EX7 9QB is a safe, established residential area on Chestnut Walk, 0.9km from Dawlish in Dawlish. Administratively it sits within Dawlish South West ward and the Newton Abbot constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, EX7 9QB is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 48% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £177k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 32.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for EX7 9QB are sourced from Output Area E00102487 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHESTNUT WALK, EX7 9QB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHESTNUT WALK, EX7 9QB.
262
40
£ 39,400 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EX7 9QB 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
Social renting makes up 48% of tenure in EX7 9QB — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending down 32.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EX7 9QB. The average age is 39.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 175,000
7 sales · Mean £ 194,928
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
EX7 9QB has low crime rates — 22 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
Orchard Manor School
Westcliff Primary Academy
Dawlish College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Central Stores0.2 km
- Holcombe Village Stores1.0 km
- Presents Of Dawlish0.8 km
- Ryders Home Made Bakery0.9 km
- The Wee Shoppe Bakery0.8 km
- + 10 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Marine Hotel And Tavern0.9 km
- Teignmouth Inn0.9 km
- The Lansdowne0.8 km
- The Royal British Legion0.7 km
- The White Hart0.9 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Gurkha Restaurant0.7 km
- Annie's0.8 km
- Reflections South West Ltd0.8 km
- Daisy's Tearoom0.9 km
- Hoi Shing Restaurant0.8 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-operative Group0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Dawlish Pizza And Grill0.9 km
- Pizza Palos0.7 km
- Siew May0.8 km
- Chip Ahoy0.8 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Lyme Bay House0.8 km
- Oceans Guest House0.9 km
- The Beeches Bed And Breakfast0.6 km
- The Knitting Hotel0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dawlish1.1 km
- Teignmouth3.3 km
- Dawlish Warren3.6 km
Bus Stops
- North Lodge Close0.1 km
- Cemetery0.2 km
- Oak Hill0.2 km
- Westcliff School0.3 km
- Coronation Avenue0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: EX79QB · Data under Open Government Licence