EX7 9EA is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Westcliff Park Drive, 0.5km from Dawlish in Dawlish. Administratively it sits within Dawlish South West ward and the Newton Abbot constituency.
For serious buyers, EX7 9EA is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. 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. 95% 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 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £460k.
Census 2021 statistics for EX7 9EA are sourced from Output Area E00102488 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WESTCLIFF PARK DRIVE, EX7 9EA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WESTCLIFF PARK DRIVE, EX7 9EA.
258
57
£ 39,400 /yr
38%
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
Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 95% owner-occupation and an average age of 57, EX7 9EA is established retirement territory. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £460k reflects the demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EX7 9EA. The average age is 57.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 365,000
13 sales · Mean £ 377,423
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
EX7 9EA has low crime rates — 36 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
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Ashcombe AGC1.0 km
- Central Stores0.3 km
- Presents Of Dawlish0.4 km
- Ryders Home Made Bakery0.5 km
- The Wee Shoppe Bakery0.4 km
- + 10 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Marine Hotel And Tavern0.4 km
- South Devon Inn0.6 km
- Teignmouth Inn0.5 km
- The Lansdowne0.4 km
- The Royal British Legion0.4 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Gurkha Restaurant0.4 km
- Safari Adventure Golf0.6 km
- Sea Breeze Lounge0.6 km
- Annie's0.3 km
- Reflections South West Ltd0.4 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-operative Group0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Dawlish Pizza And Grill0.4 km
- Frank's Frying in Dawlish0.6 km
- Pizza Palos0.4 km
- Siew May0.4 km
- Chip Ahoy0.4 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Lyme Bay House0.4 km
- Oceans Guest House0.4 km
- The Beeches Bed And Breakfast0.7 km
- The Knitting Hotel0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dawlish0.6 km
- Dawlish Warren3.1 km
- Teignmouth3.7 km
Bus Stops
- Barton Surgery0.2 km
- Coronation Avenue0.3 km
- Brunswick Place0.3 km
- Cemetery0.3 km
- Barton Crescent0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: EX79EA · Data under Open Government Licence