Common Lane is in Beer, Seaton and in East Devon district. EX12 3AG is located in the Beer & Branscombe 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 Common Lane, Beer, Seaton, EX12 3AG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EX12 3EY, EX12 3AE, EX12 3AJ, EX12 3EZ, EX12 3AN, EX12 3EX, EX12 3ES, EX12 3HB, EX12 3ER.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding EX12 3AG, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.5% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.4% | 52.5% | 3.1% | 51.0% | 1.5% |
| Male | 50.6% | 47.5% | -3.1% | 49.0% | -1.5% |
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 | 29.9% | 32.4% | 2.5% | 37.9% | -5.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.7% | 46.8% | -7.9% | 44.2% | 2.6% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 11.7% | 3.3% | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 7.4% | 1.3% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 37.7% | 43.4% | 5.7% | 48.4% | -5.0% |
| Good health | 41% | 37% | -4.0% | 33.6% | 3.4% |
| Fair health | 14.6% | 15.1% | 0.5% | 12.7% | 2.4% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 3.2% | -2.2% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 | 19.2% | 18.4% | -0.8% | 18.2% | 0.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.7% | 8.4% | -3.3% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 25.2% | 16.8% | -8.4% | 13.4% | 3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.5% | 6.3% | -1.2% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 13.7% | 1.6% | 16.9% | -3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.6% | 32.1% | 11.5% | 33.8% | -1.7% |
| Other | 3.7% | 4.2% | 0.5% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.8% 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% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.3% | 96.8% | -1.5% | 81.4% | 15.4% |
In this area, 95.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 97.1% | 95.9% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 12.7% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 0.5% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -5.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.7% | 95.9% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 12.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 9.8% | -7.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.4% | 76.7% | 8.7% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| No passport held | 12.8% | 13.5% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.1% | 37.2% | 1.9% |
| Christian | 52.7% | 46.2% | 6.5% |
| Muslim | 0.5% | 6.5% | -6.0% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Common Lane was 56.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 10.7% higher than the Beer & Branscombe average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Common Lane has the 12th highest crime rate of 47 local areas in Beer & Branscombe and the 140th highest crime rate of 480 local areas in East Devon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.3%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 61% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Coastguards Cottage Common Lane, Seaton, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £352,000 | 2007-04-16 | £550,795 |
EX12 3AG area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
EX12 3AG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 3AG area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 66 |
| Full-Time Employee | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Other | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Education | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beer Church of England Primary School Mare Lane , Beer EX12 3NB | 4out of 4 | 473 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Seaton Primary School Valley View , EX12 2HF | 4out of 4 | 2,723 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Branscombe Church of England Primary School Branscombe , EX12 3DA | 3out of 4 | 3,418 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 | 4,301 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bay View Tea Rooms And Guest House | Bay View Guest House, Fore Street | 357 yd | |
| Beer Head Bistro | Beer Head Caravan Park, Common Hill | 443 yd | |
| Beer Fish And Chip Shop | Fore Street, Beer | 455 yd | |
| The Smugglers Kitchen | Fore Street, Beer | 457 yd | |
| Steamers | New Cut, Beer | 475 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beer Sailing Club | Common Lane, Beer | 226 yd | |
| The Anchor Inn | Fore Street, Beer | 326 yd | |
| Barrel Of Beer | Fore Street, Beer | 370 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bessi Mai's | Marine Cottage, Fore Street | 357 yd | |
| Chapples Beach Cafe | Colebrooke House, Fore Street | 534 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Beer Church Of England Primary School MARE LANE | grass pitches | 592 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 | 0.0% |
| 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% |
| 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 | 100.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.