The Drive, Dawlish
House prices, sold prices and local information for EX7 9JB.
At a glance
5 property sales on The Drive, Dawlish have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2017. The most recent sale was on 24 Oct 2024. Most sales here are flat homes, which have sold for an average of £191,250. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2017; 0 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on The Drive compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. The Drive has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all EX7 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | 4 | £191,250 | 24 Oct 2024 |
| Detached | 1 | £539,000 | 6 Mar 2020 |
Sold prices on The Drive
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 3, East Cliff House, The Drive EX7 9JB | 24 Oct 2024 | £235,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 2, East Cliff House, The Drive EX7 9JB | 1 Dec 2021 | £200,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Goodwood, The Drive EX7 9JB | 6 Mar 2020 | £539,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Flat 4, East Cliff House, The Drive EX7 9JB | 7 Nov 2019 | £165,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 4, East Cliff House, The Drive EX7 9JB | 5 Oct 2017 | £165,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Flat 4, East Cliff House, The Drive | £165,000 (Oct 2017) → £165,000 (Nov 2019) | +0% over 2 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near The Drive
Crime
80 crimes were reported within about a mile of The Drive in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 60% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 37 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 8 |
| Shoplifting | 8 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Other theft | 4 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
The Drive is in or near 5 Environment Agency flood areas:
- South Devon coast from Start Point to Dawlish Warren Flood alert area
- River Teign area Flood alert area
- South Devon Estuaries Flood alert area
- South Devon coast at Beesands, Torcross, Slapton and Dawlish Flood alert area
- Dawlish Water at Dawlish Flood warning area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near The Drive
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dawlish College 782 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 0.1 mi |
| Chances Educational Support Services 20 pupils | Other independent school | 11–16 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Westcliff Primary Academy 296 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Orchard Manor School 227 pupils | Academy special sponsor led | 3–19 | Good Report | 0.8 mi |
| Gatehouse Primary Academy 314 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.8 mi |
| Hazeldown School 403 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 2.2 mi |
| Trinity School 257 pupils | Other independent school Roman Catholic/Anglican | 2–19 | Report | 2.4 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around and local GPs
Train stations
- Dawlish station 0.1 mi · 2 min walk
- Dawlish Warren station 1.4 mi · 29 min walk
- Teignmouth station 2.7 mi · 55 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Lanherne (E-bound, Exeter Road) 1 min walk
- Lanherne (W-bound, Exeter Road) 1 min walk
- Community College (SE-bound) 3 min walk
- Catholic Church (NE-bound, Exeter Road) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Barton Surgery
The Barton Surgery, Barton Terrace, Dawlish · 0.5 mi - Channel View Medical Group
3 Courtenay Place, Teignmouth · 2.8 mi - Haldon House Surgery
37-41 Imperial Road, Exmouth · 3.3 mi - Imperial Surgery
49 Imperial Road, Exmouth · 3.3 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN) and NHS England practice data. Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 3 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
Income: decile 3 of 10 · Crime: decile 4 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 47.4% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 40.4% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 12.2% | 17.1% |
| Households | 964 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 7.8% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 53.9% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 38.3% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,720 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 88% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 88% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
Nearby streets in EX7
- Exeter Road£329k
- High Street£300k
- Curlew Way£473k
- East Cliff Road£194k
- Kestrel Way£360k
- Marine Parade£205k
- West Cliff Park Drive£373k
- Carhaix Way£249k
- Old Town Street£176k
- Juniper Drive£300k
- Upper Longlands£240k
- Carnac Drive£241k