DT7 3BE is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Colway Close, 0.6km from Jericho in Lyme Regis. Administratively it sits within Lyme & Charmouth ward and the West Dorset constituency.
For serious buyers, DT7 3BE is a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. Residents average 53 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 86% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £395k.
Census 2021 statistics for DT7 3BE are sourced from Output Area E00183045 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COLWAY CLOSE, DT7 3BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COLWAY CLOSE, DT7 3BE.
499
53
£ 40,300 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
DT7 3BE is a mixed residential postcode — average age 53, 86% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £395k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DT7 3BE. The average age is 52.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 345,000
3 sales · Mean £ 360,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DT7 3BE has low crime rates — 17 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
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
21 nearby- AMMONITE COTTAGE0.9 km
- MERMAID1.0 km
- MORLAIS B AND B0.9 km
- THATCH0.8 km
- The Old Monmouth B & B1.0 km
- + 16 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Ship Inn0.9 km
- The Nags Head0.8 km
- LYME LADIES FOOTBALL SUPPORT GROUP0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
20 nearby- L B K GOURMET BURGER BAR1.0 km
- Black Dog Tea Room1.0 km
- COSTA COFFEE1.0 km
- East Kitchen + Bar1.0 km
- Lal Qilla1.0 km
- + 15 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- CO-OPERATIVE1.0 km
- TESCO1.0 km
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Boots UK Ltd1.0 km
- ROLY'S FUDGE PANTRY1.0 km
- The Monmouth Pantry1.0 km
- TIMBER VALE CARAVAN PARK0.3 km
- CASTLE WINES OF LYME REGIS1.0 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- CREPERIE1.0 km
- Hong Kong Chinese Ltd0.9 km
- Lyme Regis Takeaway0.9 km
- LYME'S FISH BAR0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Axminster7.0 km
- Honiton19.0 km
- Crewkerne19.1 km
Bus Stops
- Talbot Road0.1 km
- Brook Cottage0.2 km
- Henrys Way0.2 km
- Colway Lane0.2 km
- Charmouth Close0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DT73BE · Data under Open Government Licence