EX7 0BU is a mixed residential area located 0.6km from Dawlish in Dawlish. Administratively it sits within Dawlish North East ward and the Newton Abbot constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a town fringe countryside zone — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 44) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 80% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 56 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for EX7 0BU are sourced from Output Area E00102463 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EX7 0BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EX7 0BU.
328
44
£ 43,200 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EX7 0BU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
EX7 0BU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 44, 80% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EX7 0BU. The average age is 43.8. 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: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around EX7 0BU is moderate at 56 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
Orchard Manor School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
17 nearby- Ashcombe AGC0.3 km
- Kazbern Supermarket0.8 km
- Presents Of Dawlish0.7 km
- Ryders Home Made Bakery0.5 km
- The Wee Shoppe Bakery0.7 km
- + 12 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Marine Hotel And Tavern0.6 km
- South Devon Inn0.4 km
- Teignmouth Inn0.6 km
- The Lansdowne0.8 km
- The Royal British Legion0.9 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- Gurkha Restaurant0.9 km
- Safari Adventure Golf0.4 km
- Sea Breeze Lounge0.5 km
- Annie's0.7 km
- Reflections South West Ltd0.7 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-operative Group0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Dawlish Pizza And Grill0.6 km
- Frank's Frying in Dawlish0.5 km
- Mei Lai0.6 km
- Pizza Palos0.9 km
- Siew May0.8 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Lyme Bay House0.7 km
- Oceans Guest House0.6 km
- The Knitting Hotel0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dawlish0.4 km
- Dawlish Warren2.1 km
- Teignmouth4.6 km
Bus Stops
- Catholic Church0.0 km
- Catholic Church0.0 km
- Community College0.1 km
- Sandy Lane0.3 km
- Sandy Lane Car Park0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: EX70BU · Data under Open Government Licence