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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

EX11DP

Preston Street

EX28DX

Water Lane

EX43JW

New Bridge Street

EX28BZ

Water Lane

EX43DX

Exe Street

EX43DD

New Bridge Street

EX11ES

Western Way

EX43QR

North Street

EX11GB

High Street

EX43PL

Castle Street

EX11BZ

South Street

EX44ET

New North Road

EX43EU

Lower North Street

EX43EG

St David's

EX28BJ

Iris Avenue

EX11BJ

Rack Street

EX28DA

Haven Road

EX44FQ

Looe Road

EX11RD

Barnfield Road

EX24EE

Commercial Road

EX43NE

High Street

EX11PZ

Dix's Field

EX43HN

Exe Street

EX24DE

Watergate

EX43BN

Bartholomew Street West

EX28AS

Alphington Street

EX43QS

North Street

EX24HZ

Magdalen Street

EX44BN

Tavistock Road

EX24HR

Pavilion Place

EX43AZ

Mary Arches Street

EX24HX

Wynards

EX44DN

St David's Hill

EX11HA

Cathedral Close

EX43LN

High Street

EX24AP

The Quay

EX24AS

Colleton Hill

EX44HX

Russell Terrace

EX43BH

St Olaves Mews

EX43RQ

St Davids Hill

EX11NT

Southernhay Gardens

EX28DJ

Haven Road

EX28GX

Waterside

EX43BW

Bartholomew Terrace

EX24BL

Winsor Avenue

EX43EE

Lower North Street

EX11BE

St David's

EX11QT

Barnfield Crescent

EX43BP

West View Terrace

EX11HB

Cathedral Yard

EX43DW

Tudor Street

EX44BS

St Davids Hill

EX43LW

High Street

EX11BS

Guinea Street

EX44FP

Mount Dinham Court

EX44FH

Brunel Close

EX11DR

Rack Street

EX43AH

New Bridge Street

EX11BQ

King Street

EX19SE

St David's

EX28EU

Water Lane

EX19SH

St David's

EX24HU

Pavilion Place

EX19SF

St David's

EX24RL

Rivermead Road

EX11EB

South Street

EX28AR

Sydney Place

EX24JS

Trews Weir Court

EX24DF

Melbourne Street

EX43HW

Guildhall Shopping Centre

EX11SG

Southernhay Gardens

EX43JF

Fore Street

EX43PT

Castle Street

EX24RX

St Bernards Close

EX28GP

Haven Road

EX19SW

St David's

EX43LR

High Street

EX44JN

New North Road

EX19SN

St David's

EX43RW

Queen Street

EX43FQ

Mary Arches Street

EX44DE

Eldertree Gardens

EX28BT

Haven Road

EX24AY

Friars Walk

EX28BQ

Isca Road

EX24AA

Dean Clarke Gardens

EX43RY

Northernhay Place

EX11BW

Market Street

EX11EE

South Street

EX44JE

Silver Terrace

Data Sources

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