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EX12 2UL

Paddock Close

Beer & Branscombe

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Detailed insights for EX12 2UL

Overview

Postcode EX12 2UL is located in a rural town, within the Beer & Branscombe ward of East Devon in the South West region, and forms part of the Seaton area. It has very low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 37.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 56% 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 6 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Sea Front Gardens.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
38
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
16%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

2/10

Seaton has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,360 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 23% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Seaton has a low crime rate, with approximately 37.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

16%

Approximately 16.0% 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 2UL.

Flood risk

No risk

Seaton near EX12 2UL 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 6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for EX12 2UL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miSea Front GardensSmallWalking directions to Sea Front Gardens

Area Profile

Population
307
Population density
1,952.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
26.89(-19%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.08(-53%)
Other theft
3.54(-37%)
Drugs
2.12(+10%)
Criminal damage and arson
1.42(-78%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
293
95.44%
White and Asian (mixed)
5
1.63%
Other White
5
1.63%
Other Asian
1
0.33%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
1
0.33%
Total population: 307

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
91
32.27%
No qualifications
58
20.57%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
43
15.25%
Level 3 (A level)
34
12.06%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
8.51%
Total 16+ residents: 282

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
74
62.18%
Owns with a mortgage
19
15.97%
Other social rented
15
12.61%
Private landlord or letting agency
6
5.04%
Social rents from council
4
3.36%
Total households: 119

Property prices in Beer & Branscombe

Median price£323,750
Price per sq ft£353
Sales (last 12 months)48
Typical range (middle 50%)£211K – £535K

Based on 48 recent sales, the median property price is £323,750 (about £353 per square foot) in Beer & Branscombe area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £1,420,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Beer & Branscombe over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached19£475,000£382
Semi-Detached6£455,000£372
Terraced11£325,000£350
Flats12£166,200£302

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Beer & Branscombe

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Beer & Branscombe.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£375,000£200,000£360,000£204,000
2017£537,500£139,500£253,500£315,000
2018£487,000£163,000£345,000£275,000
2019£475,500£139,975£387,500£260,000
2020£547,500£148,225£367,500£300,000
2021£518,000£160,000£352,500£352,000
2022£559,500£192,275£402,500£306,500
2023£545,000£181,000£312,500£350,000
2024£597,500£148,000£475,000£265,000
2025£570,000£168,750£380,000£323,000
2026£348,750£156,700£310,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Beer & Branscombe.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Beer & Branscombe.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£292£287£307£300
2017£345£238£305£289
2018£336£230£299£294
2019£348£230£318£319
2020£336£189£308£298
2021£409£257£295£395
2022£416£392£346£368
2023£371£275£426£376
2024£426£233£322£391
2025£428£296£364£350
2026£382£290
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Beer & Branscombe.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Beer & Branscombe in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EX12 2UL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EX12 2UL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 Aug 2025Ryecroft, 2, Marlpit Lane, Seaton, EX12 2HHSemi-DetachedFreehold£320,000
07 Mar 2025Flat 3, Wessiters Court, Wessiters, Seaton, EX12 2PLFlatsLeasehold£218,000
12 Feb 2026Minstrels, 40, Wessiters, Seaton, EX12 2PWDetachedFreehold£375,000
28 Oct 202538, Wessiters, Seaton, EX12 2PWDetachedFreehold£325,000
19 Jul 202541, Wessiters, Seaton, EX12 2PWDetachedFreehold£200,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for EX12 2UL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.6 miPrimarySeaton Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EX12 2UL

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

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 2UL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

John David Heath

Beer & Branscombe - Elected 4 May 2023

Independent

Member of parliament

Richard Foord

Honiton and Sidmouth - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictEast DevonE07000040
Parliamentary ConstituencyHoniton and SidmouthE14001291
WardBeer & BranscombeE05011783
ParishSeatonE04002986
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)SeatonE02004138
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)East Devon 010AE01019946
Police ForceDevon & Cornwall
Postcode Introduced1995-12-01

Frequently asked questions about EX12 2UL

Is EX12 2UL (Seaton) safe?

The area around EX12 2UL records about 38 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 2UL?

The median sale price around EX12 2UL in Seaton is £323,750 (about £353 per square foot) based on 48 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near EX12 2UL?

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

How deprived is the area around EX12 2UL?

EX12 2UL scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 25,360 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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

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.