Postcode Analysis East Devon, South West

SCALWELL LANE, EX12 2DJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SCALWELL LANE, EX12 2DJ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

267

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Avg Age

57

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Avg Income

£ 39,300 /yr

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Employed

31%

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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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7/10
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7/10
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4/10
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2/10
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5/10
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4/10
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6/10
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9/10
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7/10
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Area Character

EX12 2DJ is a settled retirement community — average age 57, 88% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood.

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

EX12 2DJ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Scalwell Lane, 0.5km from Eyewell Green in Seaton (East Devon). Administratively it sits within Seaton ward and the Tiverton and Honiton constituency.

For serious buyers, EX12 2DJ is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Residents here average 57 years — a mature, stable demographic with deep roots in the area and very low property turnover. 88% 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 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £301k.

Census 2021 statistics for EX12 2DJ are sourced from Output Area E00100966 (shared with 16 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 2DJ. The average age is 56.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.7%
Asian / British Asian4.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.8%

Economic Activity

31%Active
FT: 21%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 280,000

2 sales · Mean £ 280,000

Detached

£ 347,500

2 sales · Mean £ 347,500

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

EX12 2DJ has low crime rates — 15 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 offences27
Anti-social behaviour5
Other theft5
Criminal damage and arson5
Public order2

school Local Schools

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Seaton Primary School

Outstanding382 pupils0.3 km
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Colyton Grammar School

Outstanding1024 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • Bees Knees Bazaar0.9 km
  • Camp Shop0.3 km
  • Central Convenience Stores0.8 km
  • Love Chocolate0.7 km
  • Manor Farm Caravan Park0.9 km
  • + 9 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Holmleigh Bed And Breakfast House1.0 km
  • The Malt House1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Hughsies Cafe0.9 km
  • Monsoon1.0 km
  • Passiflora0.9 km
  • Costa Coffee0.5 km
  • Eyre Court Hotel0.9 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Spar0.6 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • The Co-operative Food1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Natural Worx CIC1.0 km
  • Fresh Bites0.9 km
  • Seaton Fish Bar0.9 km
  • Yeungs House0.8 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Kings Arms0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Axminster8.6 km
  • Honiton12.4 km
  • Feniton17.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Elizabeth Road0.1 km
  • Axe Vale Caravan Park0.2 km
  • Axe Vale Caravan Park0.2 km
  • Riverdale0.2 km
  • Hospital0.3 km