Area360 logo

Postcode insights

DT6 6PD

The Street

Lyme & Charmouth

Interactive map showing DT6 6PD and surrounding area

Detailed insights for DT6 6PD

Overview

Postcode DT6 6PD is located in a rural town, within the Lyme & Charmouth ward of Dorset in the South West region, and forms part of the Lyme Regis, Charmouth & Marshwood Vale area. It has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 22.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 74% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Lyme Regis, Charmouth & Marshwood Vale is £50,243 per year. The nearest station is Axminster, about 5.2 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
22
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

5/10

Lyme Regis, Charmouth & Marshwood Vale has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,919 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 30% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Lyme Regis, Charmouth & Marshwood Vale has a very low crime rate, with approximately 22.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Lyme Regis, Charmouth & Marshwood Vale is £50,243 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 315 ft away from DT6 6PD.

Flood risk

No risk

Lyme Regis, Charmouth & Marshwood Vale near DT6 6PD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Axminster located about 5.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
263
Population density
1,288.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
10.65(-68%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.33(-64%)
Other theft
4.14(-26%)
Vehicle crime
1.78(-39%)
Burglary
1.78(-36%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
247
94.27%
Other White
5
1.91%
Other Asian
4
1.53%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
3
1.15%
Irish
2
0.76%
Total population: 262

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
78
34.21%
Level 3 (A level)
45
19.74%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
15.35%
No qualifications
32
14.04%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
9.21%
Total 16+ residents: 228

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
61
50%
Private landlord or letting agency
31
25.41%
Owns with a mortgage
25
20.49%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.28%
Shared ownership
1
0.82%
Total households: 122

Property prices in Lyme & Charmouth

Median price£505,000
Price per sq ft£435
Sales (last 12 months)74
Typical range (middle 50%)£350K – £690K

Based on 74 recent sales, the median property price is £505,000 (about £435 per square foot) in Lyme & Charmouth 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 & Charmouth over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached41£650,000£449
Semi-Detached8£377,500£378
Terraced11£320,000£438
Flats14£317,500£375

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Lyme & Charmouth

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lyme & Charmouth.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£495,000£188,500£260,000£265,000
2017£505,000£185,000£325,000£285,000
2018£532,475£200,000£285,000£294,750
2019£565,000£235,000£278,750£245,000
2020£581,500£182,500£387,500£330,000
2021£616,000£224,325£345,000£300,500
2022£702,250£255,000£412,475£356,475
2023£675,000£267,500£327,500£395,000
2024£715,000£250,000£371,500£325,000
2025£610,000£335,000£385,000£322,500
2026£620,000£295,000£260,000£263,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lyme & Charmouth.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Lyme & Charmouth.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£357£255£271£294
2017£357£267£294£275
2018£386£268£297£321
2019£354£321£312£297
2020£399£266£327£322
2021£419£287£351£334
2022£461£329£434£424
2023£481£415£465£426
2024£499£332£408£367
2025£462£368£419£429
2026£408£354£378£395
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Lyme & Charmouth.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Lyme & Charmouth in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 26 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DT6 6PD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DT6 6PD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
16 Apr 2025Waverley Cottage, The Street, Bridport, DT6 6PDSemi-DetachedFreehold£499,000
01 May 2026The Holt, The Street, Bridport, DT6 6NXTerracedFreehold£187,500
24 Oct 20258, Downside Close, Bridport, DT6 6BHDetachedFreehold£1,100,000
07 May 20263, Nutcombe Close, Bridport, DT6 6RXDetachedFreehold£385,000
16 Jan 20261, The Seahorse, Higher Sea Lane, Bridport, DT6 6BBFlatsLeasehold£252,000

Schools

In the DT6 6PD postcode area, located within Lyme Regis, Charmouth & Marshwood Vale, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DT6 6PD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryCharmouth Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

N/A

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DT6 6PD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DT6 6PD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miCharmouth StoresThe Street, Charmouth, DT6 6PPWalking directions to Charmouth Stores

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Dorset district (2025-26).

Band A£1,754
Band B£2,046
Band C£2,338
Band D£2,630
Band E£3,215
Band F£3,799
Band G£4,384
Band H£5,261

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for DT6 6PD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Belinda Bawden

Lyme & Charmouth - Elected 2 May 2024

Green Party

Member of parliament

Edward Morello

West Dorset - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictDorsetE06000059
Parliamentary ConstituencyWest DorsetE14001575
WardLyme & CharmouthE05012705
ParishCharmouthE04003520
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Lyme Regis, Charmouth & Marshwood ValeE02004273
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Dorset 023AE01020511
Police ForceDorset
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about DT6 6PD

Is DT6 6PD (Lyme Regis, Charmouth & Marshwood Vale) safe?

The area around DT6 6PD records about 22 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. Across South West as a whole the rate is about 85 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and burglary.

What is the average house price near DT6 6PD?

The median sale price around DT6 6PD in Lyme Regis, Charmouth & Marshwood Vale is £505,000 (about £435 per square foot) based on 74 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DT6 6PD?

There is 1 school close to DT6 6PD, including Charmouth Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around DT6 6PD?

DT6 6PD scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 22,919 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents DT6 6PD (Lyme Regis, Charmouth & Marshwood Vale) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for West Dorset covering DT6 6PD is Edward Morello (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Belinda Bawden (Green Party).

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.