Harbour Road, Seaton, EX12 2NJ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding EX12 2NJ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.1% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	57.6%	49.9%	-7.7%	51.0%	-1.1%
Male	42.4%	50.1%	7.7%	49.0%	1.1%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of EX12 2NJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.7% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	20.8%	21.1%	0.3%	37.9%	-16.8%
Married: Opposite sex	42.9%	54.7%	11.8%	44.2%	10.5%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	1.3%	1.3%	0.1%	1.2%
Separated	2.3%	3.4%	1.1%	2.2%	1.2%
Divorced	14.6%	12.8%	-1.8%	9.1%	3.7%
Widowed	19.5%	6.7%	-12.8%	6.1%	0.6%

Health

Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.

Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	29.4%	46.9%	17.5%	48.4%	-1.5%
Good health	37.6%	39.8%	2.2%	33.6%	6.2%
Fair health	21.5%	12%	-9.5%	12.7%	-0.7%
Bad health	9.4%	1.1%	-8.3%	4.0%	-2.9%
Very bad health	2.1%	0.3%	-1.8%	1.2%	-0.9%

Education and Qualifications

During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.

In the area around EX12 2NJ this area, 9.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	29.5%	9.1%	-20.4%	18.2%	-9.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.4%	11.1%	-0.3%	9.6%	1.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13.3%	16.2%	2.9%	13.4%	2.8%
Apprenticeship	4.5%	5.7%	1.2%	5.3%	0.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	8.1%	19.3%	11.2%	16.9%	2.4%
Degree or Similar	26.6%	36.8%	10.2%	33.8%	3.0%
Other	6.5%	1.7%	-4.8%	2.8%	-1.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.5% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi	0%	2.7%	2.7%	1.1%	1.6%
Chinese	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	0.7%	-0.7%
Pakistani	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.7%	-2.7%
Other Asian	2.1%	2.5%	0.4%	1.6%	0.9%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.9%	-0.9%
White	95.5%	94.5%	-1.0%	81.4%	13.1%
Arab	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.6%	-0.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 89.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	90.6%	89.1%	-1.5%	83.2%	5.9%
European Union	3.6%	5.2%	1.6%	6.1%	-0.9%
Africa	1.2%	1.6%	0.4%	2.7%	-1.1%
Middle East and Asia	3.9%	3.8%	-0.1%	5.6%	-1.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%
Oceania	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	90.3%	89.3%	-1.0%	83.2%	6.1%
10+ Years	1.8%	7.1%	5.3%	9.8%	-2.7%
5-10 Years	1.5%	2.7%	1.2%	2.9%	-0.2%
2-5 Years	2.1%	0%	-2.1%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	4.2%	0.8%	-3.4%	1.9%	-1.1%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	83.3%	76.7%	6.6%
Germany	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Poland	1.4%	1.3%	0.1%
Other EU countries	1.1%	1.5%	-0.4%
South and Eastern Africa	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Southern Asia	0.3%	1.2%	-0.9%
Oceania	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
No passport held	13.1%	13.5%	-0.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	46.5%	37.2%	9.3%
Christian	44%	46.2%	-2.2%
Jewish	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Muslim	2.4%	6.5%	-4.1%
Other religion	0.8%	0.6%	0.2%
Not answered	6%	6.0%	0.0%

Safety

Is Harbour Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Harbour Road was 109.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 113.5% higher than the Beer & Branscombe average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Harbour Road has the 3rd highest crime rate of 47 local areas in Beer & Branscombe and the 40th highest crime rate of 480 local areas in East Devon .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 65.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 111.8%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 71% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£39,300

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in EX12 2NJ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 6/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Harbour Road are based on 670 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for East Devon.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Harbour Road, Seaton, EX12 2NJ

Estimated Average Property Prices for EX12 2NJ

Average Price
£166,757

Semi-Detached
£343,127

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£122,665

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Harbour Road

Average Price
£179,642

Semi-Detached
£299,870

Terraced
£284,134

Detached
£317,754

Flats/Maisonettes
£160,025

Other
£207,519

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Harbour Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Flat 2 91 Harbour Road, Seaton, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£110,000	2017-08-14	£124,177
Flat 3 91 Harbour Road, Seaton, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£110,000	2017-07-28	£125,477
89 Harbour Road, Seaton, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£235,000	2015-05-08	£351,496
Second Floor Flat 3 91 Harbour Road, Seaton, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£75,000	2013-05-03	£100,238
89 Harbour Road, Seaton, Devon Terraced, an established residential building	£240,000	2009-10-12	£378,967

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for EX12 2NJ

Employment

EX12 2NJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	95
Retired	84
Part-Time Employee	53
Self-Employed	33
Looking after home or family	8
Other	7
Student (economically inactive)	6
Unemployed	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2
Long-Term Sick or disabled	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	27
Human health and social work activities	23
Accommodation and food service activities	14
Construction	8
Professional, scientific and technical activities	7
Manufacturing	7
Education	7
Administrative and support service activities	5
Information and communication	5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	4
Transport and storage	4
Other	2
Real estate activities	2
Financial and insurance activities	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Seaton Primary School Valley View , EX12 2HF	4out of 4	1,093 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Beer Church of England Primary School Mare Lane , Beer EX12 3NB	4out of 4	2,830 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Colyton Primary Academy The Butts , West Street EX24 6NU	- not rated	4,254 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Colyton Grammar School Whitwell Lane , Colyford EX24 6HN	4out of 4	2,810 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Hong Kong Chinese Restaurant	68 Harbour Road, Seaton	68 yd
Chris's Cafe	Seaton Tackle Shop, Axmouth	194 yd
Flipside	40 Harbour Road, Seaton	208 yd
Monsoon	The Underfleet, Seaton	344 yd
Finishing Touches	7 Harbour Road, Seaton	443 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Axe Yacht Club	The Harbour, Axmouth	194 yd
The Old Picture House	Beach Road, Seaton	294 yd
The Vault Bar	Bank House, East Walk	562 yd
Kings Arms	55 Fore Street, Seaton	730 yd
Pitchside	Axe Vale Caravan Park, Colyford Road	865 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Spot On Kiosk	The Spot On Kiosk, The Esplanade	469 yd
Natural Worx CIC	1 Vintage Court, The Square	566 yd
Feast Lyme Bay	12 Marine Place, Seaton	598 yd
Kebabshish LTD	1A Marine Crescent, Seaton	603 yd
Kebabshish LTD	1B Marine Crescent, Seaton	603 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco	Swan Road, Seaton		303 yd
Spar	42-44 Harepath Road, Seaton		885 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Axe Cliff Golf Club	golf	794 yd
Seaton Gardens TENNIS COURTS AND PAVILION TENNIS COURTS AND PAVILION SEAFIELD ROAD	tennis courts	821 yd
Seaton Cricket And Tennis Club COURT LANE	grass pitches, tennis courts	867 yd
Seaton Town Fc COLYFORD ROAD	grass pitches	954 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	0.0%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s	0.0%

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of EX12 2NJ