CHURCH STREET, DT7 3BS House Prices & Local Information

DT7 3BS is a sought-after residential area on Church Street, 0.3km from Lyme Regis 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 3BS offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. A well-settled, later-life community (average age 57) — very low tenant turnover, high ownership, and a quiet residential character. 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 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £381k. 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 3BS are sourced from Output Area E00104130 (shared with 26 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.