EX12 2BY is a safe, established residential area on Summersby Close, 0.2km from Eyewell Green in Seaton (East Devon). Administratively it sits within Seaton ward and the Tiverton and Honiton constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, EX12 2BY is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Outside of residential hours, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 46 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 70% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 21% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £200k.
Census 2021 statistics for EX12 2BY are sourced from Output Area E00100968 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SUMMERSBY CLOSE, EX12 2BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SUMMERSBY CLOSE, EX12 2BY.
203
46
£ 39,300 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EX12 2BY falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 70% of tenure in EX12 2BY — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EX12 2BY. The average age is 46.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 200,000
3 sales · Mean £ 196,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
EX12 2BY has low crime rates — 20 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.
school Local Schools
Seaton Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- Boots0.7 km
- Central Convenience Store0.5 km
- Harbour News / Seaton Post Office0.7 km
- Little Gems Fruit And Vegetables0.5 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.5 km
- + 15 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
8 nearby- Beachcroft B And B0.9 km
- Redcliffs Bed And Breakfast0.8 km
- The Mariners Hotel0.9 km
- Beaumont0.8 km
- Fring House Bed And Breakfast0.6 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Kings Arms0.3 km
- The Old Picture House0.8 km
- The Vault Bar0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
22 nearby- Coast0.8 km
- Costa Coffee0.7 km
- Eyre Court Hotel0.6 km
- Hong Kong Chinese Restaurant1.0 km
- Mamayscavern0.6 km
- + 17 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- The Co-operative Food0.7 km
- Spar0.2 km
- Tesco0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Fresh Bites0.6 km
- Seaton Fish Bar0.6 km
- Yeungs House0.5 km
- Spot On Kiosk0.8 km
- Feast Lyme Bay0.7 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Axminster9.0 km
- Honiton12.5 km
- Feniton17.3 km
Bus Stops
- Eyewell Green0.1 km
- Wychall Orchard0.1 km
- Eyewell Green0.1 km
- Hospital0.1 km
- Hospital0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: EX122BY · Data under Open Government Licence