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About

Seaton ward encompasses the coastal town of Seaton and its immediate surrounding rural parishes. The area is defined by its position at the mouth of the River Axe, where the river meets Lyme Bay. The town itself is linear, following the main road along the seafront, with a mix of residential streets and local commercial services. Inland, the ward includes agricultural land and the villages of Colyford and Colyton, which are connected historically and administratively.

The town's seafront is dominated by a long, pebble beach and a functional esplanade. A notable feature is the Seaton Tramway, a narrow-gauge heritage line that operates colourful trams along the river valley to Colyton. The nearby Axe Estuary Wetlands provide a significant area for birdlife. Economically, the area has a focus on tourism and retirement, alongside traditional sectors like agriculture. The Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site cliffs begin just to the west of the town.

Area overview

On average Seaton has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 44 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Seaton is £40,977 per year. There are 1 schools in Seaton: 1 primary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Seaton is home to around 7,128 people, with a population density of about 1,708.7 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
44
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
6.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Seaton Population
7,128
Population density
1,708.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.92(-16%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.87(-54%)
Public order
3.65(-44%)
Other theft
3.51(-38%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.95(-55%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,662
93.48%
Other White
176
2.47%
Other Asian
81
1.14%
White and Asian (mixed)
35
0.49%
Irish
33
0.46%
Total population: 7,127

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,824
28.53%
No qualifications
1,226
19.18%
Level 3 (A level)
1,035
16.19%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
899
14.06%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
689
10.78%
Total 16+ residents: 6,393

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,000
55.19%
Owns with a mortgage
631
17.41%
Private landlord or letting agency
620
17.11%
Social rents from council
177
4.88%
Other social rented
85
2.35%
Total households: 3,624

Property prices in Seaton

Based on 113 recent sales, the median property price is £280,000 in Seaton area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £707,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Seaton in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Seaton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced21£275,000
Semi-Detached27£305,000
Flats23£210,000
Detached42£370,000

10 years median price trend in Seaton

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Seaton.

All postcodes in Seaton

EX122ES

Homer Lane

EX122NB

Harbour Road

EX129AT

Queen Street

EX122FJ

Mabry Way

EX122NX

The Square

EX129BA

Queen Street

EX122TX

Cedar Close

EX122UD

Harepath Road

EX122AW

Fortfield

EX122TR

Willow Close

EX122FP

Turnstone Avenue

EX122BQ

Wychall Orchard

EX122RN

Stock Lane

EX122PA

Beer Road

EX122LS

Harbour Road

EX122UA

Lime Way

EX122JB

Seaton Down Close

EX122UX

Woodfields

EX122UP

Bluebell Close

EX122BU

Harepath Road

EX122BW

Eyewell Green

EX122FX

Gosling Walk

EX122FU

Fore Street

EX122UN

Boundary Park

EX122RG

Riverdale Orchard

EX122JH

Couchill Lane

EX122EW

Wychall Park

EX122DD

Scalwell Park

EX122SF

Newlands Park

EX122UE

Harbour Road

EX122FW

Mulberry Rise

EX122DY

Harriers Close

EX122RL

The Close

EX122UU

Valley View

EX122NA

Harbour Road

EX122FH

Shearwater Way

EX122EL

Wychall Park

EX122TN

Riverdale Close

EX122TJ

Drovers Way

EX122NP

East Walk

EX122FD

Pebblestone Place

EX122AN

Fore Street

EX122GB

East Walk

EX122JP

Scalwell Lane

EX122UT

Armada Close

EX122BP

Harepath Road

EX122XG

Primrose Way

EX122UH

Rowan Drive

EX122JE

Churston Rise

EX122RY

Harepath Road

EX122FN

Kingfisher Close

EX122DX

Harepath Road

EX122UG

Hazel Close

EX122WH

Harepath Road

EX122NL

Trevelyan Road

EX122AX

Harepath Road

EX122JF

Couchill Lane

EX122AR

Court Lane

EX122EA

Harepath Road

EX122AT

Court Lane

EX122TS

Larch Close

EX122AQ

Manor Road

EX122FE

Garrett Close

EX122JD

Seaton Down Hill

EX122JG

Couchill Drive

EX122DQ

Colyford Road

EX122NF

Burrow Road

EX122DZ

Harepath Road

EX122TD

Harepath Hill

EX122GZ

Harbour Road

EX122LN

East Walk

EX122EJ

Barnards Hill Lane

EX129AX

Queen Street

EX122AH

Manor Terrace

EX122TG

Barnards Hill Lane

EX122EB

Harepath Road

EX122AG

Seaton

EX122XU

Constantine Close

EX122XW

The Saltings

EX122FR

Cormorant Close

EX122QU

Sea Hill

EX122QN

Marine Crescent

EX122LJ

Harbour Road

EX122PE

Parklands

EX122EU

Harepath Road

EX122FF

Grove Mews

EX122TZ

Lyme Mews

EX122NQ

Harbour Road

EX122JW

Scalwell Lane

EX122FY

Rogers Way

EX122UY

Heather Close

EX122HS

Bunts Lane

EX122RT

Harepath Road

EX122DS

Elizabeth Road

EX122SB

Seaton Down Road

EX122TE

Barnards Hill Lane

EX122FS

Heron Crescent

EX122JT

Axeview Road

EX122BY

Summersby Close

EX122BX

Lydgates Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.