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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 moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 30 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 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

Based on 82 recent sales, the median property price is £497,000 in Lyme Regis, Charmouth & Marshwood Vale area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £1,195,000.

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
Semi-Detached10£385,000
Terraced14£310,000
Detached47£592,000
Flats11£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

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: 16/05/2026.