Clapp's Lane Beer, East Devon
68 addresses across 6 postcodes (EX12), about 320 m long, classed as a minor road. USRN 12102502.
- Energy: 36 homes have an energy certificate (C: 4, D: 22, E: 7, F: 3).
- Flood: 6 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in East Devon costs £2,595 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Axminster, about 11.2 km (6.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Jubilee Memorial Ground, is about 390 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 2.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 33 to 51 m above sea level.
- Noise: 60 of its 68 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Townsend House Medical Centre, about 2.1 km (1.3 miles) away.
- People: About 440 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 77% of households owned their home and 36% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 14 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
36 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 95 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (13); House, end-terrace (9); House, semi-detached (9). Built: 1900-1929 (15); 1930-1949 (11); before 1900 (6). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (23); rented (private) (3).
Each home's certificates and sales (21 addresses)
- 1 Sunnydale, Clapps Lane, Beer
- 2 Sunnydale, Clapps Lane, Beer
- 2, Marmora Terrace, Clapps Lane
- 3, Highfield Terrace, Clapps Lane
- 3, Marmora Terrace, Clapps Lane
- 4, Highfield Terrace, Clapps Lane
- 5, Highfield Terrace, Clapps Lane
- 6, Highfield Terrace, Clapps Lane
- 7, Highfield Terrace, Clapps Lane
- Beggars Roost, Clapps Lane, Beer
- Fairlands, Clapps Lane, Beer
- Farway, Clapps Lane, Beer
- Flat 1, 3 Clapps Lane, Beer
- Heathercliffe, Clapps Lane, Beer
- Longmead, Clapps Lane, Beer
- Purley, Clapps Lane, Beer
- Ravening, Clapps Lane, Beer
- Syringa, Clapps Lane, Beer
- Tolstoy Cottage, Clapps Lane, Beer
- Tortuga, Clapps Lane, Beer
- Tradewinds, Clapps Lane, Beer
Council tax
What each band costs in East Devon in 2026-27: Band D £2,595 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,730 | £2,019 | £2,307 | £2,595 | £3,172 | £3,749 | £4,326 | £5,191 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (31% of about 1,130 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
Planned, as of 30 September 2026
- 13 October 2026: BT, New service connection, road closure, on the carriageway (major (paa) works)
- 13 October 2026: BT, New service connection, road closure, on the carriageway (major works)
Finished in the last three months
- 28 August 2026: BT, New service connection, road closure, on the carriageway (immediate - urgent works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 6 at medium risk and 1 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| EX12 3HQ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 4 / 0 | unlikely |
| EX12 3HF | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| EX12 3HG | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 1 | unlikely |
| EX12 3HE | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| EX12 3HD | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 0 | unlikely |
| EX12 3EP | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 68 addresses are between 33 m and 51 m above sea level (43 m on average); the ground rises about 18 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EX12 3EP | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| EX12 3HD | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| EX12 3HE | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| EX12 3HF | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| EX12 3HG | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| EX12 3HQ | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Axminster 418,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 11.2 km (6.9 miles) |
| Honiton 337,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 12.7 km (7.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 7 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Post Box Beer | 130 m |
| Car parks | Premier Inn Seaton Car Park | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Exeter International Airport EXT | 22.8 km (14 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Cardiff International Airport CWL | 79.7 km (50 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Townsend House Medical Centre | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Seaton Pharmacy | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Klassdental | 2 km (1.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Seaton Hospital | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Police station | Devon & Cornwall Constabulary | 10 km (6.2 miles) |
| Cash machines | Cashpoint® The Square Lloyds Bank | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Jubilee Memorial Ground 6,300 m² | 390 m |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,750 m² | 170 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.4 ha | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,760 m² | 330 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 0.6 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Bowl barrow at Bovey Fir Cross, 500m south of Bovey House, a scheduled monument, 1.8 km (1.1 miles) west. 21 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Bowl barrow at Bovey Fir Cross, 500m south of Bovey House | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| King's Hole | Tidal water | 700 m (0.4 miles) east |
| White Cliff | Cliff or slope | 830 m (0.5 miles) east |
| Arratt's Hill | Hill | 870 m (0.5 miles) south |
| Bovey Coppice | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-west |
| Beer Head | Wetland | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south |
| Hope Pool | Lake or reservoir | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 2.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.1 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 2 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 58 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 8 | 68 |
60 of the street's 68 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for East Devon: see them on the East Devon page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beer Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 230 m | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adbrenat EX12 3AF | Farmers/growers | 140 m | Exempt | |
| Puffins At Beer Preschool EX12 3NB | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 150 m | Exempt | |
| Sambe 515 EX12 3ER | Farmers/growers | 220 m | Exempt | |
| Steamers Restaurant EX12 3DU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 270 m | 5 Very good | 29 Jul 2026 |
| The Dolphin EX12 3EQ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 280 m | 5 Very good | 9 Apr 2025 |
| Durham House Hotel EX12 3JL | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 290 m | 5 Very good | 22 Apr 2025 |
| Gina's Restaurant EX12 3JH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 290 m | 5 Very good | 27 Aug 2025 |
| Beer Fish And Chip Shop EX12 3JQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 290 m | 5 Very good | 18 Apr 2023 |
| Woozies Deli EX12 3JQ | Retailers - other | 290 m | 4 Good | 6 Feb 2025 |
| Barrel Of Beer EX12 3EQ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 300 m | 5 Very good | 20 Mar 2025 |
| Osborne's Bean & Cork EX12 3JB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 310 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 28 May 2026 |
| Chocolate & More EX12 3JB | Retailers - other | 310 m | 5 Very good | 6 Feb 2025 |
| Beer Village Stores EX12 3JA | Retailers - other | 310 m | 5 Very good | 2 Aug 2023 |
| The Smugglers Kitchen EX12 3JF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 310 m | 5 Very good | 19 Aug 2026 |
| The Cream Shop EX12 3EG | Retailers - other | 310 m | 5 Very good | 22 May 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 8 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Parking Area (10); On or near Lanehead (2); On or near Short Furlong (1); On or near The Meadows (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 59 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 11% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 40% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 77% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 54% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 3% | 17% |
| Private rented | 21% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 49% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | under 1% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 41% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 34% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 47% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 0% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 18% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 45% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 15% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 36% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 16% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 6 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- EX12 3HQ: 35 addresses of 36 in the postcode
- EX12 3HF: 13 addresses
- EX12 3HG: 11 addresses of 12 in the postcode
- EX12 3HE: 6 addresses
- EX12 3HD: 2 addresses
- EX12 3EP: 1 address of 10 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Lanehead Road · Lanehead · Southdown Close · Barline · Underleys · Gordon Terrace · Higher Meadows · Higher Meadows · Clapp's Lane · The Meadows · Rose Cottages · Short Furlong
All the streets in EX12 and across East Devon.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.