Postcode Analysis East Devon, South West

TOWNSEND AVENUE, EX12 2AZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TOWNSEND AVENUE, EX12 2AZ.

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Population

283

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 39,300 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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7/10
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9/10
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4/10
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5/10
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5/10
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4/10
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5/10
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8/10
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7/10
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Area Character

EX12 2AZ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 47, 82% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £380k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

EX12 2AZ is a safe, established residential area on Townsend Avenue, 0.2km from Eyewell Green in Seaton (East Devon). Administratively it sits within Seaton ward and the Tiverton and Honiton constituency.

For serious buyers, EX12 2AZ is a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Residents average 47 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 82% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £380k.

Census 2021 statistics for EX12 2AZ are sourced from Output Area E00100967 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EX12 2AZ. The average age is 46.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.6%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 380,000

1 sales · Mean £ 380,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

EX12 2AZ has low crime rates — 16 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences42
Anti-social behaviour11
Other theft8
Public order4
Shoplifting4

school Local Schools

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Seaton Primary School

Outstanding382 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

19 nearby
  • Boots0.6 km
  • Central Convenience Store0.4 km
  • Harbour News / Seaton Post Office0.6 km
  • Little Gems Fruit And Vegetables0.4 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.4 km
  • + 14 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

8 nearby
  • Beachcroft B And B0.9 km
  • Redcliffs Bed And Breakfast0.8 km
  • The Mariners Hotel0.8 km
  • Beaumont0.5 km
  • Fring House Bed And Breakfast0.3 km
  • + 3 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Kings Arms0.4 km
  • The Old Picture House0.8 km
  • The Vault Bar0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

21 nearby
  • Coast0.6 km
  • Costa Coffee0.9 km
  • Eyre Court Hotel0.5 km
  • Mamayscavern0.5 km
  • Pebbles Coffee House0.6 km
  • + 16 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • The Co-operative Food0.6 km
  • Spar0.2 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Fresh Bites0.4 km
  • Seaton Fish Bar0.5 km
  • Yeungs House0.4 km
  • Spot On Kiosk0.7 km
  • Feast Lyme Bay0.6 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Axminster9.3 km
  • Honiton12.6 km
  • Feniton17.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Townsend House Surgery0.1 km
  • Townsend House Surgery0.2 km
  • Newlands Park0.2 km
  • Wychall Orchard0.2 km
  • Lydgates Road0.3 km