Barton Lane is in Dawlish and in Teignbridge district. EX7 9QU 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 Lane, Dawlish, EX7 9QU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EX7 9QT, EX7 9QZ, EX7 9QX, EX7 9QL, EX7 9QJ, EX7 9QR, EX7 9RA, EX7 9QP, EX7 9QN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding EX7 9QU 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 Lane was 6.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 93.7% lower than the Dawlish North East average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Barton Lane has the lowest crime rate of 51 local areas in Dawlish North East and the 16th lowest crime rate of 430 local areas in Teignbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.6%.

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 Barton Lane, Dawlish, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2022-04-08 | £360,993 |
| 5 Barton Lane, Dawlish, Devon Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2015-10-08 | £373,007 |
| 3 Barton Lane, Dawlish, Devon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2014-10-14 | £308,271 |
| 8 Barton Lane, Dawlish, Devon Detached, an established residential building | £242,000 | 2013-10-31 | £383,677 |
| 6 Barton Lane, Dawlish, Devon Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2010-06-28 | £337,845 |
EX7 9QU 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 Primary Academy First Avenue , EX7 9RA | 3out of 4 | 271 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gatehouse Primary Academy Secmaton Lane , EX7 0LW | 1out of 4 | 1,475 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazeldown School Maudlin Drive , TQ14 8SE | 3out of 4 | 2,757 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady and St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School Fourth Avenue , TQ14 9DT | 3out of 4 | 4,129 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Teignmouth Community School, Mill Lane Mill Lane , TQ14 9BB | 3out of 4 | 4,158 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,519 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Teignmouth Community School, Exeter Road Exeter Road , TQ14 9HZ | 3out of 4 | 3,669 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard Manor School John Nash Drive , EX7 9SF | - not rated | 572 yd | Academy special sponsor led | 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 | 1,259 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood Court College (Phoenix Learning Care Ltd) 7/9 Oak Park Villas , EX7 0DE | - not rated | 1,262 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chances Educational Support Services Red Rock , Sandy Lane EX7 0AF | - not rated | 1,743 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Trinity School , Buckeridge Road TQ14 8LY | - not rated | 3,256 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gurkha Restaurant | 30 Park Road Dawlish Devon | 526 yd | |
| No 1 Cafe | Strand Chambers Queen Street Dawlish Devon | 650 yd | |
| Inspire Cafe | United Reform Church The Strand Dawlish Devon | 720 yd | |
| Reflections South West Ltd | 33 The Strand Dawlish Devon | 720 yd | |
| Hoi Shing Restaurant | 12 Brunswick Place Dawlish Devon | 766 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Swan Inn | Swan Inn 94 Old Town Street Dawlish Devon | 317 yd | |
| The Royal British Legion | 42-44 Park Road Dawlish Devon | 484 yd | |
| The Lansdowne | Lansdowne Hotel Park Road Dawlish Devon | 624 yd | |
| The Brunswick Arms | 9-10 Brunswick Place Dawlish Devon | 766 yd | |
| The White Hart | 25 Brunswick Place Dawlish Devon | 960 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Palos | 40 Park Road Dawlish Devon | 526 yd | |
| Siew May | 4 King Street Dawlish Devon | 583 yd | |
| Chip Ahoy | 20-22 Queen Street Dawlish Devon | 650 yd | |
| Shakie Shack | 19 Brunswick Place Dawlish | 878 yd | |
| Dawlish Pizza And Grill | 27 Brunswick Place Dawlish Devon | 923 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Group | The Co Operative Group 4 - 5 The Strand Dawlish Devon | 882 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Orchard Manor School JOHN NASH DRIVE | grass pitches | 535 yd |
| Motiv8 Fitness & Tanning Suite (Closed) Queen Street | health and fitness suite | 654 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 | 48.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 47.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 57.05 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 57.05 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 12.94 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.