EX3 0BW is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Elm Grove Road, 0.3km 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 0BW offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The 53 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 89% 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 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £640k.
Census 2021 statistics for EX3 0BW are sourced from Output Area E00101411 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ELM GROVE ROAD, EX3 0BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ELM GROVE ROAD, EX3 0BW.
259
53
£ 48,500 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EX3 0BW is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. EX3 0BW's low deprivation rank, 89% ownership, and £640k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EX3 0BW. The average age is 53.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
£ 530,000
3 sales · Mean £ 563,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
EX3 0BW has low crime rates — 32 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
The Topsham School
Trinity Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- JAR0.4 km
- Richards0.5 km
- Topsham Pharmacy0.5 km
- Arthurs Butchery & Deli0.5 km
- Country Cheese0.6 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- No.3 Gin Bar0.5 km
- The Globe Hotel0.6 km
- The Lord Nelson Inn0.3 km
- The Passage House Inn0.5 km
- Bridge Inn0.5 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
17 nearby- McCarthy & Stone - Topsham (Pym Court)0.4 km
- Sara's Petite Cuisine Ltd0.4 km
- The Pig & Pallet0.8 km
- The Salutation Inn0.5 km
- Bradbury Cafe0.3 km
- + 12 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-op0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Beijing Topsham Fryer0.2 km
- Mercado Topsham0.3 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Collingwood's Bed & Breakfast0.6 km
- Half Moon House B & B0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Topsham0.2 km
- Newcourt2.0 km
- Exton2.7 km
Bus Stops
- Railway Station0.2 km
- Topsham Rail Station0.2 km
- Railway Station0.2 km
- Topsham Rail Station0.2 km
- Denver Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: EX30BW · Data under Open Government Licence