Town Pop. 7,471

Living in Seaton (East Devon): Liveability Score 50/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Seaton (East Devon) scores 50/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is healthcare: 51/100 against a national town median of 18/100. Broadband falls furthest short: 41/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

That is the highest score of the 4 places in the EX12 postcode district. Its healthcare score runs 11 points above the EX12 district's 40/100. Safety (91) also clears 80/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: EX12 postcode district.

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Seaton (East Devon) scores 50 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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EX12 2AA EX12 3AA EX12 4AA EX12 9AT EX12

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
60.5 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 222 crimes
↓ 11% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 54 crimes
↓ 53% below national average
Other theft 39 crimes
↓ 16% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 36 crimes
↓ 29% below national average
Public order 29 crimes
↓ 40% below national average
other 72 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 27 crimes
  2. 2 Eyewell Green 20 crimes
  3. 3 Summersby Close 17 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
63
Air Quality NO₂ 3.1 · PM2.5 5.1 · PM10 8.2 µg/m³
81
Green Space 19
Parks Ample 9
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 5

Services

Schools
23
3 schools in area · 4 within 4km
1Outstanding2Good
  • Colyton Grammar SchoolSecondary · inspected 2022
    Outstanding
  • Beer Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Seaton Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
51
A&E departmentsRoyal Devon & Exeter Hospital (Wonford)18.4 mi
Musgrove Park Hospital20 mi
Yeovil Hospital24.6 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust0.3 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.6%
2 GP surgeries in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,157 patients per GP
2dentists3pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
41
Full fibre (FTTP)75.1%
available across East Devon
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
56.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
56.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 288 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
64
Employment rate42.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed42.4%Unemployed1.9%Retired45.6%Student2%Other inactive8.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial36.9%Skilled & technical37.4%Routine & elementary25.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14%Level 3 (A levels)15.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)32.1%Apprenticeship7.3%Other (incl. vocational)3.4%
Home ownership74.7%
Among the least-deprived 31% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
29
Council tax East Devon · 2026-27
A £1,730
B £2,018
C £2,307
D £2,595
E £3,172
F £3,748
G £4,325
H £5,190
Energy South West England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water South West Water
Average bill regional £600/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
32
Axminster 5.6 mi
Honiton 7.8 mi
Feniton 10.7 mi
J28 M5 17 mi
J30 M5 17 mi
J29 M5 17.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
32
Pubs & Bars Adequate 6
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 11
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 5
Retail Shopping Ample 22
Takeaways Adequate 5
Fitness None

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £305,000 80
Detached £392,500 34
Semi-detached £310,000 13
Terraced £276,250 12
Flat / Maisonette £190,000 21
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£146k £263k £382k £499k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Axmouth 36 1.1 mi away ⇄
Colyford 45 1.2 mi away ⇄
Beer 45 1.3 mi away ⇄
Colyton 36 2.0 mi away ⇄
Musbury 35 3.2 mi away ⇄
Kilmington 39 5.0 mi away ⇄
Uplyme 39 5.4 mi away ⇄
Lyme Regis 40 6.0 mi away ⇄
Axminster 41 6.1 mi away ⇄
Raymond's Hill 41 6.2 mi away ⇄
Offwell 35 6.3 mi away ⇄
Sidbury 42 6.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Seaton (East Devon) a nice place to live?

Seaton (East Devon) is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Seaton (East Devon) is 50/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Seaton (East Devon)?

Seaton (East Devon) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 452 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Seaton (East Devon)?

Among the top-rated schools in Seaton (East Devon) are Colyton Grammar School, Beer Church of England Primary School and Seaton Primary School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Seaton (East Devon) in total.

What are house prices like in Seaton (East Devon)?

The current median house price in Seaton (East Devon) is £305,000, around 7% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £392,500, semi-detached £310,000, terraced £276,250, flat £190,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 4%. There were 80 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Seaton (East Devon) in context

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Postcode districts in Seaton (East Devon)

EX12 46 ⇄

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