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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

EX13EJ

Lower Hill Barton Road

EX25PZ

Whiteside Close

EX25NF

Dick Pym Close

EX39BP

Osprey Road

EX27PG

Sandstone Close

EX25QH

Nelson Way

EX27TJ

Van Buren Place

EX25UG

Lords Way

EX27NU

Falcon Road

EX27RT

Orchard Crescent

EX25NQ

Woodwater Lane

EX25UJ

Oval Green

EX25UH

Headingley Close

EX25RD

Sullivan Road

EX27RY

Elliott Way

EX27PN

Sandy View

EX27RW

Higher Birch Drive

EX25FJ

Ludwell Rise

EX27HA

Apple Lane

EX25RQ

Broadfields Road

EX27HW

Pynes Hill

EX27PS

Woodland Drive

EX13HJ

Thornpark Rise

EX13HP

Thornberry Avenue

EX13HQ

Blackthorn Crescent

EX25NG

Woodwater Lane

EX13UN

Membury Close

EX25JU

Lethbridge Road

EX27JD

Avocet Road

EX25QZ

Delius Crescent

EX25QG

Third Avenue

EX27PH

Ulysses Park

EX13EG

Ringswell Avenue

EX25PE

Spinney Close

EX25QD

Ringswell Houses

EX27TA

Clyst Heath

EX13EL

St Lawrence Crescent

EX27JH

Woodland Drive

EX25RF

Broadfields Road

EX25QF

Montgomery Road

EX25SW

Lancaster Close

EX25QJ

Sidmouth Road

EX27RS

St Loyes

EX13UH

Wilton Way

EX27QD

Plantagenet Walk

EX27LG

Heron Road

EX25QL

Wellington Close

EX39DJ

St Loyes

EX27TL

Russell Way

EX25NW

Beverley Close

EX25NU

Whitchurch Avenue

EX39BN

Osprey Road

EX39DQ

St Loyes

EX25AP

Quarry Lane

EX27RG

Walsingham Place

EX25NZ

Gilbert Avenue

EX25JY

Woodwater Lane

EX27JF

Avocet Road

EX27EX

South Grange

EX25NX

Plumtree Drive

EX25PA

Garden Close

EX25UF

Copperfield Villas

EX27TN

Russell Walk

EX25QS

Purcell Close

EX27TG

Knights Crescent

EX25QQ

Drake Avenue

EX39BT

Osprey Road

EX27LH

St Loyes

EX13EF

Ringswell Avenue

EX39DT

St Loyes

EX27PP

Bardon Walk

EX25RE

Walton Road

EX13HW

Thorn Close

EX13TZ

Birchy Barton Hill

EX25RW

Coates Road

EX27HL

Rydon Lane

EX25SE

Pynes Hill

EX25UB

Edgbaston Mead

EX27QG

Heraldry Way

EX39AP

Osprey Road

EX13QE

Ribston Avenue

EX27PJ

Osprey Road

EX13WY

Ringswell Avenue

EX27HY

Eagle Way

EX25QE

Cromwell Terrace

EX25UD

Lords Way

EX25UA

Trafford Mews

EX13US

Dotton Close

EX13HA

Warwick Avenue

EX13ER

The Bartons

EX25AJ

Woodwater Lane

EX39BQ

Osprey Road

EX25QX

Broadfields Road

EX27EY

Clyst Heath

EX27NR

Heron Road

EX25NT

Whitchurch Avenue

EX39DW

St Loyes

EX30WY

Osprey Road

EX25RA

Sullivan Road

EX25AR

Lansdowne

Data Sources

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