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.
DT7 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the DT7 postcode area.
5,461
53
£ 39,800 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Lyme Regis
The Woodroffe School
Mrs Ethelston's CofE Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
28 nearby- Albany Guest House
- ALEXANDRA HOTEL
- AMMONITE COTTAGE
- BLUE SKY B&B
- CHARNWOOD GUEST HOUSE
- + 23 more
Restaurant, Cafe
38 nearby- Poco Pizza
- Amid Giants and Idols
- BEACH HOUSE
- BELL CLIFF RESTAURANT
- BLUE SEA CAFE
- + 33 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- CO-OPERATIVE
- TESCO
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- The Whole Hogg
- Alcove Ice Cream
- ALCOVE TAKEAWAY
- CREPERIE
- Hong Kong Chinese Ltd
- + 7 more
Retailers - Other
21 nearby- Uplyme Cricket Club
- Baboo Gelato Ltd
- Boots UK Ltd
- CASTLE WINES OF LYME REGIS
- Coastal Community Cupboard
- + 16 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Cobb Arms
- HARBOUR INN
- ROYAL STANDARD
- The Nags Head
- The Pilot Boat
- + 4 more
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