EX7 0BS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km from Dawlish in Dawlish. Administratively it sits within Dawlish South West ward and the Newton Abbot constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, EX7 0BS is an older retirement area, many residents well beyond working age. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Average age 62 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 84% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 10% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 58 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for EX7 0BS are sourced from Output Area E00102468 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EX7 0BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EX7 0BS.
153
62
£ 39,400 /yr
21%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EX7 0BS falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 84% social renting, EX7 0BS is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 62-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EX7 0BS. The average age is 62.2. 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 demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around EX7 0BS is moderate at 58 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
Westcliff Primary Academy
Gatehouse Primary Academy
Orchard Manor School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
17 nearby- Ashcombe AGC0.3 km
- Kazbern Supermarket0.9 km
- Presents Of Dawlish0.5 km
- Ryders Home Made Bakery0.4 km
- The Wee Shoppe Bakery0.5 km
- + 12 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Marine Hotel And Tavern0.4 km
- South Devon Inn0.3 km
- Teignmouth Inn0.4 km
- The Lansdowne0.6 km
- The Royal British Legion0.8 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Gurkha Restaurant0.7 km
- Safari Adventure Golf0.2 km
- Sea Breeze Lounge0.3 km
- Annie's0.5 km
- Reflections South West Ltd0.5 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-operative Group0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Dawlish Pizza And Grill0.4 km
- Frank's Frying in Dawlish0.3 km
- Mei Lai0.8 km
- Pizza Palos0.7 km
- Siew May0.7 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Lyme Bay House0.5 km
- Oceans Guest House0.4 km
- The Knitting Hotel0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dawlish0.2 km
- Dawlish Warren2.3 km
- Teignmouth4.4 km
Bus Stops
- Lanherne0.1 km
- Lanherne0.2 km
- Catholic Church0.2 km
- Catholic Church0.2 km
- Dawlish Rail Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: EX70BS · Data under Open Government Licence