Area Analysis East Devon, South West

EX12 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the EX12 postcode area.

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Population

9,970

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Avg Age

54

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Avg Income

£ 38,767 /yr

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Employed

39%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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8/10
family_restroomFamily
3/10
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4/10
workEmployment
2/10
diversity_3Diversity
4/10
paymentsAffluence
4/10
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3/10
homeHome Ownership
9/10
trending_upInvestment
8/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. EX12 spans multiple life stages — average age 54, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 5.2% year-on-year.

home £353,550 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

EX12 is a postcode district in East Devon, South West, covering 493 active and 97 retired postcodes.

The largest share of EX12 (28%) is characterised by a rural area with a significant number of older people in rented flats, alongside a retirement-heavy area, often including sheltered housing or care homes (12%). This mix of 6 distinct neighbourhood types makes EX12 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in EX12 are around £353k, up 5.2% year-on-year. Safety: Crime across EX12 is moderate at 74 per 1,000 residents, broadly in line with similar urban districts. Figures vary considerably by individual street. The district has a mature, established population with an average age of 54 — predominantly owner-occupied, quiet, and low-turnover.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full EX12 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.9%
Asian / British Asian1.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.2%

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 1%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences357
Anti-social behaviour95
Other theft63
Public order57
Criminal damage and arson56

school Local Schools

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Ladysmith Infant & Nursery School

Outstanding328 pupils
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Ladysmith Junior School

Good351 pupils
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Newtown Primary School

Requires Improvement128 pupils
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Seaton Primary School

Outstanding382 pupils
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Branscombe Church of England Primary School

Good24 pupils
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St Michael's Church of England Primary Academy

Outstanding418 pupils
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Beer Church of England Primary School

Requires Improvement96 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

16 nearby
  • Axmouth Camping Site Axe Farm
  • Beachcroft B And B
  • Beaumont
  • Colebrooke House
  • Dolphin Hotel
  • + 11 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • The Harbour Inn
  • Axe Yacht Club
  • Barrel Of Beer
  • Beer Sailing Club
  • Fountain Head Inn
  • + 6 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

34 nearby
  • Waffle Seaton
  • The Shed Steakhouse & Grill
  • Bay View Tea Rooms And Guest House
  • Beer Fish And Chip Shop
  • Beer Head Bistro
  • + 29 more
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Retailers - Other

33 nearby
  • A & I Westlake
  • Axmouth United Football Club
  • Branscombe Village Shop
  • SAVE Food Hub (Seaton)
  • Hand To Mouth Bakery
  • + 28 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Spar
  • Tesco
  • The Co-operative Food
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Bessi Mai's
  • Chapples Beach Cafe
  • Feast Lyme Bay
  • Fresh Bites
  • Kebabshish LTD
  • + 4 more