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About

Topsham ward sits on the eastern edge of Exeter, bordering the broad estuary of the River Exe. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of housing from different periods. Its streets slope down towards the water, where a small harbour and a network of historic quays are located. This connection to the river has long defined the area's character and layout.

The ward contains a conservation area with many well-preserved 17th and 18th century buildings, reflecting its past as a significant port. Local amenities are centred along Fore Street, which runs parallel to the river. A notable feature is the presence of several Dutch-gabled merchant houses, a legacy of Topsham's former trade in wool and wine with the Low Countries.

Area overview

On average Topsham has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 67 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Topsham is £57,599 per year. There are 4 schools in Topsham: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Topsham is home to around 10,038 people, with a population density of about 1,811.2 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
67
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
13.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Topsham Population
10,038
Population density
1,811.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
35.37(+6%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.24(+2%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.87(+37%)
Public order
5.78(-12%)
Other theft
4.68(-17%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,975
89.39%
Other White
427
4.25%
Indian
106
1.06%
Other Asian
71
0.71%
White and Asian (mixed)
61
0.61%
Total population: 10,040

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,448
42.12%
Level 3 (A level)
1,263
15.43%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,142
13.95%
No qualifications
1,075
13.13%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
737
9%
Total 16+ residents: 8,186

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,742
39.57%
Owns with a mortgage
1,230
27.94%
Private landlord or letting agency
611
13.88%
Social rents from council
369
8.38%
Other social rented
273
6.2%
Total households: 4,402

Property prices in Topsham

Based on 175 recent sales, the median property price is £375,000 in Topsham area, with individual transactions ranging from £112,000 up to £2,250,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Topsham 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 Topsham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached45£650,000
Flats34£245,000
Semi-Detached50£362,500
Terraced46£367,500

10 years median price trend in Topsham

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Topsham.

All postcodes in Topsham

EX27RZ

Bridge Road

EX30JG

Jubilee Square

EX27BN

Mount Wear Square

EX27EN

The Copse

EX27AA

Bridge Road

EX27BU

Glasshouse Lane

EX30FG

Whimbrel Court

EX27GG

Hood Drive

EX30FJ

Plover Close

EX27FF

Carnegie Walk

EX30AE

White Street

EX30DA

Highfield

EX27AU

Batavia Drive

EX27SD

Hook Drive

EX27DY

Second Avenue

EX27TU

Maisy Mews

EX27GD

Somerville Crescent

EX30FX

George Rise

EX27SX

Penry Road

EX27NN

Old Rydon Lane

EX30FB

The Chase

EX30AB

Stanley Square

EX30GF

Collingwood Close

EX30DX

Nelson Close

EX27DD

Lower Wear Road

EX30ED

High Street

EX30AY

The Strand

EX27TX

Dart Avenue

EX27GJ

Beatty Avenue

EX27EA

Central Avenue

EX27GF

Trafalgar Road

EX30EE

Station Road

EX27BA

Bridge Road

EX30HT

Fore Street

EX27UD

Topsham

EX27FQ

Dukes Walk

EX27SY

Bankart Lane

EX27DR

Topsham Road

EX27ES

Exeter Road

EX27SG

Caddy Place

EX27DA

Glasshouse Lane

EX27DS

Topsham Road

EX27GH

King Avenue

EX30GB

Stratton Drive

EX30LA

Ashford Road

EX30HW

Fore Street

EX30LR

Riverside Road

EX27SZ

Beech Copse

EX30DU

High Street

EX30DQ

Clyst Road

EX27BL

Lakeside Avenue

EX30AP

North Street

EX27GT

Admiral Way

EX27JY

Old Rydon Lane

EX30HG

Underhill Terrace

EX27DJ

Topsham

EX27AY

Omaha Drive

EX30LB

Orchard Way

EX27JE

Holland Park

EX30EN

Holman Way

EX30LQ

Exeter Road

EX27GX

Bosun Close

EX30AN

The Strand

EX30JN

Ferry Road

EX30AQ

Altamira

EX30LP

Hamilton Road

EX27SP

Catherines Close

EX27BR

Glasshouse Lane

EX30QQ

Bridge Hill

EX27JU

Holland Park

EX30BB

The Strand

EX27SH

Bunker Square

EX30FR

Bewick Avenue

EX30EQ

Elm Grove Road

EX30HL

Fore Street

EX27GS

Victory Drive

EX27JW

Old Rydon Lane

EX30DJ

Balmoral Gardens

EX27FH

Rhode Island Drive

EX27DU

Seabrook Mews

EX27TW

Maris Piper Crescent

EX30EL

Elm Grove Gardens

EX30EZ

Globefield

EX27FJ

Jutland Way

EX30FF

Bewick Avenue

EX27EE

Newport Road

EX30ND

Pound Close

EX30BU

Newcourt Road

EX30DR

Parkfield Road

EX27AQ

Topsham Road

EX30LD

The Mede

EX30HU

Fore Street

EX30DH

Majorfield Road

EX27UB

Topsham

EX30HS

Chapel Place

EX27GU

Somerville Crescent

EX27EP

Milbury Lane

EX27JQ

Newcourt Drive

EX30BT

Newcourt Road

EX27TY

Topsham

Data Sources

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