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EX12 2DP

Colyford Road

Seaton

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Overview

Postcode EX12 2DP is located in a rural town, within the Seaton ward of East Devon in the South West region, and forms part of the Seaton area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 58.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 32% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Seaton is £40,977 per year. The nearest station is Axminster, about 5.5 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Elizabeth Road Playing Field.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
58
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
42.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Seaton has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,953 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 49% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Seaton has an average crime rate, with approximately 58.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

42.9%

Approximately 42.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Seaton is £40,977 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near EX12 2DP.

Flood risk

No risk

Seaton near EX12 2DP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Axminster located about 5.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for EX12 2DP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miElizabeth Road Playing FieldSmallWalking directions to Elizabeth Road Playing Field

Area Profile

Population
272
Population density
739.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
37.04(+11%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.3(-58%)
Other theft
5.52(-2%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.52(-15%)
Public order
4.73(-28%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
259
95.22%
Other White
5
1.84%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
1.1%
White and Black African (mixed)
2
0.74%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
2
0.74%
Total population: 272

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
65
27.2%
No qualifications
47
19.67%
Level 3 (A level)
40
16.74%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
37
15.48%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
8.37%
Total 16+ residents: 239

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
45
32.14%
Other social rented
39
27.86%
Social rents from council
21
15%
Owns with a mortgage
15
10.71%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
7.86%
Total households: 140

Property prices in Seaton

Median price£291,250
Price per sq ft£346
Sales (last 12 months)130
Typical range (middle 50%)£230K – £385K

Based on 130 recent sales, the median property price is £291,250 (about £346 per square foot) in Seaton area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £707,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Seaton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached55£375,000£377
Semi-Detached25£295,000£327
Terraced25£280,000£318
Flats25£190,000£256

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Seaton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Seaton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£295,000£130,500£235,995£195,450
2017£285,000£125,500£230,000£187,000
2018£320,750£146,500£245,000£220,000
2019£331,998£145,000£247,000£227,748
2020£338,750£135,000£255,000£219,250
2021£357,500£168,000£273,000£244,000
2022£405,000£171,500£280,000£280,000
2023£375,000£160,000£318,500£258,250
2024£385,000£155,000£306,000£320,000
2025£370,000£210,000£310,000£280,000
2026£387,500£175,000£227,500£280,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Seaton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Seaton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£279£219£271£279
2017£305£214£299£281
2018£316£213£300£268
2019£313£241£279£271
2020£334£219£293£258
2021£334£230£321£274
2022£406£247£350£348
2023£384£236£366£324
2024£380£255£358£324
2025£382£265£351£302
2026£372£262£323£333
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Seaton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 39 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EX12 2DP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EX12 2DP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 Jan 202611, Colyford Road, Seaton, EX12 2DPDetachedFreehold£300,000
10 Oct 20253, Colyford Road, Seaton, EX12 2DPDetachedFreehold£365,000
27 Jun 20255, Colyford Road, Seaton, EX12 2DPDetachedFreehold£360,000
30 Oct 202511, Hillymead, Seaton, EX12 2LFDetachedFreehold£345,000
19 Dec 20251, Garrett Close, Seaton, EX12 2FESemi-DetachedFreehold£355,000

Schools

In the EX12 2DP postcode area, located within Seaton, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for EX12 2DP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimarySeaton Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EX12 2DP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for EX12 2DP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miSparHarepath Road, East Devon, EX12 2RUWalking directions to Spar
0.4 miTescoSwan Road, Seaton, EX12 2USWalking directions to Tesco
0.4 miLondisBluebell Close, East Devon, EX12 2UPWalking directions to Londis
0.4 miAldiUnderfleet Way, Seaton, EX12 2PQWalking directions to Aldi

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for East Devon district (2025-26).

Band A£1,641
Band B£1,914
Band C£2,188
Band D£2,461
Band E£3,008
Band F£3,555
Band G£4,102
Band H£4,923

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for EX12 2DP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Steve Hunt

Seaton - Elected 11 Dec 2025

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Richard Foord

Honiton and Sidmouth - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictEast DevonE07000040
Parliamentary ConstituencyHoniton and SidmouthE14001291
WardSeatonE05011802
ParishSeatonE04002986
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)SeatonE02004138
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)East Devon 010EE01019950
Police ForceDevon & Cornwall
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about EX12 2DP

Is EX12 2DP (Seaton) safe?

The area around EX12 2DP records about 58 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South West as a whole the rate is about 85 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near EX12 2DP?

The median sale price around EX12 2DP in Seaton is £291,250 (about £346 per square foot) based on 130 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near EX12 2DP?

There is 1 school close to EX12 2DP, including Seaton Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around EX12 2DP?

EX12 2DP scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,953 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents EX12 2DP (Seaton) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Honiton and Sidmouth covering EX12 2DP is Richard Foord (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Steve Hunt (Liberal Democrats).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.