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DT7

LYME REGIS

Dorset, South West, England

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DT7 covers LYME REGIS in Dorset, South West.

Avg price £518,938
1yr change ▼ 14.7%
Crime 93% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
Average House Price

£518,938

▼ 14.7% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

81% above national avg

Crime Rate

5.9/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

93% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

3 schools

Broadband Speed

303 Mbps

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.

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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

£472K £492K £512K £533K £553K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

2

Good

1

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

23,666

Population

44

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.

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303.0 Mbps

Avg Download

55.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

91%

Superfast Coverage

73%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about DT7 LYME REGIS

What is the average house price in DT7 LYME REGIS?
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 LYME REGIS 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 is the population of DT7 LYME REGIS?
The population of DT7 (LYME REGIS) is approximately 23,666 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 44 years. 64% of homes are owner-occupied, 23% are privately rented, and 13% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in DT7 LYME REGIS?
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.

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