The Close, Seaton
House prices, sold prices and local information for EX12 2RL.
At a glance
11 property sales on The Close, Seaton have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 13 Feb 2024. Most sales here are flat homes, which have sold for an average of £138,056. 4 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 4 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on The Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. The Close 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | 9 | £138,056 | 13 Feb 2024 |
| Semi-detached | 2 | £268,750 | 24 Oct 2022 |
Sold prices on The Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8, The Close EX12 2RL | 23 Apr 2025 | £65,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 7, The Close EX12 2RL | 13 Feb 2024 | £95,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 3, The Close EX12 2RL | 24 Nov 2023 | £185,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 1, The Close EX12 2RL | 24 Oct 2022 | £312,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 4, The Close EX12 2RL | 2 Sep 2022 | £180,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 12, The Close EX12 2RL | 14 Dec 2021 | £133,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 4, The Close EX12 2RL | 18 Dec 2020 | £120,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 1, The Close EX12 2RL | 30 Sep 2020 | £225,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 6, The Close EX12 2RL | 30 Oct 2019 | £160,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 6, The Close EX12 2RL | 7 Sep 2017 | £94,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 14, The Close EX12 2RL | 27 Apr 2017 | £145,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 3, The Close EX12 2RL | 8 Jul 2016 | £130,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 3, The Close | £130,500 (Jul 2016) → £185,000 (Nov 2023) | +42% over 7 yrs |
| 1, The Close | £225,000 (Sep 2020) → £312,500 (Oct 2022) | +39% over 2 yrs |
| 4, The Close | £120,000 (Dec 2020) → £180,000 (Sep 2022) | +50% over 2 yrs |
| 6, The Close | £94,000 (Sep 2017) → £160,000 (Oct 2019) | +70% over 2 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near The Close
Crime
36 crimes were reported within about a mile of The Close in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 60% 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
The Close is in or near 5 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
- River Axe (Lower) from Axminster to Axmouth Flood warning 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 The Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seaton Primary School 377 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| Beer Church of England Primary School 94 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.3 mi |
| Colyton Grammar School 1,083 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Outstanding Report | 1.4 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 5.8 mi · 1 hr 56 min walk
- Seaton Terminus (Seaton Tramway) 0.3 mi · 6 min walk
- Colyford Station (Seaton Tramway) 1.6 mi · 33 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Manor Road (E-bound, Manor Road) 1 min walk
- Manor Road (W-bound, Manor Road) 2 min walk
- Townsend House Surgery (opp, Harepath Road) 2 min walk
- Townsend House Surgery (S-bound, Harepath Road) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Townsend House Medical Centre
49 Harepath Road, Seaton · 0.1 mi - Seaton & Colyton Medical Practice
148 Harepath Road, Seaton · 0.4 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 6 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 6 of 10 · Crime: decile 7 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 59.3% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 39.0% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 1.8% | 17.1% |
| Households | 1,178 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 9.7% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 51.0% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 39.4% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,143 |
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