The Retreat Drive, Topsham, Exeter
House prices, sold prices and local information for EX3 0LS, EX3 0FE.
At a glance
5 property sales on The Retreat Drive, Topsham, Exeter have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2017. The most recent sale was on 18 Jul 2025. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £800,000.
House prices on The Retreat Drive compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. The Retreat Drive 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 | 3 | £800,000 | 18 Jul 2025 |
| Flat | 2 | £235,781 | 2 Jun 2023 |
Sold prices on The Retreat Drive
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retreat Bungalow, The Retreat Drive EX3 0LS | 18 Jul 2025 | £350,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Tideways, The Retreat Drive EX3 0LS | 22 Jun 2023 | £1,200,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 6, Chase House, The Retreat Drive EX3 0FE | 2 Jun 2023 | £71,562 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 1, The Retreat, The Retreat Drive EX3 0LS | 28 Nov 2018 | £400,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Spindleberry, The Retreat Drive EX3 0LS | 11 Aug 2017 | £850,000 | Detached | 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.
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Crime and flood risk near The Retreat Drive
Crime
62 crimes were reported within about a mile of The Retreat Drive in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 80% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 38 |
| Shoplifting | 7 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 3 |
| Other crime | 2 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
The Retreat Drive is in or near 9 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Rivers Clyst and Culm and their tributaries Flood alert area
- River Teign area Flood alert area
- South Devon Estuaries Flood alert area
- Lower Exe area Flood alert area
- River Exe at Exeter Flood warning area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near The Retreat Drive
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Topsham School 189 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Trinity CofE Primary and Nursery School 464 pupils | Primary Church of England | 2–11 | Requires improvement Report | 0.6 mi |
| Countess Wear Primary School 171 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Requires improvement Report | 0.9 mi |
| Exminster Community Primary 388 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.1 mi |
| Exeter Pre-Prep School 71 pupils | Other independent school | 3–7 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Southbrook School 140 pupils | Foundation special school | 11–16 | Report | 1.5 mi |
| Lady Seaward's Church of England Primary School 104 pupils | Primary Church of England | 2–11 | Report | 1.6 mi |
| Clyst Heath Nursery and Community Primary School 347 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.7 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 0.6 mi · 11 min walk
- Newcourt station 1.1 mi · 22 min walk
- Digby & Sowton station 1.7 mi · 35 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Fairway (NW-bound, Exeter Road) 3 min walk
- The Retreat Drive (NW-bound, Exeter Road) 3 min walk
- Fairway (SE-bound, Exeter Road) 3 min walk
- The Retreat Drive (SE-bound, Exeter Road) 4 min walk
GP surgeries
- Topsham Surgery
Holman Way, Topsham, Exeter · 0.7 mi - Westbank Practice
The Limes Surgery, Church Stile, Exeter · 1.0 mi - Wonford Green Surgery
Burnthouse Lane, Exeter · 2.0 mi - Hill Barton Surgery
1 Lower Hill Barton Road, Exeter · 2.4 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 6 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 6 of 10 · Crime: decile 9 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 82.1% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 10.2% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 7.7% | 17.1% |
| Households | 636 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 13.2% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 53.3% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 33.5% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,310 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 91% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 89% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 89% | 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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- Seaward Park£460k
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