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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

EX24ED

Commercial Road

EX11PL

Southernhay West

EX28BU

Water Lane

EX44AZ

Red Cow Village

EX19SP

St David's

EX28FE

Water Lane

EX11HF

Cathedral Yard

EX44BE

St Davids Hill

EX11DS

Market Street

EX28BG

Water Lane

EX28DP

Haven Road

EX11BP

Market Street

EX24JE

Bull Meadow Road

EX43BU

Tudor Street

EX43RP

Queen Street

EX11AP

Southernhay East

EX11DN

Grendon Buildings

EX11UA

Southernhay West

EX44BA

Windsor Close

EX11GQ

St David's

EX28BA

Chandlers Walk

EX28BW

Isca Road

EX19SQ

St David's

EX11EQ

South Street

EX19SJ

St David's

EX24DW

Weirfield Road

EX43PQ

Rougemont Place

EX44DD

St Clements Lane

EX44GT

Bonhay Road

EX24RU

Glenwood Rise

EX43EL

Northernhay Street

EX11QJ

Chichester Mews

EX11LX

St David's

EX11JJ

St David's

EX11JG

Southernhay West

EX43BZ

Bonhay Road

EX28BY

Water Lane

EX44BL

Bonhay Road

EX24AX

Melbourne Place

EX43RH

High Street

EX28AX

Haven Road

EX11HS

Cathedral Close

EX11BB

West Street

EX24HN

Magdalen Street

EX43FE

Bailey Street

EX43AE

Bartholomew Street West

EX43NZ

High Street

EX43NB

Upper Paul Street

EX43FP

Mary Arches Street

EX43RB

Iron Bridge

EX43FR

St David's

EX11DL

Market Street

EX43NJ

St David's

EX11GA

St David's

EX24AE

Commercial Road

EX44DZ

Haldon Road

EX43AJ

Bartholomew Street West

EX43BT

Tudor Street

EX11EZ

Cathedral Close

EX11PE

Southernhay East

EX28AY

Haven Road

EX11GN

Roman Walk

EX11AT

King Street

EX43HF

Exe Street

EX24SR

Knightley Road

EX11EN

South Street

EX43AG

Bartholomew Street West

EX44JS

Hele Road

EX44JH

New North Road

EX28DL

Stream Court

EX11HD

Cathedral Yard

EX43AD

Bartholomew Street West

EX43PX

Little Castle Street

EX11UG

Southernhay Gardens

EX24BS

Dunley Mews

EX11JD

St David's

EX11BN

Smythen Street

EX44HW

Cowley Bridge Road

EX11QL

Southernhay East

EX44BG

Bonhay Road

EX28ES

Willeys Avenue

EX24RY

Belle Isle Drive

EX11HP

South Street

EX11QD

Southernhay East

EX11NS

Southernhay East

EX43RD

St Davids Hill

EX11DB

Coombe Street

EX11RQ

Dix's Field

EX24EB

Commercial Road

EX44PA

Old's View

EX44EB

Mount Dinham

EX44HR

Queens Terrace

EX11DF

Preston Street

EX11ST

Dix'S Field

EX24EG

Trews Weir Reach

EX28EG

Tan Lane

EX11QA

Dix'S Field

EX43SA

Northernhay Gate

EX24DY

Commercial Road

EX44FJ

St Davids Hill

Data Sources

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