EX7 9PT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on The Strand, 0.1km from Dawlish in Dawlish. Administratively it sits within Dawlish South West ward and the Newton Abbot constituency.
For renters and young professionals, EX7 9PT offers residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. The daytime character shifts — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 67% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 55 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £178k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for EX7 9PT are sourced from Output Area E00102472 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE STRAND, EX7 9PT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE STRAND, EX7 9PT.
281
46
£ 39,400 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EX7 9PT falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
EX7 9PT is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 30% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (46) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EX7 9PT. The average age is 46.2. 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 demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 287,000
1 sales · Mean £ 287,000
Flat
£ 70,000
1 sales · Mean £ 70,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around EX7 9PT is moderate at 55 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
16 nearby- Ashcombe AGC0.6 km
- Central Stores0.7 km
- Kazbern Supermarket0.9 km
- Presents Of Dawlish0.0 km
- Ryders Home Made Bakery0.1 km
- + 11 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- Marine Hotel And Tavern0.4 km
- South Devon Inn0.3 km
- Teignmouth Inn0.3 km
- The Lansdowne0.1 km
- The Royal British Legion0.3 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Gurkha Restaurant0.2 km
- Safari Adventure Golf0.4 km
- Sea Breeze Lounge0.3 km
- Annie's0.1 km
- Reflections South West Ltd0.0 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-operative Group0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Dawlish Pizza And Grill0.2 km
- Frank's Frying in Dawlish0.3 km
- Pizza Palos0.2 km
- Siew May0.2 km
- Chip Ahoy0.1 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Lyme Bay House0.3 km
- Oceans Guest House0.4 km
- The Knitting Hotel0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dawlish0.4 km
- Dawlish Warren2.7 km
- Teignmouth4.1 km
Bus Stops
- Queen Street0.1 km
- Post Office0.1 km
- Queen Street0.1 km
- Brunswick Place0.1 km
- Lloyds Bank0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: EX79PT · Data under Open Government Licence