EX7 0AT is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Lower Drive, 1.0km from Dawlish Warren in Dawlish. Administratively it sits within Dawlish North East ward and the Newton Abbot constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in EX7, EX7 0AT offers a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. A well-settled, later-life community (average age 59) — very low tenant turnover, high ownership, and a quiet residential character. 94% 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 £311k, up 39.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for EX7 0AT are sourced from Output Area E00102458 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LOWER DRIVE, EX7 0AT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LOWER DRIVE, EX7 0AT.
246
59
£ 43,200 /yr
34%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 94% owner-occupation and an average age of 59, EX7 0AT is established retirement territory. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 39.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EX7 0AT. The average age is 58.7. 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
£ 282,000
13 sales · Mean £ 312,892
Semi-Detached
£ 245,000
19 sales · Mean £ 254,578
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
EX7 0AT has low crime rates — 29 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Dawlish College
Gatehouse Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Ashcombe AGC0.7 km
- Jammy Brambles0.8 km
- Kazbern Supermarket0.8 km
- Exeter Road Post Office0.2 km
- Forest Fungi0.9 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Langstone Cliff Hotel0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Lee's Bar0.9 km
- Golden Sands Holiday Park0.8 km
- Marina Bowling Club0.4 km
- Mount Pleasant Inn0.9 km
- Shooters0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- The Kitchen1.0 km
- The Restaurant (Ladys Mile Holiday Park)0.9 km
- The Shed Sandwich Bar0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Mei Lai0.2 km
- Oceans Fish Bar and Takeaway0.9 km
- Oceans Pizzeria and Takeaway0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dawlish1.1 km
- Dawlish Warren1.5 km
- Starcross4.4 km
Bus Stops
- Lower Drive0.1 km
- Higher Drive0.1 km
- Marine Garage0.2 km
- Marine Garage0.2 km
- Henty Avenue0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: EX70AT · Data under Open Government Licence