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EX6 8HJ

Hensford Cottages

Dawlish North East

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Detailed insights for EX6 8HJ

Overview

Postcode EX6 8HJ is located in a rural hamlet, within the Dawlish North East ward of Teignbridge in the South West region, and forms part of the Dawlish North area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 95.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Dawlish North is £49,741 per year. The nearest station is Dawlish Warren, about 2.1 miles away.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
96
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
9.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Dawlish North has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,319 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 28% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Dawlish North has a high crime rate, with approximately 95.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

9.8%

Approximately 9.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Dawlish North is £49,741 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near EX6 8HJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Dawlish North near EX6 8HJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Dawlish Warren located about 2.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
410
Population density
80.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
65.92(+97%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.23(-18%)
Shoplifting
11.16(+69%)
Public order
7.44(+14%)
Other theft
6.38(+13%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
390
95.35%
Other Asian
5
1.22%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
5
1.22%
Other White
5
1.22%
Indian
2
0.49%
Total population: 409

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
86
25.37%
Level 4+ (Degree)
86
25.37%
Level 3 (A level)
52
15.34%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
48
14.16%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
45
13.27%
Total 16+ residents: 339

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
52
42.28%
Owns with a mortgage
41
33.33%
Private landlord or letting agency
17
13.82%
Social rents from council
6
4.88%
Other social rented
6
4.88%
Total households: 123

Property prices in Dawlish North East

Median price£295,000
Price per sq ft£303
Sales (last 12 months)137
Typical range (middle 50%)£220K – £367K

Based on 137 recent sales, the median property price is £295,000 (about £303 per square foot) in Dawlish North East area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £900,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Dawlish North East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached49£390,000£328
Semi-Detached38£297,125£305
Terraced35£222,000£259
Flats15£145,000£266

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Dawlish North East

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dawlish North East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£298,995£127,475£215,000£187,250
2017£342,495£108,500£225,750£190,000
2018£325,000£110,000£228,000£200,000
2019£316,498£114,000£231,000£212,000
2020£359,995£105,750£225,000£215,000
2021£375,000£149,000£270,000£220,000
2022£397,500£132,500£286,000£262,000
2023£400,745£132,500£280,000£245,750
2024£390,000£140,000£275,000£245,000
2025£408,998£145,000£295,000£245,000
2026£490,000£135,000£302,500£215,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dawlish North East.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Dawlish North East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£260£188£258£248
2017£278£196£266£209
2018£278£205£256£233
2019£294£208£272£249
2020£282£204£292£248
2021£298£214£273£257
2022£367£245£359£317
2023£351£257£327£323
2024£328£252£319£317
2025£331£290£324£263
2026£367£251£269£281
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Dawlish North East.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Dawlish North East in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 1 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EX6 8HJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EX6 8HJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
22 Oct 20251, Hensford Cottages, Exeter, EX6 8HJSemi-DetachedFreehold£180,000

Schools

In the EX6 8HJ postcode area, located within Dawlish North, there are no schools in close proximity.

Local amenities

No amenities nearby

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Teignbridge district (2025-26).

Band A£1,675
Band B£1,954
Band C£2,234
Band D£2,513
Band E£3,071
Band F£3,630
Band G£4,188
Band H£5,026

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for EX6 8HJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Lin Goodman-Bradbury

Dawlish North East - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Martin Wrigley

Dawlish North East - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Rosie Dawson

Dawlish North East - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Martin Wrigley

Newton Abbot - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictTeignbridgeE07000045
Parliamentary ConstituencyNewton AbbotE14001381
WardDawlish North EastE05011901
ParishDawlishE04003204
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Dawlish NorthE02004205
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Teignbridge 005FE01034166
Police ForceDevon & Cornwall
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about EX6 8HJ

Is EX6 8HJ (Dawlish North) safe?

The area around EX6 8HJ records about 96 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South West as a whole the rate is about 85 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near EX6 8HJ?

The median sale price around EX6 8HJ in Dawlish North is £295,000 (about £303 per square foot) based on 137 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is the area around EX6 8HJ?

EX6 8HJ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,319 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents EX6 8HJ (Dawlish North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Newton Abbot covering EX6 8HJ is Martin Wrigley (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Lin Goodman-Bradbury (Liberal Democrats), Martin Wrigley (Liberal Democrats) and Rosie Dawson (Liberal Democrats).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.