EX7 9HR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Strand Hill, 0.2km from Dawlish in Dawlish. Administratively it sits within Dawlish South West ward and the Newton Abbot constituency.
For families considering a move, EX7 9HR represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 52, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 75% 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. Property: Average house prices are around £182k, up 35.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for EX7 9HR are sourced from Output Area E00102473 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
STRAND HILL, EX7 9HR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STRAND HILL, EX7 9HR.
266
52
£ 39,400 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EX7 9HR 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 9HR is a mixed residential postcode — average age 52, 75% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (52) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending up 35.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EX7 9HR. The average age is 51.6. 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
Terraced
£ 152,000
10 sales · Mean £ 162,050
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around EX7 9HR is moderate at 56 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 AGC0.4 km
- Central Stores0.8 km
- Kazbern Supermarket0.9 km
- Presents Of Dawlish0.3 km
- Ryders Home Made Bakery0.1 km
- + 11 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- Marine Hotel And Tavern0.2 km
- South Devon Inn0.0 km
- Teignmouth Inn0.2 km
- The Lansdowne0.4 km
- The Royal British Legion0.5 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Gurkha Restaurant0.5 km
- Safari Adventure Golf0.2 km
- Sea Breeze Lounge0.1 km
- Annie's0.2 km
- Reflections South West Ltd0.3 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-operative Group0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Dawlish Pizza And Grill0.1 km
- Frank's Frying in Dawlish0.1 km
- Pizza Palos0.5 km
- Siew May0.4 km
- Chip Ahoy0.3 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Lyme Bay House0.3 km
- Oceans Guest House0.2 km
- The Knitting Hotel0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dawlish0.2 km
- Dawlish Warren2.5 km
- Teignmouth4.2 km
Bus Stops
- Lloyds Bank0.1 km
- Lanherne0.1 km
- Lanherne0.1 km
- Dawlish Rail Station0.2 km
- Brookdale Terrace0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: EX79HR · Data under Open Government Licence