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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.

All postcodes in Lyme Regis, Charmouth & Marshwood Vale

DT66QQ

Grange Villas

DT66QR

Ellesdon

DT66RD

Marshwood Vale

DT66LJ

Lower Sea Lane

DT66DW

Shedbush Lane

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.