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Dawlish South West

About

Dawlish South West ward encompasses the western part of the coastal town of Dawlish, stretching from the town centre towards the neighbouring area of Holcombe. The ward is defined by its proximity to the English Channel, with the main railway line and sea wall forming a prominent coastal corridor. Residential streets characterise much of the area, providing housing in a mix of traditional terraces and more modern developments.

The ward includes the section of the famous sea wall promenade where the mainline railway runs immediately alongside the beach, with trains passing just metres from the shoreline. Inland, the topography rises gently, with local amenities and community facilities serving the resident population. The area's layout is heavily influenced by its position between the coastline and the rolling hills to the west.

Area overview

On average Dawlish South West has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 96 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Dawlish South West is £42,732 per year. There are 2 schools in Dawlish South West: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Dawlish South West is home to around 6,006 people, with a population density of about 334.3 per km2.

Crime rate

6/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

6/10

Income level

1/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Dawlish South West Population

6,006

Population density

334.3 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

52.78(+58%)

Anti-social behaviour

21.15(+42%)

Criminal damage and arson

13.82(+113%)

Shoplifting

10.16(+54%)

Public order

7.83(+20%)

South West average

Demographics

British

5,677

94.51%

Other White

126

2.1%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.55%

Irish

0.55%

Other Asian

0.47%

Total population: 6,007

Economics

Level 4 qualifications or above

1,629

30.76%

No qualifications

957

18.07%

Level 3 (A level)

859

16.22%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

741

13.99%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

571

10.78%

Total 16+ residents: 5,296

Housing

Owns outright

1,300

44.8%

Private landlord or letting agency

632

21.78%

Owns with a mortgage

561

19.33%

Other social rented

209

7.2%

Social rents from council

2.89%

Total households: 2,902

Property prices in Dawlish South West

Based on 84 recent sales, the median property price is £247,500 in Dawlish South West area, with individual transactions ranging from £57,000 up to £650,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Dawlish South West over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Semi-Detached	8	£286,278	£180,375	£244,375	£325,750	£370,300
Detached	23	£450,000	£251,250	£370,000	£532,500	£622,500
Flats	15	£135,000	£61,200	£102,475	£219,000	£338,985
Terraced	38	£226,500	£162,125	£190,000	£253,750	£304,200

10 years median price trend in Dawlish South West

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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