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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 65 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
65
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
35.96(+9%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.34(+2%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.27(+27%)
Public order
5.58(-15%)
Other theft
4.28(-24%)
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 171 recent sales, the median property price is £412,000 in Topsham area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,500 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
Detached48£607,500
Flats26£247,500
Semi-Detached47£375,000
Terraced50£385,000

10 years median price trend in Topsham

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

All postcodes in Topsham

EX27EJ

Higher Wear Road

EX30JZ

Fore Street

EX27BG

Lower Wear Road

EX27FG

Resolution Road

EX27FZ

Merchant Row

EX27JE

Holland Park

EX30DN

Orchard Way

EX27DX

First Avenue

EX27GZ

Harvest Lane

EX27SN

Regency Drive

EX30DG

Tappers Close

EX30EB

Greatwood Terrace

EX30FS

Artillery Avenue

EX30HE

Fore Street

EX30JD

Dutch Court

EX30LQ

Exeter Road

EX27BB

Bridge Road

EX27FX

Dart Avenue

EX27GD

Somerville Crescent

EX30AQ

Altamira

EX30ET

Parkfield Road

EX30HZ

Fore Street

EX27FR

Seabee Walk

EX27NS

Savoy Street

EX30AT

Lower Shapter Street

EX30DQ

Clyst Road

EX30GF

Collingwood Close

EX27DW

Seabrook Avenue

EX27FQ

Dukes Walk

EX27SB

Albatross Road

EX27SE

Birdie Walk

EX30NB

Denver Close

EX27EW

Milbury Lane

EX27FS

Poppin Court

EX27PY

Salmon Mews

EX30LN

Powderham Close

EX30EW

Parkfield Road

EX30FU

Marine Drive

EX30HD

Fore Street

EX30LS

The Retreat Drive

EX30LU

Wessex Close

EX27AG

Topsham Road

EX27DJ

Topsham

EX27GY

Market Mews

EX30HP

Fore Street

EX27BW

Mount Wear Square

EX27EA

Central Avenue

EX27TS

Strawberry Lane

EX30HN

St Margarets Terrace

EX27GQ

Mountbatten Drive

EX27GU

Somerville Crescent

EX27JW

Old Rydon Lane

EX27RR

Old Rydon Lane

EX30AB

Stanley Square

EX30BZ

Clyst Road

EX30EA

High Street

EX30EL

Elm Grove Gardens

EX30LY

Exeter Road

EX27DB

Locksley Close

EX27DZ

Central Avenue

EX27FN

Blakeslee Drive

EX27PW

Dutchbarn Lane

EX30AA

White Street

EX30DA

Highfield

EX30FN

Coles Crescent

EX27AQ

Topsham Road

EX30QQ

Bridge Hill

EX27FA

Reed Walk

EX27RN

Cheffers Mews

EX30AZ

Strand Court

EX30FH

Dunlins Walk

EX30AG

Monmouth Street

EX30BD

Tresillian Cottages

EX30BX

Denver Road

EX27AL

Topsham Road

EX27DP

Topsham Road

EX27SJ

Mulligan Drive

EX30AH

Altamira

EX30AS

The Strand

EX30AX

The Strand

EX30DX

Nelson Close

EX30JE

Amity Place

EX27PT

Ronald Gardens

EX27SQ

The Green

EX30LJ

Gordon Road

EX27DN

Topsham Road

EX27JU

Holland Park

EX27UB

Topsham

EX30EE

Station Road

EX27GA

Admiral Way

EX30LA

Ashford Road

EX27GL

Nile Road

EX30LF

Retreat Road

EX30LT

Exeter Road

EX27FL

Resolution Road

EX30DJ

Balmoral Gardens

EX30FF

Bewick Avenue

EX30JB

The Strand

EX27EF

Newport Road

EX27EG

Wear Close

Data Sources

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