Elmwood Crescent is in Dawlish and in Teignbridge district. EX7 0HW 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 Elmwood Crescent, Dawlish, EX7 0HW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EX7 0HH, EX7 0HG, EX7 0HR, EX7 0HP, EX7 0HN, EX7 0HL, EX7 0HA, EX7 0HS, EX7 0HQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around EX7 0HW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.7% | 50.8% | -3.9% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 45.3% | 49.2% | 3.9% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 | 25.8% | 30% | 4.2% | 37.9% | -7.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52% | 45.6% | -6.4% | 44.2% | 1.4% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 2.7% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 12.9% | 12.9% | 0.0% | 9.1% | 3.8% |
| Widowed | 7.8% | 8.7% | 0.9% | 6.1% | 2.6% |
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 | 46.2% | 47.7% | 1.5% | 48.4% | -0.7% |
| Good health | 34.7% | 29.8% | -4.9% | 33.6% | -3.8% |
| Fair health | 12.4% | 17.8% | 5.4% | 12.7% | 5.1% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 4% | -1.7% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 21.9% | 15.9% | -6.0% | 18.2% | -2.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.8% | 13.6% | -1.2% | 9.6% | 4.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.3% | 15.9% | -4.4% | 13.4% | 2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 9.1% | 4.4% | 5.3% | 3.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 15.5% | 5.7% | 16.9% | -1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.5% | 26.9% | 5.4% | 33.8% | -6.9% |
| Other | 7% | 3% | -4.0% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| White | 99.4% | 99.1% | -0.3% | 81.4% | 17.7% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 95.7% 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 | 97.3% | 95.7% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 12.5% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97% | 95.7% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 12.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 3.4% | 3.1% | 9.8% | -6.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.6% | 76.7% | 0.9% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 20.2% | 13.5% | 6.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.4% | 37.2% | 10.2% |
| Christian | 43.7% | 46.2% | -2.5% |
| Not answered | 8.9% | 6.0% | 2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Elmwood Crescent was 77.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 21.5% lower than the Dawlish North East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Elmwood Crescent has the 17th highest crime rate of 51 local areas in Dawlish North East and the 102nd highest crime rate of 430 local areas in Teignbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 41.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Elmwood Crescent, Dawlish, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £238,000 | 2021-11-24 | £271,056 |
| 9 Elmwood Crescent, Dawlish, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £252,000 | 2021-07-23 | £303,882 |
| 5 Elmwood Crescent, Dawlish, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2019-12-19 | £289,474 |
| 10 Elmwood Crescent, Dawlish, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £223,500 | 2018-08-03 | £290,720 |
| 16 Elmwood Crescent, Dawlish, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £191,000 | 2017-07-21 | £260,641 |
EX7 0HW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 82 |
| Retired | 70 |
| Part-Time Employee | 51 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Education | 15 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Other | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gatehouse Primary Academy Secmaton Lane , EX7 0LW | 1out of 4 | 311 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westcliff Primary Academy First Avenue , EX7 9RA | 3out of 4 | 1,420 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cockwood Primary School Cofton Hill , Cockwood EX6 8RB | 3out of 4 | 3,672 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazeldown School Maudlin Drive , TQ14 8SE | 3out of 4 | 4,208 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Starcross Primary School New Road , EX6 8QD | - not rated | 4,731 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 502 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Teignmouth Community School, Exeter Road Exeter Road , TQ14 9HZ | 3out of 4 | 5,049 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakwood Court College (Phoenix Learning Care Ltd) 7/9 Oak Park Villas , EX7 0DE | - not rated | 304 yd | Special post 16 institution | 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 | 362 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chances Educational Support Services Red Rock , Sandy Lane EX7 0AF | - not rated | 425 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Manor School John Nash Drive , EX7 9SF | - not rated | 1,889 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Trinity School , Buckeridge Road TQ14 8LY | - not rated | 4,658 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daisy's Tearoom | 25 The Strand Dawlish Devon | 757 yd | |
| The Mix Coffee House And Bar | 18 The Strand Dawlish Devon | 757 yd | |
| Le Cygne | 11 The Strand Dawlish Devon | 762 yd | |
| John's | Cafe 15 The Strand Dawlish Devon | 762 yd | |
| Safari Adventure Golf | Station Road Dawlish Devon | 790 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marina Bowling Club | Dawlish Marina Bowling Club Sandy Lane Dawlish Devon | 272 yd | |
| Shooters | Sandy Lane Dawlish Devon | 324 yd | |
| The Gresham House Inn | 1 Commercial Road Dawlish Devon | 696 yd | |
| South Devon Inn | South Devon Inn Strand Hill Dawlish Devon | 702 yd | |
| Railway Inn | Railway Inn Beach Street Dawlish Devon | 768 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mei Lai | 50 Exeter Road Dawlish Devon | 683 yd | |
| Smyrna Pizza & Gyros | 15A Strand Hill Dawlish | 685 yd | |
| Frank's Frying in Dawlish | 3 Piermont Place Dawlish Devon | 795 yd | |
| Dawlish Pizza And Grill | 27 Brunswick Place Dawlish Devon | 849 yd | |
| Shakie Shack | 19 Brunswick Place Dawlish | 866 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Group | The Co Operative Group 4 - 5 The Strand Dawlish Devon | 757 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dawlish & District Indoor Bowls Association Ltd SANDY LANE | indoor bowls | 270 yd |
| Dawlish Leisure Centre SANDY LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 272 yd |
| Gatehouse Ace Academy Secmaton Lane | grass pitches | 294 yd |
| Sandy Lane RED ROCK RED ROCK SANDY LANE | grass pitches | 355 yd |
| Dawlish College ELM GROVE ROAD | grass pitches | 396 yd |
| Motiv8 Fitness & Tanning Suite (Closed) Queen Street | health and fitness suite | 872 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% |
| Median download speed | 48.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 45.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 64.81 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 64.81 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.