Exeter Road is in Dawlish and in Teignbridge district. EX7 0AH is located in the Dawlish North East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Newton Abbot. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Exeter Road, Dawlish, EX7 0AH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EX7 0RX, EX7 0AQ, EX7 0AN, EX7 0AW, EX7 0AJ, EX7 0AP, EX7 0AG, EX7 0AT, EX7 0AR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around EX7 0AH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.2% | 51.1% | -2.1% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 46.8% | 48.9% | 2.1% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 24% | 25.9% | 1.9% | 37.9% | -12.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.8% | 49.8% | -3.0% | 44.2% | 5.6% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 4.2% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 9.3% | 1.2% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 13.4% | 10.8% | -2.6% | 6.1% | 4.7% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.7% | 45.1% | 0.4% | 48.4% | -3.3% |
| Good health | 34.9% | 36.6% | 1.7% | 33.6% | 3.0% |
| Fair health | 15.5% | 13.7% | -1.8% | 12.7% | 1.0% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 3.9% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.1% | 13.2% | -7.9% | 18.2% | -5.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.4% | 10.1% | -3.3% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.2% | 13.6% | -0.6% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.1% | 5.4% | -2.7% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 20.6% | 10.8% | 16.9% | 3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.9% | 34.6% | 5.7% | 33.8% | 0.8% |
| Other | 4.5% | 2.3% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.9% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 0.4% | -1.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 96.1% | 97.9% | 1.8% | 81.4% | 16.5% |
In this area, 93.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.7% | 93.4% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 10.2% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 3.1% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.5% | 1.4% | -1.1% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.4% | 93.7% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 10.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 4.9% | 4.5% | 9.8% | -4.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 0.7% | -1.1% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 0.4% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87% | 76.7% | 10.3% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 10.9% | 13.5% | -2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.7% | 37.2% | 1.5% |
| Christian | 54.6% | 46.2% | 8.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Exeter Road was 53.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 45.8% lower than the Dawlish North East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Exeter Road has the 25th lowest crime rate of 51 local areas in Dawlish North East and the 165th highest crime rate of 430 local areas in Teignbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 15.8%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 56% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56 Exeter Road, Dawlish, Devon Detached, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2015-02-25 | £465,160 |
| 56 Exeter Road, Dawlish, Devon Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2010-12-14 | £420,872 |
| 56 Exeter Road, Dawlish, Devon Detached, an established residential building | £115,000 | 1999-12-17 | £462,771 |
EX7 0AH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in EX7 0AH area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 40% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 104 |
| Full-Time Employee | 61 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Education | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gatehouse Primary Academy Secmaton Lane , EX7 0LW | 1out of 4 | 947 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westcliff Primary Academy First Avenue , EX7 9RA | 3out of 4 | 1,964 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cockwood Primary School Cofton Hill , Cockwood EX6 8RB | 3out of 4 | 3,443 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Starcross Primary School New Road , EX6 8QD | - not rated | 4,567 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazeldown School Maudlin Drive , TQ14 8SE | 3out of 4 | 4,737 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dawlish College Elm Grove Road , EX7 0BY | - not rated | 600 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chances Educational Support Services Red Rock , Sandy Lane EX7 0AF | - not rated | 332 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Education and Care (Devon) Ltd At 7-9 Oak Park Villas Oak Park Road , East Cliff Road EX7 0DE | - not rated | 816 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood Court College (Phoenix Learning Care Ltd) 7/9 Oak Park Villas , EX7 0DE | - not rated | 817 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Manor School John Nash Drive , EX7 9SF | - not rated | 2,398 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Trinity School , Buckeridge Road TQ14 8LY | - not rated | 5,124 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safari Adventure Golf | Station Road Dawlish Devon | 1,083 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shooters | Sandy Lane Dawlish Devon | 391 yd | |
| Marina Bowling Club | Dawlish Marina Bowling Club Sandy Lane Dawlish Devon | 454 yd | |
| The Gresham House Inn | 1 Commercial Road Dawlish Devon | 1,087 yd | |
| Golden Sands Holiday Park - Catering | Golden Sands Holiday Park Week Lane Dawlish Devon | 1,093 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mei Lai | 50 Exeter Road Dawlish Devon | 52 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sandy Lane RED ROCK RED ROCK SANDY LANE | grass pitches | 369 yd |
| Dawlish & District Indoor Bowls Association Ltd SANDY LANE | indoor bowls | 459 yd |
| Dawlish Leisure Centre SANDY LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 466 yd |
| Dawlish College ELM GROVE ROAD | grass pitches | 625 yd |
| Gatehouse Ace Academy Secmaton Lane | grass pitches | 932 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.