VerifiedPym Court is a retirement living development operated by McCarthy Stone, available on both a leasehold purchase and rental basis.
Retirement living in Topsham
5 developments
AskBart lists 5 retirement developments in and around Topsham, run by 2 operators. 5 offer homes to buy from £250,000, and 3 to rent. The average home in Exeter sold for £280,982 (HM Land Registry, June 2026).
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VerifiedNestled in the heart of Exeter, Buckerell Lodge presents an exceptional retirement living opportunity for those aged 60 and above. This idyllic property is perfectly positioned near the tranquil…
Starting from £250,000
VerifiedOrchid Place is a retirement living development operated by McCarthy Stone.
Starting from £270,000
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VerifiedPinnoc Mews is a retirement living development operated by McCarthy Stone, available to both buy and rent.
VerifiedPinnoc Mews is a retirement living development operated by McCarthy Stone Resales, available to buy.
Topsham in numbers
| Retirement developments listed | 5 |
|---|---|
| Operators | 2 (largest: McCarthy Stone, 4; McCarthy Stone Resales, 1) |
| With homes to buy | 5 |
| With homes to rent | 3 |
| Lowest guide price | £250,000 |
| Average guide price | £250,000 |
| Types of living | community 1 |
| Average sold price, Exeter (HM Land Registry, June 2026) | £280,982 |
Figures are for the homes listed on this page.
What retirement living costs in Topsham
To buy — from
£250,000
To buy — average
£250,000
House prices in Exeter
The average house price in Exeter is £280,982, based on HM Land Registry data. The graph shows sold-price trends by property type over the last 30 years.
Average price by property type
- All property types
- £280,982
- Detached
- £515,379
- Semi-detached
- £343,252
- Terraced
- £280,798
- Flats & maisonettes
- £164,582
Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index, to Jun 2026 (Open Government Licence v3.0). Figures are area averages for the wider local authority, not retirement properties specifically.
Topsham: health, services and environment
Official open data. Distances are straight-line from the town centre. Updated October 2026.
People aged 85+
+51.4%
Projected change in Exeter, 2025 to 2035 (3,468 to 5,249). England: +46.2%.
People aged 65+
+21.3%
Projected change in Exeter, 2025 to 2035 (23,258 to 28,202). England: +20.3%.
Pharmacies within 1 mile
1
Nearest: Day Lewis Pharmacy (0.1 miles).
NHS dental practices within 3 miles
6
This doesn’t show whether they’re taking new NHS patients.
Superfast broadband
95.5%
of premises within a mile of the centre; 92.7% can get gigabit (England: 88.4%). Useful for video calls with family.
Air quality (NO₂)
5.2 µg/m³
Modelled background level for the town centre, 2026. England average 5.6; WHO guideline 10; legal limit 40.
Air quality (PM2.5)
6.1 µg/m³
Modelled background level, 2026. England average 5.8; WHO guideline 5; legal limit 20 (2040 target 10).
Deprivation ranking
3–9 out of 10
Where the 8 neighbourhoods around the centre rank in England, in tenths (10 = least deprived).
Hospices near Topsham
- Hospiscare · 2.8 milesCQC page
Hospitals near Topsham
- Care homes near Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford) · A&E · 2.8 miles
- Care homes near Sidwell Street Walk-in Centre · walk-in centre · 3.9 miles
- Care homes near Exmouth Hospital · urgent care · 5.3 miles
Sources: ONS 2022-based subnational population projections; NHS organisation data (ODS); Ofcom Connected Nations; Defra background pollution maps; English Indices of Deprivation 2025; CQC.
Common questions
How many retirement developments are there in Topsham?
AskBart lists 5 retirement developments in and around Topsham. The largest operators are McCarthy Stone (4) and McCarthy Stone Resales (1).
How much does a retirement property in Topsham cost to buy?
Guide prices at the 5 developments with homes to buy start at £250,000, and average £250,000. Service charges and any event or exit fees are extra; check each listing.
Can I rent a retirement property in Topsham?
Yes: 3 of the 5 developments offer homes to rent.
What types of retirement living are there in Topsham?
community (1).
What do homes sell for in Exeter?
The average home in Exeter sold for £280,982 in June 2026, according to HM Land Registry's UK House Price Index.
Is retirement living in Topsham regulated by the CQC?
No. Retirement housing isn't rated by the Care Quality Commission. Where a development offers on-site personal care, that care service is registered with the regulator separately.
Near Topsham
Guides for families
- Sheltered Housing Explained
- Retirement Living Glossary: Essential Terms from A to Z
- The ARCO Consumer Code: What Protection Do You Get? (2026)
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