Countess Wear is a residential area located southeast of Exeter city center, situated along the River Exe. It features a mix of housing, from modern developments to older properties, with easy access to the M5 motorway. The area includes Exeter Golf and Country Club, offering leisure facilities, and is close to the Countess Wear Bridge, a key crossing point over the river.
Topsham, a historic estuary town, lies just downstream from Countsham. Known for its Dutch-style architecture, it has a working harbor and is popular for riverside walks and birdwatching. The area has independent shops, pubs, and cafes, with regular train services to Exeter. Topsham’s position along the Exe Estuary Trail makes it a gateway to the surrounding wetlands and countryside.
On average Countess Wear & Topsham has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 60 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Countess Wear & Topsham is £48,500 per year. There are 4 schools in Countess Wear & Topsham: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).
Based on 148 recent sales, the median property price is £445,250 in Countess Wear & Topsham area, with individual transactions ranging from £87,250 up to £1,800,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 48 | £680,000 |
| Flats | 16 | £290,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 46 | £404,155 |
| Terraced | 38 | £394,500 |
10 years price trend in Countess Wear & Topsham
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Lower Wear Road
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Topsham Road
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Countess Wear Road
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First Avenue
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Merchant Row
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Harvest Lane
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Orchard Way
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Tappers Close
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Greatwood Terrace
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Clyst Road
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Fore Street
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Countess Wear & Topsham
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Exeter Road
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Clyst Road
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Topsham Road
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Jack Sadler Way
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Cheffers Mews
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Harvest Lane
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Fore Street
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Altamira
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Lower Shapter Street
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Parkfield Road
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Countess Wear & Topsham
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Old School House
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Brooklands
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Seabrook Avenue
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Parkfield Road
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Clyst Road
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Fore Street
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The Retreat Drive
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Wessex Close
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Denver Close
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Topsham Road
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Countess Wear & Topsham
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Milbury Lane
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Countess Wear & Topsham
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Market Mews
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Salmon Mews
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Fore Street
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Powderham Close
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Mount Wear Square
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Central Avenue
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Strawberry Lane
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White Street
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Clyst Road
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High Street
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Elm Grove Gardens
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Fore Street
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Exeter Road
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Topsham Road
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Locksley Close
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Central Avenue
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Blakeslee Drive
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Dutchbarn Lane
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White Street
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Clyst Road
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Newcourt Road
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Bridge Hill
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Countess Wear Road
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Topsham Road
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Topsham Road
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Reed Walk
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Cheffers Mews
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Altamira
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Strand
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Strand
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Station Road
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Nelson Close
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Dunlins Walk
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Countess Wear & Topsham
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Ferryman Way
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Topsham Road
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Lime Kiln Lane
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Monmouth Street
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Denver Road
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Gordon Road
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Topsham Road
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Admiral Way
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Station Road
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Ashford Road
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Mill Road
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Countess Wear Road
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Balmoral Gardens
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Bewick Avenue
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Fore Street
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Retreat Road
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Exeter Road
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Roche Garden
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Mill Drive
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Higher Wear Road
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Wear Close
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Blakeslee Drive
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Trafalgar Road
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Ferryman Way
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Bridge Road
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Monmouth Street
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Bowling Green Road
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Exeter Road
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Lower Wear Road
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/08/2025.