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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 low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 67 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 21% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. 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

Median price£375,000
Price per sq ft£394
Sales (last 12 months)172
Typical range (middle 50%)£293K – £558K

Based on 172 recent sales, the median property price is £375,000 (about £394 per square foot) in Topsham area, with individual transactions ranging from £112,000 up to £1,725,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Topsham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached50£650,000£424
Semi-Detached52£375,000£355
Terraced41£340,000£381
Flats29£237,500£377

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Topsham

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Topsham.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£449,950£247,500£284,995£290,000
2017£449,675£180,000£309,950£291,000
2018£462,500£217,500£310,000£280,000
2019£475,000£197,500£319,950£289,000
2020£483,000£229,000£300,000£330,000
2021£521,000£184,000£330,000£312,500
2022£655,000£338,500£388,500£375,000
2023£715,000£320,000£430,000£378,750
2024£755,000£287,500£420,000£372,500
2025£645,258£242,500£375,000£375,000
2026£695,000£260,000£388,500£309,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Topsham.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Topsham.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£270£310£255£302
2017£320£298£275£301
2018£338£310£297£323
2019£335£337£318£307
2020£342£327£306£341
2021£348£310£319£352
2022£414£501£357£380
2023£465£516£419£425
2024£468£383£412£381
2025£442£377£354£381
2026£437£353£407£405
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Topsham.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Topsham in the last year.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.