EX7 9AX is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.6km from Dawlish in Dawlish. Administratively it sits within Dawlish South West ward and the Newton Abbot constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, EX7 9AX is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. Average age 73 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 80% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 7% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
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 9AX are sourced from Output Area E00102482 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EX7 9AX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EX7 9AX.
113
73
£ 39,400 /yr
8%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EX7 9AX falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 80% social renting, EX7 9AX is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EX7 9AX. The average age is 72.9. 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. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
EX7 9AX 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
15 nearby- Central Stores0.7 km
- Kazbern Supermarket1.0 km
- Presents Of Dawlish0.5 km
- Ryders Home Made Bakery0.7 km
- The Wee Shoppe Bakery0.5 km
- + 10 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Marine Hotel And Tavern0.8 km
- South Devon Inn0.8 km
- Teignmouth Inn0.8 km
- The Lansdowne0.4 km
- The Royal British Legion0.2 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Gurkha Restaurant0.3 km
- Safari Adventure Golf0.9 km
- Sea Breeze Lounge0.9 km
- Annie's0.6 km
- Reflections South West Ltd0.5 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-operative Group0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Dawlish Pizza And Grill0.7 km
- Frank's Frying in Dawlish0.9 km
- Pizza Palos0.3 km
- Siew May0.4 km
- Chip Ahoy0.4 km
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 Warren3.1 km
- Teignmouth3.9 km
Bus Stops
- Church Street0.1 km
- Central Hall0.1 km
- Church Street0.1 km
- Central Hall0.2 km
- Barton Crescent0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: EX79AX · Data under Open Government Licence