Postcode EX7 9LT is located in an urban city, within the Dawlish North East ward of Teignbridge in the South West region, and forms part of the Dawlish South area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 126.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.5× the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Dawlish South is £41,564 per year. The nearest station is Dawlish, about 0 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is The Lawn.
Dawlish South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,116 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 28% most deprived areas in England.
Dawlish South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 126.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 84.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Dawlish South is £41,564 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 62 ft away from EX7 9LT.
Dawlish South near EX7 9LT has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Dawlish located about 0 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Dawlish | N/A | Walking directions to Dawlish |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | The Lawn | Medium | Walking directions to The Lawn |
| 0.5 mi | Mannor Park | Small | Walking directions to Mannor Park |
| 0.3 mi | Lea Mount | Small | Walking directions to Lea Mount |
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 39 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EX7 9LT.
In the EX7 9LT postcode area, located within Dawlish South, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EX7 9LT
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Proper Shop | Brookdale Terrace, Teignbridge, EX7 9PF | Walking directions to Proper Shop |
| 0.1 mi | The Co-operative Food | The Strand, Teignbridge, EX7 9PW | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.2 mi | One Stop | 26,27 The Strand, Dawlish, EX7 9PS | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.3 mi | Costcutter | High Street, Teignbridge, EX7 9HD | Walking directions to Costcutter |
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 EX7 9LT, 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 EX7 9LT records about 127 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 criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around EX7 9LT in Dawlish South is £295,000 (about £303 per square foot) based on 137 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 7 schools close to EX7 9LT, including Dawlish College, Oakwood Specialist College (Phoenix Learning Care Ltd) (Good) and Education and Care (Devon) Ltd At 7-9 Oak Park Villas. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to EX7 9LT is Dawlish, about 15 m away.
EX7 9LT scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,116 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 EX7 9LT 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.