Southdown Close Beer, East Devon
13 addresses across 1 postcode (EX12), about 140 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 12102534.
- Sales: 18 recorded sales since 1995; in 2018 the median was £364,500 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 6 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, D: 4, 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 0% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Axminster, about 11.3 km (7 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 67 to 76 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is 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 220 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 92% of households owned their home and 41% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | £364,500 | £364,500 | £364,500 |
| 2017 | 2 | £416,000 | £372,000 | £460,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £437,500 | £437,500 | £437,500 |
| 2007 | 1 | £390,000 | £390,000 | £390,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £330,000 | £330,000 | £330,000 |
| 2004 | 2 | £266,250 | £247,500 | £285,000 |
| 2003 | 2 | £266,000 | £257,000 | £275,000 |
| 2001 | 1 | £185,000 | £185,000 | £185,000 |
| 2000 | 2 | £206,000 | £127,000 | £285,000 |
| 1999 | 1 | £134,000 | £134,000 | £134,000 |
| 1998 | 1 | £136,000 | £136,000 | £136,000 |
| 1996 | 2 | £80,250 | £75,500 | £85,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Sep 2018 | 11 EX12 3AN | Detached | £364,500 | |
| 12 Dec 2017 | 1 EX12 3AN | Detached | £460,000 | |
| 26 Jul 2017 | 6 EX12 3AN | Detached | £372,000 | |
| 10 Dec 2014 | 5 EX12 3AN | Detached | £437,500 | |
| 16 Feb 2007 | 10 EX12 3AN | Detached | £390,000 | |
| 11 Oct 2006 | 9 EX12 3AN | Detached | £330,000 | |
| 28 Sep 2004 | 9 EX12 3AN | Detached | £247,500 | |
| 29 Jan 2004 | 5 EX12 3AN | Detached | £285,000 | |
| 2 May 2003 | 10 EX12 3AN | Detached | £257,000 | |
| 7 Jan 2003 | 13 EX12 3AN | Detached | £275,000 | |
| 3 Dec 2001 | 13 EX12 3AN | Detached | £185,000 | |
| 23 Aug 2000 | 2 EX12 3AN | Detached | £285,000 | |
| 9 Jun 2000 | 9 EX12 3AN | Detached | £127,000 | |
| 4 May 1999 | 8 EX12 3AN | Detached | £134,000 | |
| 25 Sep 1998 | 1 EX12 3AN | Detached | £136,000 | |
| 11 Dec 1996 | 7 EX12 3AN | Detached | £85,000 | |
| 3 May 1996 | 7 EX12 3AN | Detached | £75,500 | |
| 31 Mar 1995 | 9 EX12 3AN | Detached | £52,000 |
Energy performance certificates
6 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 107 m². Most common: Bungalow, detached (3); House, detached (2); Flat (1). Built: 1967-1975 (4); 1950-1966 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (5); rented (private) (1).
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
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 13 addresses are between 67 m and 76 m above sea level (71 m on average); the ground rises about 9 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EX12 3AN | 58% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Axminster 418,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 11.3 km (7 miles) |
| Honiton 337,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 12.9 km (8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 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 | 79.8 km (50 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Townsend House Medical Centre | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Seaton Pharmacy | 2 km (1.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Klassdental | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Seaton Hospital | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) |
| Police station | Devon & Cornwall Constabulary | 10 km (6.2 miles) |
| Cash machines | Cashpoint® The Square Lloyds Bank | 2 km (1.3 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 130 m² | 280 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 1.4 ha | 840 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6,090 m² | 250 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, 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-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 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| King's Hole | Tidal water | 690 m (0.4 miles) east |
| Arratt's Hill | Hill | 730 m (0.5 miles) south |
| White Cliff | Cliff or slope | 870 m (0.5 miles) north-east |
| Beer Head | Wetland | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south |
| Bovey Coppice | Wood | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) north-west |
| Hope Pool | Lake or reservoir | 4.8 km (3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 13 | 13 |
None of the street's 13 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
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 | 330 m | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adbrenat EX12 3AF | Farmers/growers | 80 m | Exempt | |
| Beer Sailing Club EX12 3AQ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 220 m | 5 Very good | 30 May 2025 |
| Sambe 515 EX12 3ER | Farmers/growers | 240 m | Exempt | |
| Puffins At Beer Preschool EX12 3NB | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 270 m | Exempt | |
| The Dolphin EX12 3EQ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 340 m | 5 Very good | 9 Apr 2025 |
| Barrel Of Beer EX12 3EQ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 340 m | 5 Very good | 20 Mar 2025 |
| The Anchor Inn EX12 3ET | Pub/bar/nightclub | 340 m | 5 Very good | 29 Jul 2026 |
| Beer Water EX12 3NA | Manufacturers/packers | 350 m | Exempt | |
| Pritchard Patent Product Company- Canteen EX12 3NA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 350 m | 5 Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Beer Fisheries Ltd EX12 3NE | Retailers - other | 360 m | 4 Good | 22 Oct 2025 |
| The Cream Shop EX12 3EG | Retailers - other | 370 m | 5 Very good | 22 May 2024 |
| Rock Villa Off Licence EX12 3EG | Retailers - other | 370 m | 5 Very good | 22 May 2024 |
| Bessi Mai's EX12 3EE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 370 m | 5 Very good | 23 Jul 2025 |
| Bay View Tea Rooms And Guest House EX12 3EE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 370 m | 5 Very good | 20 Mar 2025 |
| Indulge In Beer EX12 3EE | Mobile caterer | 370 m | 5 Very good | 14 Aug 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Lanehead (2); On or near Common Hill (1); On or near The Meadows (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 64 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 7% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 48% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 92% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 68% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 0% | 17% |
| Private rented | 8% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 44% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 1% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 46% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 33% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 50% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 0% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 15% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 48% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 20% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 41% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 14% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 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 3AN: 13 addresses
Nearby streets
Lanehead Road · Clapp's Lane · Southdown Road · Lanehead · Higher Meadows · Higher Meadows · Common Hill · The Meadows · Underleys · Common Lane · Clapp's Lane · Gordon Terrace
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.