Second Avenue is in Dawlish and in Teignbridge district. EX7 9RH 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 Second Avenue, Dawlish, EX7 9RH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EX7 9RA, EX7 9RJ, EX7 9RB, EX7 9RQ, EX7 9QZ, EX7 9RG, EX7 9QX, EX7 9QU, EX7 9RD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around EX7 9RH 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 | 51.1% | 50.9% | -0.2% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 48.9% | 49.1% | 0.2% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 32.5% | 35.4% | 2.9% | 37.9% | -2.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.1% | 44.9% | -4.2% | 44.2% | 0.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 2% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 11.9% | 10.6% | -1.3% | 9.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 6.3% | 2.0% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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 | 41.7% | 47.2% | 5.5% | 48.4% | -1.2% |
| Good health | 38.6% | 35.6% | -3.0% | 33.6% | 2.0% |
| Fair health | 13.1% | 8.6% | -4.5% | 12.7% | -4.1% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 7.4% | 2.3% | 4.0% | 3.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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.
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 17%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.6% | 20.9% | -4.7% | 18.2% | 2.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.2% | 13% | -3.2% | 9.6% | 3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.5% | 9.9% | -9.6% | 13.4% | -3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 10.3% | 5.2% | 5.3% | 5.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 25.3% | 12.7% | 16.9% | 8.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.3% | 17% | -0.3% | 33.8% | -16.8% |
| Other | 3.6% | 3.6% | 0.0% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.4% 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% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 99.4% | 95.4% | -4.0% | 81.4% | 14.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
In this area, 96.9% 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 | 97.4% | 96.9% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 13.7% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.4% | 96.9% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 13.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 9.8% | -8.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.5% | 76.7% | -0.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Middle East | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| No passport held | 21.7% | 13.5% | 8.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 57.4% | 37.2% | 20.2% |
| Christian | 31% | 46.2% | -15.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 8.6% | 6.0% | 2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Second Avenue was 63.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 36.4% lower than the Dawlish North East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Second Avenue has the 24th highest crime rate of 51 local areas in Dawlish North East and the 138th highest crime rate of 430 local areas in Teignbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 39.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -28.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Second Avenue, Dawlish, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2025-04-25 | £235,080 |
| 31 Second Avenue, Dawlish, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £197,500 | 2024-06-05 | £209,214 |
| 11 Second Avenue, Dawlish, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £212,000 | 2024-01-26 | £221,350 |
| 8 Second Avenue, Dawlish, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2023-10-27 | £187,938 |
| 3 Second Avenue, Dawlish, Devon Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2023-05-26 | £225,506 |
EX7 9RH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 85 |
| Retired | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 38 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Education | 22 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Other | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westcliff Primary Academy First Avenue , EX7 9RA | 3out of 4 | 163 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gatehouse Primary Academy Secmaton Lane , EX7 0LW | 1out of 4 | 1,605 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazeldown School Maudlin Drive , TQ14 8SE | 3out of 4 | 2,647 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 | 4,003 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Teignmouth Community School, Mill Lane Mill Lane , TQ14 9BB | 3out of 4 | 4,049 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 | 1,542 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Teignmouth Community School, Exeter Road Exeter Road , TQ14 9HZ | 3out of 4 | 3,519 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 | 374 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 | 1,310 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood Court College (Phoenix Learning Care Ltd) 7/9 Oak Park Villas , EX7 0DE | - not rated | 1,324 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chances Educational Support Services Red Rock , Sandy Lane EX7 0AF | - not rated | 1,792 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Trinity School , Buckeridge Road TQ14 8LY | - not rated | 3,114 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 | 612 yd | |
| The Cove Cafe | The Cove Cafe Coryton Cove Earlys Wall Dawlish Devon | 640 yd | |
| No 1 Cafe | Strand Chambers Queen Street Dawlish Devon | 698 yd | |
| Inspire Cafe | United Reform Church The Strand Dawlish Devon | 754 yd | |
| Reflections South West Ltd | 33 The Strand Dawlish Devon | 754 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Swan Inn | Swan Inn 94 Old Town Street Dawlish Devon | 517 yd | |
| The Royal British Legion | 42-44 Park Road Dawlish Devon | 589 yd | |
| The Lansdowne | Lansdowne Hotel Park Road Dawlish Devon | 698 yd | |
| The Brunswick Arms | 9-10 Brunswick Place Dawlish Devon | 757 yd | |
| Marine Hotel And Tavern | 2 Marine Parade Dawlish Devon | 937 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Palos | 40 Park Road Dawlish Devon | 612 yd | |
| Siew May | 4 King Street Dawlish Devon | 648 yd | |
| Chip Ahoy | 20-22 Queen Street Dawlish Devon | 698 yd | |
| Shakie Shack | 19 Brunswick Place Dawlish | 863 yd | |
| Dawlish Pizza And Grill | 27 Brunswick Place Dawlish Devon | 907 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Group | The Co Operative Group 4 - 5 The Strand Dawlish Devon | 898 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Orchard Manor School JOHN NASH DRIVE | grass pitches | 352 yd |
| Motiv8 Fitness & Tanning Suite (Closed) Queen Street | health and fitness suite | 700 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 | 52.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.