EX7 9DD is a safe, established residential area on Upper Longlands, 0.4km from Dawlish in Dawlish. Administratively it sits within Dawlish North East ward and the Newton Abbot constituency.
For families considering a move, EX7 9DD represents a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 84% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £257k, up 18.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for EX7 9DD are sourced from Output Area E00102465 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
UPPER LONGLANDS, EX7 9DD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for UPPER LONGLANDS, EX7 9DD.
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
EX7 9DD is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 84% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 18.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EX7 9DD. 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
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
£ 255,000
4 sales · Mean £ 252,187
Semi-Detached
£ 240,000
13 sales · Mean £ 249,461
Detached
£ 227,500
5 sales · Mean £ 243,300
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
EX7 9DD has low crime rates — 47 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
Dawlish College
Orchard Manor School
Gatehouse Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- Ashcombe AGC0.7 km
- Central Stores0.9 km
- Kazbern Supermarket0.7 km
- Presents Of Dawlish0.4 km
- Ryders Home Made Bakery0.5 km
- + 11 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Marine Hotel And Tavern0.8 km
- South Devon Inn0.6 km
- Teignmouth Inn0.7 km
- The Lansdowne0.3 km
- The Royal British Legion0.2 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Gurkha Restaurant0.3 km
- Safari Adventure Golf0.8 km
- Sea Breeze Lounge0.7 km
- Annie's0.5 km
- Reflections South West Ltd0.4 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-operative Group0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Dawlish Pizza And Grill0.6 km
- Frank's Frying in Dawlish0.7 km
- Pizza Palos0.3 km
- Siew May0.3 km
- Chip Ahoy0.4 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Lyme Bay House0.7 km
- Oceans Guest House0.8 km
- The Knitting Hotel0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dawlish0.8 km
- Dawlish Warren2.8 km
- Teignmouth4.2 km
Bus Stops
- Central Hall0.2 km
- Central Hall0.2 km
- Queen Street0.3 km
- Queen Street0.4 km
- Barton Crescent0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: EX79DD · Data under Open Government Licence