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 miles4 km
- Torquay 14.5 miles23.3 km
- Paignton 17.7 miles28.6 km
- Newton Abbot 12.9 miles20.7 km
- Exmouth 5.6 miles8.9 km
- Tiverton 14.4 miles23.2 km
- Teignmouth 9.6 miles15.4 km
- Brixham 21.1 miles33.9 km
- Sidmouth 10.4 miles16.8 km
- Honiton 14.1 miles22.7 km
- Kingsteignton 11 miles17.6 km
- Dawlish 7.4 miles11.9 km
Neighbouring places
- Topsham Built-up area 0.5 miles0.8 km
- Clyst St. George Parish 1.2 miles2 km
- Exminster Built-up area 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Priory Ward 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Clyst St. Mary Built-up area 1.5 miles2.5 km
- Clyst Valley Ward 1.6 miles2.6 km
- St. Loyes Ward 1.8 miles2.8 km
- Ebford Built-up area 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Sowton Parish 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Exton Built-up area 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Heavitree Ward 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Exeter Built-up area 2.5 miles4 km
Example postcodes in Topsham
EX2 7BU, EX3 0AL, EX2 7AE, EX2 7TY, EX2 7DN, EX3 0AH, EX2 7DU, EX2 7EW, EX3 0AF … See all
Transport links
- Exeter International Airport 4 miles6.4 km
- Cardiff Airport 49 miles78.8 km
- Topsham Railway Station 0.7 miles1.2 km
- Digby and Sowton Railway Station 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Exeter Coach Station 3.1 miles4.9 km
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Schools in Topsham
- The Topsham School Primary
Local points of interest
- Bishops Court Estate 2 miles3.3 km
- Royal Albert Memorial Museum and Art Gallery Museum 3.2 miles5.2 km
- St James Park Stadium 3.3 miles5.2 km
- University of Exeter University 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Stoke Woods Forest 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Exeter Racecourse Recreation 5 miles8.1 km
- Exmouth Marina Marina 5.7 miles9.2 km
- Killerton Estate 7.4 miles11.9 km
- Raddon Hills Hill 9.5 miles15.3 km
- Newton Abbot Racecourse Recreation 11.9 miles19.1 km
- Oddicombe Beach Beach 14.6 miles23.5 km
- Babbacombe Beach Beach 14.8 miles23.9 km