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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

EX27AG

Topsham Road

EX27DN

Topsham Road

EX27GZ

Harvest Lane

EX30FP

Bowling Green Road

EX30EU

Victoria Road

EX27AS

Liberty Way

EX30EP

Denver Place

EX30ET

Parkfield Road

Data Sources

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