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Dawlish, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Dawlish is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 11,312. Elevation: 23 ft (7 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
11,312 Population 41/sq mi density
23 ft Elevation 7 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 11°C
33.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$44,971 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$44,971 median income, 3.7% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.9 / 5.0
$379,312 home value, $1,124/mo rent
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.8% bachelor's degree or higher

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People

Population11,312
Median Age49.7 yrs
Density41/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 3%
Veterans6.1%

Economy

B
Median Income$44,971
Per Capita$44,971
Unemployment3.7%

Housing

D
Home Value$379,312
Rent$1,124
Ownership72.6%
Housing Units4,525

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
Rain33.9 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation23 ft (7 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+32.8%
High School+50.2%

Community

Population11,312
Population Density41 / sq mi
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Coordinates50.5812°, -3.4664°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature51°F (11°C)
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation33.9 inches (860 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$44,971
Median Age49.7 years

About Dawlish

Dawlish is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 11,312. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet (7 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 43°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Dawlish has a population of 11,312 with a density of 41 people per square mile, spread across 274.9 square miles. The median age is 49.7 years, 28% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51.5% female and 48.5% male. The city is predominantly White (2.5%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 98.1% of residents. 6.1% of the population are veterans. 5.4% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average).

Population

11,312
Total Population
41
People / sq mi
49.7yrs
Median Age
28% above United Kingdom avg
274.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.5%
Female 51.5%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 98.1%
25% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 1.9%

Social Characteristics

Dawlish vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Dawlish is $44,971, which is 40% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $44,971 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $865, 40% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.7% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 1,029 business establishments. 28.2% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Dawlish vs United Kingdom

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$44,971
40% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$44,971
Avg Weekly Wage$865

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.7%
3% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)1,029

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone54.4%
Public Transit2.7%
Work from Home28.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Dawlish is $379,312, 35% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,124 (3% below the national average of $1,163). 72.6% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 4,525 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.4x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$379,312
35% above United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,124
3% below United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership72.6%
Owner-Occupied72.6%
Renter-Occupied27.4%
Housing Units4,525

Property Tax

Climate in Dawlish

Dawlish has an average annual temperature of 11.5°C (53°F). The hottest month is Aug (17°C), the coldest is Jan (6.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 1296 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 6.3°C / 43°F 0.4° / 12° 114.2
Feb 7.6°C / 46°F 1.5° / 12.5° 129.8
Mar 8°C / 46°F 1.9° / 13.9° 113.9
Apr 9.2°C / 49°F 2.5° / 16.4° 65.7
May 12°C / 54°F 5.3° / 18.9° 70.8
Jun 14.8°C / 59°F 8° / 22.3° 78.2
Jul 16.7°C / 62°F 10.7° / 24° 75.1
Aug 17°C / 63°F 11.1° / 23.8° 76.1
Sep 15.5°C / 60°F 9° / 22.9° 95.4
Oct 12.9°C / 55°F 6.8° / 17.6° 172.1
Nov 9.7°C / 50°F 3.1° / 15° 144.6
Dec 8°C / 46°F 1.6° / 12.9° 160.4
Dawlish experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 275 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 33.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average51.1°F
5% below United Kingdom avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Area274.9 sq mi (712.1 km²)
Population Density41/sq mi
Coordinates50.5812°N, 3.4664°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.9"
11% below United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.06"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.89"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

31 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M3.4 on Feb 24, 2023.

Oct 25, 1999 10 km N of Hirwaun, United Kingdom M4.5 140 km
Feb 17, 2018 5 km NE of Clydach, United Kingdom M4.3 130 km
Feb 20, 2014 17 km NNW of Ilfracombe, United Kingdom M4.1 100 km
May 31, 2001 20 km NNW of Flexbury, United Kingdom M4.0 97 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.7 66 km
Aug 17, 1995 28 km S of Salcombe, United Kingdom M3.6 70 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.6 66 km
Jan 1, 1994 Wales-England region, United Kingdom M3.6 79 km
Oct 10, 2001 2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom M3.5 110 km
Feb 12, 2002 1 km SSE of Deri, United Kingdom M3.5 125 km
Jun 20, 2002 3 km N of Marshfield, United Kingdom M3.4 113 km
Feb 24, 2023 1 km ENE of Brynmawr, United Kingdom M3.4 138 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.3 66 km
Sep 23, 1992 1 km NNE of Tiverton, United Kingdom M3.3 38 km
Jul 30, 1999 2 km ENE of Bargoed, United Kingdom M3.3 125 km
Oct 16, 1997 4 km ENE of Torquay, United Kingdom M3.2 11 km
Nov 26, 1991 50 km N of Urville-Nacqueville, France M3.0 135 km
Jan 28, 2002 1 km S of Abercarn, United Kingdom M3.0 119 km
May 19, 2019 7 km ESE of Swanage, United Kingdom M3.0 113 km
Feb 11, 1998 4 km SE of Newport, United Kingdom M2.9 115 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.4 m (1 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2011 PLYMOUTH, ENGLAND Avalanche 0.4 m 34 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 4.1 in Wettest
February 42°F (6°C) 3.2 in Coldest
March 45°F (7°C) 2.8 in
April 47°F (9°C) 2.1 in
May 53°F (12°C) 2.3 in
June 58°F (15°C) 2.0 in
July 62°F (17°C) 1.9 in Warmest, Driest
August 62°F (17°C) 2.4 in
September 58°F (14°C) 2.5 in
October 53°F (11°C) 3.4 in
November 47°F (8°C) 3.3 in
December 44°F (7°C) 4.0 in

Dawlish has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 42°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.1") and July the driest (1.9").

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32.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 3% below the national average of 33.7%. 50.2% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+32.8%
3% below United Kingdom avg
High School+50.2%
B+ Education Grade (3.6/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density41/sq mi
Total Area274.9 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone54.4%
Public Transit2.7%
Work from Home28.2%

Schools in Dawlish

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Westcliff Primary Academy
Dawlish College
Orchard Manor School
Gatehouse Primary Academy
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Radio Stations near Dawlish

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Rage FM drum and bass, hardcore MP3 128 kbps
Soundart Radio diy, experimental MP3 128 kbps
Torbay Hospital Radio MP3 128 kbps
Hospital Radio Plymouth AAC 128 kbps
Sid Valley Radio local radio MP3 128 kbps
Phonic FM alternative, community MP3 160 kbps

Museums in Dawlish

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bishopsteignton Museum
Bovey Tracey Heritage Centre
Britannia Museum
Brixham Battery
Brixham Heritage Museum
Budlake Old Post Office
Crediton Museum
Dartmouth Museum
Dawlish Museum
Dinosaur World
Exeter's Underground Passages
Exmouth Museum
Fairlynch Musuem
History Box
Kelly Mine
Museum of Contemporary Art
Newcomen Engine
Newton Abbot Museum
Rora House
Royal Albert Memorial Museum
Sidmouth Museum
Sidmouth Toy and Model Museum
Site of Old Torbay Aircraft Museum
Teign Heritage Centre
The Bill Douglas Cinema Museum
The Timehouse
Topsham Museum
Torquay Museum
Totnes Fashions and Textiles Museum
Totnes Museum
Tuckers Maltings
Whimple Heritage Centre

Libraries in Dawlish

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
A030.0
Bovey Tracey Library0.0
Bovey Tracey Library0.0
Brixham Library0.0
Budleigh Salterton Library0.0
Central Library0.0
Chudleigh Library0.0
Churston Library0.0
Crediton Library0.0
Dawlish Library0.0
Exmouth Public Library0.0
Kingskerswell Library0.0
Kingsteignton Library0.0
Main Library0.0
Newton Abbot Library0.0
Old Library0.0
Old Library0.0
Ottery St Mary Library0.0
Paignton Library & Information Centre0.0
Pinhoe Library0.0
Sidmouth Library0.0
St Luke's Library0.0
St Thomas Library0.0
St. Thomas Library0.0
Teignmouth Public Library0.0
Topsham Library0.0
Torquay Central Library0.0
Totnes Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Dawlish

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Churston Car Boot Sale
Exeter Farmers Market
Farm Shop
Indoor market
Newton Abbot Indoor Market
Scala Hall
Sidmouth Market
Town Square

Hotels in Dawlish

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Langstone Cliff Hotel

Restaurants in Dawlish

5 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hakaryu
Mount Pleasant Inn
Salamis
Sea Breeze
The Old Brewery Restaurant

Cafes in Dawlish

18 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Beach Cafe
Buddy's at Red Rock Cafe
Cafe Bistro
Daisy's Tea Room
Forest Fungi
Gay's Creamery
Home Kitchen
Old Mill Tea Room
Piece of Cake
Rainbows Cafe
Salty Dog Kiosk
Seasiders
The Cove Cafe
The Local scoop
The Shed Sandwich Bar
The Strand cafe
Tummy Yum Yum
Warren Cafe

Theatres in Dawlish

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Shaftesbury Theatre

Clinics in Dawlish

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Barton Surgery

Train Stations in Dawlish

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dawlish
Dawlish Warren

Gas Stations in Dawlish

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

GB #317803617

Golf Courses in Dawlish

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dawlish Approach Golf

Breweries in Dawlish

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bays Brewery
Black Tor Brewery
Crossed Anchors Brewery
Crossed Anchors Brewery & Taproom
Gray's Devon Cider
Hunters Brewery
Hunts Devon Cider
New Lion Brewery And Taproom
Platform 5 Brewing
Powderkeg Brewery
Sandford Orchards
Teignmouth Brewery
Teignworthy Brewery
The Buckland Brewers
The Exeter Brewery & Taphouse
Topsham Brewery & Taproom
Yarde Cider

Stadiums & Teams in Dawlish

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Dawlish

36 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Exeter International AirportEXTMedium Airport
Royal Marines Base ChivenorMedium Airport
Batch End Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Belle Vue AirfieldSmall Airport
Bolt Head AirfieldSmall Airport
Branscombe AirfieldSmall Airport
Brent Tor Glider FieldSmall Airport
Brookside Farm Private AirstripSmall Airport
Curry Rivel AirstripSmall Airport
Dunkeswell AirfieldSmall Airport
Eaglescott AirfieldSmall Airport
Eggesford AirfieldSmall Airport
Farway Common AirfieldSmall Airport
Glebe Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Godney AirstripSmall Airport
Halesland Glider FieldSmall Airport
Halwell AirstripSmall Airport
Heywood Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Hunsdon Lea AirstripSmall Airport
Langport AirstripSmall Airport
Lower-Durston AirstripSmall Airport
Marldon AirstripSmall Airport
Middle Chinnock AirstripSmall Airport
Middle Pymore Farm Airstrip (Private)Small Airport
Middlegate Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Middlezoy AerodromeSmall Airport
North Hill Glider FieldSmall Airport
RNAS MerryfieldSmall Airport
Stoodleigh Barton Private AirstripSmall Airport
Tracy Island AirstripSmall Airport
Warren Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Watchford Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Well Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Westacott Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Westonzoyland AirfieldSmall Airport
Westover Farm AirstripSmall Airport

Post Offices in Dawlish

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Dawlish Post Office
Exeter Road Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Dawlish

10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Church of St Agatha
Dawlish Baptist Church
Dawlish Christian Spiritualist Church
Dawlish Methodist Church
Dawlish United Reformed Church
Hope Church
Luscombe Chapel
St George
St Gregory the Great
St Mary's Church Hall

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/London

🇬🇧 About United Kingdom

Capital London
Population 66,488,991
Area 244,820 km²
GDP (USD) $3,420,796,653,789
GDP per capita $49,944
HDI 0.940
Life expectancy 81.2 years
Internet users 96.3%
Urban population 83.2%
Currency GBP (Pound)
Languages English
Calling code +44
TLD .uk
Driving side left

Public Holidays in United Kingdom

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 2 2 January 2 January
Mar 17 Saint Patrick's Day Saint Patrick's Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 4 Early May Bank Holiday Early May Bank Holiday
May 25 Spring Bank Holiday Spring Bank Holiday
Jun 15 World Cup Bank Holiday World Cup Bank Holiday
Jul 13 Battle of the Boyne Battle of the Boyne
Aug 3 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Aug 31 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Nov 30 Saint Andrew's Day Saint Andrew's Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dawlish

What is the population of Dawlish?

Dawlish has a population of 11,312 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 41 people per square mile, spread across 274.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.7 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.5% female and 48.5% male.

Is Dawlish expensive to live in?

The median household income is $44,971, 40% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $379,312 (35% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,124 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.4x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Dawlish?

Dawlish has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 43°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 275 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 33.9 inches.

How is the job market in Dawlish?

Dawlish has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.7%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $865. There are 1,029 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Dawlish?

The median home value in Dawlish is $379,312. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,124. The homeownership rate is 72.6%.

How are the schools in Dawlish?

32.8% of adults in Dawlish hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 50.2% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Dawlish?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Dawlish is 2.5% White, 0.6% Black or African American, 0.9% Asian. 98.1% of residents speak only English at home. 6.1% of the population are military veterans. 5.4% of residents have a disability.

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