Postcode Analysis Dorset, South West

DT7 3DQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DT7 3DQ.

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Population

200

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Avg Age

59

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Avg Income

£ 40,300 /yr

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Employed

29%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DT7 3DQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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7/10
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1/10
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3/10
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2/10
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4/10
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3/10
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4/10
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8/10
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3/10
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Area Character

DT7 3DQ is a settled retirement community — average age 59, 78% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. With prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DT7 3DQ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.4km from Lyme Regis in Lyme Regis. Administratively it sits within Lyme & Charmouth ward and the West Dorset constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a town fringe countryside zone — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. Residents here average 59 years — a mature, stable demographic with deep roots in the area and very low property turnover. 78% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for DT7 3DQ are sourced from Output Area E00104127 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DT7 3DQ. The average age is 59.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.5%
Asian / British Asian1.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.5%

Economic Activity

29%Active
FT: 16%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

DT7 3DQ has low crime rates — 28 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.

Violence and sexual offences21
Anti-social behaviour11
Shoplifting6
Public order5
Criminal damage and arson4

school Local Schools

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

Requires Improvement95 pupils0.3 km
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The Woodroffe School

Outstanding1082 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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 Inn0.3 km
  • + 20 more
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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Cobb Arms0.9 km
  • HARBOUR INN0.9 km
  • ROYAL STANDARD0.9 km
  • The Ship Inn0.2 km
  • The Pilot Boat0.2 km
  • + 3 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

38 nearby
  • L B K GOURMET BURGER BAR0.2 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
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • CO-OPERATIVE0.4 km
  • TESCO0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

15 nearby
  • Little Green0.3 km
  • The Whole Hogg0.3 km
  • CREPERIE0.4 km
  • PIZZA STEAK HOUSE0.3 km
  • Beach & Badger0.8 km
  • + 10 more
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Retailers - Other

19 nearby
  • Boots UK Ltd0.4 km
  • Deli-Weli0.9 km
  • ROLY'S FUDGE PANTRY0.4 km
  • The Monmouth Pantry0.4 km
  • THE SLIPWAY0.9 km
  • + 14 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Axminster7.8 km
  • Crewkerne19.5 km
  • Honiton19.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Anning Road0.1 km
  • Anning Road0.1 km
  • Cloverdale Court0.1 km
  • Cloverdale Court0.1 km
  • Football Ground0.3 km