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About

St Thomas ward lies on the western bank of the River Exe, directly across from Exeter's historic city centre. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing alongside more modern developments. Its main commercial spine is Cowick Street, which provides essential local shops and services. The ward maintains a distinct identity separate from the city centre, functioning as a practical and self-contained neighbourhood with good transport links across the river.

The area is defined by its relationship with the river and the presence of the historic Exe Bridge. St Thomas is home to the former Quay House Inn, a building that famously leans at a pronounced angle due to subsidence. Open spaces include the rec ground at Flowerpot Fields and pathways along the canal basin, offering green respite. The ward's layout and community focus reflect its long history as a formerly independent settlement absorbed into the city.

Area overview

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 per household in St Thomas is £48,860 per year. There are 7 schools in St Thomas: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). St Thomas is home to around 9,842 people, with a population density of about 5,654.2 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
64
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
10.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

St Thomas Population
9,842
Population density
5,654.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
60.15(+802%)
Violence and sexual offences
34.04(+3%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.75(+4%)
Other theft
6.71(+19%)
Public order
6.4(-3%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,464
85.98%
Other White
738
7.5%
Other Asian
90
0.91%
White and Asian (mixed)
81
0.82%
Other
64
0.65%
Total population: 9,844

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,758
33.62%
No qualifications
1,418
17.29%
Level 3 (A level)
1,358
16.55%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,105
13.47%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
815
9.94%
Total 16+ residents: 8,203

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,479
34.44%
Owns with a mortgage
1,317
30.67%
Private landlord or letting agency
896
20.87%
Other social rented
290
6.75%
Social rents from council
177
4.12%
Total households: 4,294

Property prices in St Thomas

Based on 117 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 in St Thomas area, with individual transactions ranging from £123,000 up to £495,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for St Thomas 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached11£367,500
Flats18£188,000
Semi-Detached27£345,000
Terraced61£267,500

10 years median price trend in St Thomas

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

All postcodes in St Thomas

EX41DR

Okehampton Street

EX41JB

Buddle Lane

EX41QE

Locarno Road

EX29BJ

Edina Mews

EX41LN

Dunsford Gardens

EX41PT

Merrivale Road

EX29AZ

Church Road

EX29PQ

Magpie Crescent

EX41AZ

Albion Street

EX41FE

Eton Walk

EX41JN

Buddle Lane

EX41NJ

Barley Farm Road

EX41HJ

Cowick Street

EX41NZ

Bowhay Lane

EX41PJ

Newman Road

EX41HE

Wardrew Road

EX41HS

Cowick Street

EX41NA

Hampshire Close

EX41QF

Newman Court

EX29BR

Shaftesbury Road

EX29EW

Queens Road

EX29FA

Victoria Mews

EX41BQ

Drakes Road

EX41PB

Surbiton Crescent

EX29AE

School Road

EX41EB

Okehampton Road

EX29EU

Queens Road

EX41BH

Rugby Road

EX41BL

Clarence Road

EX41BU

Cornwall Street

EX41EW

Landscore Road

EX41HP

Cowick Street

EX41NW

Barley Farm Road

EX29ED

Pinces Gardens

EX41PD

Solar Crescent

EX41PR

Savile Road

EX29BP

Duckworth Road

EX41DW

Okehampton Street

EX41EZ

Wardrew Road

EX41FG

Eton Walk

EX41FL

Cowick Street

EX41AG

Cowick Street

EX41JS

Buddle Lane

EX41NP

Barley Lane

EX41NY

Kerswill Road

EX41PZ

Myrtle Road

EX28HX

St Thomas

EX29EF

Pinces Gardens

EX29ES

Princes Street East

EX41LS

Essex Close

EX41AH

Albany Road

EX41DU

Okehampton Street

EX41EY

Wardrew Road

EX41NR

Pineridge Close

EX29AL

Princes Street North

EX29DA

Barton Road

EX41ND

Dorset Avenue

EX41PF

Bowhay Lane

EX29BT

Barton Road

EX41LL

Dunsford Gardens

EX28HT

Pinces Cottages

EX41NH

Wentworth Gardens

EX29HH

Cowick Lane

EX41AF

Cowick Street

EX41AJ

Cowick Street

EX41NE

Berkshire Drive

EX29DF

Church Path Road

EX41BA

Oakfield Road

EX41LY

Dorset Avenue

EX29AG

Oxford Street

EX29DS

Ferndale Road

EX29FG

Chieftain Way

EX29HN

Cowick Lane

EX41HR

Cowick Street

EX41LP

Sussex Close

EX41LU

Wiltshire Close

EX41HD

Francis Close

EX41HW

Cowick Street

EX29PU

Crossmead Villas

EX28HN

Alphington Road

EX41BW

Lawrence Avenue

EX28GL

Laureate Terrace

EX41AA

Alphington Street

EX41QA

Myrtle Road

EX29BG

Ferndale Gardens

EX29BE

Cowick Road

EX29QB

Heron Road

EX41FH

Furze Court

EX41NT

Wheatley Close

EX41PY

Merrivale Road

EX29BL

Old Vicarage Road

EX29QA

Puffin Way

EX41BD

Buller Road

EX28AT

Alphington Street

EX29AT

The Arches

EX41DY

Okehampton Street

EX41JF

Cowick Street

EX41AP

Cowick Street

EX41HL

Cowick Street

EX41LT

Somerset Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.