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EX3 0FE

The Retreat Drive

Topsham

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Overview

Postcode EX3 0FE 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 average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 40.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 52% 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 0.6 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
41
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
2.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

5/10

Countess Wear & Topsham has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,023 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 39% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Countess Wear & Topsham has a low crime rate, with approximately 40.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.8%

Approximately 2.8% 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

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 107 ft away from EX3 0FE.

Flood risk

No risk

Countess Wear & Topsham near EX3 0FE 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 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for EX3 0FE
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Topsham

N/A

Walking directions to Topsham
1 mi

Newcourt

N/A

Walking directions to Newcourt

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
331
Population density
2,459.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
19.11(-43%)
Burglary
5.35(+92%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.35(-18%)
Other theft
3.82(-32%)
Public order
3.06(-53%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
313
94.56%
Other White
9
2.72%
Irish
6
1.81%
Other Asian
2
0.6%
Other
1
0.3%
Total population: 331

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
130
42.48%
No qualifications
52
16.99%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
46
15.03%
Level 3 (A level)
38
12.42%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
19
6.21%
Total 16+ residents: 306

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
105
59.66%
Owns with a mortgage
32
18.18%
Other forms of private rent
16
9.09%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
7.39%
Shared ownership
5
2.84%
Total households: 176

Property prices in Topsham

Median price£390,000
Price per sq ft£386
Sales (last 12 months)163
Typical range (middle 50%)£301K – £613K

Based on 163 recent sales, the median property price is £390,000 (about £386 per square foot) in Topsham area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £3,499,500.

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
Detached48£682,500£437
Semi-Detached54£368,500£370
Terraced37£340,000£383
Flats24£245,000£365

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£252,500£284,995£293,500
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£645,515£242,500£375,583£375,000
2026£672,500£260,000£360,000£332,500
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£317£259£300
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£440£377£356£381
2026£426£353£378£412
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 26 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EX3 0FE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EX3 0FE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 Dec 202528, Berkeley Park, Exeter, EX3 0GDDetachedFreehold£790,000
15 Dec 202510, Berkeley Park, Exeter, EX3 0GDSemi-DetachedFreehold£795,000
18 Jul 2025Retreat Bungalow, The Retreat Drive, Exeter, EX3 0LSDetachedFreehold£350,000
18 Dec 20258, Anchor Row, Exeter, EX2 7FYSemi-DetachedFreehold£410,000
28 Mar 20253, Bosun Close, Exeter, EX2 7GXDetachedFreehold£610,000

Schools

In the EX3 0FE postcode area, located within Countess Wear & Topsham, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for EX3 0FE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miPrimaryTrinity CofE Primary and Nursery SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.5 miPrimaryThe Topsham SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.8 miPrimaryCountess Wear Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

N/A

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of EX3 0FE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for EX3 0FE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miAldiExeter Road, Exeter, EX2 7DTWalking directions to Aldi

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Exeter district.

Band A£1,664
Band B£1,941
Band C£2,218
Band D£2,495
Band E£3,050
Band F£3,604
Band G£4,159
Band H£4,991

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 0FE, 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 015HE01034635
Police ForceDevon & Cornwall
Postcode Introduced2020-06-01

Frequently asked questions about EX3 0FE

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

The area around EX3 0FE records about 41 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 0FE?

The median sale price around EX3 0FE in Topsham is £390,000 (about £386 per square foot) based on 163 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near EX3 0FE?

There are 4 schools close to EX3 0FE, including Trinity CofE Primary and Nursery School, The Topsham School (Good) and Countess Wear Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to EX3 0FE?

The closest station to EX3 0FE is Topsham, about 1,021 m away.

How deprived is the area around EX3 0FE?

EX3 0FE scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 20,023 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Exmouth and Exeter East covering EX3 0FE 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).

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