EX7 9HE is a safe, established residential area on Orchard Gardens, 0.1km 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 44) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 63% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £238k, up 50.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for EX7 9HE are sourced from Output Area E00102469 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ORCHARD GARDENS, EX7 9HE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ORCHARD GARDENS, EX7 9HE.
339
44
£ 43,200 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EX7 9HE 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
EX7 9HE is an established family neighbourhood — 63% owner-occupation and an average age of 44 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 50.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EX7 9HE. The average age is 44.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 318,500
2 sales · Mean £ 318,500
Terraced
£ 195,000
8 sales · Mean £ 224,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around EX7 9HE is moderate at 50 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Dawlish College
Westcliff Primary Academy
Orchard Manor School
Gatehouse Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- Ashcombe AGC0.6 km
- Central Stores0.8 km
- Kazbern Supermarket0.7 km
- Presents Of Dawlish0.1 km
- Ryders Home Made Bakery0.2 km
- + 11 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- Marine Hotel And Tavern0.5 km
- South Devon Inn0.3 km
- Teignmouth Inn0.4 km
- The Lansdowne0.1 km
- The Royal British Legion0.2 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Gurkha Restaurant0.2 km
- Safari Adventure Golf0.5 km
- Sea Breeze Lounge0.4 km
- Annie's0.3 km
- Reflections South West Ltd0.1 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-operative Group0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Dawlish Pizza And Grill0.4 km
- Frank's Frying in Dawlish0.4 km
- Pizza Palos0.2 km
- Siew May0.1 km
- Chip Ahoy0.1 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Lyme Bay House0.5 km
- Oceans Guest House0.5 km
- The Knitting Hotel0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dawlish0.5 km
- Dawlish Warren2.7 km
- Teignmouth4.2 km
Bus Stops
- Queen Street0.1 km
- Queen Street0.1 km
- Post Office0.2 km
- Brunswick Place0.2 km
- Central Hall0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: EX79HE · Data under Open Government Licence