Lawn Hill is in Dawlish and in Teignbridge district. EX7 9HQ 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 Lawn Hill, Dawlish, EX7 9HQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EX7 9JP, EX7 9HG, EX7 9ST, EX7 9HH, EX7 9HF, EX7 9FF, EX7 9PT, EX7 9HJ, EX7 9HL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding EX7 9HQ is primarily male, with 53.1% 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 | 51.7% | 46.9% | -4.8% | 51.0% | -4.1% |
| Male | 48.3% | 53.1% | 4.8% | 49.0% | 4.1% |
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 | 36.2% | 40.8% | 4.6% | 37.9% | 2.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.6% | 26.1% | -4.5% | 44.2% | -18.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 3.7% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 16.2% | 18% | 1.8% | 9.1% | 8.9% |
| Widowed | 13.5% | 10.6% | -2.9% | 6.1% | 4.5% |
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 | 34.9% | 37.3% | 2.4% | 48.4% | -11.1% |
| Good health | 37.5% | 38.7% | 1.2% | 33.6% | 5.1% |
| Fair health | 19.5% | 14.6% | -4.9% | 12.7% | 1.9% |
| Bad health | 6.5% | 7.3% | 0.8% | 4.0% | 3.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.4% | 23.2% | -5.2% | 18.2% | 5.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.6% | 11.2% | -5.4% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.1% | 18.3% | 5.2% | 13.4% | 4.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 7.9% | 6.2% | 5.3% | 2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 11.6% | -0.6% | 16.9% | -5.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.1% | 23.7% | 0.6% | 33.8% | -10.1% |
| Other | 4.8% | 4.1% | -0.7% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 4.2% | 0.7% | -3.5% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 91.6% | 89.8% | -1.8% | 81.4% | 8.4% |
| Other | 0.4% | 3.2% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
In this area, 89.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.6% | 89.2% | 2.6% | 83.2% | 6.0% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 5.2% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Africa | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5% | 1% | -4.0% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.2% | 89.2% | 3.0% | 83.2% | 6.0% |
| 10+ Years | 3.4% | 5.2% | 1.8% | 9.8% | -4.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.7% | 2.4% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.5% | 1% | -5.5% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78% | 76.7% | 1.3% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Turkey | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 15% | 13.5% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.1% | 37.2% | 6.9% |
| Christian | 44.1% | 46.2% | -2.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 3.5% | 6.5% | -3.0% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lawn Hill was 706.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 612.1% higher than the Dawlish North East average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Lawn Hill has the highest crime rate of 51 local areas in Dawlish North East and the 2nd highest crime rate of 430 local areas in Teignbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 183.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5E Lawn Hill, Dawlish, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2022-11-16 | £67,830 |
| 5C Lawn Hill, Dawlish, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £69,950 | 2022-03-09 | £70,901 |
| 5D Lawn Hill, Dawlish, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2021-10-29 | £67,653 |
| 5C Lawn Hill, Dawlish, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £58,500 | 2019-11-29 | £68,794 |
| 5A Lawn Hill, Dawlish, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2019-05-01 | £78,633 |
EX7 9HQ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 66 |
| Retired | 65 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Education | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westcliff Primary Academy First Avenue , EX7 9RA | 3out of 4 | 678 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gatehouse Primary Academy Secmaton Lane , EX7 0LW | 1out of 4 | 894 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazeldown School Maudlin Drive , TQ14 8SE | 3out of 4 | 3,467 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cockwood Primary School Cofton Hill , Cockwood EX6 8RB | 3out of 4 | 4,428 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 | 4,803 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 | 726 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Teignmouth Community School, Exeter Road Exeter Road , TQ14 9HZ | 3out of 4 | 4,287 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 | 480 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood Court College (Phoenix Learning Care Ltd) 7/9 Oak Park Villas , EX7 0DE | - not rated | 497 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chances Educational Support Services Red Rock , Sandy Lane EX7 0AF | - not rated | 961 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Manor School John Nash Drive , EX7 9SF | - not rated | 1,134 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Trinity School , Buckeridge Road TQ14 8LY | - not rated | 3,900 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspire Cafe | United Reform Church The Strand Dawlish Devon | 77 yd | |
| Reflections South West Ltd | 33 The Strand Dawlish Devon | 77 yd | |
| John's | Cafe 15 The Strand Dawlish Devon | 110 yd | |
| Daisy's Tearoom | 25 The Strand Dawlish Devon | 120 yd | |
| The Mix Coffee House And Bar | 18 The Strand Dawlish Devon | 120 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Brunswick Arms | 9-10 Brunswick Place Dawlish Devon | 177 yd | |
| The Lansdowne | Lansdowne Hotel Park Road Dawlish Devon | 197 yd | |
| South Devon Inn | South Devon Inn Strand Hill Dawlish Devon | 238 yd | |
| The White Hart | 25 Brunswick Place Dawlish Devon | 276 yd | |
| The Gresham House Inn | 1 Commercial Road Dawlish Devon | 277 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chip Ahoy | 20-22 Queen Street Dawlish Devon | 145 yd | |
| Smyrna Pizza & Gyros | 15A Strand Hill Dawlish | 210 yd | |
| Shakie Shack | 19 Brunswick Place Dawlish | 215 yd | |
| Siew May | 4 King Street Dawlish Devon | 219 yd | |
| Dawlish Pizza And Grill | 27 Brunswick Place Dawlish Devon | 241 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Group | The Co Operative Group 4 - 5 The Strand Dawlish Devon | 120 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Motiv8 Fitness & Tanning Suite (Closed) Queen Street | health and fitness suite | 139 yd |
| Dawlish College ELM GROVE ROAD | grass pitches | 669 yd |
| Dawlish & District Indoor Bowls Association Ltd SANDY LANE | indoor bowls | 871 yd |
| Gatehouse Ace Academy Secmaton Lane | grass pitches | 884 yd |
| Sandy Lane RED ROCK RED ROCK SANDY LANE | grass pitches | 947 yd |
| Dawlish Leisure Centre SANDY LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 995 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.