Dawlish Road Exeter, Teignbridge
17 addresses across 1 postcode (EX2), about 780 m (0.5 miles) long, classed as a minor road. USRN 39804131.
- Sales: 9 recorded sales since 1995; in 2022 the median was £146,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 8 homes have an energy certificate (D: 1, E: 4, F: 2, G: 1).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in Teignbridge costs £2,643 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Marsh Barton, about 1.3 km (0.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Riverside Valley Park, is about 1.1 km (0.7 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 9 to 28 m above sea level.
- Noise: 9 of its 17 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Ide Lane Surgery, about 1.3 km (0.8 miles) away.
- People: About 270 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 59% of households owned their home and 35% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | £146,000 | £146,000 | £146,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £157,500 | £157,500 | £157,500 |
| 2011 | 1 | £440,000 | £440,000 | £440,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £375,000 | £375,000 | £375,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £397,500 | £397,500 | £397,500 |
| 2002 | 1 | £325,000 | £325,000 | £325,000 |
| 2001 | 1 | £162,500 | £162,500 | £162,500 |
| 1999 | 1 | £138,000 | £138,000 | £138,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Oct 2023 | 6 EX2 8XW | Detached | £1,300,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 21 Dec 2022 | 16 EX2 8XW | Semi-detached | £146,000 | |
| 14 Oct 2016 | 14 EX2 8XW | Semi-detached | £157,500 | |
| 26 Sep 2011 | 10 EX2 8XW | Detached | £440,000 | |
| 29 Apr 2010 | TROOD LODGE, 20 EX2 8XW | Detached | £375,000 | |
| 1 Jul 2008 | MATFORD MILL, 18 EX2 8XW | Detached | £397,500 | |
| 7 Nov 2002 | 10 EX2 8XW | Detached | £325,000 | |
| 31 Aug 2001 | TROOD LODGE, 20 EX2 8XW | Detached | £162,500 | |
| 6 Jan 1999 | BOUNDARY COTTAGE, 11 EX2 8XW | Semi-detached | £138,000 |
Energy performance certificates
8 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 164 m². Most common: House, detached (5); House, semi-detached (2); Bungalow, semi-detached (1). Built: 1900-1929 (3); before 1900 (2); 1930-1949 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (5); rented (private) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (3 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Teignbridge in 2026-27: Band D £2,643 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,762 | £2,056 | £2,349 | £2,643 | £3,230 | £3,818 | £4,405 | £5,286 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (33% of about 1,600 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 2.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Listed buildings
- MATFORD BARTON, grade II
- MILESTONE ABOUT 25M NORTH OF MATFORD HILL, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Matford Barton, Dawlish Road, Exminster EX2 8XW: up to 25 homes, permissioned (270 m)
- Matford Home Farm, Exminster EX2 8XT: up to 76 homes, permissioned (360 m)
Roadworks
Planned, as of 31 October 2026
- 19 January 2027: BT, Utility asset works, road closure, on the verge (major (paa) works)
- 19 January 2027: BT, Utility asset works, road closure, on the verge (major works)
Finished in the last three months
- 3 August 2026 to 7 August 2026: DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL, Remedial works, road closure, on the carriageway (major works)
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 17 addresses are between 9 m and 28 m above sea level (19 m on average); the ground rises about 20 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EX2 8XW | 75% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Marsh Barton 109,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Exeter St Thomas 329,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3 km (1.9 miles) | |
| Newcourt 155,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.6 km (2.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 5 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 17 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Trood Lane Marsh Barton | 170 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Exeter City Centre | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Topsham Lock Ferry Landing Exminster | 3.8 km (2.3 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Matford Park and Ride | 280 m |
| EV charging points | 4 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Mer | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Exeter International Airport EXT | 8.8 km (5.5 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Cardiff International Airport CWL | 79.3 km (49 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Ide Lane Surgery | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Alphington Pharmacy | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Matford Dental Clinic | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Exeter Nuffield Hospital | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| Police station | Exeter Volunteer Police Cadets | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) |
| Cash machines | The Cooperative Food Cowick Street, Exeter Cashzone | 3 km (1.9 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Riverside Valley Park 7.8 ha | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 210 m² | 330 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 2.3 ha | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1.9 ha | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Linear round barrow cemetery at Castle Park, Alphington, a scheduled monument, 580 m (0.4 miles) west. 6 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Linear round barrow cemetery at Castle Park, Alphington | Scheduled monument | 580 m (0.4 miles) west |
| Earthwork enclosure 220yds (200m) NE of Church Path Hill Plantation | Scheduled monument | 640 m (0.4 miles) south-east |
| Enclosures NE of Peamore Cottage | Scheduled monument | 940 m (0.6 miles) south-west |
| Peamore Park (that part to the west of the A379) | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.6 km (1 mile) south-west |
| Larkbeare House | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Knowle Hill | Hill | 220 m north-west |
| Church Path Hill Plantation | Wood | 790 m (0.5 miles) south-east |
| Kiln Close Plantation | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) south |
| Little Silver Plantation | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south |
| Duck's Marsh | Wetland | 1.6 km (1 mile) north |
| Salmon Pool | Lake or reservoir | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.6 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 8 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 8 | 17 |
9 of the street's 17 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Teignbridge: see them on the Teignbridge page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matford Brook Academy | All-through | 2–16 | 620 m (0.4 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Alphington Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Isca Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Report card (Jul 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full of Beans EX2 8FD | Other catering premises | 260 m | 5 Very good | 28 Apr 2025 |
| Stockmans Restaurant EX2 8FD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 30 Sep 2026 |
| Parr's Farm Cafe EX2 8XT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 27 Mar 2025 |
| Just Thai EX2 8XT | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 15 Aug 2025 |
| Kiddi Caru EX2 8LB | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 26 Nov 2025 |
| The Wonky Cow Cafe EX2 8LB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 17 Jul 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
No crimes recorded at anonymised points within 250 m in this period (devon-and-cornwall).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 9% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 59% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 38% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 41% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 65% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 21% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 30% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 57% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 70% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 8% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 35% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 20% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 6 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
- Roadworks Street works permit: BT: Utility asset works, 19 January 2027 (road closure) found 3 November 2026
- Roadworks Street works permit: BT: Utility asset works, 19 January 2027 (road closure) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- EX2 8XW: 17 addresses of 26 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Ellacott Road · Trood Lane · Adam Close · Ellacot Road · Avery Close · Matford Mews · A379 · Yeoford Way · Matford Park Road · Ellacott Road · Brock Road · Villiers Road
All the streets in EX2 and across Teignbridge.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.