Dawlish North
Teignbridge 005 · 5 sub-areas · 8,851 residents
Teignbridge 005 is a largely rural stretch of Devon, home to around 8,850 people within the Teignbridge district. A typical two-bedroom home lets for about £854 a month — well below the UK average and accessible by most local salaries, though rents rose around 4.5% last year. Over seven in ten residents own their home outright or with a mortgage, making this one of the more settled, owner-occupied corners of the South West.
Dawlish North is a settled residential pocket of Teignbridge. The bigger gravitational centre is Bristol, around 96 minutes away by direct train, but most days don't require leaving — local life is what people are here for. The population skews older, with a long-settled feel and a high share of retirees; most homes are owner-occupied, so turnover is low and many residents have been here a long time.
Overview
What's it like to live in Dawlish North?
Greenspace is on the doorstep — a park or playing field is within walking distance of most homes; there's effectively nothing within walking distance — eating out, drinking and shopping mean a drive; The streets feel safe by national standards — police-recorded crime is well below the country-wide median; Public transport is genuinely strong; most errands and a fair share of social life don't need a car; rents are roughly in line with the national norm, at around £944 a month for a typical home.
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Figures are aggregated across 5 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Dawlish North in Teignbridge
Living in Dawlish North
This part of Teignbridge has the feel of settled Devon countryside — predominantly owner-occupied, older on average than most English neighbourhoods, and a long way from any major urban centre. It's not somewhere people tend to move to for career opportunities; it's somewhere people choose for space, quiet, and a slower pace. The greenspace is close — typically within about 380 metres — and over half of residents live within a walkable distance of green land.
The cost picture is one of the most compelling reasons to be here. A typical two-bedroom lets for around £854 a month, roughly £350 below the UK median for the same size. Three-bedroom homes average about £1,066 a month. For buyers, the median sale price is just under £320,000 — achievable with a deposit you could save in around five and a half years on a local salary, which is tighter than it sounds given that median resident earnings sit at around £28,900 a year. Council tax (Band D) comes to about £2,643 a year, which is on the higher side relative to the local income base.
The population skews noticeably older. More than a quarter of residents are 65 or over, and those aged 50 to 64 make up nearly a quarter more. Younger adults — the 18-to-34 bracket — account for fewer than one in six residents. Over seven in ten households own their home, and single-person households make up more than a quarter of the total. It's a community of established residents rather than a transient rental market.
Getting around is overwhelmingly car-dependent — nearly 57% of residents commute by car, while only around 4% use public transport. The nearest rail station is roughly 1.2 km away (about a 15-minute walk), and the nearest major employment hub is around 97 minutes away by public transport. Remote working is notably common here, with a quarter of residents working from home. See the streets and sub-areas below for more.
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Frequently asked
- Is Teignbridge 005 a nice place to live?
- It depends on what you're after. If you want quiet, green countryside, low crime, and affordable housing relative to most of England, it's a strong choice. Over half of residents live within walking distance of greenspace. The trade-off is limited public transport, a long way from major cities, and a school quality picture that falls short of the national average.
- What is the rent in Teignbridge 005?
- A one-bedroom property averages around £643 a month, a two-bedroom around £854, and a three-bedroom around £1,066. These are estimates scaled from council-level data using local sale prices. Rents rose roughly 4.5% in the past year.
- Is Teignbridge 005 safe?
- Broadly yes. The recorded crime rate is around 85 per 1,000 residents annually, slightly above the UK average of roughly 80, but this is a rural, low-density area where serious crime is uncommon. Devon as a whole is one of the safer English counties, and this part of Teignbridge fits that pattern.
- What's the commute from Teignbridge 005 to the nearest major city?
- It's a long one by public transport — the nearest major employment hub is around 97 minutes away. The rail station is about 1.2 km from typical homes, roughly a 15-minute walk. Around a quarter of residents work from home, which softens the commuting picture considerably.
- Who lives in Teignbridge 005?
- Predominantly older, owner-occupying households. More than a quarter of residents are 65 or over, and around 72% own their home. Single-person households make up over 28% of the total. It's a settled, long-established community rather than a neighbourhood with high turnover.
- What schools are near Teignbridge 005?
- There are 13 schools within typical catchment distance, with around 62.5% rated Good or Outstanding — below the national average of around 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is approximately 14 km away. It's worth checking Devon County Council's school finder for up-to-date catchment boundaries.
- Is Teignbridge 005 good for families?
- It has real appeal for families wanting space and a quieter environment — greenspace is close, crime is relatively low, and homes are affordable. The school quality picture is weaker than average, though, and car dependency is high. Couples with children make up about 16% of households here.