EX7 9DW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on The Mews, 0.3km from Dawlish in Dawlish. Administratively it sits within Dawlish South West ward and the Newton Abbot constituency.
For renters and young professionals, EX7 9DW offers a dynamic young family area with frequent movers and a mix of backgrounds. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. Average age 57 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 54% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 59 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £182k.
Census 2021 statistics for EX7 9DW are sourced from Output Area E00102476 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE MEWS, EX7 9DW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE MEWS, EX7 9DW.
320
57
£ 39,400 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EX7 9DW 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.
Area Character
EX7 9DW is a mixed residential postcode — average age 57, 45% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (57) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EX7 9DW. The average age is 56.6. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 330,000
2 sales · Mean £ 330,000
Flat
£ 128,000
7 sales · Mean £ 116,471
Terraced
£ 193,000
1 sales · Mean £ 193,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around EX7 9DW is moderate at 59 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
Dawlish College
Westcliff Primary Academy
Orchard Manor School
Gatehouse Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Ashcombe AGC0.7 km
- Central Stores0.6 km
- Presents Of Dawlish0.3 km
- Ryders Home Made Bakery0.2 km
- The Wee Shoppe Bakery0.3 km
- + 10 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- Marine Hotel And Tavern0.1 km
- South Devon Inn0.2 km
- Teignmouth Inn0.1 km
- The Lansdowne0.4 km
- The Royal British Legion0.5 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Gurkha Restaurant0.5 km
- Safari Adventure Golf0.2 km
- Sea Breeze Lounge0.2 km
- Annie's0.2 km
- Reflections South West Ltd0.3 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-operative Group0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Dawlish Pizza And Grill0.1 km
- Frank's Frying in Dawlish0.2 km
- Pizza Palos0.5 km
- Siew May0.4 km
- Chip Ahoy0.4 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Lyme Bay House0.0 km
- Oceans Guest House0.1 km
- The Beeches Bed And Breakfast0.9 km
- The Knitting Hotel0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dawlish0.3 km
- Dawlish Warren2.8 km
- Teignmouth4.0 km
Bus Stops
- Westcliff Road0.1 km
- Westcliff Road0.1 km
- Brookdale Terrace0.1 km
- The Green0.1 km
- Lloyds Bank0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: EX79DW · Data under Open Government Licence