EX7 9SJ is a safe, established residential area on Summer Hayes, 1.1km from Dawlish in Dawlish. Administratively it sits within Dawlish South West ward and the Newton Abbot constituency.
Day-to-day life in EX7 9SJ has the character of a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £255k.
Census 2021 statistics for EX7 9SJ are sourced from Output Area E00102493 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SUMMER HAYES, EX7 9SJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SUMMER HAYES, EX7 9SJ.
248
46
£ 39,400 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
EX7 9SJ is an established family neighbourhood — 53% owner-occupation and an average age of 46 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EX7 9SJ. The average age is 46.3. 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
£ 253,500
8 sales · Mean £ 272,125
Terraced
£ 163,500
4 sales · Mean £ 163,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
EX7 9SJ has low crime rates — 30 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
7 nearby- Central Stores0.3 km
- Holcombe Village Stores0.8 km
- Presents Of Dawlish1.0 km
- The Wee Shoppe Bakery1.0 km
- Costcutter0.9 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Marine Hotel And Tavern1.0 km
- The Lansdowne1.0 km
- The Royal British Legion0.9 km
- The Brunswick Arms0.9 km
- Castle Inn0.9 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Gurkha Restaurant0.9 km
- Annie's0.9 km
- Reflections South West Ltd1.0 km
- Hoi Shing Restaurant0.9 km
- Inspire Cafe1.0 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Pizza Palos0.9 km
- Siew May0.9 km
- Chip Ahoy0.9 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Lyme Bay House0.9 km
- Oceans Guest House1.0 km
- The Beeches Bed And Breakfast0.5 km
- The Knitting Hotel0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dawlish1.2 km
- Teignmouth3.1 km
- Dawlish Warren3.7 km
Bus Stops
- Summerhayes0.1 km
- North Lodge Close0.2 km
- John Nash Drive0.3 km
- Cemetery0.4 km
- Coronation Avenue0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: EX79SJ · Data under Open Government Licence