Brookdale Terrace is in Dawlish and in Teignbridge district. EX7 9PX is located in the Dawlish South West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Newton Abbot. This postcode has been in use since 1998-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Brookdale Terrace, Dawlish, EX7 9PX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EX7 9PF, EX7 9PG, EX7 9DE, EX7 9DJ, EX7 9PE, EX7 9PH, EX7 9PD, EX7 9PL, EX7 9DW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around EX7 9PX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.1% | 50.9% | 1.8% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 50.9% | 49.1% | -1.8% | 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.
In the immediate area around EX7 9PX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.4% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 43.7% | 43.4% | -0.3% | 37.9% | 5.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 20.1% | 23.9% | 3.8% | 44.2% | -20.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 5% | 5.9% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 3.7% |
| Divorced | 20.1% | 21% | 0.9% | 9.1% | 11.9% |
| Widowed | 11.1% | 4.9% | -6.2% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 | 32.4% | 39.7% | 7.3% | 48.4% | -8.7% |
| Good health | 39.6% | 34.9% | -4.7% | 33.6% | 1.3% |
| Fair health | 18.5% | 17.2% | -1.3% | 12.7% | 4.5% |
| Bad health | 8.1% | 6.9% | -1.2% | 4.0% | 2.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 22.6% | 17.6% | -5.0% | 18.2% | -0.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.1% | 15.7% | -5.4% | 9.6% | 6.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.1% | 12.3% | -4.8% | 13.4% | -1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 5.9% | 0.9% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 19.6% | 8.0% | 16.9% | 2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.1% | 27.5% | 9.4% | 33.8% | -6.3% |
| Other | 4.5% | 1.5% | -3.0% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.7% 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 | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 3.6% | 0% | -3.6% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| White | 94.1% | 95.7% | 1.6% | 81.4% | 14.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 89.3% 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 | 89.6% | 89.3% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 6.1% |
| European Union | 5% | 7.7% | 2.7% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.5% | 1.3% | -3.2% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.6% | 90.1% | 0.5% | 83.2% | 6.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 4.3% | 2.5% | 9.8% | -5.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 1.7% | -0.1% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.2% | 0.9% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 3% | -0.6% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.6% | 76.7% | -2.1% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 3.4% | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| No passport held | 18.1% | 13.5% | 4.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.6% | 37.2% | 13.4% |
| Christian | 38.6% | 46.2% | -7.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 6.5% | -5.6% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brookdale Terrace was 232.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 121.1% higher than the Dawlish North East average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Brookdale Terrace has the 4th highest crime rate of 51 local areas in Dawlish North East and the 19th highest crime rate of 431 local areas in Teignbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 87.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -9.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| First And Second Floor 6 Brookdale Terrace, Dawlish, Devon Other, an established residential building | £54,000 | 2021-09-16 | £54,768 |
| First And Second Floor 6 Brookdale Terrace, Dawlish, Devon Other, an established residential building | £40,000 | 2019-04-15 | £45,948 |
| First And Second Floor 6 Brookdale Terrace, Dawlish, Devon Other, an established residential building | £107,000 | 2015-11-13 | £132,783 |
EX7 9PX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 73 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Education | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dawlish County Infant School Old Town Street , EX7 9AL | - not rated | 701 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westcliff School First Avenue , EX7 9RA | - not rated | 888 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westcliff Primary Academy First Avenue , EX7 9RA | - not rated | 888 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gatehouse Primary School Secmaton Lane , EX7 0LW | - not rated | 1,197 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gatehouse Primary Academy Secmaton Lane , EX7 0LW | 3out of 4 | 1,197 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dawlish College Elm Grove Road , EX7 0BY | 3out of 4 | 639 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dawlish College Elm Grove Road , EX7 0BY | - not rated | 639 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Teignmouth Community College Exeter Road , TQ14 9HZ | - not rated | 4,260 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Teignmouth Community School, Exeter Road Exeter Road , TQ14 9HZ | - not rated | 4,260 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 | 599 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood Specialist College 7/9 Oak Park Villas , EX7 0DE | - not rated | 660 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lanherne School 18 Longlands , EX7 9NG | - not rated | 947 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chances Educational Support Services Red Rock , Sandy Lane EX7 0AF | - not rated | 948 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands Park School John Nash Drive , EX7 9SF | - not rated | 1,221 yd | Foundation special 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 | 103 yd | |
| Harrisons Amusements | Harrisons Amusements 8 - 13 Piermont Place Dawlish Devon | 107 yd | |
| Sea Breeze Lounge | 17 - 20 Piermont Place Dawlish Devon | 108 yd | |
| The Local Scoop | 7 Piermont Place Dawlish Devon | 108 yd | |
| Safari Adventure Golf | Station Road Dawlish Devon | 152 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teignmouth Inn | Brookdale Cottages Dawlish Devon | 21 yd | |
| Marine Hotel And Tavern | 2 Marine Parade Dawlish Devon | 68 yd | |
| The White Hart | 25 Brunswick Place Dawlish Devon | 82 yd | |
| Railway Inn | Railway Inn Beach Street Dawlish Devon | 131 yd | |
| The Gresham House Inn | 1 Commercial Road Dawlish Devon | 204 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frank's Frying in Dawlish | 3 Piermont Place Dawlish Devon | 108 yd | |
| Dawlish Pizza And Grill | 27 Brunswick Place Dawlish Devon | 117 yd | |
| Shakie Shack | 19 Brunswick Place Dawlish | 153 yd | |
| Smyrna Pizza & Gyros | 15A Strand Hill Dawlish | 237 yd | |
| Chip Ahoy | 20-22 Queen Street Dawlish Devon | 455 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Group | The Co Operative Group 4 - 5 The Strand Dawlish Devon | 246 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Motiv8 Fitness & Tanning Suite (Closed) Queen Street | health and fitness suite | 445 yd |
| Dawlish College ELM GROVE ROAD | grass pitches | 637 yd |
| Dawlish & District Indoor Bowls Association Ltd SANDY LANE | indoor bowls | 900 yd |
| Sandy Lane RED ROCK RED ROCK SANDY LANE | grass pitches | 952 yd |
| Dawlish Leisure Centre SANDY LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,065 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.