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St Thomas West

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About

St Thomas West sits on the western bank of the River Exe, directly across from Exeter's city centre. The area is primarily residential, characterised by Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing. Its main commercial activity is concentrated along Cowick Street, which serves as a local high street with independent shops and services.

The district is defined by its relationship to the river and the historic bridge crossing. The presence of the Exeter Canal and its basin, a working waterway since the 16th century, adds a distinct industrial heritage. Open spaces include the playing fields of Cowick Barton and pathways along the water's edge.

Area overview

On average St Thomas West has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 38 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in St Thomas West is £48,852 per year. There are 2 schools in St Thomas West: 0 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). St Thomas West is home to around 7,213 people, with a population density of about 2,501.0 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
38
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
11.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

St Thomas West Population
7,213
Population density
2,501 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.77(-35%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.27(-65%)
Other theft
3.19(-43%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.05(-53%)
Public order
2.63(-60%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,653
92.25%
Other White
254
3.52%
Other Asian
40
0.55%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
37
0.51%
Irish
34
0.47%
Total population: 7,212

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,601
26.71%
No qualifications
1,134
18.92%
Level 3 (A level)
1,004
16.75%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
901
15.03%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
656
10.94%
Total 16+ residents: 5,995

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,394
45.23%
Owns with a mortgage
945
30.66%
Private landlord or letting agency
285
9.25%
Social rents from council
205
6.65%
Other social rented
189
6.13%
Total households: 3,082

Property prices in St Thomas West

Based on 80 recent sales, the median property price is £300,000 in St Thomas West area, with individual transactions ranging from £115,000 up to £787,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for St Thomas West 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 Thomas West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats4£170,000
Detached21£367,500
Semi-Detached27£325,000
Terraced28£275,000

10 years median price trend in St Thomas West

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

All postcodes in St Thomas West

EX41NE

Berkshire Drive

EX41PQ

Newman Road

EX29QB

Heron Road

EX41QY

Isleworth Road

EX41LG

Dunsford Road

EX29LZ

Broadway

EX29LQ

Hatherleigh Road

EX29NZ

Greenway

EX41RD

Charnley Avenue

EX29EB

Taunton Close

EX41LT

Somerset Avenue

EX41QT

Buddle Lane

EX41RW

Branscombe Close

EX41RL

High Meadows

EX41PE

Bowhay Lane

EX41NW

Barley Farm Road

EX29PW

Dunsford Road

EX29RB

Wheatsheaf Way

EX29JX

Hatherleigh Road

EX29HB

Cowick Lane

EX41LS

Essex Close

EX29JT

Rexona Close

EX41RR

Barley Mount

EX41LJ

Dunsford Road

EX29JH

Newhayes Close

EX29DH

Cordery Road

EX29NB

Parkway

EX29HE

Cowick Lane

EX41RZ

Higher Barley Mount

EX29DL

Barton Road

EX41LY

Dorset Avenue

EX29PL

Little Johns Cross Hill

EX42EG

Peterborough Road

EX29NQ

Cowick Hill

EX29HS

Franklyn Drive

EX29NJ

Cowick Hill

EX29JN

Newhayes Close

EX41QA

Myrtle Road

EX41NJ

Barley Farm Road

EX41LX

Somerset Avenue

EX29DU

Wellington Road

EX29HF

Cowick Lane

EX29LG

Hatherleigh Road

EX29NP

Cowick Hill

EX41RP

Barley Mount

EX29FE

Cowick Court

EX41LL

Dunsford Gardens

EX29JZ

Hatherleigh Road

EX29NE

Parkway

EX29JU

Hatherleigh Road

EX29JF

Cowick Lane

EX29PU

Crossmead Villas

EX41RJ

High Meadows

EX41ND

Dorset Avenue

EX29NT

Broadway

EX29NH

Orchard Hill

EX41NN

Barley Farm Road

EX41RY

Higher Barley Mount

EX29JY

Winkleigh Close

EX29PX

Perridge Close

EX29DX

Wellington Road

EX41RH

Wellswood Gardens

EX29SW

Ide Lane

EX29NA

Broadway

EX41PA

Bowhay Lane

EX42BZ

Exwick Road

EX41SA

Haccombe Close

EX41PD

Solar Crescent

EX29PJ

Little Johns Cross Hill

EX29LE

Hatherleigh Road

EX29RG

Little John's Cross Hill

EX29PS

Dove Way

EX41NP

Barley Lane

EX29LB

Beaworthy Close

EX29HR

Franklyn Drive

EX29JD

Crabb Lane

EX41AN

Isleworth Road

EX41LQ

Dunsford Road

EX29HD

Cowick Lane

EX29PA

Greenway

EX29PZ

Eagles Nest

EX41NX

Nadder Park Road

EX29EA

Taunton Close

EX29JJ

Newhayes Close

EX41SE

Redhills Close

EX41FG

Eton Walk

EX41LP

Sussex Close

EX29SX

Pocombe Bridge

Data Sources

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