Postcode Analysis Teignbridge, South West

OLD TOWN STREET, EX7 9AR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLD TOWN STREET, EX7 9AR.

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Population

267

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 43,200 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: EX7 9AR 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.

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3/10
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2/10
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4/10
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5/10
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5/10
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5/10
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7/10
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5/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. EX7 9AR's 60% ownership and 49-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

EX7 9AR is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Old Town Street, 0.5km from Dawlish in Dawlish. Administratively it sits within Dawlish North East ward and the Newton Abbot constituency.

For families considering a move, EX7 9AR represents a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 49 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 60% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £181k.

Census 2021 statistics for EX7 9AR are sourced from Output Area E00102471 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EX7 9AR. 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

White / British97.4%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.2%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 190,000

5 sales · Mean £ 206,000

Flat

£ 130,000

3 sales · Mean £ 121,333

Detached

£ 325,000

1 sales · Mean £ 325,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

EX7 9AR has low crime rates — 42 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.

Violence and sexual offences88
Criminal damage and arson25
Shoplifting25
Anti-social behaviour14
Public order12

school Local Schools

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Westcliff Primary Academy

Good365 pupils0.4 km
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Orchard Manor School

Inadequate189 pupils0.8 km
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Dawlish College

Good602 pupils1.0 km
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Gatehouse Primary Academy

Good334 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

16 nearby
  • Ashcombe AGC0.9 km
  • Central Stores0.7 km
  • Kazbern Supermarket0.9 km
  • Presents Of Dawlish0.5 km
  • Ryders Home Made Bakery0.6 km
  • + 11 more
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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

Restaurant, Cafe

16 nearby
  • Gurkha Restaurant0.3 km
  • Safari Adventure Golf0.9 km
  • Sea Breeze Lounge0.8 km
  • Annie's0.6 km
  • Reflections South West Ltd0.5 km
  • + 11 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-operative Group0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Dawlish Pizza And Grill0.7 km
  • Frank's Frying in Dawlish0.8 km
  • Pizza Palos0.3 km
  • Siew May0.3 km
  • Chip Ahoy0.4 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Lyme Bay House0.8 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