Lower Shapter Street, Topsham, Exeter
House prices, sold prices and local information for EX3 0AT.
At a glance
9 property sales on Lower Shapter Street, Topsham, Exeter have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2017. The most recent sale was on 20 Sep 2023. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £1,413,125. 2 homes here have sold more than once since 2017; 1 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Lower Shapter Street compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Lower Shapter Street has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all EX3 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £1,413,125 | 20 Sep 2023 |
| Terraced | 2 | £762,500 | 25 Nov 2022 |
| Semi-detached | 2 | £775,000 | 30 Mar 2023 |
| Flat | 1 | £385,000 | 14 Oct 2022 |
Sold prices on Lower Shapter Street
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7, Lower Shapter Street EX3 0AT | 20 Sep 2023 | £1,500,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 5, Lower Shapter Street EX3 0AT | 30 Mar 2023 | £675,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 2, Lower Shapter Street EX3 0AT | 25 Nov 2022 | £925,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Flat 3, Markwell House, 6, Lower Shapter Street EX3 0AT | 14 Oct 2022 | £385,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 5, Lower Shapter Street EX3 0AT | 27 Jan 2022 | £875,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 9, Lower Shapter Street EX3 0AT | 19 Aug 2021 | £2,137,500 | Detached | Freehold |
| 7, Lower Shapter Street EX3 0AT | 25 Jun 2021 | £1,155,001 | Detached | Freehold |
| Pillifants, 3, Lower Shapter Street EX3 0AT | 12 Oct 2020 | £860,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 1, Lower Shapter Street EX3 0AT | 27 Jul 2017 | £600,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 7, Lower Shapter Street | £1,155,001 (Jun 2021) → £1,500,000 (Sep 2023) | +30% over 2 yrs |
| 5, Lower Shapter Street | £875,000 (Jan 2022) → £675,000 (Mar 2023) | -23% over 1 yr |
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Crime and flood risk near Lower Shapter Street
Crime
17 crimes were reported within about a mile of Lower Shapter Street in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 90% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 9 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Shoplifting | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Schools near Lower Shapter Street
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Topsham School 189 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Lady Seaward's Church of England Primary School 104 pupils | Primary Church of England | 2–11 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| Exminster Community Primary 388 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.5 mi |
| Trinity CofE Primary and Nursery School 464 pupils | Primary Church of England | 2–11 | Requires improvement Report | 1.5 mi |
| Exeter Pre-Prep School 71 pupils | Other independent school | 3–7 | Report | 1.7 mi |
| Countess Wear Primary School 171 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Requires improvement Report | 1.7 mi |
| Clyst St Mary Primary School 170 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 2.1 mi |
| Southbrook School 140 pupils | Foundation special school | 11–16 | Report | 2.4 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around and local GPs
Train stations
- Topsham station 0.5 mi · 9 min walk
- Exton station 1.1 mi · 22 min walk
- Lympstone Commando station 1.5 mi · 31 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Quay (NE-bound, Quay) 3 min walk
- Holman Way (N-bound, Holman Way) 5 min walk
- Surgery (SW-bound, Holman Way) 5 min walk
- Bridge Hill (NW-bound, Elm Grove Road) 7 min walk
GP surgeries
- Topsham Surgery
Holman Way, Topsham, Exeter · 0.3 mi - Westbank Practice
The Limes Surgery, Church Stile, Exeter · 1.4 mi - Woodbury Surgery
Fulford Way, Woodbury, Exeter · 2.8 mi - Wonford Green Surgery
Burnthouse Lane, Exeter · 2.9 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN) and NHS England practice data. Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 9 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
Income: decile 9 of 10 · Crime: decile 10 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 71.7% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 21.3% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 7.0% | 17.1% |
| Households | 540 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 9.4% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 48.8% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 41.8% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,008 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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