Barton Crescent is in Dawlish and in Teignbridge district. EX7 9QL 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 Barton Crescent, Dawlish, EX7 9QL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EX7 9QP, EX7 9QJ, EX7 9QT, EX7 9QR, EX7 9QN, EX7 9QU, EX7 9QX, EX7 9QZ, EX7 9AT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding EX7 9QL has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 52.3% | 50% | -2.3% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 47.7% | 50% | 2.3% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 | 33% | 41.9% | 8.9% | 37.9% | 4.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.1% | 35.3% | -3.8% | 44.2% | -8.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 2.3% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 13.5% | 3.3% | 9.1% | 4.4% |
| Widowed | 12.6% | 6.9% | -5.7% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
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 | 40.9% | 35.8% | -5.1% | 48.4% | -12.6% |
| Good health | 33.7% | 39.4% | 5.7% | 33.6% | 5.8% |
| Fair health | 17.1% | 17.7% | 0.6% | 12.7% | 5.0% |
| Bad health | 6% | 6.4% | 0.4% | 4.0% | 2.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 0.6% | -1.7% | 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 | 20.7% | 15.4% | -5.3% | 18.2% | -2.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.3% | 12.8% | -3.5% | 9.6% | 3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 13.1% | -3.2% | 13.4% | -0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 6.9% | 2.5% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 15.4% | 4.5% | 16.9% | -1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.5% | 34.1% | 9.6% | 33.8% | 0.3% |
| Other | 6.8% | 2.3% | -4.5% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.4% | 95.7% | -1.7% | 81.4% | 14.3% |
| Other | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 91.2% 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 | 92% | 91.2% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 8.0% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 4.9% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 1.5% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.6% | 91.4% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 8.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 6.1% | 5.5% | 9.8% | -3.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 0.9% | -0.8% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 1.5% | -2.8% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.8% | 76.7% | 0.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 18.3% | 13.5% | 4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.6% | 37.2% | 5.4% |
| Christian | 47.4% | 46.2% | 1.2% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 9.1% | 6.0% | 3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Barton Crescent was 6.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 94.0% lower than the Dawlish North East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Barton Crescent has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 51 local areas in Dawlish North East and the 21st lowest crime rate of 431 local areas in Teignbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 3 7 Barton Crescent, Dawlish, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2022-04-29 | £116,360 |
| Flat 4 7 Barton Crescent, Dawlish, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £102,500 | 2022-01-14 | £101,514 |
| 8 Barton Crescent, Dawlish, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2018-05-29 | £486,220 |
| Flat 2 7 Barton Crescent, Dawlish, Devon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £61,000 | 2010-09-24 | £78,647 |
| Flat 1 3 Barton Crescent, Dawlish, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2005-07-11 | £328,182 |
EX7 9QL 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 | 93 |
| Retired | 81 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 34 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Education | 19 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westcliff School First Avenue , EX7 9RA | - not rated | 191 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westcliff Primary Academy First Avenue , EX7 9RA | - not rated | 191 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dawlish County Infant School Old Town Street , EX7 9AL | - not rated | 331 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gatehouse Primary School Secmaton Lane , EX7 0LW | - not rated | 1,356 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gatehouse Primary Academy Secmaton Lane , EX7 0LW | 3out of 4 | 1,356 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 | 1,355 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dawlish College Elm Grove Road , EX7 0BY | - not rated | 1,355 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Teignmouth Community College Exeter Road , TQ14 9HZ | - not rated | 3,769 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Teignmouth Community School, Exeter Road Exeter Road , TQ14 9HZ | - not rated | 3,769 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lanherne School 18 Longlands , EX7 9NG | - not rated | 389 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Manor School John Nash Drive , EX7 9SF | 3out of 4 | 623 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands Park School John Nash Drive , EX7 9SF | - not rated | 640 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Manor School John Nash Drive , EX7 9SF | - not rated | 715 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ratcliffe School John Nash Drive , EX7 9RZ | - not rated | 932 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gurkha Restaurant | 30 Park Road Dawlish Devon | 416 yd | |
| No 1 Cafe | Strand Chambers Queen Street Dawlish Devon | 549 yd | |
| Inspire Cafe | United Reform Church The Strand Dawlish Devon | 624 yd | |
| Reflections South West Ltd | 33 The Strand Dawlish Devon | 624 yd | |
| Hoi Shing Restaurant | 12 Brunswick Place Dawlish Devon | 685 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Swan Inn | Swan Inn 94 Old Town Street Dawlish Devon | 215 yd | |
| The Royal British Legion | 42-44 Park Road Dawlish Devon | 369 yd | |
| The Lansdowne | Lansdowne Hotel Park Road Dawlish Devon | 516 yd | |
| The Brunswick Arms | 9-10 Brunswick Place Dawlish Devon | 685 yd | |
| The White Hart | 25 Brunswick Place Dawlish Devon | 881 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Palos | 40 Park Road Dawlish Devon | 416 yd | |
| Siew May | 4 King Street Dawlish Devon | 478 yd | |
| Chip Ahoy | 20-22 Queen Street Dawlish Devon | 549 yd | |
| Shakie Shack | 19 Brunswick Place Dawlish | 798 yd | |
| Dawlish Pizza And Grill | 27 Brunswick Place Dawlish Devon | 843 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Group | The Co Operative Group 4 - 5 The Strand Dawlish Devon | 790 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Motiv8 Fitness & Tanning Suite (Closed) Queen Street | health and fitness suite | 554 yd |
| Orchard Manor School JOHN NASH DRIVE | grass pitches | 643 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 | 40.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 35.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 52.88 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 52.88 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 12.81 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.