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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

EX28GU

Waterside

EX43TE

Queen Street

EX44BR

Bonhay Road

EX44DP

St Davids Hill

EX44GS

Cowley Bridge Road

EX43SP

Queen Street

EX24DB

Friars Green

EX28EH

Water Lane

EX24AU

Melbourne Street

EX44HG

New North Road

EX11JA

Palace Gate

EX44AY

Taddiforde Road

EX44BP

Bonhay Road

EX43ES

Northernhay Square

EX43JQ

Fore Street

EX24DZ

Commercial Road

EX11GP

Roman Walk

EX11HX

Cathedral Close

EX24SH

Topsham Road

EX28BH

Isca Road

EX44BU

Kingdom Mews

EX11AW

Southernhay Gardens

EX24UJ

Lucky Lane

EX44FY

Mount Dinham Court

EX24AD

Commercial Road

EX43DT

High Street

EX28AF

Gervase Avenue

EX43DU

High Street

EX44BH

Bonhay Road

EX11GD

Bedford Street

EX43HE

High Street

EX43AQ

New Bridge Street

EX43HH

Queen Street

EX43DS

New Bridge Street

EX28EN

Welcome Street

EX28BX

Water Lane

EX43EB

High Street

EX19SU

St David's

EX24RT

Norwood Avenue

EX11TS

Southernhay West

EX24BZ

Colleton Crescent

EX43BG

Bartholomew Street East

EX24AZ

Friars Gate

EX43EX

Synagogue Place

EX28BD

Water Lane

EX44FL

Mount Dinham Court

EX11GR

Blueboy Lane

EX11ED

South Street

EX44DT

St Davids Hill

EX44DU

St Davids Hill

EX44DH

Walnut Gardens

EX11GE

Princesshay

EX43DJ

High Street

EX43ET

Lower North Street

EX43BB

Mitre Lane

EX11QP

Southernhay East

EX43EF

Goldsmith Street

EX11AR

Dean Clarke Gardens

EX11RS

Southernhay West

EX43AA

Bonhay Road

EX44EE

Dinham Road

EX11QE

Southernhay East

EX44FN

Mount Dinham Court

EX28EJ

Willeys Avenue

EX11NP

Southernhay Gardens

EX44FB

St David's

EX43LH

High Street

EX11PR

Southernhay West

EX43AB

Bonhay Road

EX28DN

Diamond Road

EX11BA

West Street

EX11UP

Dix's Field

EX11NN

Dix's Field

EX11JW

Dix's Field

EX24RQ

Egham Avenue

EX43HR

Fore Street

EX11AE

Cathedral Yard

EX43BR

Tudor Street

EX28DS

Haven Road

EX19SD

St David's

EX28EZ

Willeys Avenue

EX43EA

Lower North Street

EX43DB

Frog Street

EX24EF

Commercial Road

EX43HL

Queen Street

EX44HY

Bystock Terrace

EX28EP

Willeys Avenue

EX44BT

Brunel Close

EX11EG

South Street

EX28EE

Cotfield Street

EX28DE

Shooting Marsh Stile

EX11GH

Bedford Street

EX43FG

Queen Street

EX44JA

Richmond Road

EX24RR

Topsham Road

EX43NL

High Street

EX44JF

Richmond Road

EX24RG

Topsham Road

EX11DQ

Rack Street

EX11JN

Dix's Field

Data Sources

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