Older, solid-walled homes
With 20% of local homes built before the First World War, expect stone or solid brick walls, lath-and-plaster ceilings and roof timbers that have been patched more than once.
Source: VOA, Mar 2025
Surveyors · Topsham, Devon
Surveyors in Topsham
Buying in Topsham? Here's what the public data says about its homes, and which RICS survey suits them.
Our suggestion for Topsham
Level 2 or Level 3, depending on age
Choose by age in Topsham: a Level 2 for post-war homes, a Level 3 for period ones. If the house is Victorian or older, listed, or has been heavily extended, go Level 3. Otherwise a Level 2 normally does the job.
- Pre-1919 share of local housing: 20% (VOA).
- 218 listed buildings in and around Topsham, 16 of them Grade I or II*.
Topsham market snapshot
£450,000 was the middle price of the 102 Topsham homes sold in 2025; that's down 20% on 2024's £560,000.
- Median price, 2025
- £450,000
- Sales, 2025
- 102
- Median vs 2024
- -19.6%
- Leasehold share
- 26%
- Residents, Census 2021
- 4,193
| Type | Median |
|---|---|
| detached | £745,000 |
| semi-detached | £474,750 |
| terraced | £452,500 |
| flat/maisonette | £250,000 |
Sales mix: terraced 27%, semi-detached 25%, flat/maisonette 25%, detached 22%. EX3, EX2. HM Land Registry, 2025, ONS built-up area. Residents: Topsham built-up area, ONS Census 2021.
What to look out for when buying in Topsham
Listed buildings
Historic England lists 218 buildings in and around Topsham, including 26, The Strand (Grade II*); 27, The Strand (Grade II*); 28, The Strand (Grade II*). If the home you're buying is listed, alterations (even past ones) may have needed listed building consent; ask for the paperwork.
List entries: 26, The Strand · 27, The Strand · 28, The Strand
Source: Historic England
Conservation area
Conservation area here: Topsham. Inside a conservation area, things like replacement windows and roof changes can need permission, which matters if you're planning work.
Source: planning.data.gov.uk
Flood risk (rivers and sea)
5 of the 65 postcodes we checked (postcodes where homes sold in 2025) have their centre in Environment Agency Flood Zone 2 or 3, and 4 in Zone 3. Check the specific address on the government's flood risk service and get insurance quotes before exchange.
Source: Environment Agency
Radon
The radon map square at the centre of Topsham is class 1 (under 1% of homes above the Action Level), though 17% of the sold postcodes we checked are in an Affected Area.
Source: UKHSA/BGS
Ground and building stone
Under most of Topsham the bedrock is interbedded sandstone and conglomerate (100%). Cob (earth walling) is a traditional Devon material; it needs to breathe and stay dry, so cement render, blocked gutters and raised paths are red flags.
Source: BGS 625k
Ground stability
The BGS GeoSure 5 km hexagon covering Topsham shows moderate shrink-swell clay potential. That's a broad screen, not a site assessment; look for cracking, sticking doors and leaning walls.
Source: BGS GeoSure
Coastal exposure
Topsham is within about 0.6 km of the open coast. Salt air shortens the life of metal fixings, window frames and render, and wind-driven rain finds weak spots in walls.
Source: Natural Earth
Leasehold flats
With 26% of sales leasehold, many Topsham buyers face a lease: under about 80 years left, extension costs rise.
Source: HM Land Registry
When Topsham's homes were built
Topsham LSOAs with 2025 sales. VOA, Mar 2025.
Selling in Topsham?
For Topsham sellers, 2025 medians were detached £745,000, semi-detached £474,750, terraced £452,500, flat/maisonette £250,000. A free, in-person appraisal tells you where yours sits.
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Topsham survey questions
How much do houses cost in Topsham?
Based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, 102 homes sold in Topsham in 2025 with a median price of £450,000 (down 20% on 2024's £560,000). The most common type sold was terraced (27% of sales).
Which survey do I need for a house in Topsham?
We carry out RICS Level 2 and Level 3 surveys. Which you need depends on the age and type of the house. Pre-1919 share of local housing: 20% (VOA). 218 listed buildings in and around Topsham, 16 of them Grade I or II*. Tell us the age and type of the house and we'll confirm.
Is Topsham in a radon Affected Area?
Partly. 17% of the sold postcodes we checked are in a radon Affected Area; the centre square is class 1.
Does Topsham flood?
It depends on the street: 5 of 65 sampled postcodes fall in Flood Zone 2 or 3 (4 in Zone 3). Check the exact address for surface water too.
How many listed buildings are there in Topsham?
Historic England's list shows 218 listed buildings in and around Topsham: 0 Grade I, 16 Grade II* and 202 Grade II.
How do I get a survey quote in Topsham?
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