EX7 0RU is a mixed residential area on Swallows Acre, 0.2km from Dawlish in Dawlish. Administratively it sits within Dawlish North East ward and the Newton Abbot constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. 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. 61% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 63 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £575k.
Census 2021 statistics for EX7 0RU are sourced from Output Area E00102467 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SWALLOWS ACRE, EX7 0RU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SWALLOWS ACRE, EX7 0RU.
382
44
£ 43,200 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
EX7 0RU is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £575k, 61% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £575k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EX7 0RU. The average age is 43.7. 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 Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 552,500
6 sales · Mean £ 539,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around EX7 0RU is moderate at 63 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
16 nearby- Ashcombe AGC0.4 km
- Central Stores1.0 km
- Kazbern Supermarket0.6 km
- Presents Of Dawlish0.3 km
- Ryders Home Made Bakery0.3 km
- + 11 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- Marine Hotel And Tavern0.5 km
- South Devon Inn0.3 km
- Teignmouth Inn0.5 km
- The Lansdowne0.3 km
- The Royal British Legion0.4 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Gurkha Restaurant0.4 km
- Safari Adventure Golf0.5 km
- Sea Breeze Lounge0.4 km
- Annie's0.4 km
- Reflections South West Ltd0.3 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-operative Group0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Dawlish Pizza And Grill0.4 km
- Frank's Frying in Dawlish0.4 km
- Pizza Palos0.4 km
- Siew May0.3 km
- Chip Ahoy0.3 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Lyme Bay House0.5 km
- Oceans Guest House0.5 km
- The Knitting Hotel0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dawlish0.5 km
- Dawlish Warren2.5 km
- Teignmouth4.4 km
Bus Stops
- Queen Street0.3 km
- Post Office0.3 km
- Queen Street0.3 km
- Lloyds Bank0.3 km
- Lanherne0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: EX70RU · Data under Open Government Licence