Postcode Analysis Dorset, South West

VIEW ROAD, DT7 3AA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VIEW ROAD, DT7 3AA.

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Population

216

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Avg Age

59

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Avg Income

£ 40,300 /yr

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Employed

36%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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8/10
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4/10
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3/10
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4/10
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2/10
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6/10
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6/10
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7/10
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10/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British99.1%
Asian / British Asian0.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

36%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 1%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences30
Anti-social behaviour23
Criminal damage and arson6
Shoplifting6
Public order5

school Local Schools

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

Requires Improvement95 pupils0.4 km
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The Woodroffe School

Outstanding1082 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
local_bar

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
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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
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • CO-OPERATIVE0.3 km
  • TESCO0.3 km
fastfood

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
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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