EX7 9BU is a safe, established residential area on Meadow Park, 0.6km from Dawlish in Dawlish. Administratively it sits within Dawlish North East ward and the Newton Abbot constituency.
For serious buyers, EX7 9BU is a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 84% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £328k, down 16.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for EX7 9BU are sourced from Output Area E00102465 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MEADOW PARK, EX7 9BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MEADOW PARK, EX7 9BU.
290
46
£ 43,200 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates EX7 9BU — age 46, 84% ownership, 16% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £328k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 16.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EX7 9BU. The average age is 45.8. 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: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 275,000
7 sales · Mean £ 276,421
Detached
£ 313,000
10 sales · Mean £ 327,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
EX7 9BU has low crime rates — 44 incidents 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
Westcliff Primary Academy
Dawlish College
Orchard Manor School
Gatehouse Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- Ashcombe AGC0.9 km
- Central Stores0.9 km
- Kazbern Supermarket0.7 km
- Presents Of Dawlish0.5 km
- Ryders Home Made Bakery0.7 km
- + 11 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Marine Hotel And Tavern0.9 km
- South Devon Inn0.8 km
- Teignmouth Inn0.9 km
- The Lansdowne0.4 km
- The Royal British Legion0.3 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- Gurkha Restaurant0.4 km
- Safari Adventure Golf0.9 km
- Sea Breeze Lounge0.9 km
- Annie's0.7 km
- Reflections South West Ltd0.5 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-operative Group0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Dawlish Pizza And Grill0.8 km
- Frank's Frying in Dawlish0.9 km
- Pizza Palos0.4 km
- Siew May0.4 km
- Chip Ahoy0.5 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Lyme Bay House0.9 km
- Oceans Guest House0.9 km
- The Knitting Hotel0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dawlish0.9 km
- Dawlish Warren2.9 km
- Teignmouth4.2 km
Bus Stops
- Central Hall0.3 km
- Central Hall0.3 km
- Church Street0.4 km
- Church Street0.4 km
- Queen Street0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: EX79BU · Data under Open Government Licence