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St Thomas

England / South West / Exeter / St Thomas

About

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.

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 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).

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

Area Profile

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

Demographics

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

Housing

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 133 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 in St Thomas area, with individual transactions ranging from £122,500 up to £915,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached14£345,000
Flats24£170,000
Semi-Detached30£334,500
Terraced65£270,000

10 years price trend in St Thomas

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.