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Living in Topsham: Liveability Score 58/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Topsham scores 58/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, lifestyle stands out most: 52/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. Topsham places 2nd of 3 in the EX2 postcode district.

On lifestyle specifically, Topsham sits 24 points below the EX2 district figure of 76/100. That sits 8 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 10% of the towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: EX2 postcode district.

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Topsham scores 58 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
78
58.6 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 46 crimes
↓ 37% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 27 crimes
↓ 19% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 21 crimes
↑ 40% above national average
Other theft 7 crimes
↓ 48% below national average
Shoplifting 7 crimes
↓ 59% below national average
other 21 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 16 crimes
  2. 2 Follett Road 9 crimes
  3. 3 Supermarket 9 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
70
Air Quality NO₂ 5.1 · PM2.5 5.5 · PM10 10.6 µg/m³
78
Green Space 51
Parks Ample 13
Sports Pitches Adequate 4
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 4

Services

Schools
32
3 schools in area · 15 within 4km
1Good2Requires Improvement
  • The Topsham SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Countess Wear Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Requires Improvement
  • Trinity CofE Primary and Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Requires Improvement

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
42
A&E departmentsRoyal Devon & Exeter Hospital (Wonford)1.9 mi
Torbay Hospital14.1 mi
Musgrove Park Hospital26.5 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust0.4 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.6%
1 GP surgery in area 2 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,471 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
77
Full fibre (FTTP)78.8%
available across Exeter
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
92.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
92.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
96.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 176 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
79
Employment rate45.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed45.8%Unemployed2.6%Retired42.2%Student2.3%Other inactive7.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial54.1%Skilled & technical29.3%Routine & elementary16.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11.3%Level 3 (A levels)12.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)52.1%Apprenticeship3.8%Other (incl. vocational)1.8%
Home ownership68.1%
Among the least-deprived 20% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
39
Council tax Exeter · 2026-27
A £1,663
B £1,941
C £2,218
D £2,495
E £3,049
F £3,604
G £4,158
H £4,990
Energy South West England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water South West Water
Average bill regional £600/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
51
Topsham 0.3 mi
Newcourt 1 mi
Exton 1.7 mi
J30 M5 1.4 mi
J31 M5 1.9 mi
J30 M5 2.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
52
Pubs & Bars Adequate 6
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 13
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Ample 42
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness Ample 5

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £410,000 45
Semi-detached £423,750 10
Terraced £410,000 11
Flat / Maisonette £252,500 16
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£231k £469k £715k £953k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Ebford 49 1.3 mi away ⇄
Exminster 42 1.4 mi away ⇄
Clyst St Mary 50 1.6 mi away ⇄
Exton (East Devon) 48 1.8 mi away ⇄
Farringdon 49 2.9 mi away ⇄
Exeter 64 2.9 mi away ⇄
Woodbury 48 3.1 mi away ⇄
Woodbury Salterton 36 3.2 mi away ⇄
Kenton 40 3.3 mi away ⇄
Lympstone 53 3.3 mi away ⇄
Kennford 34 3.4 mi away ⇄
Clyst Honiton 58 3.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Topsham a nice place to live?

Topsham is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Topsham is 58/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Topsham?

Topsham is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 78/100. There were 129 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Topsham?

Among the top-rated schools in Topsham is The Topsham School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Topsham in total.

What are house prices like in Topsham?

The current median house price in Topsham is £410,000, around 44% above the England and Wales average. By property type: semi-detached £423,750, terraced £410,000, flat £252,500. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 10%. There were 45 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Topsham in context

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Postcode districts in Topsham

EX2 61 ⇄
EX3 51 ⇄

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