New Cottages is in Dawlish and in Teignbridge district. EX7 0PB 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 New Cottages, Dawlish, EX7 0PB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EX7 0GH, EX7 0GN, EX7 0FY, EX7 0FW, EX7 0FS, EX7 0FX, EX7 0FU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding EX7 0PB is primarily male, with 53.2% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 44.4% | 46.8% | 2.4% | 51.0% | -4.2% |
| Male | 55.6% | 53.2% | -2.4% | 49.0% | 4.2% |
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 | 40.9% | 41.2% | 0.3% | 37.9% | 3.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.5% | 43.9% | -1.6% | 44.2% | -0.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 8.2% | 1.6% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 4.4% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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 | 46.7% | 45.6% | -1.1% | 48.4% | -2.8% |
| Good health | 34.2% | 36% | 1.8% | 33.6% | 2.4% |
| Fair health | 13.6% | 13.7% | 0.1% | 12.7% | 1.0% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 4.7% | 0.0% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 36.9% | 25.4% | -11.5% | 18.2% | 7.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 14.2% | 0.2% | 9.6% | 4.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.6% | 13.3% | -0.3% | 13.4% | -0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 4.4% | 3.1% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 15.3% | 4.7% | 16.9% | -1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.6% | 25.4% | 4.8% | 33.8% | -8.4% |
| Other | 3% | 2.1% | -0.9% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.8% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 98.9% | 96.8% | -2.1% | 81.4% | 15.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 95.4% 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 | 95.8% | 95.4% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 12.2% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 1.5% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.6% | 95.4% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 12.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 2.4% | 1.8% | 9.8% | -7.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 0.7% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.3% | 76.7% | -9.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 31.2% | 13.5% | 17.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.5% | 37.2% | 9.3% |
| Christian | 45.7% | 46.2% | -0.5% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around New Cottages was 156.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 57.4% higher than the Dawlish North East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
New Cottages has the 7th highest crime rate of 51 local areas in Dawlish North East and the 29th highest crime rate of 430 local areas in Teignbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 114.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 23.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annexe 2 New Cottages Exeter Road, Dawlish, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2024-02-26 | £465,439 |
EX7 0PB area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 5% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
EX7 0PB 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 70 |
| Retired | 62 |
| Self-Employed | 58 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 24 |
| Education | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Other | 14 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gatehouse Primary Academy Secmaton Lane , EX7 0LW | 1out of 4 | 1,372 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cockwood Primary School Cofton Hill , Cockwood EX6 8RB | 3out of 4 | 2,251 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westcliff Primary Academy First Avenue , EX7 9RA | 3out of 4 | 2,833 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Starcross Primary School New Road , EX6 8QD | - not rated | 3,222 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beacon Church of England (VA) Primary School 1 Beacon Place , EX8 2SR | 3out of 4 | 4,518 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 1,975 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 | 1,705 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood Court College (Phoenix Learning Care Ltd) 7/9 Oak Park Villas , EX7 0DE | - not rated | 1,863 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 | 1,922 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Manor School John Nash Drive , EX7 9SF | - not rated | 3,305 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Exeter Royal Academy for Deaf Education 1 Douglas Avenue , EX8 2AU | 2out of 4 | 4,873 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Oasis | Devon Partnership NHS Trust Langdon Hospital Langdon Dawlish Devon | 75 yd | |
| Cafe Oasis 2 | Devon Partnership NHS Trust Langdon Hospital Langdon Dawlish Devon | 75 yd | |
| The Kitchen | Shutterton Bridge Exeter Road Dawlish Devon E | 327 yd | |
| The Restaurant (Ladys Mile Holiday Park) | Ladys Mile Holiday Park Week Lane Dawlish Devon | 428 yd | |
| The Shed Sandwich Bar | Unit 7A Dawlish Business Park Dawlish Devon | 474 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Sands Holiday Park - Catering | Golden Sands Holiday Park Week Lane Dawlish Devon | 565 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oceans Fish Bar and Takeaway | Ladys Mile Holiday Park Week Lane Dawlish Devon | 428 yd | |
| Oceans Pizzeria and Takeaway | Ladys Mile Holiday Park Week Lane Dawlish Devon | 428 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Langdon Hospital Sports Field Exeter Road | grass pitches | 190 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 | 0.0% |
| 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 | 100.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.