DT7 3BD is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Colway Lane, 0.5km from Jericho 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 3BD offers a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 53 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 86% 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 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £645k.
Census 2021 statistics for DT7 3BD are sourced from Output Area E00183045 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COLWAY LANE, DT7 3BD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COLWAY LANE, DT7 3BD.
499
53
£ 40,300 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, DT7 3BD combines high owner-occupation (86%), strong property values (£645k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DT7 3BD. The average age is 52.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 645,000
1 sales · Mean £ 645,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DT7 3BD has low crime rates — 17 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
Mrs Ethelston's CofE Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
26 nearby- AMMONITE COTTAGE0.8 km
- MERMAID0.9 km
- MORLAIS B AND B0.7 km
- THATCH0.6 km
- The Old Monmouth B & B0.9 km
- + 21 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The Ship Inn0.9 km
- LYME LADIES FOOTBALL SUPPORT GROUP0.6 km
- The Pilot Boat1.0 km
- The Nags Head0.7 km
- VOLUNTEER INN0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
29 nearby- L B K GOURMET BURGER BAR0.9 km
- Sawubona0.9 km
- Black Dog Tea Room0.8 km
- Jurassic Foot Golf0.6 km
- LYME REGIS GOLF CLUB0.6 km
- + 24 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- CO-OPERATIVE0.9 km
- TESCO0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Little Green0.9 km
- The Whole Hogg1.0 km
- CREPERIE0.9 km
- PIZZA STEAK HOUSE0.9 km
- Alcove Ice Cream1.0 km
- + 5 more
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.9 km
- ROLY'S FUDGE PANTRY0.9 km
- The Monmouth Pantry0.9 km
- TIMBER VALE CARAVAN PARK0.5 km
- Baboo Gelato Ltd1.0 km
- + 8 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Axminster7.0 km
- Honiton18.8 km
- Crewkerne19.3 km
Bus Stops
- Brook Cottage0.1 km
- Colway Lane0.1 km
- Henrys Way0.3 km
- Bottom of North Avenue0.3 km
- Bottom of North Avenue0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DT73BD · Data under Open Government Licence