescent

EX24HA

Charlotte Mews

EX44BW

Looe Road

EX44AJ

New North Road

EX24BU

Weirfield Road

EX43QB

High Street

EX11AS

Southernhay Gardens

Data Sources

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