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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

EX122UF

Whitecross Gardens

EX122RP

Harepath Road

EX122SE

Greenway

EX122HA

Seaton Down Road

EX122BB

Townsend Road

EX122LF

Hillymead

EX122TL

Starre Close

EX122TW

Poplar Tree Drive

EX122JN

Valley View

EX122RX

Harepath Road

EX122SW

Colyford Road

EX122TQ

Homer Lane

EX122DT

Elizabeth Way

EX122RB

Queen Street

EX122TA

Harepath Hill

EX122SL

Riverdale

EX122SG

Queen Street

EX122SU

Harepath Road

EX122EG

Elmfield Road

EX122JJ

Colyford Road

EX122RS

Harepath Road

EX122WE

Jubilee Mews

EX122NZ

Tolman Crescent

EX122DB

Scalwell Park

EX122SN

Colyford Road

EX122RA

Queen Street

EX122QJ

Marine Place

EX122SY

Harepath Road

EX122HQ

Marlpit Lane

EX122EY

Venborough Close

EX122QT

Sea Hill

EX122BR

Seaton

EX122BH

Harepath Road

EX122BN

Eyewell Green

EX122NH

Harbour Road

EX122JA

Seaton Down Hill

EX122UJ

Manor Court

EX122XA

Celandine Close

EX122NJ

Harbour Road

EX122HT

Bunts Lane

EX122HZ

Seaton Down Hill

EX122LU

Harbour Road

EX122QZ

Harepath Road

EX122RD

Woodbine Place

EX122AD

Fore Street

EX122RR

Highwell Road

EX122XJ

Harbour Mews

EX122XS

Albion Close

EX122FL

Seaton

EX122LX

Harbour Road

EX122DE

Scalwell Lane

EX122LR

St Clares Close

EX122AF

Fore Street

EX122SP

Rosedale Terrace

EX122FG

Queen Street

EX122RW

The Orchard

EX122HL

Marlpit Lane

EX122DL

Scalwell Lane

EX122NT

Roman Way

EX122NU

Honey Ditches Drive

EX122FB

Royal Observer Way

EX122SS

Thornfield Close

EX122BJ

Hawksdown View

EX122JS

Axeview Road

EX122XN

Harbour Road

EX122AJ

Manor Road

EX122SQ

Riverdale

EX122BS

Harepath Road

EX122LL

Marine Place

EX122AY

Townsend Road

EX122DF

Colyford Road

EX122QL

Marine Place

EX122EE

Harepath Road

EX122FA

Axe Cliff View

EX122HE

Harepath Road

EX122DJ

Scalwell Lane

EX122NY

Queen Street

EX122DH

Westwood Way

EX122WD

The Underfleet

EX122PD

Beer Road

EX122BL

Harepath Road

EX122BZ

Littlefields

EX122XB

Buttercup Close

EX122PF

Havenview Road

EX122EQ

Barnards Hill Lane

EX122EP

Barnards Hill Lane

EX122NW

East Walk

EX122RE

The Avenue

Data Sources

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