Poplar Tree Drive, Seaton
House prices, sold prices and local information for EX12 2TW.
At a glance
9 property sales on Poplar Tree Drive, Seaton have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 5 Jan 2021. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £271,938. 2 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 2 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Poplar Tree Drive compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Poplar Tree Drive has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all EX12 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £271,938 | 5 Jan 2021 |
| Semi-detached | 1 | £310,000 | 1 Aug 2017 |
Sold prices on Poplar Tree Drive
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21, Poplar Tree Drive EX12 2TW | 29 Sep 2023 | £410,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 29, Poplar Tree Drive EX12 2TW | 27 Apr 2021 | £257,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 5, Poplar Tree Drive EX12 2TW | 5 Jan 2021 | £355,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 26, Poplar Tree Drive EX12 2TW | 12 Jul 2019 | £300,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 31, Poplar Tree Drive EX12 2TW | 22 May 2019 | £226,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 5, Poplar Tree Drive EX12 2TW | 21 Jun 2018 | £270,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 25, Poplar Tree Drive EX12 2TW | 31 Aug 2017 | £272,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 11, Poplar Tree Drive EX12 2TW | 1 Aug 2017 | £310,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 26, Poplar Tree Drive EX12 2TW | 7 Apr 2017 | £267,500 | Detached | Freehold |
| 7, Poplar Tree Drive EX12 2TW | 22 Mar 2016 | £175,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 1, Poplar Tree Drive EX12 2TW | 16 Mar 2016 | £310,000 | Detached | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 5, Poplar Tree Drive | £270,000 (Jun 2018) → £355,000 (Jan 2021) | +31% over 3 yrs |
| 26, Poplar Tree Drive | £267,500 (Apr 2017) → £300,000 (Jul 2019) | +12% over 2 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Poplar Tree Drive
Crime
35 crimes were reported within about a mile of Poplar Tree Drive in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 90% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 18 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Shoplifting | 4 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Poplar Tree Drive is in or near 4 Environment Agency flood areas:
- River Axe area Flood alert area
- South Devon Coast at Seaton Flood alert area
- South Devon coast from Dawlish Warren to Seaton Flood alert area
- South Devon Coast from Exmouth to Seaton Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Poplar Tree Drive
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seaton Primary School 377 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.2 mi |
| Colyton Grammar School 1,083 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Outstanding Report | 0.7 mi |
| Colyton Primary Academy 150 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.6 mi |
| Beer Church of England Primary School 94 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.6 mi |
| Musbury Primary School 53 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 2.9 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around and local GPs
Train, tram & metro stations
- Axminster station 5.3 mi · 1 hr 47 min walk
- Seaton Terminus (Seaton Tramway) 0.9 mi · 17 min walk
- Colyford Station (Seaton Tramway) 1.2 mi · 23 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Poplar Tree Drive Top (E-bound) 2 min walk
- Everest Drive (opp, Harepath Road) 2 min walk
- Scalwell Lane (N-bound, Harepath Road) 2 min walk
- Ash Grove (E-bound, Poplar Tree Drive) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- Seaton & Colyton Medical Practice
148 Harepath Road, Seaton · 0.3 mi - Townsend House Medical Centre
49 Harepath Road, Seaton · 0.6 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN) and NHS England practice data. Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 8 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
Income: decile 8 of 10 · Crime: decile 10 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 83.3% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 8.7% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 8.0% | 17.1% |
| Households | 641 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 9.4% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 45.7% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 45.0% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,270 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
Nearby streets in EX12
- Harbour Road£188k
- Harepath Road£245k
- Shearwater Way£344k
- Fore Street£222k
- Beer Road£490k
- Scalwell Lane£388k
- Kingfisher Close£279k
- The Underfleet£199k
- Rowan Drive£385k
- Scalwell Park£280k
- Queen Street£144k
- Wychall Park£256k