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Lyme Regis, Charmouth & Marshwood Vale

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About

The Lyme Regis, Charmouth and Marshwood Vale area is defined by its geology and landscape. The coastal towns sit within the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site, known for its fossil-rich cliffs and landslips. Inland, the Marshwood Vale forms a distinct, low-lying basin of farmland, enclosed by a ring of hills including Pilsdon Pen and Lewesdon Hill, which is Dorset's highest point.

This is a region shaped by natural history. The beaches at Charmouth and Lyme Regis are internationally significant for fossil hunting, with finds managed by the local museum. Agriculture dominates the quiet, pastoral vale, a contrast to the coastal focus on heritage and tourism. The area's lanes connect scattered villages and ancient churches, following the contours of this ancient terrain.

Area overview

On average Lyme Regis, Charmouth & Marshwood Vale has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 30 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 65% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. Approximately 9.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Lyme Regis, Charmouth & Marshwood Vale is £50,243 per year. There are 5 schools in Lyme Regis, Charmouth & Marshwood Vale: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Lyme Regis, Charmouth & Marshwood Vale is home to around 7,173 people, with a population density of about 89.3 per km².

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
30
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
9.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Lyme Regis, Charmouth & Marshwood Vale Population
7,173
Population density
89.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
15.2(-54%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.62(-35%)
Burglary
3.49(+26%)
Other theft
2.93(-48%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.79(-57%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,813
94.99%
Other White
172
2.4%
Irish
43
0.6%
White and Asian (mixed)
35
0.49%
Other Asian
17
0.24%
Total population: 7,172

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,378
37.5%
Level 3 (A level)
978
15.42%
No qualifications
925
14.59%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
913
14.4%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
576
9.08%
Total 16+ residents: 6,342

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,880
54.81%
Owns with a mortgage
593
17.29%
Other social rented
460
13.41%
Private landlord or letting agency
327
9.53%
Other forms of private rent
106
3.09%
Total households: 3,430

Property prices in Lyme Regis, Charmouth & Marshwood Vale

Median price£460,000
Price per sq ft£416
Sales (last 12 months)96
Typical range (middle 50%)£350K – £700K

Based on 96 recent sales, the median property price is £460,000 (about £416 per square foot) in Lyme Regis, Charmouth & Marshwood Vale area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £2,725,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Lyme Regis, Charmouth & Marshwood Vale over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached55£650,000£436
Semi-Detached12£357,500£369
Flats15£320,000£375
Terraced14£310,000£407

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Lyme Regis, Charmouth & Marshwood Vale

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lyme Regis, Charmouth & Marshwood Vale.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£491,250£188,500£285,000£265,000
2017£519,950£190,500£307,750£280,000
2018£519,475£202,500£295,000£297,500
2019£528,750£230,000£285,000£245,000
2020£554,000£182,500£385,000£325,000
2021£623,000£232,000£343,000£301,000
2022£709,500£255,000£379,500£356,475
2023£675,000£267,500£365,000£391,250
2024£715,000£280,000£375,000£350,000
2025£610,000£350,000£375,000£322,500
2026£620,000£295,000£310,000£250,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lyme Regis, Charmouth & Marshwood Vale.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Lyme Regis, Charmouth & Marshwood Vale.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£350£255£280£289
2017£333£267£269£272
2018£380£263£295£308
2019£345£318£302£297
2020£374£266£307£321
2021£403£289£335£330
2022£452£329£420£424
2023£458£415£465£422
2024£484£321£408£365
2025£455£368£403£407
2026£416£354£378£395
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Lyme Regis, Charmouth & Marshwood Vale.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Lyme Regis, Charmouth & Marshwood Vale in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Lyme Regis, Charmouth & Marshwood Vale

Is Lyme Regis, Charmouth & Marshwood Vale safe?

Lyme Regis, Charmouth & Marshwood Vale records about 30 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Lyme Regis, Charmouth & Marshwood Vale?

The median sale price in Lyme Regis, Charmouth & Marshwood Vale is £460,000 (about £416 per square foot) based on 96 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Lyme Regis, Charmouth & Marshwood Vale?

Lyme Regis, Charmouth & Marshwood Vale has 4 primary schools (1 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Lyme Regis, Charmouth & Marshwood Vale?

Lyme Regis, Charmouth & Marshwood Vale scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Lyme Regis, Charmouth & Marshwood Vale sits around rank 20,714 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Lyme Regis, Charmouth & Marshwood Vale?

The average household income in Lyme Regis, Charmouth & Marshwood Vale is around £50,243 per year, and 9% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodes in Lyme Regis, Charmouth & Marshwood Vale

DT73PH

Mill Green

DT66PU

The Street

DT66BZ

Penn Cottage

DT73DA

Church Street

DT66AZ

Higher Sea Lane

DT73HZ

Pound Street

DT73QY

Barfleur Rise

TA204NJ

Headstock Road

DT66LY

Lower Catherston Road

DT66NL

Abbott'S Wootton Lane

DT66FF

Old Rectory Close

DT73QX

Sir George Close

DT73LZ

Clappentail Lane

DT73LW

West Hill Road

DT73PF

Hill Road

TA204LP

Partway Lane

DT73ET

Chatterton Mews

DT73HB

Roman Road

DT73FD

Queens Walk

DT73AE

Avenue Road

DT66BA

Gardenside

DT73HE

Colway Lane

DT66NF

School Lane

DT73DY

Kings Way

DT73HJ

Colway Rise

TA204NP

Headstock Road

DT73JS

Cobb Road

DT73HX

Pound Road

DT73JQ

Marine Parade

DT66QJ

The Street

TA204QT

Sheepwash Lane

DT66HP

Mutton Street

DT73DB

Church Street

DT73JT

Cobb Road

DT66QD

Old Rectory Close

DT73EQ

Sidmouth Road

DT66PP

The Street

DT66LR

Lower Sea Lane

DT73AT

Bay View Road

DT66BY

Axminster Road

DT73PY

Coombe Street

DT73DZ

Anning Road

DT73AF

Avenue Road

TA204PJ

Wakenslade Cottages

TA204LQ

Tansee Hill

TA204LT

Partway Lane

DT73LP

Uplyme Road

DT73HP

Pine Ridge

DT73HL

Springhill Gardens

DT73AJ

Jericho

DT66DU

Verriotts Lane

DT65QN

Marshwood Vale

DT66DG

Spence Lane

DT73JW

Cobb Road

TA204QU

Marshwood Vale

DT66HW

Batts Lane

DT73BN

Elizabeth Close

DT73DW

Charmouth Road

DT66BD

Higher Sea Lane

DT66EA

The Green

DT73HG

Charmouth Road

DT66BU

Thistlegate Cottages

DT73HW

Dragons Hill

DT73JE

Marine Parade

DT66DB

Monkton Wyld Cottages

DT73QT

Woodberry Down Way

DT66NX

The Street

DT73HF

Colway Lane

DT73NG

Haye Lane

DT73FA

Oak View

DT73QP

Drakes Way

DT73PN

Mill Green

DT66PR

The Street

TA204PF

High Street

DT73BH

Queens Walk

DT73JL

Kersbrook Gardens

DT73AU

Manor Avenue

DT73DF

Church Street

DT73AH

Jericho

DT73NW

Clappentail Lane

DT73QN

Woodroffe Villas

DT66QW

Bridge Road

EX135UX

Marshwood Vale

DT73EU

Blue Waters Drive

DT73PS

Lym Villas

DT73NP

Clappentail Lane

TA204NB

Chard Street

EX135UN

Wareham Road

DT66NZ

Nutcombe Terrace

DT73DU

Kings Way

DT65QA

Mutton Street

DT73LB

Coram Avenue

DT66LP

Parkway

DT66BG

West Cliff Road

DT66NE

Longlands Cottages

DT73QD

Broad Street

DT66BH

Downside Close

DT73EH

High Cliff Grange

DT66PE

The Street

DT73DP

Charmouth Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.