Postcode EX6 8RQ is located in a rural village, within the Dawlish North East ward of Teignbridge in the South West region, and forms part of the Dawlish North area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 105.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× 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 Starcross, about 0.9 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Dawlish North has a high 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.
Dawlish North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 105.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.3% 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.
The average income per household in Dawlish North is £49,741 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 133 ft away from EX6 8RQ.
Dawlish North near EX6 8RQ has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Starcross located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Starcross | N/A | Walking directions to Starcross |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 49 | £390,000 | £328 |
| Semi-Detached | 38 | £297,125 | £305 |
| Terraced | 35 | £222,000 | £259 |
| Flats | 15 | £145,000 | £266 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 7 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EX6 8RQ.
In the EX6 8RQ postcode area, located within Dawlish North, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Cockwood Primary School | Academy converter | Good | |
| 0.7 mi | Primary | Starcross Primary School | Academy converter | N/A |
Annual council tax rates for Teignbridge district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for EX6 8RQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Lin Goodman-Bradbury
Dawlish North East - Elected 4 May 2023
Martin Wrigley
Dawlish North East - Elected 4 May 2023
Rosie Dawson
Dawlish North East - Elected 4 May 2023
Martin Wrigley
Newton Abbot - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around EX6 8RQ records about 105 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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.
The median sale price around EX6 8RQ in Dawlish North is £295,000 (about £303 per square foot) based on 137 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 2 schools close to EX6 8RQ, including Cockwood Primary School (Good) and Starcross Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to EX6 8RQ is Starcross, about 1,376 m away.
EX6 8RQ scores 7 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).
The Member of Parliament for Newton Abbot covering EX6 8RQ 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).
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.