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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

EX25PF

Grecian Way

EX13EY

Warwick Road

EX25NS

Carlton Road

EX13UP

Chardstock Close

EX25PH

Quarry Park Road

EX25JR

Quarry Lane

EX25QA

St Loyes

EX13EE

Honiton Road

EX27HU

Park Five Business Centre

EX13EW

Honiton Road

EX25RN

Stanford Road

EX27JX

Eagle Way

EX27QU

Digby Drive

EX13ZD

Hockings Green

EX13HG

Blackthorn Crescent

EX27QS

Coronet Close

EX25RL

Grainger Close

EX27QE

Bathern Road

EX25RJ

Coates Road

EX27RJ

Norman Mews

EX27LL

Heron Road

EX25RU

Lime Tree Close

EX25NN

Beverley Close

EX25PG

Birkett Close

EX27QX

Culm Grove

EX25RS

Campion Gardens

EX25JS

Brook Cottages

EX27QB

Royal Crescent

EX27TD

Lewis Crescent

EX27QH

Plantagenet Walk

EX27TF

Couper Meadows

EX13ED

Honiton Road

EX25RP

Coates Road

EX39DZ

St Loyes

EX13UA

Pippin Close

EX25UE

Trentbridge Square

EX27HX

Digby Road

EX27PZ

Coburg Green

EX27LA

Kestrel Way

EX27QL

Sovereign Court

EX27TQ

Clyst Halt Avenue

EX25SG

Badger Close

EX25QY

Broadfields Road

EX25NA

Clarke Mead

EX13QB

Russet Avenue

EX13EB

St Loyes

EX25PS

Quarry Lane

EX13HL

Thornpark Rise

EX13HE

Birchy Barton Hill

EX13EU

Linda Close

EX27QT

Royal Crescent

EX27RF

Cumberland Drive

EX25QR

Broadfields Road

EX27RD

Barle Close

EX13EN

Lower Hill Barton Road

EX13HB

Warwick Road

EX27HN

Rydon Lane

EX25AT

Woodwater Lane

EX25PP

Quarry Lane

EX25NE

Miller Close

EX27EZ

Digby Road

EX13UJ

Weycroft Close

EX25QT

Broadfields Road

EX27UF

Russell Way

EX13TY

Birchy Barton Hill

EX13HR

Thornberry Avenue

EX27PQ

Norman Place

EX27RP

Alderson Drive

EX27RA

Heraldry Way

EX39BX

Osprey Road

EX27PE

Haddeo Drive

EX27HF

Moor Lane

EX27JS

Kestrel Business Park

EX27QF

Dart Walk

EX25AQ

Ludwell Lane

EX25RH

Coates Road

EX25RB

Sullivan Road

Data Sources

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