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Topsham

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 13.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Topsham is £49,888 per year. There are 4 schools in Topsham: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate

5/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

4/10

Income level

8/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Topsham Population

10,038

Population density

1,811.2 per km²

Demographics

British

8,975

89.39%

Other White

427

4.25%

Indian

106

1.06%

Other Asian

0.71%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.61%

Total population: 10,040

Housing

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 182 recent sales, the median property price is £420,000 in Topsham area, with individual transactions ranging from £87,250 up to £2,250,000.

Price distribution per property type (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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	54	£622,500	£316,750	£532,750	£807,500	£912,500
Flats	27	£250,000	£139,500	£188,475	£320,000	£469,000
Semi-Detached	51	£375,000	£271,750	£318,500	£477,500	£938,500
Terraced	50	£394,500	£221,500	£311,250	£546,250	£1,066,750

10 years median price trend in Topsham

All postcodes in Topsham

EX27TX

Dart Avenue

EX30BY

Clyst Road

EX30EP

Elm Grove Road

EX30FR

Bewick Avenue

EX30JT

Ferry Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.

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