St Thomas is a residential area located southwest of Exeter city centre, bordering the River Exe. The ward includes a mix of housing, from Victorian terraces to modern developments, with local shops and amenities along Cowick Street. Its proximity to the river and Exeter Canal provides green spaces like Haven Banks and the Riverside Valley Park, popular for walks and cycling.
The area has good transport links, with St Thomas railway station offering direct services to Exeter Central and beyond. Historically an industrial district, remnants of its past can be seen in converted mills and warehouses. Community facilities include St Thomas Church and several primary schools, serving the local population. The ward maintains a practical character, balancing residential needs with access to the city centre.
On average St Thomas has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 64 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in St Thomas is £45,248 per year. There are 7 schools in St Thomas: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).
Based on 134 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 in St Thomas area, with individual transactions ranging from £122,500 up to £915,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 16 | £361,250 |
| Flats | 24 | £179,250 |
| Semi-Detached | 31 | £345,000 |
| Terraced | 63 | £267,500 |
10 years price trend in St Thomas
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Old Vicarage Road
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Dorset Avenue
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Merrivale Road
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Locarno Road
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Church Road
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Magpie Crescent
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Albion Street
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Eton Walk
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Bowhay Lane
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Cowick Street
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Buddle Lane
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Barley Farm Road
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Newman Road
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Oxford Street
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Okehampton Road
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Wardrew Road
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Cowick Street
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Hampshire Close
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Newman Court
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Shaftesbury Road
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Queens Road
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Queens Road
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Cowick Road
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Barley Farm Road
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Rugby Road
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Brunswick Street
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Drakes Road
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Cornwall Street
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Landscore Road
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Cowick Street
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Surbiton Crescent
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Solar Crescent
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Duckworth Road
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Regent Street
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Okehampton Street
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Wardrew Road
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Eton Walk
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Cowick Street
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Savile Road
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St Thomas East
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Cowick Street
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Kerswill Road
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Buddle Lane
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The Quarries
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Myrtle Road
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Regent Street
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Prince's Street East
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Albany Road
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Okehampton Street
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Wardrew Road
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Pineridge Close
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Prince's Street North
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Barton Road
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Essex Close
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Dorset Avenue
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Bowhay Lane
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St Thomas East
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Barton Road
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Dunsford Gardens
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Wentworth Gardens
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Cowick Lane
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Cowick Street
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Cowick Street
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Berkshire Drive
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Ferndale Road
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Oxford Street
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Church Path Road
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Chieftain Way
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Coleridge Road
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Oakfield Road
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Cowick Street
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Sussex Close
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Wiltshire Close
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Dorset Avenue
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St Thomas East
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Dunsford Road
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Lawrence Avenue
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Francis Close
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Cowick Street
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Ferndale Road
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St Thomas East
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Cowick Road
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Heron Road
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Alphington Street
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Eton Walk
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Wheatley Close
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Merrivale Road
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Myrtle Road
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Alphington Street
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Church Road
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Ferndale Road
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Puffin Way
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Buller Road
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Okehampton Place
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Buddle Lane
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Pinces Road
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Heron Road
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Nadder Park Road
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Church Lane
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Barton Road
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/08/2025.