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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 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
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
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

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 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)

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
Detached3£560,000
Flats77£172,500
Semi-Detached11£430,000
Terraced36£290,000

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

EX28BS

Haven Road

EX43JB

Fore Street

EX43EH

Waterbeer Street

EX43HS

Exe Street

EX43SB

Queen Street

EX44FW

Mount Dinham Court

EX44HL

New North Road

EX11LR

Bedford Street

EX11EU

Catherine Street

EX24BX

Melbourne Street

EX43JF

Fore Street

EX43SR

Queen Street

EX11DG

King Street

EX11DY

St David's

EX11GJ

St David's

EX11HS

Cathedral Close

EX11HX

Cathedral Close

EX24DE

Watergate

EX28DL

Stream Court

EX28GW

Haven Road

EX43HH

Queen Street

EX43HL

Queen Street

EX43RY

Northernhay Place

EX43SJ

Queen Street

EX11DL

Market Street

EX11QA

Dix'S Field

EX11SN

Barnfield Road

EX19SP

St David's

EX24JP

Good Shepherd Drive

EX28BQ

Isca Road

EX43EA

Lower North Street

EX43HJ

Queen Street

EX43SA

Northernhay Gate

EX44FR

Mount Dinham Court

EX11DX

Lower Coombe Street

EX11PJ

Southernhay West

EX19SE

St David's

EX24ED

Commercial Road

EX24SR

Knightley Road

EX28BJ

Iris Avenue

EX43DD

New Bridge Street

EX43JE

Fore Street

EX43JW

New Bridge Street

EX43LF

High Street

EX44FP

Mount Dinham Court

EX44FY

Mount Dinham Court

EX11ST

Dix'S Field

EX43AG

Bartholomew Street West

EX11JJ

St David's

EX11BB

West Street

EX11BH

Rack Street

EX11DN

Grendon Buildings

EX11EB

South Street

EX11HD

Cathedral Yard

EX11HP

South Street

EX28BB

Monitor Close

EX28FE

Water Lane

EX43DX

Exe Street

EX43RH

High Street

EX44FX

Mount Dinham Court

EX44JH

New North Road

EX11GL

Bedford Street

EX11HA

Cathedral Close

EX19SN

St David's

EX24SP

Salmon Pool Lane

EX28GU

Waterside

EX43BG

Bartholomew Street East

EX43EB

High Street

EX43LN

High Street

EX43NB

Upper Paul Street

EX44FE

Brunel Close

EX11AS

Southernhay Gardens

EX24AB

Commercial Road

EX28BA

Chandlers Walk

EX43LJ

Little Queen Street

EX43QA

High Street

EX43QL

Northernhay Place

EX44DA

St Davids Hill

EX44GS

Cowley Bridge Road

EX19SR

St David's

EX11AN

Coombe Street

EX24AD

Commercial Road

EX24BZ

Colleton Crescent

EX28PP

Painters Court

EX44DY

St David's Hill

EX43BN

Bartholomew Street West

EX44FQ

Looe Road

EX19SB

St David's

EX24BT

St David's

EX28BW

Isca Road

EX28DD

City Industrial Estate

EX43BT

Tudor Street

EX43EX

Synagogue Place

EX43FQ

Mary Arches Street

EX43RW

Paul Street

EX11QE

Southernhay East

EX11LT

St David's

EX24RJ

Rivermead Road

EX24RG

Topsham Road

EX28AY

Haven Road

Data Sources

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