Maple Close Seaton, East Devon
11 addresses across 1 postcode (EX12), about 70 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 12102344.
- Sales: 12 recorded sales since 1995; in 2021 the median was £280,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 5 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, D: 3, E: 1).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area 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 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Axminster, about 8.5 km away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 480 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 3.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 29 to 34 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 11 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Seaton & Colyton Medical Practice, about 460 m away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km.
- People: About 250 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 90% of households owned their home and 25% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 17 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | £280,000 | £280,000 | £280,000 |
| 2015 | 2 | £202,500 | £195,000 | £210,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £210,500 | £210,500 | £210,500 |
| 2009 | 3 | £205,000 | £185,000 | £214,950 |
| 2006 | 1 | £215,000 | £215,000 | £215,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £157,500 | £157,500 | £157,500 |
| 2000 | 1 | £100,000 | £100,000 | £100,000 |
| 1998 | 1 | £67,500 | £67,500 | £67,500 |
| 1995 | 1 | £73,500 | £73,500 | £73,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Apr 2021 | 5 EX12 2TP | Detached | £280,000 | |
| 24 Nov 2015 | 7 EX12 2TP | Detached | £210,000 | |
| 27 Jul 2015 | 3 EX12 2TP | Detached | £195,000 | |
| 16 Dec 2013 | 5 EX12 2TP | Detached | £210,500 | |
| 18 Nov 2009 | 6 EX12 2TP | Detached | £214,950 | |
| 23 Oct 2009 | 1 EX12 2TP | Detached | £205,000 | |
| 16 Oct 2009 | 2 EX12 2TP | Detached | £185,000 | |
| 17 Oct 2006 | 6 EX12 2TP | Detached | £215,000 | |
| 5 Jul 2002 | 8 EX12 2TP | Detached | £157,500 | |
| 29 Jun 2000 | 8 EX12 2TP | Detached | £100,000 | |
| 26 Aug 1998 | 4 EX12 2TP | Detached | £67,500 | |
| 23 Jun 1995 | 6 EX12 2TP | Detached | £73,500 |
Energy performance certificates
5 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 83 m². Most common: Bungalow, detached (3); House, detached (2). Built: 1983-1990 (2); 1967-1975 (2); 1976-1982 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (3).
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 (58% of about 690 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
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 11 addresses are between 29 m and 34 m above sea level (32 m on average); the ground rises about 5 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EX12 2TP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Axminster 418,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.5 km |
| Honiton 337,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 11.8 km | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Seaton Terminus (Seaton Tramway) | 1.4 km |
| Colyford Station (Seaton Tramway) | 1.8 km | |
| Bus stops | 11 stops within 400 m, 24 within 800 m; nearest Scalwell Lane Seaton | 50 m |
| Car parks | Premier Inn Seaton Car Park | 1.5 km |
| EV charging points | Wenea | 8.8 km |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Exeter International Airport EXT | 24.0 km |
| Nearest large airport | Cardiff International Airport CWL | 77.9 km |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Seaton & Colyton Medical Practice | 460 m |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km; nearest Jurassic Coast Pharmacy - Seaton | 460 m |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Ingleside Dental Surgery | 1.4 km |
| Hospital | Seaton Hospital | 640 m |
| Police station | Devon & Cornwall Constabulary | 9.0 km |
| Cash machines | Tesco Bank ATM | 1.4 km |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 3,340 m² | 480 m |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 2,180 m² | 410 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m; nearest Elizabeth Road Playing Field 7,390 m² | 440 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 1.8 ha | 260 m |
Within 800 m: 1 park or garden, 0.3 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Roman and earlier settlement at Honeyditches, a scheduled monument, 610 m south-west. 8 listed buildings are within 1.0 km, 1 of them Grade I.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Roman and earlier settlement at Honeyditches | Scheduled monument | 610 m south-west |
| Promontory fort on Seaton Down | Scheduled monument | 910 m north-west |
| Church of St Gregory | Listed building, Grade I | 1.0 km south-east |
| The Axe Boat, 22m north of the Axmouth Road Bridge | Scheduled monument | 1.7 km south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Seaton Down Coppice | Wood | 800 m north-west |
| Seaton Down | Hill | 850 m north-west |
| Black Hole Marsh | Wetland | 1.0 km east |
| Black Hole | Tidal water | 1.2 km east |
| Holyford Goyle | Valley | 1.3 km north-west |
| Hope Pool | Lake or reservoir | 2.1 km north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 3.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 8.5 | 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 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 10 | 11 |
1 of the street's 11 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seaton Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 540 m | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Colyton Grammar School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.2 km | Outstanding (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee EX12 2US | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 m | 5 Very good | 24 Jan 2024 |
| Thornfield EX12 2ST | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 110 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 14 Apr 2026 |
| Lillie May E43 EX12 2TU | Farmers/growers | 130 m | Exempt | |
| Seaton Methodist Church EX12 2ST | Other catering premises | 170 m | Exempt | |
| Our Phillis Rose E66 EX12 2HE | Farmers/growers | 220 m | Exempt | |
| Outcast III E584 EX12 2UP | Farmers/growers | 310 m | Exempt | |
| Woodfield Stores - Londis EX12 2UR | Retailers - other | 310 m | 5 Very good | 16 Sep 2025 |
| Seaton Primary School EX12 2HF | School/college/university | 420 m | 5 Very good | 11 May 2026 |
| Happy Hawks Childcare EX12 2HF | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 420 m | Exempt |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 11 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Chestnut Close (7); On or near Hawksdown View (2); On or near Maple Close (2); On or near Littlefields (1); On or near Rowan Drive (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 65 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 10% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 50% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 90% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 67% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 7% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 41% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 53% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | under 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 21% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 66% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 9% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 66% | 65% |
| Work 30 km or more away | 7% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 25% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 19% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 9% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 8 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 2TP: 11 addresses
Nearby streets
Poplar Tree Drive · Chestnut Close · Everest Drive · Cedar Close · Prince Charles Way · Hazel Close · Willow Close · Larch Close · Lime Way · Thornfield Close · Scalwell Lane · Armada Close
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 aircraft, industry or neighbours: noise figures are models of road and rail traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.