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About

St Loyes is a residential ward located to the south of Exeter city centre, bordering the River Exe. The area is characterised by a mix of housing, primarily from the mid-20th century, with a significant number of bungalows and semi-detached homes. It contains local shopping parades providing essential services and is well-connected by main roads, including Topsham Road, which runs through the area. The ward is primarily a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood with a notable student population due to its proximity to the University of Exeter's Streatham Campus.

The landscape includes the steep, wooded valley of Hoopern Valley, which contains a series of university playing fields and offers green space within the urban setting. This natural feature creates a distinct boundary and provides walking routes. The area is also home to the former Digby Hospital site, which has been redeveloped for housing. St Loyes is served by several primary schools and is within walking distance of the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital, a major regional employer.

Area overview

On average St Loyes has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 117 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 14.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in St Loyes is £62,485 per year. There are 5 schools in St Loyes: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). St Loyes is home to around 9,387 people, with a population density of about 2,417.0 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
117
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
14%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

St Loyes Population
9,387
Population density
2,417 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
57.31(+72%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.05(+48%)
Shoplifting
16.94(+156%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.53(+108%)
Public order
12.57(+92%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,137
86.69%
Other White
560
5.97%
Other Asian
99
1.05%
Indian
98
1.04%
White and Asian (mixed)
88
0.94%
Total population: 9,386

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,550
33.13%
Level 3 (A level)
1,362
17.69%
No qualifications
1,146
14.89%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,145
14.87%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
838
10.89%
Total 16+ residents: 7,698

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,414
35.49%
Owns with a mortgage
1,267
31.8%
Private landlord or letting agency
696
17.47%
Social rents from council
303
7.61%
Other social rented
199
4.99%
Total households: 3,984

Property prices in St Loyes

Based on 120 recent sales, the median property price is £299,050 in St Loyes area, with individual transactions ranging from £132,500 up to £790,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for St Loyes 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 Loyes over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached37£332,000
Detached27£442,500
Flats18£195,500
Terraced38£267,500

10 years median price trend in St Loyes

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Loyes.

All postcodes in St Loyes

EX27RH

Walsingham Road

EX25JX

Heath Road

EX13QA

Bramley Avenue

EX27TB

Baxter Close

EX25RX

Parkland Drive

EX25UN

Old Pavilion Close

EX27HR

Rydon Lane

EX27QW

Heraldry Walk

EX25PU

Rydon Lane

EX13HT

Thornpark Rise

EX25PB

Quarry Park Road

EX13HX

Mulberry Close

EX27LB

Falcon Road

EX27QZ

Etonhurst Close

EX13EA

Honiton Road

EX27LE

Kingfisher Way

EX13HN

Thornpark Rise

EX13EX

Birchy Barton Hill

EX27JG

Osprey Road

EX25PX

Quarry Lane

EX27JA

Avocet Road

EX25NL

Holne Rise

EX27LJ

Falcon Road

EX27QR

Crown Way

EX27HQ

Alderson Drive

EX13HY

Sargent Close

EX13EH

Lower Hill Barton Road

EX25PD

Quarry Park Road

EX13WA

Alder Drive

EX27AP

St Loyes

EX13UB

Laxton Avenue

EX27LW

Bittern Road

EX13HS

Thornpark Rise

EX27LD

Heron Road

EX25PQ

Quarry Park Road

EX25NP

Woodwater Lane

EX25RG

Broadfields Road

EX27QP

Buckingham Road

EX25QW

Cliff Bastin Close

EX27WN

Osprey Road

EX13HD

Birchy Barton Hill

EX39DS

St Loyes

EX27FW

Bittern Road

EX27RE

Unicorn Street

EX13UR

Wilton Way

EX13HF

Birchy Barton Hill

EX27TH

Apple Farm Grange

EX13HH

Thornpark Rise

EX27PR

Woodland Drive

EX25NH

Aller Vale Close

EX27WP

Osprey Road

EX13ET

Birchy Barton Hill

EX25QB

Hardy Road

EX25NJ

Beverley Close

EX27XE

Peninsula Park

EX25NB

Whitlow Copse

EX25NY

Gilbert Avenue

EX25QP

Cromwell Terrace

EX13EP

Honiton Road

EX27TE

Conifer Mews

EX25PY

Mamhead Road

EX27LQ

Kestrel Way

EX27QY

Culm Close

EX25PL

Quarry Park Road

EX27NW

Kingfisher Way

EX25QU

Elgar Close

EX27QJ

Crown Way

EX13RU

Honiton Road

EX27QQ

Unicorn Street

EX25PJ

Farm Close

EX25RR

Betony Rise

EX25NR

Carlton Road

EX25AL

Woodwater Lane

EX27LT

Bittern Road

EX27LX

Heron Road

EX25ND

Varco Square

EX13EQ

Honiton Road

EX13HZ

Quintet Close

EX25SA

Blackmore Mews

EX25PN

Glave Saunders Avenue

EX27NT

Rydon Lane

EX27RB

Heraldry Row

EX27XX

Osprey Road

EX27ST

Avocet Road

EX25RZ

Aspen Close

EX27UG

St Loyes

EX27QN

Royal Crescent

EX27PF

Bishops Way

EX27HB

Hill Barton Road

EX13UL

Gittisham Close

EX27LN

Heron Road

EX25RT

Burnet Close

EX27PB

Brockey Walk

EX25RY

Britten Drive

EX25AW

Woodwater Lane

EX25GL

Apple Lane

EX25QN

Byron Road

EX25PR

Quarry Lane

EX27RL

Edwards Court

EX27NL

St Loyes

Data Sources

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