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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

EX41NU

Nadder Park Road

EX29EN

Pinces Road

EX29PR

Heron Road

EX29AU

Church Road

EX41BP

Maple Road

EX29AB

Beaufort Road

EX29BW

Ferndale Road

EX41LR

Somerset Avenue

EX41LX

Somerset Avenue

EX29EY

Coles Mews

EX41BY

Cambridge Street

EX41FA

Manor Road

EX29EJ

Regent Street

EX41ER

Okehampton Road

EX41NF

Berkshire Drive

EX41PW

Merrivale Road

EX29AW

Princes Street South

EX41BZ

Buller Road

EX41EU

Limegrove Road

EX41HA

Wardrew Road

EX41JR

Buddle Lane

EX41PU

Merrivale Road

EX28AU

Alphington Street

EX29BA

Union Street

EX29BB

Union Street

EX41BG

Nelson Road

EX41HZ

Prospect Place

EX29DD

Barton Road

EX29EH

Regent Street

EX41BT

Brunswick Street

EX41FD

Eton Walk

EX41JT

Buddle Lane

EX28HW

Alphington Road

EX29AP

Sydney Road

EX29DT

Waterloo Road

EX41AL

Cowick Street

EX29BS

Powderham Road

EX41JA

Park View

EX41LZ

Dorset Avenue

EX29AA

Beaufort Road

EX29PZ

Eagles Nest

EX41AB

Cowick Street

EX29AH

Sydney Road

EX29AJ

Sydney Road

EX29EP

Queens Road

EX29ET

Princes Street East

EX41EN

Manor Road

EX41JH

Buddle Lane

EX41JU

Buddle Lane

EX29FD

Sanford Place

EX41AS

Cowick Street

EX29EQ

Wesley Close

EX41DS

Okehampton Street

EX41PG

Bowhay Lane

EX41PN

Newman Road

EX28HS

Alphington Road

EX29HL

Cowick Lane

EX29PS

Dove Way

EX29SX

Pocombe Bridge

EX41BB

Cleveland Street

EX41PQ

Newman Road

EX29AF

School Road

EX29EG

Regent Street

EX41AU

Buller Road

EX41HB

Wardrew Road

EX41JE

Cowick Street

EX41PX

Merrivale Road

EX41AY

Okehampton Place

EX41JX

Cowick Street

EX41NQ

Wentworth Gardens

EX28HU

Alphington Road

EX29BY

Barton Road

EX29DP

Church Road

EX41EP

Okehampton Road

EX41JD

Cowick Street

EX41PA

Bowhay Lane

EX41PS

Linfield Gardens

EX29AY

Rices Mews

EX29ER

Queens Road

EX29PT

Sandpiper Green

EX41BS

Redvers Road

EX41ET

Woodah Road

EX41NS

Nadder Park Road

EX41PH

Newman Road

EX41TA

Barley Lane

EX29BZ

Coleridge Road

EX29HW

Cowick Lane

EX41JG

Buddle Lane

EX41JQ

Broadmeadow Avenue

EX41LW

Somerset Avenue

EX41NB

Dorset Avenue

EX41NX

Nadder Park Road

EX41TE

Barley Lane

EX41DG

St Thomas Centre

EX29BH

Tin Lane

EX29BU

Churchill Road

EX29PY

Eagles Nest

EX29BQ

Church Road

EX41AX

Clinton Street

EX28HH

Alphington Road

Data Sources

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