EX7 0AF is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Sandy Lane, 0.8km from Dawlish in Dawlish. Administratively it sits within Dawlish North East ward and the Newton Abbot constituency.
For serious buyers, EX7 0AF is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. With an average age of 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 78% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £400k.
Census 2021 statistics for EX7 0AF are sourced from Output Area E00102460 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SANDY LANE, EX7 0AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SANDY LANE, EX7 0AF.
293
50
£ 43,200 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EX7 0AF represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates EX7 0AF — age 50, 78% ownership, 19% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £400k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EX7 0AF. The average age is 50.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 400,000
1 sales · Mean £ 400,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
EX7 0AF has low crime rates — 29 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Dawlish College
Gatehouse Primary Academy
Westcliff Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- Ashcombe AGC0.3 km
- Kazbern Supermarket0.7 km
- Presents Of Dawlish0.9 km
- Ryders Home Made Bakery0.8 km
- The Wee Shoppe Bakery0.9 km
- + 11 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Marine Hotel And Tavern0.9 km
- South Devon Inn0.7 km
- Teignmouth Inn0.9 km
- The Lansdowne1.0 km
- The White Hart0.8 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Safari Adventure Golf0.7 km
- Sea Breeze Lounge0.8 km
- Annie's1.0 km
- Reflections South West Ltd0.9 km
- Daisy's Tearoom0.8 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-operative Group0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Dawlish Pizza And Grill0.9 km
- Frank's Frying in Dawlish0.8 km
- Mei Lai0.4 km
- Chip Ahoy1.0 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Lyme Bay House1.0 km
- Oceans Guest House0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dawlish0.7 km
- Dawlish Warren1.8 km
- Starcross4.6 km
Bus Stops
- Sandy Lane Car Park0.1 km
- Sandy Lane Car Park0.1 km
- Sandy Lane0.2 km
- Sandy Lane0.2 km
- Elm Grove Drive0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: EX70AF · Data under Open Government Licence