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Area guide · Dorset

Living in Lyme Regis

A snapshot of life in Lyme Regis, South West — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

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At a glance

Lyme Regis is a village in Dorset, South West with a population of 3,741. The average house price is £470,807 and the overall crime rate is 44.9 per 1,000 residents.

Where Lyme Regis ranks

Population

3,741

Avg House Price

£470,807

Crime Rate

44.9/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

50%

Avg Download Speed

380 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£29,811.5

Median Age

51.2

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Lyme Regis's detached homes (£676,952) command roughly 2.1× the price of a flat (£318,629).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Lyme Regis prices have risen 33% over the last 9 years (£353,812 → £470,807).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£676,952	£610,000	31
Semi-Detached	£365,312	£372,500	8
Terraced	£386,578	£350,750	16
Flat	£318,629	£320,000	19

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Lyme Regis is 44.9 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Lyme Regis: violent crime (42% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

50% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	2
Primary	1
Secondary	1
% Top two bands	50%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
St Michael's CofE Primary School, Lyme Regis	Primary	Requires improvement
The Woodroffe School	Secondary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Lyme Regis averages 380 Mbps — 280% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Lyme Regis homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 57.2% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	68.6
% Rated C or Above	57.2%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,358

Demographics & Economy

Population	3,741
Median Age	51.2
Median Household Income	£29,811.5
Employment Rate	52.2%
Owner Occupied	71.3%
Degree-Level Qualified	32.6%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Lyme Regis?

The average house price in Lyme Regis is £470,807 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Lyme Regis?

The most affordable entry point in Lyme Regis is a flat, with an average price of £318,629.

Is Lyme Regis a safe place to live?

Lyme Regis has a recorded crime rate of 44.9 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in Lyme Regis?

Lyme Regis has 2 schools in total, with 50% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Lyme Regis?

Average broadband download speeds in Lyme Regis are around 380 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 91% of premises.

How big is Lyme Regis?

Lyme Regis is a settlement in Dorset with a population of approximately 3,741.

Most compared with

How does Lyme Regis stack up against its neighbours?

Axminster

Lyme Regis

House price: £381,844 · £470,807
Crime rate: N/A · 44.9
Distance: 4.5 mi

Bridport

Lyme Regis

House price: £428,295 · £470,807
Crime rate: 44.8 · 44.9
Distance: 7.9 mi

Chard

Lyme Regis

House price: £298,462 · £470,807
Crime rate: 83.2 · 44.9
Distance: 10.2 mi

Crewkerne

Lyme Regis

House price: £271,964 · £470,807
Crime rate: 82.9 · 44.9
Distance: 12.5 mi

Honiton

Lyme Regis

House price: £316,077 · £470,807
Crime rate: N/A · 44.9
Distance: 12.1 mi

Ilminster

Lyme Regis

House price: £325,338 · £470,807
Crime rate: 83.4 · 44.9
Distance: 13.8 mi

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