EX7 0AU is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Lambert Close, 0.9km 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 0AU offers a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. An established, mature community with an average age of 59 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 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 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £390k, down 8.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for EX7 0AU are sourced from Output Area E00102458 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LAMBERT CLOSE, EX7 0AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LAMBERT CLOSE, EX7 0AU.
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
EX7 0AU is a settled retirement community — average age 59, 94% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £390k reflects the demand. Property prices are trending down 8.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EX7 0AU. 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
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 290,000
7 sales · Mean £ 312,142
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
EX7 0AU has low crime rates — 25 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Gatehouse Primary Academy
Dawlish College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Ashcombe AGC0.8 km
- Jammy Brambles0.7 km
- Kazbern Supermarket0.9 km
- Everyday's Supermarket1.0 km
- Exeter Road Post Office0.3 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Langstone Cliff Hotel0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Lee's Bar0.8 km
- Golden Sands Holiday Park0.6 km
- Marina Bowling Club0.5 km
- Mount Pleasant Inn0.8 km
- Shooters0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- The Kitchen0.8 km
- The Restaurant (Ladys Mile Holiday Park)0.8 km
- The Shed Sandwich Bar0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Mei Lai0.3 km
- Oceans Fish Bar and Takeaway0.8 km
- Oceans Pizzeria and Takeaway0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dawlish1.2 km
- Dawlish Warren1.4 km
- Starcross4.2 km
Bus Stops
- Lower Drive0.1 km
- Higher Drive0.1 km
- Carhaix Way0.1 km
- Carhaix Way0.2 km
- Marine Garage0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: EX70AU · Data under Open Government Licence