Southdown Road Beer, East Devon
20 addresses across 3 postcodes (EX12), about 420 m (0.3 miles) long, classed as a minor road. USRN 12102533.
- Sales: 24 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £1,420,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 14 homes have an energy certificate (A: 1, B: 1, C: 6, D: 3, E: 3).
- Flood: 4 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 (7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Jubilee Memorial Ground, is about 280 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 51 to 72 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 20 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: 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £1,420,000 | £1,420,000 | £1,420,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £540,000 | £540,000 | £540,000 |
| 2020 | 2 | £704,500 | £572,000 | £837,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £585,000 | £585,000 | £585,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £487,000 | £487,000 | £487,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £600,000 | £600,000 | £600,000 |
| 2014 | 2 | £1,455,000 | £560,000 | £2,350,000 |
| 2011 | 2 | £710,000 | £470,000 | £950,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £480,000 | £480,000 | £480,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £330,000 | £330,000 | £330,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £382,500 | £382,500 | £382,500 |
| 2004 | 1 | £490,000 | £490,000 | £490,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Aug 2025 | PEBBLE REACH EX12 3AE | Detached | £1,420,000 | |
| 18 Jan 2022 | FLINDERS EX12 3AE | Detached | £540,000 | |
| 23 Oct 2020 | SEA CHIMNEYS EX12 3AE | Detached | £837,000 | |
| 11 Jun 2020 | PEBBLE REACH EX12 3AE | Detached | £572,000 | |
| 15 Nov 2018 | STONECOURT EX12 3AE | Detached | £585,000 | |
| 17 May 2016 | BETHESDA EX12 3AE | Detached | £487,000 | |
| 4 Aug 2015 | HEADLANDS EX12 3AE | Detached | £600,000 | |
| 8 Jul 2014 | LYME BAY HOUSE EX12 3AE | Detached | £2,350,000 | |
| 24 Feb 2014 | HOMEBUOY EX12 3AE | Detached | £560,000 | |
| 2 Dec 2011 | 7 EX12 3AE | Detached | £470,000 | |
| 27 May 2011 | BERA WATCH EX12 3AE | Detached | £950,000 | New build. |
| 2 Aug 2007 | CRABTREE EX12 3AE | Detached | £480,000 | |
| 7 Nov 2006 | WHEATLEY EX12 3AE | Detached | £330,000 | |
| 14 Mar 2005 | STONECOURT EX12 3AE | Detached | £382,500 | |
| 13 Aug 2004 | LYME BAY HOUSE EX12 3AE | Detached | £490,000 | |
| 20 Oct 2003 | HOMEBUOY EX12 3AE | Detached | £380,000 | |
| 11 Apr 2002 | GULLS REST, 6 EX12 3AE | Detached | £282,500 | |
| 5 Oct 2001 | FLINDERS EX12 3AE | Detached | £235,000 | |
| 15 Jul 1999 | SHAMAL EX12 3AE | Detached | £191,000 | |
| 16 Jun 1999 | BALI HAI EX12 3AE | Detached | £140,000 | |
| 5 Dec 1996 | GULLS REST, 6 EX12 3AE | Detached | £127,000 | |
| 28 Mar 1996 | FLINDERS EX12 3AE | Detached | £92,500 | |
| 18 Sep 1995 | HEADLANDS EX12 3AE | Detached | £107,000 | New build. |
| 7 Jul 1995 | CRABTREE EX12 3AE | Detached | £98,500 |
Energy performance certificates
14 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 203 m². Most common: House, detached (11); Bungalow, detached (3). Built: 1950-1966 (5); 2009 (2); 1976-1982 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (9).
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
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 4 at medium risk and 0 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 3AE | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| EX12 3AF | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| EX12 3HQ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 4 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 20 addresses are between 51 m and 72 m above sea level (61 m on average); the ground rises about 21 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EX12 3AE | 47% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| EX12 3AF | 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 (7 miles) |
| Honiton 337,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 13 km (8.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 1 stop within 400 m (0.2 miles), 7 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Post Box Beer | 280 m |
| Car parks | Premier Inn Seaton Car Park | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Exeter International Airport EXT | 23 km (14 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Cardiff International Airport CWL | 79.9 km (50 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Townsend House Medical Centre | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Seaton Pharmacy | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Klassdental | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Hospital | Seaton Hospital | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Police station | Devon & Cornwall Constabulary | 10.1 km (6.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | Cashpoint® The Square Lloyds Bank | 1.9 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 | 280 m |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,750 m² | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 1.4 ha | 890 m (0.6 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6,090 m² | 110 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 0.6 hectares in all.
Landmarks
21 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| King's Hole | Tidal water | 550 m (0.3 miles) east |
| Arratt's Hill | Hill | 730 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| White Cliff | Cliff or slope | 760 m (0.5 miles) north-east |
| Beer Head | Wetland | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south |
| Bovey Coppice | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north-west |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 19 | 20 |
1 of the street's 20 addresses is 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 | 470 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sambe 515 EX12 3ER | Farmers/growers | 190 m | Exempt | |
| Adbrenat EX12 3AF | Farmers/growers | 230 m | Exempt | |
| Beer Sailing Club EX12 3AQ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 240 m | 5 Very good | 30 May 2025 |
| The Anchor Inn EX12 3ET | Pub/bar/nightclub | 250 m | 5 Very good | 29 Jul 2026 |
| Beer Fisheries Ltd EX12 3NE | Retailers - other | 250 m | 4 Good | 22 Oct 2025 |
| Barrel Of Beer EX12 3EQ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 280 m | 5 Very good | 20 Mar 2025 |
| Bessi Mai's EX12 3EE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 280 m | 5 Very good | 23 Jul 2025 |
| Bay View Tea Rooms And Guest House EX12 3EE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 280 m | 5 Very good | 20 Mar 2025 |
| Indulge In Beer EX12 3EE | Mobile caterer | 280 m | 5 Very good | 14 Aug 2024 |
| The Dolphin EX12 3EQ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 290 m | 5 Very good | 9 Apr 2025 |
| The Cream Shop EX12 3EG | Retailers - other | 310 m | 5 Very good | 22 May 2024 |
| Rock Villa Off Licence EX12 3EG | Retailers - other | 310 m | 5 Very good | 22 May 2024 |
| Beer Fish And Chip Shop EX12 3JQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 350 m | 5 Very good | 18 Apr 2023 |
| Woozies Deli EX12 3JQ | Retailers - other | 350 m | 4 Good | 6 Feb 2025 |
| The Smugglers Kitchen EX12 3JF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 350 m | 5 Very good | 19 Aug 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Parking Area (9); 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
Nearby streets
Common Lane · Common Hill · Higher Meadows · Higher Meadows · Southdown Close · The Meadows · Little Lane · Lanehead Road · Lanehead · Fore Street · Clapp's Lane · Clapp's Lane
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.