Marine Place is in Seaton and in East Devon district. EX12 2QL is located in the Seaton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Tiverton and Honiton. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Marine Place, Seaton, EX12 2QL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EX12 2QN, EX12 2QJ, EX12 2QY, EX12 2QX, EX12 2LL, EX12 2QU, EX12 2LS, EX12 2LW, EX12 2FF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around EX12 2QL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.8% | 50.8% | -2.0% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 47.2% | 49.2% | 2.0% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 25.5% | 34% | 8.5% | 37.9% | -3.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.6% | 30.2% | -3.4% | 44.2% | -14.0% |
| Separated | 4% | 3.5% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 17.1% | 17.5% | 0.4% | 9.1% | 8.4% |
| Widowed | 19.8% | 14.9% | -4.9% | 6.1% | 8.8% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (65%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 24.6% | 25.5% | 0.9% | 48.4% | -22.9% |
| Good health | 45% | 39.5% | -5.5% | 33.6% | 5.9% |
| Fair health | 22.7% | 24.3% | 1.6% | 12.7% | 11.6% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 9.4% | 4.2% | 4.0% | 5.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 1.2% | -1.4% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.5% | 25.7% | -1.8% | 18.2% | 7.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.1% | 10.2% | -0.9% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.1% | 9.8% | -1.3% | 13.4% | -3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 9.5% | 4.8% | 5.3% | 4.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.4% | 14.6% | 0.2% | 16.9% | -2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.8% | 25.1% | -0.7% | 33.8% | -8.7% |
| Other | 5.4% | 5.1% | -0.3% | 2.8% | 2.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 3.6% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.8% | 90.9% | -5.9% | 81.4% | 9.5% |
| Other | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, 87.6% 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% | 87.6% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 4.4% |
| European Union | 5.2% | 5.4% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 0.6% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 5.4% | 3.5% | 5.6% | -0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.3% | 87.6% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 4.4% |
| 10+ Years | 2.6% | 6.3% | 3.7% | 9.8% | -3.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 3% | 1.4% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.8% | 1.8% | -4.0% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.6% | 76.7% | -2.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% |
| No passport held | 18.1% | 13.5% | 4.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.3% | 37.2% | 2.1% |
| Christian | 52.3% | 46.2% | 6.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 1.8% | 6.5% | -4.7% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Marine Place was 143.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 179.0% higher than the Beer & Branscombe average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Marine Place has the highest crime rate of 47 local areas in Beer & Branscombe and the 25th highest crime rate of 480 local areas in East Devon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 84.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.5%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 12 Marine Place, Seaton, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2020-02-04 | £143,267 |
| 10 Marine Place, Seaton, Devon Other, an established residential building | £98,000 | 2017-02-10 | £115,135 |
| Flat 1 10 Marine Place, Seaton, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2015-08-03 | £151,311 |
| Flat 1 10 Marine Place, Seaton, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £96,000 | 2006-03-15 | £127,093 |
| 12 Marine Place, Seaton, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £197,500 | 2004-08-02 | £360,004 |
EX12 2QL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in EX12 2QL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 46% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 146 |
| Full-Time Employee | 72 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 33 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Other | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Education | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seaton Primary School Valley View , EX12 2HF | 4out of 4 | 940 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beer Church of England Primary School Mare Lane , Beer EX12 3NB | 4out of 4 | 2,254 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colyton Primary Academy The Butts , West Street EX24 6NU | - not rated | 4,236 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Branscombe Church of England Primary School Branscombe , EX12 3DA | 3out of 4 | 5,405 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colyton Grammar School Whitwell Lane , Colyford EX24 6HN | 4out of 4 | 2,780 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Terrace Arts Cafe | 6 Marine Crescent, Seaton | 20 yd | |
| Pebbles Coffee House | 4 Marine Place, Seaton | 39 yd | |
| Oceano - Coffee Bar Ltd | Unit A, Marine Place | 46 yd | |
| Premier Inn Seaton - (Thyme At) | Land At, Harbour Road | 66 yd | |
| Coast | East Walk, Seaton | 71 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Vault Bar | Bank House, East Walk | 71 yd | |
| The Old Picture House | Beach Road, Seaton | 308 yd | |
| Kings Arms | 55 Fore Street, Seaton | 558 yd | |
| Axe Yacht Club | The Harbour, Axmouth | 791 yd | |
| Pitchside | Axe Vale Caravan Park, Colyford Road | 822 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feast Lyme Bay | 12 Marine Place, Seaton | 2 yd | |
| Kebabshish LTD | 1B Marine Crescent, Seaton | 20 yd | |
| Kebabshish LTD | 1A Marine Crescent, Seaton | 20 yd | |
| Natural Worx CIC | 1 Vintage Court, The Square | 46 yd | |
| Seaton Fish Bar | 4 Queen Street, Seaton | 105 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Swan Road, Seaton | 351 yd | |
| Spar | 42-44 Harepath Road, Seaton | 543 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Seaton Gardens TENNIS COURTS AND PAVILION TENNIS COURTS AND PAVILION SEAFIELD ROAD | tennis courts | 223 yd |
| Seaton Cricket And Tennis Club COURT LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 676 yd |
| Seaton Town Fc COLYFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 931 yd |
| Seaton Primary School | grass pitches, swimming pool | 1,023 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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.