EX3 0AW is a sought-after residential area on Higher Shapter Street, 0.7km from Topsham in Topsham. Administratively it sits within Topsham ward and the East Devon constituency.
For serious buyers, EX3 0AW is a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. With an average age of 54, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 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 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £460k, up 78.1% 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 0AW are sourced from Output Area E00101401 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGHER SHAPTER STREET, EX3 0AW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGHER SHAPTER STREET, EX3 0AW.
244
54
£ 48,500 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EX3 0AW 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.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, EX3 0AW combines high owner-occupation (89%), strong property values (£460k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £460k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending up 78.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EX3 0AW. The average age is 54.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 585,091
2 sales · Mean £ 585,091
Terraced
£ 410,000
19 sales · Mean £ 502,894
Detached
£ 590,000
2 sales · Mean £ 590,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
EX3 0AW has low crime rates — 16 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.
school Local Schools
The Topsham School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- JAR0.5 km
- Richards0.4 km
- Topsham Pharmacy0.4 km
- Arthurs Butchery & Deli0.4 km
- Country Cheese0.3 km
- + 3 more
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 Inn0.5 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
17 nearby- RSPB Bowling Green Marsh0.4 km
- Sara's Petite Cuisine Ltd0.5 km
- The Pig & Pallet0.1 km
- The Salutation Inn0.4 km
- Bradbury Cafe0.7 km
- + 12 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-op0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Beijing Topsham Fryer0.8 km
- Mercado Topsham0.6 km
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 Way0.3 km
- Topsham Ferry Landing0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: EX30AW · Data under Open Government Licence