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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

EX30LS

The Retreat Drive

EX27JZ

Old Rydon Lane

EX27PT

Ronald Gardens

EX27EB

Western Avenue

EX30BW

Elm Grove Road

EX30HF

Fore Street

EX30BP

Sunhill Avenue

EX30BZ

Clyst Road

EX27EL

Higher Wear Road

EX27NS

Savoy Street

EX30LX

Exeter Road

EX30BS

Denver Road

EX27FZ

Merchant Row

EX27GL

Nile Road

EX30FL

Pintail Lane

EX27UA

Old Rydon Ley

EX27AL

Topsham Road

EX27ED

Eastern Avenue

EX30BR

Sunhill Lane

EX30GH

Lynden Place

EX30EW

Parkfield Road

EX30DT

Station Road

EX27RX

Ikea Way

EX27BE

Lower Wear Road

EX30LG

Sir Alex Walk

EX30HR

Fore Street

EX30JZ

Fore Street

EX30FU

Marine Drive

EX30JJ

Ferry Road

EX30AS

The Strand

EX27BJ

Glasshouse Lane

EX30EY

Globefield

EX30EG

Grove Hill

EX30FQ

Carrick Mill

EX30HJ

Fore Street

EX27SR

Edmunds Way

EX27GY

Market Mews

EX30LH

Hamilton Road

EX27PW

Dutchbarn Lane

EX30DZ

High Street

EX30BN

Elm Grove Road

EX30AF

Monmouth Avenue

EX30LN

Powderham Close

EX30JE

Amity Place

EX27DX

First Avenue

EX30BA

Tresillian Gardens

EX27SU

Fortibus Road

EX30LT

Exeter Road

EX30EJ

Elm Grove Road

EX30JB

The Strand

EX30JL

Exe Street

EX30HN

St Margarets Terrace

EX27SE

Birdie Walk

EX27BB

Bridge Road

EX30LW

Haldon Close

EX27FR

Seabee Walk

EX30EB

Greatwood Terrace

EX27BZ

Glasshouse Lane

EX27AX

Robert Davy Road

EX27BY

Glasshouse Lane

EX30DY

High Street

EX27FE

River Plate Road

EX30JS

Coysh Square

EX30DP

Parkfield Way

EX30GG

Yeoman Gardens

EX30FS

Artillery Avenue

EX30AD

Shapter Cottages

EX30JH

Ferry Road

EX27EQ

Wear Barton Road

EX27DP

Topsham Road

EX27TS

Strawberry Lane

EX27FX

Dart Avenue

EX27PU

Ferryman Way

EX30FY

Token Place

EX27SN

Regency Drive

EX30AU

Strand View

EX30LZ

Exeter Road

EX27GQ

Mountbatten Drive

EX30AW

Higher Shapter Street

EX30BL

High Street

EX30NB

Denver Close

EX27AE

Ark Royal Avenue

EX30HD

Fore Street

EX30AX

The Strand

EX27AT

Caroline Avenue

EX30GD

Berkeley Park

EX30HB

Fore Street

EX30BD

Tresillian Cottages

EX30BE

Riversmeet

EX30HX

Church Path

EX27FN

Blakeslee Drive

EX27AR

Chepstow Close

EX27BS

Glasshouse Lane

EX30AH

Altamira

EX30JP

Follett Road

EX30JR

Clara Place

EX27RQ

Exeter Road

EX30AT

Lower Shapter Street

EX27FT

Henry Holland Drive

EX27TP

Ruby Red Row

Data Sources

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