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Lyme Regis, Charmouth & Marshwood Vale

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About

The Lyme Regis, Charmouth & Marshwood Vale area in Dorset is known for its dramatic coastline and rich geological history. Lyme Regis, a historic seaside town, is famous for its fossil discoveries along the Jurassic Coast. The town features a mix of Georgian architecture and traditional fishing cottages, with a working harbour and the iconic Cobb harbour wall. Charmouth, just east of Lyme Regis, is another hotspot for fossil hunting, with its expansive beach and cliffs revealing ancient marine life. Both towns attract visitors for their coastal walks and connections to prehistoric eras.

Inland, the Marshwood Vale offers a contrast with its rolling farmland and quiet rural lanes. The vale is dotted with small villages, historic churches, and patchwork fields, creating a peaceful countryside setting. The area is part of the Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with walking trails linking the coast to the hinterland. The combination of coastal landscapes and inland valleys makes this part of Dorset a destination for nature and history enthusiasts.

Area overview

On average Lyme Regis, Charmouth & Marshwood Vale has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 48 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Lyme Regis, Charmouth & Marshwood Vale is £40,300 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).

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
48
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
9.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

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 Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
17
0.24%
Total population: 7,172

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

Based on 100 recent sales, the median property price is £542,500 in Lyme Regis, Charmouth & Marshwood Vale area, with individual transactions ranging from £144,000 up to £1,650,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Lyme Regis, Charmouth & Marshwood Vale over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached61£626,000
Flats10£270,000
Semi-Detached14£377,500
Terraced15£350,000

10 years median price trend in Lyme Regis, Charmouth & Marshwood Vale

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lyme Regis, Charmouth & Marshwood Vale.

All postcodes in Lyme Regis, Charmouth & Marshwood Vale

TA204LS

Lyme Regis, Charmouth & Marshwood Vale

DT66EN

Ryall Road

DT66NA

Lyme Regis, Charmouth & Marshwood Vale

DT73AP

Bayview Road

DT73AY

North Avenue

DT73DA

Church Street

DT73DL

Charmouth Road

DT73HG

Charmouth Road

DT73JW

Cobb Road

DT73LW

Hill Rise Road

DT66BZ

Elsdon's Lane

DT66DT

Gibbs Lane

DT66NP

Grandfather's Knap

DT66NQ

Stony Down Lane

DT66QQ

The Street

DT73BQ

North Avenue

DT73EN

Lyme Regis, Charmouth & Marshwood Vale

DT73JT

Cobb Road

DT73PJ

Lyme Regis, Charmouth & Marshwood Vale

DT73PP

Coombe Street

EX137AY

Broom Lane

TA204NQ

Chard Street

DT66BN

Charberry Rise

DT66BQ

Downside Close

DT66DF

Champernhayes Lane

DT66DL

Ryall Road

DT66NT

Becklands Lane

DT73AL

Woodmead Road

DT73UD

Lyme Regis, Charmouth & Marshwood Vale

DT73LL

Silver Street

DT73QU

Barfleur Rise

TA204LR

Lyme Regis, Charmouth & Marshwood Vale

DT66PJ

The Street

DT65NT

Pilsdon Lane

DT66FN

St Andrews Drive

DT66NG

Meerhay Lane

DT66PU

Barr's Lane

DT73AF

Avenue Road

DT73DH

Anning Road

DT73DP

Charmouth Road

DT73DT

Charmouth Road

DT73PA

Coombe Street

DT73PG

Hill Road

DT73PW

Dolphin Close

TA204PN

Easthay Lane

DT65JW

Lyme Regis, Charmouth & Marshwood Vale

DT66BA

Gardenside

DT66NR

Coombe Drain

DT66QP

Bridge Road

DT73BG

Colway Lane

DT73DW

Charmouth Road

DT73LE

Lyme Regis, Charmouth & Marshwood Vale

DT73LT

Uplyme Road

DT73NX

Thornton Pearn Rise

DT73NY

Coombe Street

TA204NF

Chard Street

TA204NW

Lyme Regis, Charmouth & Marshwood Vale

TA204PT

Fore Street

TA204QA

Venn Hill

DT66BE

Five Acres

DT66BS

Axminster Road

DT66DE

Monkton Wyld Lane

DT66FF

Old Rectory Close

DT66LH

St Andrews Drive

DT66QD

Old Rectory Close

DT73AS

Manor Avenue

DT73DN

Ferndown Road

DT73DU

Kingsway

DT73EE

Applebee Way

DT73EL

Ware Lane

DT73HE

Colway Lane

DT73HZ

Cobb Road

DT73HU

Silver Street

DT73JD

Lyme Regis, Charmouth & Marshwood Vale

DT73JU

Cobb Road

DT73NH

Haye Lane

DT73PF

Hill Road

EX135UX

Lyme Regis, Charmouth & Marshwood Vale

TA204LX

Shedrick Hill

DT66AX

Higher Sea Lane

DT66AY

Gardenside

DT66BB

Double Common

DT66QJ

Georges Close

DT66SE

Barney's Close

DT73AT

Bayview Road

DT73BY

Church Street

DT73EB

Anning Road

DT73GF

Sidmouth Road

DT73JE

Marine Parade

DT73JL

Pound Road

DT73LA

Pine Walk

DT73LD

Sidmouth Road

DT73LG

Ozone Terrace

DT73LH

Lyme Regis, Charmouth & Marshwood Vale

DT73LR

Haye Lane

DT73NB

Clappentail Park

DT73NQ

Haye Lane

TA204JQ

Holvert Lane

DT66ES

Lyme Regis, Charmouth & Marshwood Vale

DT66EW

Ship Knapp

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.