Ellacombe Meadows East Devon
7 addresses across 2 postcodes (EX3), about 20 m long. USRN 12110120.
- Sales: 4 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £386,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 6 homes have an energy certificate (B: 6).
- Flood: 2 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band E; Band D in East Devon costs £2,595 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Topsham, about 1.6 km (1 mile) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 260 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 4.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 17 to 18 m above sea level.
- Noise: 7 of its 7 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Topsham Surgery, about 1.6 km (1 mile) away.
- People: About 890 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 81% of households owned their home and 43% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 2 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often burglary.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | £386,000 | £386,000 | £386,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £340,000 | £340,000 | £340,000 |
| 2017 | 2 | £270,000 | £260,000 | £280,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Dec 2024 | 5 EX3 0DF | Semi-detached | £386,000 | |
| 1 Apr 2021 | 5 EX3 0DF | Semi-detached | £340,000 | |
| 17 Nov 2017 | 5 EX3 0DF | Semi-detached | £280,000 | New build. |
| 3 Nov 2017 | 6 EX3 0DF | Semi-detached | £260,000 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
6 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 75 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (6). Built: 2016 (6).
Council tax
What each band costs in East Devon in 2026-27: Band D £2,595 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,730 | £2,019 | £2,307 | £2,595 | £3,172 | £3,749 | £4,326 | £5,191 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band E (22% of about 1,200 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 2 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 3 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| EX3 0DF | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
| EX3 0FA | not in 2 or 3 | 2 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 7 addresses are between 17 m and 18 m above sea level (18 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EX3 0DF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| EX3 0FA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Topsham 300,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Newcourt 155,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) | |
| Exton 25,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 2 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Woodbury Road Clyst St George | 320 m |
| Bus or coach station | Railway Station Topsham | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
| Ferry terminal | Topsham (Turf Lock Ferry) Ferry Landing | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| EV charging points | Wenea | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Exeter International Airport EXT | 5.1 km (3.2 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Cardiff International Airport CWL | 78.7 km (49 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Topsham Surgery | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Pharmacies | Day Lewis Pharmacy | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Lympstone Dental Centre | 3.1 km (2 miles) |
| Hospital | NHS Nightingale Hospital Exeter | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) |
| Police station | Devon & Cornwall Police | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | The Cooperative Food Topsham, Topsham | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,850 m² | 260 m |
| Play area | Unnamed 960 m² | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.7 ha | 60 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 4,260 m² | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 0.2 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Animal pound on Woodbury Road, 275m south east of the church, a scheduled monument, 510 m (0.3 miles) south-east. 15 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Animal pound on Woodbury Road, 275m south east of the church | Scheduled monument | 510 m (0.3 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Creely Copse | Wood | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) north-east |
| Cat Copse | Wood | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) north |
| West Mud | Wetland | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) south-west |
| Windmill Hill | Hill | 3.6 km (2.3 miles) east |
| Ornamental Lakes | Lake or reservoir | 4.1 km (2.5 miles) south |
| Powderham Sand | Beach | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 4.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.0 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 2 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 2 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 7 |
7 of the street's 7 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for East Devon: see them on the East Devon page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lady Seaward's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 250 m | No overall grade (Dec 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| The Topsham School | Primary | 4–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devon Norse Ltd (Lady Seawards Primary) EX3 0RE | School/college/university | 200 m | 5 Very good | 2 Jul 2026 |
| Little Dragons Pre-School/After Sch. EX3 0RE | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 200 m | Exempt |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Burglary | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Seaward Park (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 15% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 81% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 46% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 18% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 59% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | under 1% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 32% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 39% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 54% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 78% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 6% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 43% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 10% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 8 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Woodbury Road · Seaward Park · Parkey Cottages · Model Cottages · Pytte Gardens · Chapel Hill
All the streets in EX3 and across East Devon.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.