Topsham is an electoral ward of Exeter in Devon, England, tucked on the east bank of the River Exe where it opens into the Exe Estuary. The ward keeps a strong maritime flavour - its quay, narrow streets and a mix of Georgian and Dutch‑influenced buildings speak of a long history of shipbuilding and trade, yet it functions today as a sought‑after residential and commuter neighbourhood.
Locally there’s a lively scene of independent shops, cafes and a small museum, and the estuary and nearby reserves (popular with birdwatchers and sailors) give the area a distinctive blend of community life and natural interest; conservation designations help preserve its historic character while attracting visitors from across the region.
Postcode districts covering Topsham
Most populated places nearby
- Exeter 2.5 miles
- Torquay 14.5 miles
- Paignton 17.7 miles
- Newton Abbot 12.9 miles
- Exmouth 5.6 miles
- Tiverton 14.4 miles
- Teignmouth 9.6 miles
- Brixham 21.1 miles
- Sidmouth 10.4 miles
- Honiton 14.1 miles
- Kingsteignton 11 miles
- Dawlish 7.4 miles
Neighbouring places
- Topsham Built-up area 0.5 miles
- Clyst St. George Parish 1.2 miles
- Exminster Built-up area 1.3 miles
- Priory Ward 1.5 miles
- Clyst St. Mary Built-up area 1.5 miles
- Clyst Valley Ward 1.6 miles
- St. Loyes Ward 1.8 miles
- Ebford Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Sowton Parish 2.4 miles
- Exton Built-up area 2.4 miles
- Heavitree Ward 2.4 miles
- Exeter Built-up area 2.5 miles
Example postcodes in Topsham
EX2 7AE, EX2 7RX, EX2 7SX, EX3 0BB, EX2 7AY, EX3 0FJ, EX3 0FR, EX3 0EA, EX2 7GB … See all
Transport links
- Exeter International Airport 4 miles
- Cardiff Airport 49 miles
- Topsham Railway Station 0.7 miles
- Digby and Sowton Railway Station 1.5 miles
- Exeter Coach Station 3.1 miles
Hotels in Topsham Ad
- The Globe 4
- Courtyard by Marriott Exeter Sandy Park 4
- Route 2 Topsham 3.5
- Premier Inn Exeter - Countess Wear 3
- Blue Ball Inn
Schools in Topsham
- The Topsham School Primary
Local points of interest
- Bishops Court Estate 2 miles
- Royal Albert Memorial Museum and Art Gallery Museum 3.2 miles
- St James Park Stadium 3.3 miles
- University of Exeter University 3.8 miles
- Stoke Woods Forest 4.7 miles
- Exeter Racecourse Recreation 5 miles
- Exmouth Marina Marina 5.7 miles
- Killerton Estate 7.4 miles
- Raddon Hills Hill 9.5 miles
- Newton Abbot Racecourse Recreation 11.9 miles
- Oddicombe Beach Beach 14.6 miles
- Babbacombe Beach Beach 14.8 miles