Postcode Analysis East Devon, South West

SCALWELL LANE, EX12 2DL House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

396

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Avg Age

54

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Avg Income

£ 39,300 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

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9/10
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5/10
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3/10
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3/10
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3/10
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4/10
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2/10
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9/10
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2/10
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Area Character

EX12 2DL is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £372k, 84% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £372k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending down 35.5% year-on-year.

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

EX12 2DL is a sought-after residential area on Scalwell Lane, 0.6km from Eyewell Green in Seaton (East Devon). Administratively it sits within Seaton ward and the Tiverton and Honiton constituency.

For serious buyers, EX12 2DL is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. Residents average 54 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 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 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £372k, down 35.5% year-on-year. 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 2DL are sourced from Output Area E00100960 (shared with 14 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 2DL. 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

White / British98.0%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.8%
Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Semi-Detached

£ 248,750

2 sales · Mean £ 248,750

Detached

£ 422,500

2 sales · Mean £ 422,500

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

EX12 2DL has low crime rates — 11 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 offences21
Anti-social behaviour5
Other theft5
Criminal damage and arson4
Other crime3

school Local Schools

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Seaton Primary School

Outstanding382 pupils0.3 km
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Colyton Grammar School

Outstanding1024 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Camp Shop0.5 km
  • Central Convenience Stores0.9 km
  • Love Chocolate0.5 km
  • Manor Farm Caravan Park0.9 km
  • Woodfield Stores Londis0.3 km
  • + 3 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Harepath Holidays Ltd0.9 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Spar0.7 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Kings Arms0.7 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Costa Coffee0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Yeungs House0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Axminster8.5 km
  • Honiton12.2 km
  • Feniton17.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Riverdale0.1 km
  • Elizabeth Road0.1 km
  • Londis0.2 km
  • Everest Drive0.3 km
  • Everest Drive0.3 km