DT7 3DH is a sought-after residential area on East Cliff, 0.5km from Lyme Regis in Lyme Regis. Administratively it sits within Lyme & Charmouth ward and the West Dorset constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in DT7, DT7 3DH offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 57 average age marks this as a deeply established neighbourhood — expect quiet streets, long-term homeowners, and strong community continuity. 74% 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 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £320k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for DT7 3DH are sourced from Output Area E00104130 (shared with 26 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EAST CLIFF, DT7 3DH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EAST CLIFF, DT7 3DH.
176
57
£ 40,300 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Average age 57, 74% owned. DT7 3DH is quintessential settled, mature residential territory — long-term residents, quiet streets, minimal rental churn. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £320k reflects the demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DT7 3DH. The average age is 57.2. 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
Terraced
£ 225,000
2 sales · Mean £ 225,000
Detached
£ 430,964
1 sales · Mean £ 430,964
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DT7 3DH has low crime rates — 37 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
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
25 nearby- AMMONITE COTTAGE0.5 km
- MERMAID0.2 km
- THATCH0.9 km
- The Old Monmouth B & B0.2 km
- The Rock Point Inn0.4 km
- + 20 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Cobb Arms0.9 km
- HARBOUR INN0.9 km
- ROYAL STANDARD0.9 km
- The Ship Inn0.3 km
- The Pilot Boat0.3 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
38 nearby- L B K GOURMET BURGER BAR0.3 km
- Sawubona0.4 km
- The Good Food Cafe - By The Beach0.9 km
- The Oyster and Fish House0.8 km
- Toms Lyme Regis0.5 km
- + 33 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- CO-OPERATIVE0.4 km
- TESCO0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Little Green0.4 km
- The Whole Hogg0.4 km
- CREPERIE0.4 km
- PIZZA STEAK HOUSE0.4 km
- Beach & Badger0.9 km
- + 10 more
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.4 km
- Deli-Weli0.9 km
- ROLY'S FUDGE PANTRY0.4 km
- The Monmouth Pantry0.5 km
- THE SLIPWAY1.0 km
- + 14 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Axminster7.8 km
- Crewkerne19.5 km
- Honiton19.7 km
Bus Stops
- Anning Road0.1 km
- Anning Road0.1 km
- Cloverdale Court0.1 km
- Cloverdale Court0.1 km
- Football Ground0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DT73DH · Data under Open Government Licence