Postcode Analysis Exeter, South West

LOWER SHAPTER STREET, EX3 0AT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LOWER SHAPTER STREET, EX3 0AT.

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Population

188

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Avg Age

60

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Avg Income

£ 48,500 /yr

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Employed

31%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: EX3 0AT is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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9/10
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5/10
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3/10
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3/10
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2/10
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9/10
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4/10
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8/10
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Area Character

EX3 0AT is a settled retirement community — average age 60, 81% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. With £1.1M prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode. Property prices are trending up 49.3% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

EX3 0AT is a sought-after residential area on Lower Shapter Street, 0.8km from Topsham in Topsham. Administratively it sits within Topsham ward and the East Devon constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in EX3, EX3 0AT offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Average age 60 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 81% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.1M, up 49.3% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for EX3 0AT are sourced from Output Area E00101402 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EX3 0AT. The average age is 59.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.4%
Asian / British Asian1.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.5%

Economic Activity

31%Active
FT: 17%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 1,327,500

4 sales · Mean £ 1,413,125

Semi-Detached

£ 775,000

2 sales · Mean £ 775,000

Terraced

£ 762,500

2 sales · Mean £ 762,500

Flat

£ 385,000

1 sales · Mean £ 385,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

EX3 0AT has low crime rates — 22 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour11
Violence and sexual offences7
Shoplifting6
Criminal damage and arson4
Other theft2

school Local Schools

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The Topsham School

Good230 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • JAR0.5 km
  • Richards0.4 km
  • Topsham Pharmacy0.4 km
  • Arthurs Butchery & Deli0.4 km
  • Country Cheese0.4 km
  • + 3 more
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Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • No.3 Gin Bar0.4 km
  • The Globe Hotel0.3 km
  • The Lord Nelson Inn0.7 km
  • The Passage House Inn0.6 km
  • Bridge Inn0.6 km
  • + 4 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

17 nearby
  • RSPB Bowling Green Marsh0.4 km
  • Sara's Petite Cuisine Ltd0.6 km
  • The Pig & Pallet0.2 km
  • The Salutation Inn0.4 km
  • Bradbury Cafe0.7 km
  • + 12 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-op0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Beijing Topsham Fryer0.9 km
  • Mercado Topsham0.7 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Four Chimneys0.9 km
  • Half Moon House B & B0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Topsham0.7 km
  • Exton1.9 km
  • Lympstone Commando2.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Quay0.2 km
  • Topsham (Turf Lock Ferry) Ferry Landing0.3 km
  • Topsham (Turf Lock Ferry) Ferry Landing0.3 km
  • Holman Way0.4 km
  • Topsham Ferry Landing0.4 km