Fay Road Dawlish, Teignbridge
7 addresses across 2 postcodes (EX7), about 60 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 39801757.
- Sales: 3 recorded sales since 1995; in 2016 the median was £146,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 2 homes have an energy certificate (D: 1, E: 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 A; Band D in Teignbridge costs £2,643 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 17% to 33% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Dawlish, about 210 m away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, York Gardens, is about 160 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 4.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 26 to 35 m above sea level.
- Noise: 3 of its 7 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Barton Surgery, about 610 m (0.4 miles) away.
- People: About 260 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 75% of households owned their home and 30% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 227 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | £146,000 | £146,000 | £146,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £215,000 | £215,000 | £215,000 |
| 1999 | 1 | £58,000 | £58,000 | £58,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Feb 2016 | FLAT 1, BLUE WATERS EX7 9JH | Flat or maisonette | £146,000 | Leasehold. |
| 22 Mar 2002 | 1 EX7 9JH | Detached | £215,000 | |
| 14 Dec 1999 | FLAT 1, BLUE WATERS EX7 9JH | Flat or maisonette | £58,000 | Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
2 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 106 m². Most common: Maisonette, semi-detached (1); House, detached (1). Built: 1930-1949 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (1 address)
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 A (41% of about 1,080 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- 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.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 7 addresses are between 26 m and 35 m above sea level (30 m on average); the ground rises about 9 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EX7 9JH | 100% | 33% | 33% | 0% |
| EX7 9JQ | 100% | 17% | 17% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Dawlish 581,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 210 m |
| Dawlish Warren 248,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) | |
| Teignmouth 761,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 11 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 29 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Lanherne Dawlish | 90 m |
| Ferry terminal | Exmouth Ferry Landing The Point | 4.9 km (3 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Barton Hill Car Park | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | Roam Charging Station | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Exeter International Airport EXT | 17.3 km (11 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Cardiff International Airport CWL | 91 km (57 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Barton Surgery | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 190 m |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Terrace Practice Care LTD | 60 m |
| Hospital | Dawlish Hospital | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| Police station | Teignmouth Police Station | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Dawlish Cashzone | 190 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest York Gardens 2.1 ha | 160 m |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 220 m² | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,290 m² | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | Aller Hill Allotments 5,870 m² | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 4.5 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Parish Church of St Gregory, a listed building (Grade II*), 1 km (0.6 miles) west. 83 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Parish Church of St Gregory | Listed building, Grade II* | 1 km (0.6 miles) west |
| Stonelands House | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) west |
| Luscombe Castle | Registered park or garden, Grade I | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Dawlish Beach | Beach | 570 m (0.4 miles) north-east |
| Elm Grove Plantation | Wood | 670 m (0.4 miles) north |
| Holcombe Down | Hill | 3.2 km (2 miles) south-west |
| Cockwood Marsh | Wetland | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) north |
| Merry Pool | Lake or reservoir | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) west |
| East Cliff | Cliff or slope | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 4.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 8.6 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 4 | 7 |
3 of the street's 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dawlish College | Secondary | 11–16 | 370 m | No published inspection |
| Gatehouse Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 820 m (0.5 miles) | Report card (Feb 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Westcliff Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 910 m (0.6 miles) | No overall grade (Sep 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Requires improvement; Leadership and management: Requires improvement |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Gresham House Inn EX7 9HU | Pub/bar/nightclub | 100 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 29 Apr 2025 |
| South Devon Inn EX7 9HR | Pub/bar/nightclub | 100 m | 5 Very good | 7 Apr 2026 |
| Teign Housing (Lanherne Community Room) | Other catering premises | 120 m | 5 Very good | 12 Aug 2025 |
| Home Kitchen EX7 9PQ | Other catering premises | 140 m | 5 Very good | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Reloaded EX7 9PH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 160 m | 5 Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Dawlish Community Larder EX7 9PS | Other catering premises | 160 m | 5 Very good | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Railway Inn EX7 9PN | Pub/bar/nightclub | 170 m | 5 Very good | 9 May 2025 |
| Siam Bay EX7 9PW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 m | 5 Very good | 5 Mar 2026 |
| The Veggy Box Dawlish EX7 9PS | Retailers - other | 170 m | 5 Very good | 13 Oct 2026 |
| Le Cygne EX7 9PS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 180 m | 5 Very good | 5 Mar 2026 |
| The Nest EX7 9PS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 190 m | 5 Very good | 21 Apr 2026 |
| Ryders Home Made Bakery EX7 9PS | Retailers - other | 190 m | 4 Good | 19 Mar 2025 |
| Lloyd Maunder EX7 9PS | Retailers - other | 190 m | 5 Very good | 21 Apr 2026 |
| Co-operative Group EX7 9PS | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 190 m | 5 Very good | 24 Sep 2025 |
| Daisy's Tearoom EX7 9PS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 190 m | 5 Very good | 17 Jun 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 66 |
| Shoplifting | 65 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 31 |
| Public order | 17 |
| Other theft | 16 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 13 |
| Drugs | 5 |
| Other crime | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Bicycle theft | 3 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Supermarket (120); On or near The Drive (15); On or near Richmond Place (14); On or near Iddesleigh Terrace (13); On or near Piermont Place (12).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 57 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 8% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 32% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 75% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 47% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 0% | 17% |
| Private rented | 24% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 56% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 35% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 25% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 51% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 4% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 8% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 15% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 41% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 9% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 30% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 11% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 3 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
- Food hygiene ratings Blenheim Bed And Breakfast (hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house, EX7 9DJ) re-inspected, still 5 Very good (rated 30 September 2026) found 31 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Strand Hill · Mayflower Close · Priory Gardens · Commercial Road · Iddesleigh Terrace · Meldrum Close · The Drive · Piermont Place · High Street · Cleveland Place · East Cliff Road · Iddesleigh Terrace
All the streets in EX7 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.