Postcode Analysis East Devon, South West

SCALWELL LANE, EX12 2DN House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

255

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Avg Age

55

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Avg Income

£ 39,300 /yr

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Employed

35%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: EX12 2DN 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.

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6/10
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6/10
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4/10
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2/10
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6/10
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3/10
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7/10
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9/10
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4/10
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Area Character

EX12 2DN is a settled retirement community — average age 55, 84% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 28.3% year-on-year.

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

EX12 2DN is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood 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 families considering a move, EX12 2DN represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. Average age 55 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 84% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £295k, up 28.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for EX12 2DN are sourced from Output Area E00100961 (shared with 5 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 2DN. The average age is 55.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.2%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

35%Active
FT: 20%
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

Detached

£ 295,000

3 sales · Mean £ 285,000

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

EX12 2DN has low crime rates — 14 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences28
Other theft6
Anti-social behaviour5
Criminal damage and arson5
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
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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

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