Postcode Analysis Dorset, South West

COLWAY LANE, DT7 3AR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COLWAY LANE, DT7 3AR.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

263

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 40,300 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DT7 3AR 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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7/10
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6/10
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3/10
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7/10
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3/10
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5/10
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6/10
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6/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. DT7 3AR's 66% ownership and 49-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.

home £382,500 median price shield Safety 7/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DT7 3AR is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Colway Lane, 0.4km from Jericho 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. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £382k.

Census 2021 statistics for DT7 3AR are sourced from Output Area E00104123 (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 3AR. 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

White / British94.6%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed4.6%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 0%
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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.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 485,000

1 sales · Mean £ 485,000

Semi-Detached

£ 280,000

1 sales · Mean £ 280,000

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

DT7 3AR has low crime rates — 18 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 offences18
Anti-social behaviour13
Criminal damage and arson4
Vehicle crime4
Burglary3

school Local Schools

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

Requires Improvement95 pupils0.5 km
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The Woodroffe School

Outstanding1082 pupils0.7 km
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Mrs Ethelston's CofE Primary Academy

Good191 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

26 nearby
  • AMMONITE COTTAGE0.7 km
  • MERMAID0.9 km
  • MORLAIS B AND B0.6 km
  • THATCH0.5 km
  • The Old Monmouth B & B0.9 km
  • + 21 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • The Ship Inn0.8 km
  • LYME LADIES FOOTBALL SUPPORT GROUP0.6 km
  • The Pilot Boat0.9 km
  • The Nags Head0.6 km
  • VOLUNTEER INN0.8 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

32 nearby
  • L B K GOURMET BURGER BAR0.8 km
  • Sawubona0.8 km
  • The Oyster and Fish House1.0 km
  • Toms Lyme Regis0.9 km
  • Black Dog Tea Room0.8 km
  • + 27 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • CO-OPERATIVE0.8 km
  • TESCO0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Little Green0.9 km
  • The Whole Hogg0.9 km
  • CREPERIE0.8 km
  • PIZZA STEAK HOUSE0.9 km
  • Alcove Ice Cream0.9 km
  • + 5 more
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Retailers - Other

13 nearby
  • Boots UK Ltd0.8 km
  • ROLY'S FUDGE PANTRY0.8 km
  • The Monmouth Pantry0.8 km
  • TIMBER VALE CARAVAN PARK0.6 km
  • Baboo Gelato Ltd0.9 km
  • + 8 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Axminster7.0 km
  • Honiton18.9 km
  • Crewkerne19.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Colway Lane0.1 km
  • Brook Cottage0.1 km
  • Bottom of North Avenue0.2 km
  • Bottom of North Avenue0.2 km
  • King's Way0.3 km