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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 70 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
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
70
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
38.61(+484%)
Violence and sexual offences
37.59(+13%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.36(+10%)
Public order
6.91(+6%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.6(+2%)
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 121 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 in St Thomas area, with individual transactions ranging from £101,500 up to £625,000.

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
Detached13£375,000
Flats18£171,975
Semi-Detached21£325,000
Terraced69£270,000

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

EX28AU

Alphington Street

EX41NU

Nadder Park Road

EX41EX

Stafford Road

EX28HW

Alphington Road

EX29AD

School Road

EX41EP

Okehampton Road

EX29HH

Cowick Lane

EX41JH

Buddle Lane

EX29PS

Dove Way

EX29PU

Crossmead Villas

EX29AG

Oxford Street

EX41BR

Brunswick Street

EX41BJ

Buller Road

EX29EH

Regent Street

EX29BT

Barton Road

EX41EB

Okehampton Road

EX29FG

Chieftain Way

EX41JJ

Buddle Lane

EX41NN

Barley Farm Road

EX29BP

Duckworth Road

EX29AZ

Church Road

EX41PN

Newman Road

EX29AP

Sydney Road

EX29DB

Parkhouse Road

EX41TD

Barley Lane

EX29AY

Rices Mews

EX29BE

Cowick Road

EX41PR

Savile Road

EX41BG

Nelson Road

EX29AU

Church Road

EX41JQ

Broadmeadow Avenue

EX41HW

Cowick Street

EX41FH

Furze Court

EX41NB

Dorset Avenue

EX29DA

Barton Road

EX29PZ

Eagles Nest

EX28GL

Laureate Terrace

EX41FE

Eton Walk

EX41ER

Okehampton Road

EX41BZ

Buller Road

EX41AY

Okehampton Place

EX41HY

Prospect Place

EX29AE

School Road

EX41BY

Cambridge Street

EX41PG

Bowhay Lane

EX29BD

Fairfield Terrace

EX41NY

Kerswill Road

EX41TB

Croft Chase

EX41HB

Wardrew Road

EX29AF

School Road

EX41LP

Sussex Close

EX29EU

Queens Road

EX41HX

Prospect Place

EX29EY

Coles Mews

EX41AW

Cowick Street

EX29BL

Old Vicarage Road

EX41NT

Wheatley Close

EX41AZ

Albion Street

EX41TE

Barley Lane

EX41HL

Cowick Street

EX41DY

Okehampton Street

EX41HA

Wardrew Road

EX41PD

Solar Crescent

EX41PX

Merrivale Road

EX29HP

Cowick Lane

EX41QF

Newman Court

EX29AQ

Cecil Road

EX29AX

Church Road

EX29HW

Cowick Lane

EX29AA

Beaufort Road

EX41EY

Wardrew Road

EX41BU

Cornwall Street

EX41QB

Oak Road

EX41HS

Cowick Street

EX41PS

Linfield Gardens

EX29EJ

Regent Street

EX41ET

Woodah Road

EX29EF

Pinces Gardens

EX41PU

Merrivale Road

EX41BT

Brunswick Street

EX41PL

Newman Road

EX29AN

Princes Square

EX29DT

Waterloo Road

EX41BQ

Drakes Road

EX29BJ

Edina Mews

EX41LW

Somerset Avenue

EX41AU

Buller Road

EX41LN

Dunsford Gardens

EX29AT

The Arches

EX41AG

Cowick Street

EX29DS

Ferndale Road

EX41JS

Buddle Lane

EX29AH

Sydney Road

EX29AJ

Sydney Road

EX41LS

Essex Close

EX41PJ

Newman Road

EX29BR

Shaftesbury Road

EX28AT

Alphington Street

EX29BG

Ferndale Gardens

EX29BA

Union Street

Data Sources

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