Marine Parade is in Dawlish and in Teignbridge district. EX7 9DJ is located in the Dawlish South West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Newton Abbot. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Marine Parade, Dawlish, EX7 9DJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EX7 9DE, EX7 9PG, EX7 9PX, EX7 9DN, EX7 9PF, EX7 9DW, EX7 9DP, EX7 9PE, EX7 9DL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding EX7 9DJ has a slightly higher male population, with 52.6% of residents 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 | 49.3% | 47.4% | -1.9% | 51.0% | -3.6% |
| Male | 50.7% | 52.6% | 1.9% | 49.0% | 3.6% |
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 | 32.7% | 33.2% | 0.5% | 37.9% | -4.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34% | 30.9% | -3.1% | 44.2% | -13.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 5.3% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Divorced | 14.9% | 17.8% | 2.9% | 9.1% | 8.7% |
| Widowed | 14.3% | 11.5% | -2.8% | 6.1% | 5.4% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (63.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 30.4% | 29.7% | -0.7% | 48.4% | -18.7% |
| Good health | 27.8% | 34.1% | 6.3% | 33.6% | 0.5% |
| Fair health | 26.6% | 21.6% | -5.0% | 12.7% | 8.9% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 5.6% | -0.1% | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Very bad health | 9.5% | 9.1% | -0.4% | 1.2% | 7.9% |
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.
In the area around EX7 9DJ this area, 29.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 22.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 41% | 29.1% | -11.9% | 18.2% | 10.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.7% | 10.5% | -1.2% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.9% | 8.5% | -6.4% | 13.4% | -4.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 8.2% | 6.6% | 5.3% | 2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.4% | 17% | 11.6% | 16.9% | 0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.4% | 22.2% | 3.8% | 33.8% | -11.6% |
| Other | 7% | 4.6% | -2.4% | 2.8% | 1.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| White | 95.7% | 96.9% | 1.2% | 81.4% | 15.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 95% 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 | 90.8% | 95% | 4.2% | 83.2% | 11.8% |
| European Union | 4% | 1.2% | -2.8% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.4% | 2.8% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.8% | 95% | 4.2% | 83.2% | 11.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 4% | 3.1% | 9.8% | -5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 0.6% | -1.7% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 0.3% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.7% | 0% | -3.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74% | 76.7% | -2.7% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 24.8% | 13.5% | 11.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.5% | 37.2% | 8.3% |
| Christian | 48% | 46.2% | 1.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 6.5% | -5.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Marine Parade was 126.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 27.6% higher than the Dawlish North East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Marine Parade has the 9th highest crime rate of 51 local areas in Dawlish North East and the 43rd highest crime rate of 430 local areas in Teignbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 53.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -14.0%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 70% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Marine Parade, Dawlish, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2025-09-08 | £225,000 |
| Flat 5 5 Marine Parade, Dawlish, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2025-03-12 | £241,998 |
| Flat 3 5 Marine Parade, Dawlish, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2024-12-20 | £216,564 |
| 2 Marine Parade, Dawlish, Devon Other, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2024-01-10 | £348,561 |
| 4 Marine Parade, Dawlish, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2023-12-13 | £556,139 |
EX7 9DJ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 9DJ 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 9DJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 104 |
| Full-Time Employee | 70 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Other | 18 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Education | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westcliff Primary Academy First Avenue , EX7 9RA | 3out of 4 | 776 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gatehouse Primary Academy Secmaton Lane , EX7 0LW | 1out of 4 | 1,180 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazeldown School Maudlin Drive , TQ14 8SE | 3out of 4 | 3,457 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cockwood Primary School Cofton Hill , Cockwood EX6 8RB | 3out of 4 | 4,617 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady and St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School Fourth Avenue , TQ14 9DT | 3out of 4 | 4,747 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 700 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Teignmouth Community School, Exeter Road Exeter Road , TQ14 9HZ | 3out of 4 | 4,191 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education and Care (Devon) Ltd At 7-9 Oak Park Villas Oak Park Road , East Cliff Road EX7 0DE | - not rated | 609 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood Court College (Phoenix Learning Care Ltd) 7/9 Oak Park Villas , EX7 0DE | - not rated | 663 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chances Educational Support Services Red Rock , Sandy Lane EX7 0AF | - not rated | 1,002 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Manor School John Nash Drive , EX7 9SF | - not rated | 1,136 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Trinity School , Buckeridge Road TQ14 8LY | - not rated | 3,826 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Beach Bar | 15C - 16 Piermont Place Dawlish Devon | 171 yd | |
| Harrisons Amusements | Harrisons Amusements 8 - 13 Piermont Place Dawlish Devon | 176 yd | |
| Sea Breeze Lounge | 17 - 20 Piermont Place Dawlish Devon | 176 yd | |
| The Local Scoop | 7 Piermont Place Dawlish Devon | 176 yd | |
| Safari Adventure Golf | Station Road Dawlish Devon | 215 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marine Hotel And Tavern | 2 Marine Parade Dawlish Devon | 1 yd | |
| Teignmouth Inn | Brookdale Cottages Dawlish Devon | 57 yd | |
| The White Hart | 25 Brunswick Place Dawlish Devon | 129 yd | |
| Railway Inn | Railway Inn Beach Street Dawlish Devon | 199 yd | |
| The Brunswick Arms | 9-10 Brunswick Place Dawlish Devon | 260 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dawlish Pizza And Grill | 27 Brunswick Place Dawlish Devon | 152 yd | |
| Shakie Shack | 19 Brunswick Place Dawlish | 174 yd | |
| Frank's Frying in Dawlish | 3 Piermont Place Dawlish Devon | 176 yd | |
| Smyrna Pizza & Gyros | 15A Strand Hill Dawlish | 296 yd | |
| Chip Ahoy | 20-22 Queen Street Dawlish Devon | 467 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Group | The Co Operative Group 4 - 5 The Strand Dawlish Devon | 286 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Motiv8 Fitness & Tanning Suite (Closed) Queen Street | health and fitness suite | 457 yd |
| Dawlish College ELM GROVE ROAD | grass pitches | 705 yd |
| Dawlish & District Indoor Bowls Association Ltd SANDY LANE | indoor bowls | 969 yd |
| Sandy Lane RED ROCK RED ROCK SANDY LANE | grass pitches | 1,019 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 | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 53.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 78.46 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 78.46 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.