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EX7 9PW

The Lawn

Dawlish South West

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Detailed insights for EX7 9PW

Overview

Postcode EX7 9PW is located in an urban city, within the Dawlish South West 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 0.1 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.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
127
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
3.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

8/10

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.

Crime level

9/10

Dawlish South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 126.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.1%

Approximately 3.1% 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.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Dawlish South is £41,564 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 66 ft away from EX7 9PW.

Flood risk

Low

Dawlish South near EX7 9PW has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Dawlish located about 0.1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for EX7 9PW
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

Dawlish

N/A

Walking directions to Dawlish

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for EX7 9PW
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0 miThe LawnMediumWalking directions to The Lawn
0.4 miMannor ParkSmallWalking directions to Mannor Park
0.3 miLea MountSmallWalking directions to Lea Mount

Area Profile

Population
286
Population density
5,872.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
65.08(+95%)
Anti-social behaviour
41.26(+177%)
Shoplifting
26.15(+296%)
Criminal damage and arson
19.17(+195%)
Public order
10.46(+60%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
237
83.16%
Other White
16
5.61%
Other
9
3.16%
Chinese
5
1.75%
White and Asian (mixed)
5
1.75%
Total population: 285

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
57
23.65%
No qualifications
56
23.24%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
44
18.26%
Level 3 (A level)
28
11.62%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
11.2%
Total 16+ residents: 241

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
97
59.51%
Owns outright
35
21.47%
Owns with a mortgage
13
7.98%
Other forms of private rent
12
7.36%
Other social rented
4
2.45%
Total households: 163

Property prices in Dawlish South West

Median price£250,000
Price per sq ft£280
Sales (last 12 months)88
Typical range (middle 50%)£188K – £386K

Based on 88 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 (about £280 per square foot) in Dawlish South West area, with individual transactions ranging from £57,000 up to £650,000.

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 South West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached28£445,000£324
Semi-Detached7£235,000£271
Terraced37£227,500£290
Flats16£132,500£201

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Dawlish South West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dawlish South West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£325,000£132,500£277,500£171,750
2017£300,000£122,000£227,500£176,000
2018£340,000£112,300£226,250£174,000
2019£347,500£115,000£221,250£192,500
2020£380,000£122,750£275,000£184,250
2021£416,250£127,000£255,000£217,500
2022£460,000£135,000£350,000£245,866
2023£445,000£153,000£345,000£240,500
2024£402,500£144,000£367,500£220,000
2025£420,000£135,000£268,778£231,000
2026£470,000£103,000£290,500£222,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dawlish South West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Dawlish South West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£270£195£226£207
2017£247£202£209£235
2018£263£193£230£218
2019£268£178£209£232
2020£277£200£247£239
2021£296£211£287£253
2022£350£226£296£309
2023£363£252£298£296
2024£339£240£330£254
2025£332£203£291£303
2026£323£166£266£276
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Dawlish South West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Dawlish South West in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 44 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EX7 9PW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EX7 9PW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 Apr 2026Flat 2, 11, Beach Street, Dawlish, EX7 9PNFlatsLeasehold£134,000
06 Aug 20259, Beach Street, Dawlish, EX7 9PNTerracedFreehold£155,000
29 May 20252, Commercial Road, Dawlish, EX7 9HUTerracedFreehold£200,000
02 Jul 202516A, The Strand, Dawlish, EX7 9PSOtherLeasehold£155,000
07 Mar 202518, The Strand, Dawlish, EX7 9PSOtherLeasehold£110,000

Schools

In the EX7 9PW postcode area, located within Dawlish South, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for EX7 9PW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miSecondaryDawlish CollegeAcademy converter

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableOakwood Specialist College (Phoenix Learning Care Ltd)Special post 16 institution

Good

0.3 miNot applicableEducation and Care (Devon) Ltd At 7-9 Oak Park VillasMiscellaneous

N/A

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EX7 9PW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for EX7 9PW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miThe Co-operative FoodThe Strand, Teignbridge, EX7 9PWWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.1 miProper ShopBrookdale Terrace, Teignbridge, EX7 9PFWalking directions to Proper Shop
0.1 miOne Stop26,27 The Strand, Dawlish, EX7 9PSWalking directions to One Stop
0.2 miCostcutterHigh Street, Teignbridge, EX7 9HDWalking directions to Costcutter
0.5 miLondisCoronation Avenue, Teignbridge, EX7 9EHWalking directions to Londis

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 EX7 9PW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Member of parliament

Martin Wrigley

Newton Abbot - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictTeignbridgeE07000045
Parliamentary ConstituencyNewton AbbotE14001381
WardDawlish South WestE05011902
ParishDawlishE04003204
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Dawlish SouthE02004206
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Teignbridge 006AE01020228
Police ForceDevon & Cornwall
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about EX7 9PW

Is EX7 9PW (Dawlish South) safe?

The area around EX7 9PW 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.

What is the average house price near EX7 9PW?

The median sale price around EX7 9PW in Dawlish South is £250,000 (about £280 per square foot) based on 88 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near EX7 9PW?

There are 7 schools close to EX7 9PW, 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.

What is the nearest station to EX7 9PW?

The closest station to EX7 9PW is Dawlish, about 166 m away.

How deprived is the area around EX7 9PW?

EX7 9PW 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).

Who represents EX7 9PW (Dawlish South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Newton Abbot covering EX7 9PW is Martin Wrigley (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election.

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.