EX7 9BZ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.5km from Dawlish in Dawlish. Administratively it sits within Dawlish North East ward and the Newton Abbot constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 49, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 60% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for EX7 9BZ are sourced from Output Area E00102471 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EX7 9BZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EX7 9BZ.
267
49
£ 43,200 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EX7 9BZ 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
Families dominate this postcode. With 60% owner-occupation and average age 49, EX7 9BZ has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EX7 9BZ. The average age is 49.0. 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)
EX7 9BZ has low crime rates — 43 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
Westcliff Primary Academy
Orchard Manor School
Dawlish College
Gatehouse Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- Ashcombe AGC0.9 km
- Central Stores0.7 km
- Kazbern Supermarket0.9 km
- Presents Of Dawlish0.4 km
- Ryders Home Made Bakery0.6 km
- + 11 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Marine Hotel And Tavern0.8 km
- South Devon Inn0.7 km
- Teignmouth Inn0.8 km
- The Lansdowne0.3 km
- The Royal British Legion0.2 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Gurkha Restaurant0.2 km
- Safari Adventure Golf0.9 km
- Sea Breeze Lounge0.8 km
- Annie's0.6 km
- Reflections South West Ltd0.4 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-operative Group0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Dawlish Pizza And Grill0.7 km
- Frank's Frying in Dawlish0.8 km
- Pizza Palos0.2 km
- Siew May0.3 km
- Chip Ahoy0.4 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Lyme Bay House0.7 km
- Oceans Guest House0.8 km
- The Knitting Hotel0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dawlish0.9 km
- Dawlish Warren3.0 km
- Teignmouth4.0 km
Bus Stops
- Central Hall0.1 km
- Central Hall0.1 km
- Church Street0.2 km
- Church Street0.2 km
- Barton Crescent0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: EX79BZ · Data under Open Government Licence