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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

EX27FG

Resolution Road

EX30FN

Coles Crescent

EX27TT

Sugar House Hill

EX27DB

Locksley Close

EX30BG

Mount Howe

EX27BT

Glasshouse Lane

EX27BQ

Lower Wear Road

EX27FU

Montagu Close

EX30DS

Station Road

EX27TR

Fish Street

EX27SQ

The Green

EX27BW

Mount Wear Square

EX30LL

Belvedere Close

EX27GE

Hardy Close

EX27EW

Milbury Lane

EX27SF

Sand Grove

EX27FP

Jack Sadler Way

EX30HA

Topsham

EX30LE

Exeter Road

EX30AZ

Strand Court

EX27DZ

Central Avenue

EX30DN

Orchard Way

EX27SJ

Mulligan Drive

EX30LU

Wessex Close

EX30BY

Clyst Road

EX30DG

Tappers Close

EX30AL

The Bungalows

EX27DT

Topsham Road

EX30HP

Fore Street

EX27DW

Seabrook Avenue

EX27AJ

Topsham Road

EX30JW

Ferry Road

EX27BX

Glasshouse Lane

EX30NE

Nurseries Close

EX30FT

Marine Drive

EX30EX

Globe Lane

EX27EJ

Higher Wear Road

EX30AG

Monmouth Street

EX27GN

Bounty Grove

EX30HZ

Fore Street

EX27GP

Ark Royal Avenue

EX27NQ

Pidsley Crescent

EX27BP

Lakeside Avenue

EX27FY

Anchor Row

EX27FL

Resolution Road

EX30AR

Higher Shapter Close

EX27GB

Vernon Crescent

EX30HQ

Fore Street

EX27GW

Pebblebed Close

EX27RR

Old Rydon Lane

EX30GE

Broom Park Close

EX27EG

Wear Close

EX27GR

Endeavour Avenue

EX27AH

First Avenue

EX30AJ

Monmouth Street

EX27PY

Salmon Mews

EX27GA

Admiral Way

EX30ER

Bridgehill Garth

EX30JD

Dutch Court

EX27SA

Newcourt Way

EX30DW

The Shrubbery

EX30FH

Dunlins Walk

EX27BD

Lower Wear Road

EX30EA

High Street

EX27SL

Blakeslee Drive

EX27RN

Cheffers Mews

EX30JF

Monmouth Hill

EX30ES

Majorfield Road

EX30DL

Globe Ley

EX27DL

Topsham Road

EX27AW

Rydon Lane

EX27PX

Ken May Mews

EX27SB

Albatross Road

EX27AB

Topsham Road

EX30LJ

Gordon Road

EX27AF

Topsham Road

EX30LF

Retreat Road

EX27BG

Lower Wear Road

EX27FS

Poppin Court

EX27BH

Glasshouse Lane

EX30HH

Fore Street

EX27DE

Glasshouse Lane

EX27EH

Wear Barton Road

EX30JU

Halyards

EX30FW

Victoria Mead

EX27FA

Reed Walk

EX30HE

Fore Street

EX27FD

River Plate Road

EX30BX

Denver Road

EX30AA

White Street

EX30NA

Pound Lane

EX30EH

Elm Grove Avenue

EX30FZ

Engineers Road

EX30LY

Exeter Road

EX30JT

Halyards

EX30FE

The Retreat Drive

EX27SS

Topsham

EX27EF

Newport Road

EX30HY

Fore Street

EX30JQ

Monmouth Hill

Data Sources

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