EX3 0BB is a sought-after residential area on The Strand, 1.0km 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 0BB 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 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £2.5M. 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 0BB are sourced from Output Area E00101402 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE STRAND, EX3 0BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE STRAND, EX3 0BB.
188
60
£ 48,500 /yr
31%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EX3 0BB 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
EX3 0BB is a settled retirement community — average age 60, 81% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. With £2.5M prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EX3 0BB. 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
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
Detached
£ 2,500,000
1 sales · Mean £ 2,500,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
EX3 0BB has low crime rates — 13 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. 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- Arthurs Butchery & Deli0.7 km
- Country Cheese0.6 km
- Nourish of Topsham0.6 km
- Revitalize Studios0.6 km
- Topsham Wines1.0 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- The Passage House Inn0.9 km
- Bridge Inn0.8 km
- Topsham Bowling Club0.9 km
- Topsham Conservative Club0.6 km
- Topsham Masonic Club0.7 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- Marcello0.6 km
- Matthews Hall Cafe0.9 km
- Plum0.9 km
- The Boathouse Café0.6 km
- The Cafe0.9 km
- + 10 more
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Mercado Topsham0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-op0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Topsham1.0 km
- Exton1.6 km
- Lympstone Commando2.4 km
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Postcode Profile: EX30BB · Data under Open Government Licence