Denver Road is in Topsham, Exeter and in Exeter district. EX3 0BS is located in the Topsham electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of East Devon. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Denver Road, Topsham, Exeter, EX3 0BS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EX3 0DZ, EX3 0LZ, EX3 0NE, EX3 0LE, EX3 0ND, EX3 0DY, EX3 0NA, EX3 0BL, EX3 0EA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding EX3 0BS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.3% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.1% | 55.3% | 0.2% | 51.0% | 4.3% |
| Male | 44.9% | 44.7% | -0.2% | 49.0% | -4.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 32.3% | 41.8% | 9.5% | 37.9% | 3.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.5% | 32.2% | -4.3% | 44.2% | -12.0% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 4% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 16.7% | 15.3% | -1.4% | 9.1% | 6.2% |
| Widowed | 12% | 6.8% | -5.2% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.1% | 49% | 0.9% | 48.4% | 0.6% |
| Good health | 32.9% | 35.4% | 2.5% | 33.6% | 1.8% |
| Fair health | 16.2% | 13.1% | -3.1% | 12.7% | 0.4% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 2.4% | 1.0% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 47.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.6% | 12.8% | -1.8% | 18.2% | -5.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.6% | 7.8% | -6.8% | 9.6% | -1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.6% | 13.3% | -1.3% | 13.4% | -0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 3.3% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.8% | 15% | 7.2% | 16.9% | -1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 43.8% | 47.2% | 3.4% | 33.8% | 13.4% |
| Other | 2.6% | 0.6% | -2.0% | 2.8% | -2.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.6% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 98.1% | 95.6% | -2.5% | 81.4% | 14.2% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 88.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.4% | 88.2% | -6.2% | 83.2% | 5.0% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 7.8% | 5.9% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 2% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94% | 87.4% | -6.6% | 83.2% | 4.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.3% | 7.3% | 9.8% | -2.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 3.4% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 1% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84% | 76.7% | 7.3% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 7.8% | 13.5% | -5.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.2% | 37.2% | 7.0% |
| Christian | 45.6% | 46.2% | -0.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Denver Road was 96.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 14.8% lower than the Priory average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Denver Road has the 9th highest crime rate of 28 local areas in Priory and the 129th highest crime rate of 396 local areas in Exeter .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -11.1%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 63% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Denver Road, Exeter, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £208,000 | 2025-05-22 | £207,782 |
| Cranford House Denver Road, Exeter, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £977,000 | 2025-03-28 | £957,922 |
| 1 Denver Road, Exeter, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2023-12-04 | £261,373 |
| Boundary House Denver Road, Exeter, Devon Detached, an established residential building | £1,200,000 | 2023-04-18 | £1,134,479 |
| Crossmead Denver Road, Exeter, Devon Detached, an established residential building | £1,050,000 | 2022-06-28 | £1,043,305 |
EX3 0BS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in EX3 0BS area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 60 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Education | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chestnut Nursery School - Exeter Nursery Schools Federation Magnolia Avenue , EX2 6DJ | 3out of 4 | 3,970 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Topsham School Orchard Way , Topsham EX3 0DN | 3out of 4 | 278 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Topsham First School Majorfield Road , Topsham EX3 0ES | - not rated | 549 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary and Nursery School Fish Street , EX2 7TR | - not rated | 1,712 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity CofE Primary and Nursery School Fish Street , EX2 7TR | 2out of 4 | 1,712 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lady Seaward's Church of England Primary School Clyst St George , EX3 0RE | - not rated | 2,110 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topsham Middle School Parkfield Road , Topsham EX3 0DR | - not rated | 435 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradley Rowe Middle School Burnthouse Lane , EX2 6AY | - not rated | 4,023 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Exeter Central CofE Middle School St Leonard's Road , EX2 4NQ | - not rated | 5,419 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter's Church of England Aided School Quarry Lane , Heavitree EX2 5AP | - not rated | 3,943 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Isca Academy Earl Richards Road South , EX2 6AP | 3out of 4 | 4,047 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Isca College of Media Arts Earl Richards Road South , EX2 6AP | - not rated | 4,047 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Church of England School Harts Lane , EX1 3RD | 3out of 4 | 5,440 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Church of England School Harts Lane , EX1 3RD | - not rated | 5,440 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matford Brook Academy March Close , Matford EX2 0BZ | - not rated | 4,419 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elm Grove School 32 Elm Grove Road , Topsham EX3 0EQ | - not rated | 533 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Exeter Pre-Prep School The Avenue , Exminster EX6 8AT | - not rated | 2,340 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Infocus School Countess Wear , EX2 6HA | - not rated | 2,736 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Infocus College Topsham Road , Countess Wear EX2 6HA | - not rated | 2,736 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southbrook School Bishop Westall Road , Topsham Road EX2 6JB | - not rated | 3,230 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denleys Essence of India | 62 High Street, Topsham | 117 yd | |
| McCarthy & Stone - Topsham (Pym Court) | Sail Tops, Exeter Road | 221 yd | |
| Bradbury Cafe | Topsham Library, Nelson Close | 291 yd | |
| The Cafe | 76 Fore Street, Topsham | 435 yd | |
| Plum | 86 Fore Street, Topsham | 435 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Topsham Town A F C | Exeter Road, Topsham | 215 yd | |
| Topsham Bowling Club | Fore Street, Topsham | 422 yd | |
| The Old Firestation | Topsham Fire Station, Fore Street | 427 yd | |
| The Passage House Inn | Passage House Inn, Ferry Road | 462 yd | |
| Topsham Rugby Club | Topsham Rugby Football Club, Exeter Road | 465 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beijing Topsham Fryer | 49 High Street, Topsham | 117 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | First Floor, 15 Fore Street | 422 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bonfire Field EXETER ROAD | grass pitches | 186 yd |
| Matthews Hall MATTHEWS HALL MATTHEWS HALL FORE STREET | 397 yd | |
| Topsham Swimming Pool Fore Street | swimming pool | 433 yd |
| University Of Exeter (Topsham Sports Ground) TOPSHAM SPORTS GROUND TOPSHAM SPORTS GROUND EXETER ROAD | grass pitches | 667 yd |
| Topsham Town Football Club Exeter Road | grass pitches | 973 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 91.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 91.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 91.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 91.3% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 8.7% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 80.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.