EX7 9DS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km from Dawlish in Dawlish. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Dawlish South West ward and the Newton Abbot constituency.
This is a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. During the day, traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. An established, mature community with an average age of 64 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 52 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for EX7 9DS are sourced from Output Area E00102474 (shared with 117 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EX7 9DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EX7 9DS.
229
64
£ 39,400 /yr
25%
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 9DS is a mixed residential postcode — average age 64, 58% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EX7 9DS. The average age is 63.6. 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)
Crime around EX7 9DS is moderate at 52 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
15 nearby- Ashcombe AGC0.7 km
- Central Stores0.6 km
- Presents Of Dawlish0.2 km
- Ryders Home Made Bakery0.2 km
- The Wee Shoppe Bakery0.2 km
- + 10 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Marine Hotel And Tavern0.2 km
- South Devon Inn0.3 km
- Teignmouth Inn0.2 km
- The Lansdowne0.3 km
- The Royal British Legion0.4 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Gurkha Restaurant0.4 km
- Safari Adventure Golf0.4 km
- Sea Breeze Lounge0.3 km
- Annie's0.1 km
- Reflections South West Ltd0.2 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-operative Group0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Dawlish Pizza And Grill0.2 km
- Frank's Frying in Dawlish0.3 km
- Pizza Palos0.4 km
- Siew May0.3 km
- Chip Ahoy0.2 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Lyme Bay House0.2 km
- Oceans Guest House0.2 km
- The Beeches Bed And Breakfast0.9 km
- The Knitting Hotel0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dawlish0.4 km
- Dawlish Warren2.8 km
- Teignmouth4.0 km
Bus Stops
- Westcliff Road0.2 km
- Westcliff Road0.2 km
- Post Office0.2 km
- Brunswick Place0.2 km
- Queen Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: EX79DS · Data under Open Government Licence