The Mede is in Topsham, Exeter and in Exeter district. EX3 0LD 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 The Mede, Topsham, Exeter, EX3 0LD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EX3 0LG, EX3 0LA, EX3 0LB, EX3 0LF, EX3 0BL, EX3 0JW, EX3 0DY, EX3 0JT, EX3 0DU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding EX3 0LD, 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 | 57.9% | 55.3% | -2.6% | 51.0% | 4.3% |
| Male | 42.1% | 44.7% | 2.6% | 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 | 25.4% | 24.9% | -0.5% | 37.9% | -13.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.5% | 43.8% | 2.3% | 44.2% | -0.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 1.2% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 13.5% | 12.4% | -1.1% | 9.1% | 3.3% |
| Widowed | 15% | 17.2% | 2.2% | 6.1% | 11.1% |
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 | 38.6% | 40.3% | 1.7% | 48.4% | -8.1% |
| Good health | 38.2% | 36.2% | -2.0% | 33.6% | 2.6% |
| Fair health | 18.9% | 15.3% | -3.6% | 12.7% | 2.6% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 6.6% | 2.7% | 4.0% | 2.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 50.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.6% | 12.9% | -4.7% | 18.2% | -5.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.8% | 7.6% | -1.2% | 9.6% | -2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13% | 11.1% | -1.9% | 13.4% | -2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 4.7% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 7.6% | -2.2% | 16.9% | -9.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 42% | 50.9% | 8.9% | 33.8% | 17.1% |
| Other | 4.7% | 5.3% | 0.6% | 2.8% | 2.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 98.2% | 96.9% | -1.3% | 81.4% | 15.5% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 91.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.1% | 91.3% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 8.1% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 3.6% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 2% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.5% | -1.3% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.1% | 91.3% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 8.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 7.1% | 6.7% | 9.8% | -2.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.7% | 0% | -5.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.2% | 76.7% | 6.5% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 13.8% | 13.5% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.7% | 37.2% | -1.5% |
| Christian | 58.7% | 46.2% | 12.5% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Mede was 34.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 69.9% lower than the Priory average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
The Mede has the 10th lowest crime rate of 28 local areas in Priory and the 109th lowest crime rate of 396 local areas in Exeter .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.5%.

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 The Mede, Exeter, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2019-01-16 | £519,808 |
| 2 The Mede, Exeter, Devon Detached, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2017-07-06 | £577,315 |
| 8 The Mede, Exeter, Devon Detached, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2016-03-17 | £539,930 |
| 7 The Mede, Exeter, Devon Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2008-04-07 | £554,661 |
| 1 The Mede, Exeter, Devon Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2007-12-13 | £510,844 |
EX3 0LD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 0LD area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 45% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 78 |
| Full-Time Employee | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Education | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 4,047 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 | 72 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Topsham First School Majorfield Road , Topsham EX3 0ES | - not rated | 514 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary and Nursery School Fish Street , EX2 7TR | - not rated | 1,879 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity CofE Primary and Nursery School Fish Street , EX2 7TR | 2out of 4 | 1,879 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Exminster Community Primary Main Road , EX6 8AJ | 3out of 4 | 2,124 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 458 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradley Rowe Middle School Burnthouse Lane , EX2 6AY | - not rated | 4,076 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Exeter Central CofE Middle School St Leonard's Road , EX2 4NQ | - not rated | 5,450 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isca Academy Earl Richards Road South , EX2 6AP | 3out of 4 | 4,064 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Isca College of Media Arts Earl Richards Road South , EX2 6AP | - not rated | 4,064 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Church of England Aided School Quarry Lane , Heavitree EX2 5AP | - not rated | 4,105 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 4,279 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 | 609 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Exeter Pre-Prep School The Avenue , Exminster EX6 8AT | - not rated | 2,124 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Infocus School Countess Wear , EX2 6HA | - not rated | 2,782 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Infocus College Topsham Road , Countess Wear EX2 6HA | - not rated | 2,782 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southbrook School Bishop Westall Road , Topsham Road EX2 6JB | - not rated | 3,285 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradbury Cafe | Topsham Library, Nelson Close | 158 yd | |
| Denleys Essence of India | 62 High Street, Topsham | 177 yd | |
| McCarthy & Stone - Topsham (Pym Court) | Sail Tops, Exeter Road | 314 yd | |
| The Cafe | 76 Fore Street, Topsham | 345 yd | |
| Plum | 86 Fore Street, Topsham | 345 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Passage House Inn | Passage House Inn, Ferry Road | 311 yd | |
| Topsham Town A F C | Exeter Road, Topsham | 346 yd | |
| Topsham Bowling Club | Fore Street, Topsham | 356 yd | |
| The Old Firestation | Topsham Fire Station, Fore Street | 359 yd | |
| Topsham Sailing Club | Topsham Sailing Club, Hawkins Quay | 400 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beijing Topsham Fryer | 49 High Street, Topsham | 177 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | First Floor, 15 Fore Street | 356 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bonfire Field EXETER ROAD | grass pitches | 324 yd |
| Matthews Hall MATTHEWS HALL MATTHEWS HALL FORE STREET | 352 yd | |
| Topsham Swimming Pool Fore Street | swimming pool | 418 yd |
| University Of Exeter (Topsham Sports Ground) TOPSHAM SPORTS GROUND TOPSHAM SPORTS GROUND EXETER ROAD | grass pitches | 719 yd |
| Topsham Town Football Club Exeter Road | grass pitches | 1,007 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 12.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 72.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.