DT7 3AA is a sought-after residential area on View Road, 0.1km from Hatchet 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 3AA offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Average age 59 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 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 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £740k, up 14.5% year-on-year. 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 3AA are sourced from Output Area E00104125 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
VIEW ROAD, DT7 3AA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VIEW ROAD, DT7 3AA.
216
59
£ 40,300 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DT7 3AA represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
DT7 3AA is a settled retirement community — average age 59, 74% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. With £740k prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode. Property prices are trending up 14.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DT7 3AA. The average age is 58.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 675,000
9 sales · Mean £ 660,555
Flat
£ 398,000
4 sales · Mean £ 466,125
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DT7 3AA has low crime rates — 26 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
26 nearby- AMMONITE COTTAGE0.2 km
- MERMAID0.5 km
- MORLAIS B AND B0.5 km
- THATCH0.4 km
- The Old Monmouth B & B0.5 km
- + 21 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Cobb Arms0.6 km
- HARBOUR INN0.6 km
- ROYAL STANDARD0.6 km
- The Ship Inn0.4 km
- The Pilot Boat0.4 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
37 nearby- L B K GOURMET BURGER BAR0.4 km
- Sawubona0.3 km
- The Good Food Cafe - By The Beach0.6 km
- The Oyster and Fish House0.5 km
- Toms Lyme Regis0.4 km
- + 32 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- CO-OPERATIVE0.3 km
- TESCO0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Little Green0.4 km
- The Whole Hogg0.4 km
- CREPERIE0.3 km
- PIZZA STEAK HOUSE0.4 km
- Beach & Badger0.6 km
- + 10 more
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.3 km
- Deli-Weli0.7 km
- ROLY'S FUDGE PANTRY0.3 km
- The Monmouth Pantry0.3 km
- THE SLIPWAY0.7 km
- + 14 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Axminster7.5 km
- Honiton19.2 km
- Crewkerne19.8 km
Bus Stops
- Kent House0.2 km
- Kent House0.2 km
- Langmoor Gardens Temp0.2 km
- Co-op Store0.3 km
- Bottom of North Avenue0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DT73AA · Data under Open Government Licence