DT7 — LYME REGIS | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in DT7

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in DT7 is £518,938, which is 22% above the Dorset average of £425,376.

Properties in DT7 cost 80.8% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in DT7 have fallen 14.7% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£717,754	144
Semi-detached	£402,116	37
Terraced	£401,259	56
Flat	£296,262	73
All types	£518,938	357

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in DT7

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 5.9 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, DT7 has a crime rate well 93% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

2.3 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

0.5 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

0.2 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

1.4 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

0.6 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in DT7

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

DT7 has 3 schools within or near its boundaries, including 2 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
The Woodroffe School	Secondary	Good	mi
Mrs Ethelston's CofE Primary Academy	Primary	Good	mi
St Michael's CofE Primary School, Lyme Regis	Primary	Requires improvement	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

23,666

Population

Median Age

64%

Owner-Occupied

74%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

64.0%

Private rent

23.0%

Social rent

13.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in DT7 are 303.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

303.0 Mbps

Avg Download

55.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

91%

Superfast Coverage

73%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in DT7 is collected by Dorchester Council. The Band D rate is £2,115/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

DT7 — LYME REGIS

Area Summary

DT7 (LYME REGIS) offers above-average property prices (£518,938, 81% above national average), low crime (93% below national average), 3 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (303 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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BRIDPORT

£430K

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£426K

▲ 0.0% YoY

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▲ 1.2% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in DT7?

The average house price in DT7 (LYME REGIS) is £518,938, based on 357 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 81% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 14.7% over the past year.

Is DT7 a safe area to live?

Crime in DT7 is significantly below the national average (5.9 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (2.3 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (1.4 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in DT7?

There are 3 schools in or near DT7. 67% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 2 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

What is the council tax in DT7?

Council tax in DT7 is collected by Dorchester Council. The Band D rate is £2,115 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in DT7?

The average broadband download speed in DT7 is 303 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 91% of premises, ultrafast to 73%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in DT7 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 64% of homes in DT7 are owner-occupied. 23% are privately rented and 13% are social housing. The total population is approximately 23,666.