EX12 2DA is a sought-after residential area on Scalwell Lane, 0.5km from Eyewell Green in Seaton (East Devon). Administratively it sits within Seaton ward and the Tiverton and Honiton constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in EX12, EX12 2DA offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 54) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 84% 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 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £311k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for EX12 2DA are sourced from Output Area E00100960 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SCALWELL LANE, EX12 2DA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SCALWELL LANE, EX12 2DA.
396
54
£ 39,300 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
EX12 2DA is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £311k, 84% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EX12 2DA. The average age is 54.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 272,500
1 sales · Mean £ 272,500
Detached
£ 350,000
1 sales · Mean £ 350,000
Semi-Detached
£ 200,000
1 sales · Mean £ 200,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
EX12 2DA has low crime rates — 21 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Seaton Primary School
Colyton Grammar School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Bees Knees Bazaar1.0 km
- Camp Shop0.4 km
- Central Convenience Stores0.9 km
- Love Chocolate0.6 km
- Manor Farm Caravan Park0.9 km
- + 6 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Harepath Holidays Ltd1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Passiflora1.0 km
- Costa Coffee0.4 km
- The Gateway Theatre Co Ltd0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Spar0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Kings Arms0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Fresh Bites1.0 km
- Yeungs House0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Axminster8.5 km
- Honiton12.3 km
- Feniton17.2 km
Bus Stops
- Elizabeth Road0.0 km
- Riverdale0.2 km
- Londis0.3 km
- Health Centre0.3 km
- Hospital0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: EX122DA · Data under Open Government Licence