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DT7 3AW

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Overview

Postcode DT7 3AW 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 high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 37.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 56% 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 4.5 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Slopes Farm.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
38
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
18.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Lyme Regis, Charmouth & Marshwood Vale has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,833 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 43% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Lyme Regis, Charmouth & Marshwood Vale has a low crime rate, with approximately 37.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

18.1%

Approximately 18.1% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DT7 3AW.

Flood risk

Low

Lyme Regis, Charmouth & Marshwood Vale near DT7 3AW has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Axminster located about 4.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for DT7 3AW
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miSlopes FarmMediumWalking directions to Slopes Farm
0.5 miLister GardensSmallWalking directions to Lister Gardens
0.4 miLangmoor GardensSmallWalking directions to Langmoor Gardens

Area Profile

Population
258
Population density
2,339.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.9(-37%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.82(-41%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.18(-36%)
Burglary
3.72(+34%)
Other theft
2.79(-50%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
242
93.08%
White and Asian (mixed)
4
1.54%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
3
1.15%
Other
3
1.15%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
2
0.77%
Total population: 260

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
83
36.89%
Level 3 (A level)
40
17.78%
No qualifications
34
15.11%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
28
12.44%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
8.89%
Total 16+ residents: 225

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
52
44.83%
Owns with a mortgage
24
20.69%
Other social rented
19
16.38%
Private landlord or letting agency
17
14.66%
Social rents from council
2
1.72%
Total households: 116

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 30 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DT7 3AW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DT7 3AW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Sept 202517, South Avenue, Lyme Regis, DT7 3BQSemi-DetachedFreehold£270,000
07 Aug 20252, Manor Avenue, Lyme Regis, DT7 3AUSemi-DetachedFreehold£375,000
28 Mar 20252, Lymbrook Cottages, Lyme Regis, DT7 3AJTerracedFreehold£325,000
05 Jun 202510, Springhill Gardens, Lyme Regis, DT7 3HLDetachedFreehold£860,000
19 Mar 202650, Queens Walk, Lyme Regis, DT7 3BHSemi-DetachedFreehold£240,000

Schools

In the DT7 3AW postcode area, located within Lyme Regis, Charmouth & Marshwood Vale, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DT7 3AW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySt Michael's CofE Primary School, Lyme RegisAcademy sponsor led

N/A

0.4 miSecondaryThe Woodroffe SchoolFoundation school

Good

0.9 miPrimaryMrs Ethelston's CofE Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DT7 3AW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DT7 3AW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miLondisStaples Terrace, Dorset, DT7 3DXWalking directions to Londis
0.4 miThe Co-operative Food38 Broad Street, Lyme Regis, DT7 3QFWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.4 miTesco Express40-41 Broad Street, Lyme Regis, DT7 3QFWalking directions to Tesco Express

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 DT7 3AW, 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
ParishLyme RegisE04003560
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Lyme Regis, Charmouth & Marshwood ValeE02004273
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Dorset 023CE01020533
Police ForceDorset
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about DT7 3AW

Is DT7 3AW (Lyme Regis, Charmouth & Marshwood Vale) safe?

The area around DT7 3AW records about 38 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 DT7 3AW?

The median sale price around DT7 3AW 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 DT7 3AW?

There are 3 schools close to DT7 3AW, including St Michael's CofE Primary School, Lyme Regis, The Woodroffe School (Good) and Mrs Ethelston's CofE Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around DT7 3AW?

DT7 3AW scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,833 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents DT7 3AW (Lyme Regis, Charmouth & Marshwood Vale) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for West Dorset covering DT7 3AW 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.