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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

EX41QA

Myrtle Road

EX29FD

Sanford Place

EX29BQ

Church Road

EX41HR

Cowick Street

EX29EE

Pinces Gardens

EX29HN

Cowick Lane

EX41BL

Clarence Road

EX41FD

Eton Walk

EX29PY

Eagles Nest

EX41ND

Dorset Avenue

EX41EU

Limegrove Road

EX28HT

Pinces Cottages

EX41NW

Barley Farm Road

EX41BA

Oakfield Road

EX41AL

Cowick Street

EX29AL

Princes Street North

EX28HQ

Crawford Gardens

EX41LY

Dorset Avenue

EX41PF

Bowhay Lane

EX41NH

Wentworth Gardens

EX41PQ

Newman Road

EX41BS

Redvers Road

EX41AD

Cowick Street

EX41GA

Okehampton Place

EX41AF

Cowick Street

EX29BX

Holland Road

EX41NX

Nadder Park Road

EX41BH

Rugby Road

EX41AS

Cowick Street

EX41DG

St Thomas Centre

EX41BB

Cleveland Street

EX41EW

Landscore Road

EX41PY

Merrivale Road

EX28HU

Alphington Road

EX41LU

Wiltshire Close

EX29AB

Beaufort Road

EX41PW

Merrivale Road

EX41HP

Cowick Street

EX29DD

Barton Road

EX41PA

Bowhay Lane

EX41NS

Nadder Park Road

EX29BY

Barton Road

EX41DA

Buller Road

EX29FA

Victoria Mews

EX28HX

St Thomas

EX28LR

Alphington Street

EX29BS

Powderham Road

EX29DQ

Vicarage Gardens

EX41JT

Buddle Lane

EX28HS

Alphington Road

EX41JN

Buddle Lane

EX41NZ

Bowhay Lane

EX29ER

Queens Road

EX41LX

Somerset Avenue

EX41JL

Buddle Lane

EX41FG

Eton Walk

EX41HZ

Prospect Place

EX41LZ

Dorset Avenue

EX41EZ

Wardrew Road

EX28HH

Alphington Road

EX29ES

Princes Street East

EX41EN

Manor Road

EX41NG

Berkshire Drive

EX29PQ

Magpie Crescent

EX41HE

Wardrew Road

EX41NQ

Wentworth Gardens

EX29EN

Pinces Road

EX41FA

Manor Road

EX41DR

Okehampton Street

EX41JR

Buddle Lane

EX41BE

Nelson Road

EX41LL

Dunsford Gardens

EX41JU

Buddle Lane

EX41JD

Cowick Street

EX41AH

Albany Road

EX29AW

Princes Street South

EX41LT

Somerset Avenue

EX29DF

Church Path Road

EX29BU

Churchill Road

EX29BB

Union Street

EX41NR

Pineridge Close

EX29QA

Puffin Way

EX41NJ

Barley Farm Road

EX41FL

Cowick Street

EX29BH

Tin Lane

EX41BX

Brunswick Street

EX41QD

Locarno Road

EX41BW

Lawrence Avenue

EX29EP

Queens Road

EX41AX

Clinton Street

EX41AB

Cowick Street

EX41DU

Okehampton Street

EX29ET

Princes Street East

EX29EW

Queens Road

EX29PR

Heron Road

EX29QB

Heron Road

EX29DR

Chieftain Way

EX41QE

Locarno Road

EX41PT

Merrivale Road

EX28HN

Alphington Road

Data Sources

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