EX3 postcode: what it's like to live there
The EX3 district covers Topsham, Lympstone, Middlemoor & Sowton. House prices, schools, crime and commuting, from the 3 neighbourhoods it covers.
House prices in EX3
Typical sale prices over the latest 12 months by type of home (HM Land Registry), across the district's neighbourhoods.
Commuting
Typical door-to-door times from EX3 at the morning rush: getting to the station, the train leaving between 07:00 and 08:45 with the wait included, and the walk at the end. Follow a link for the best places to live for that commute.
- Exeter: 36 min by train, door to door
Primary schools in EX3
- Lady Seaward's Church of England Primary School · EX3 0RE · Good or better in every area (2024)
- The Topsham School · EX3 0DN · Remains Good (2022) · Bottom 34% in England
Secondary schools nearby
- St Peter's Church of England Aided School · EX2 5AP · Good or better in every area (2025) · Top 20% in England
- Isca Academy · EX2 6AP · Remains Good (2022) · Top 45% in England
- Matford Brook Academy · EX2 0BZ · Not yet inspected
- St Luke's Church of England School · EX1 3RD · Good (2024) · Top 45% in England
- West Exe School · EX2 9JU · Report card 2026: Needs attention in some areas · Top 34% in England
- St James School · EX4 8NN · Remains Good (2023) · Top 38% in England
Nurseries and pre-schools in EX3
- Little Ducklings Pre school The Old Ticket Office · EX3 0EN
- Little Ducklings Topsham · EX3 0HL · Good (Ofsted)
GP surgeries in EX3
- Topsham Surgery · EX3 0EN
Neighbourhoods in EX3
Each neighbourhood's share of the district's postcodes. Open one for its prices, recent sales, crime, people and more.
| Neighbourhood | Share of EX3 | Typical home | Crime | Walk to a Good+ primary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Countess Wear & Topsham | 70% | £415k | Average | 14 min |
| Clyst, Exton & Lympstone | 26% | £560k | Very low | 22 min |
| Middlemoor & Sowton | 4% | £325k | High | 14 min |
Questions
Where is the EX3 postcode?
EX3 covers 3 neighbourhoods in Topsham, Lympstone, Middlemoor & Sowton, with 223 homes' and businesses' postcodes in use.
How much are houses in EX3?
The typical home price across EX3's neighbourhoods is £415k, against £300k for England.
What are the schools in EX3?
2 primary and 0 secondary state schools have a EX3 postcode.
How long is the commute from EX3?
Door to door by train at the morning rush: Exeter 36 minutes.