Area Analysis Dorset, South West

DT7 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the DT7 postcode area.

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Population

5,461

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Avg Age

53

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Avg Income

£ 39,800 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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8/10
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5/10
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3/10
workEmployment
2/10
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2/10
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6/10
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3/10
homeHome Ownership
8/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. DT7 spans multiple life stages — average age 53, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £414k. Property prices are trending down 14.6% year-on-year.

home £414,166 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DT7 is a postcode district in Dorset, South West, covering 283 active and 54 retired postcodes.

The largest share of DT7 (35%) is characterised by a picturesque rural retirement spot — large homes, older residents, very low crime, alongside a rural area with a significant number of older people in rented flats (11%). This mix of 9 distinct neighbourhood types makes DT7 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in DT7 are around £414k, down 14.6% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across DT7 at 153 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. The district has a mature, established population with an average age of 53 — predominantly owner-occupied, quiet, and low-turnover.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full DT7 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.9%
Asian / British Asian0.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.2%
Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences319
Anti-social behaviour174
Burglary70
Criminal damage and arson69
Other theft59

school Local Schools

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St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Lyme Regis

Requires Improvement95 pupils
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The Woodroffe School

Outstanding1082 pupils
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Mrs Ethelston's CofE Primary Academy

Good191 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

28 nearby
  • Albany Guest House
  • ALEXANDRA HOTEL
  • AMMONITE COTTAGE
  • BLUE SKY B&B
  • CHARNWOOD GUEST HOUSE
  • + 23 more
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Retailers - Other

21 nearby
  • Baboo Gelato Ltd
  • Boots UK Ltd
  • CASTLE WINES OF LYME REGIS
  • Coastal Community Cupboard
  • Deli-Weli
  • + 16 more
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Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Peek Hall
  • Talbot Arms Hotel
  • Cobb Arms
  • HARBOUR INN
  • ROYAL STANDARD
  • + 4 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

38 nearby
  • The Cornish Bakery
  • The Good Food Cafe - By The Beach
  • The Good Food Cafe & Deli
  • The Lyme Bay Cafe and Bar
  • The Monmouth Table
  • + 33 more
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Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Alcove Ice Cream
  • ALCOVE TAKEAWAY
  • CREPERIE
  • Hong Kong Chinese Ltd
  • Kiosk Lyme Regis
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • CO-OPERATIVE
  • TESCO