Postcode Analysis Dorset, South West

COLWAY CLOSE, DT7 3BE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COLWAY CLOSE, DT7 3BE.

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Population

499

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Avg Age

53

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Avg Income

£ 40,300 /yr

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Employed

39%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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9/10
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8/10
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2/10
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3/10
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2/10
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7/10
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1/10
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9/10
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5/10
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Area Character

DT7 3BE is a mixed residential postcode — average age 53, 86% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £395k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

DT7 3BE is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Colway Close, 0.6km from Jericho in Lyme Regis. Administratively it sits within Lyme & Charmouth ward and the West Dorset constituency.

For serious buyers, DT7 3BE is a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. Residents average 53 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 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: Average house prices are around £395k.

Census 2021 statistics for DT7 3BE are sourced from Output Area E00183045 (shared with 21 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 3BE. 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

White / British97.4%
Asian / British Asian0.6%
Black / African / Caribbean1.0%
Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 21%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

£ 345,000

3 sales · Mean £ 360,000

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

DT7 3BE 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.

Violence and sexual offences12
Anti-social behaviour10
Vehicle crime4
Criminal damage and arson3
Burglary2

school Local Schools

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

Requires Improvement95 pupils0.6 km
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The Woodroffe School

Outstanding1082 pupils0.9 km
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Mrs Ethelston's CofE Primary Academy

Good191 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

21 nearby
  • AMMONITE COTTAGE0.9 km
  • MERMAID1.0 km
  • MORLAIS B AND B0.9 km
  • THATCH0.8 km
  • The Old Monmouth B & B1.0 km
  • + 16 more
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Ship Inn0.9 km
  • The Nags Head0.8 km
  • LYME LADIES FOOTBALL SUPPORT GROUP0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

20 nearby
  • L B K GOURMET BURGER BAR1.0 km
  • Black Dog Tea Room1.0 km
  • COSTA COFFEE1.0 km
  • East Kitchen + Bar1.0 km
  • Lal Qilla1.0 km
  • + 15 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • CO-OPERATIVE1.0 km
  • TESCO1.0 km
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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Boots UK Ltd1.0 km
  • ROLY'S FUDGE PANTRY1.0 km
  • The Monmouth Pantry1.0 km
  • TIMBER VALE CARAVAN PARK0.3 km
  • CASTLE WINES OF LYME REGIS1.0 km
  • + 4 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • CREPERIE1.0 km
  • Hong Kong Chinese Ltd0.9 km
  • Lyme Regis Takeaway0.9 km
  • LYME'S FISH BAR0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Axminster7.0 km
  • Honiton19.0 km
  • Crewkerne19.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Talbot Road0.1 km
  • Brook Cottage0.2 km
  • Henrys Way0.2 km
  • Colway Lane0.2 km
  • Charmouth Close0.3 km