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EX3 0DY

High Street

Topsham

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Overview

Postcode EX3 0DY is located in an urban city, within the Topsham ward of Exeter in the South West region, and forms part of the Countess Wear & Topsham area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 58.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 31% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Countess Wear & Topsham is £56,298 per year. The nearest station is Topsham, about 0.2 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
59
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
1.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

3/10

Countess Wear & Topsham has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 28,099 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 14% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Countess Wear & Topsham has an average crime rate, with approximately 58.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.7%

Approximately 1.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Countess Wear & Topsham is £56,298 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 46 ft away from EX3 0DY.

Flood risk

No risk

Countess Wear & Topsham near EX3 0DY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Topsham located about 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for EX3 0DY
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Topsham

N/A

Walking directions to Topsham

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
218
Population density
8,549 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30.15(-10%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.56(+94%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.89(-27%)
Other theft
4.19(-26%)
Burglary
4.19(+51%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
188
86.24%
Other White
15
6.88%
White and Asian (mixed)
6
2.75%
Bangladeshi
4
1.83%
Arab
2
0.92%
Total population: 218

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
107
56.91%
Level 3 (A level)
24
12.77%
No qualifications
18
9.57%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
15
7.98%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
14
7.45%
Total 16+ residents: 188

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
50
43.48%
Private landlord or letting agency
32
27.83%
Owns with a mortgage
30
26.09%
Social rents from council
2
1.74%
Other forms of private rent
1
0.87%
Total households: 115

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.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EX3 0DY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EX3 0DY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
13 Jun 202569, High Street, Exeter, EX3 0DYTerracedFreehold£140,000
02 May 202520C, High Street, Exeter, EX3 0EASemi-DetachedFreehold£900,000
14 Oct 202514, Orchard Way, Exeter, EX3 0LBSemi-DetachedFreehold£530,000
07 Mar 20254, Orchard Way, Exeter, EX3 0LBDetachedFreehold£450,000
27 Jun 202518, Pound Close, Exeter, EX3 0NDTerracedFreehold£445,000

Schools

In the EX3 0DY postcode area, located within Countess Wear & Topsham, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for EX3 0DY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryThe Topsham SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.9 miPrimaryTrinity CofE Primary and Nursery SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EX3 0DY

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for EX3 0DY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miCo-op Food15 Fore Street, Topsham, Exeter, EX3 0HFWalking directions to Co-op Food

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Exeter district (2025-26).

Band A£1,587
Band B£1,851
Band C£2,115
Band D£2,380
Band E£2,909
Band F£3,438
Band G£3,967
Band H£4,760

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for EX3 0DY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

James Elie Cookson

Topsham - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

David Reed

Exmouth and Exeter East - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictExeterE07000041
Parliamentary ConstituencyExmouth and Exeter EastE14001232
WardTopshamE05011023
ParishExeter, unparished areaE43000052
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Countess Wear & TopshamE02004163
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Exeter 015EE01033235
Police ForceDevon & Cornwall
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about EX3 0DY

Is EX3 0DY (Countess Wear & Topsham) safe?

The area around EX3 0DY records about 59 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South West as a whole the rate is about 85 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near EX3 0DY?

The median sale price around EX3 0DY in Countess Wear & Topsham is £375,000 (about £394 per square foot) based on 172 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near EX3 0DY?

There are 2 schools close to EX3 0DY, including The Topsham School (Good) and Trinity CofE Primary and Nursery School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to EX3 0DY?

The closest station to EX3 0DY is Topsham, about 263 m away.

How deprived is the area around EX3 0DY?

EX3 0DY scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 28,099 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents EX3 0DY (Countess Wear & Topsham) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Exmouth and Exeter East covering EX3 0DY is David Reed (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: James Elie Cookson (Labour Party).

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.