DT7 3AE is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Avenue Road, 0.0km from Hatchet in Lyme Regis. Administratively it sits within Lyme & Charmouth ward and the West Dorset constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Residents average 49 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £508k, up 89.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DT7 3AE are sourced from Output Area E00104123 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
AVENUE ROAD, DT7 3AE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for AVENUE ROAD, DT7 3AE.
263
49
£ 40,300 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DT7 3AE 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 3AE is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £508k, 66% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £508k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending up 89.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DT7 3AE. The average age is 49.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 522,500
2 sales · Mean £ 522,500
Terraced
£ 372,000
1 sales · Mean £ 372,000
Flat
£ 203,250
2 sales · Mean £ 203,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DT7 3AE has low crime rates — 25 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 COTTAGE0.3 km
- MERMAID0.5 km
- MORLAIS B AND B0.6 km
- THATCH0.4 km
- The Old Monmouth B & B0.5 km
- + 21 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Cobb Arms0.7 km
- HARBOUR INN0.7 km
- ROYAL STANDARD0.7 km
- The Ship Inn0.4 km
- The Pilot Boat0.5 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
38 nearby- L B K GOURMET BURGER BAR0.4 km
- Sawubona0.4 km
- The Good Food Cafe - By The Beach0.7 km
- The Oyster and Fish House0.6 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 Hogg0.5 km
- CREPERIE0.4 km
- PIZZA STEAK HOUSE0.4 km
- Beach & Badger0.7 km
- + 10 more
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.4 km
- Deli-Weli0.8 km
- ROLY'S FUDGE PANTRY0.4 km
- The Monmouth Pantry0.3 km
- THE SLIPWAY0.8 km
- + 14 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Axminster7.4 km
- Honiton19.1 km
- Crewkerne19.7 km
Bus Stops
- Bottom of North Avenue0.2 km
- Kent House0.2 km
- Bottom of North Avenue0.2 km
- Kent House0.2 km
- King's Way0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DT73AE · Data under Open Government Licence