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Bridport vs Lyme Regis

Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.9 miles apart.

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The verdict

Property in Bridport is about 9% cheaper on average. Bridport has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bridport edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Bridport

£428,295

Lyme Regis

£470,807

Crime Rate

Bridport

44.8

Lyme Regis

44.9

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Bridport

66.7%

Lyme Regis

50.0%

Avg Download Speed

Bridport

277.7

Lyme Regis

379.5

EPC Rating

Bridport

68.3

Lyme Regis

68.6

Median Income

Bridport

£29,709

Lyme Regis

£29,812

Buyers will find Bridport more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £428,295 versus £470,807 in Lyme Regis. The most affordable entry point in Bridport is a flat at £201,202, while in Lyme Regis it is a flat at £318,629.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: flat homes are 37% pricier in Lyme Regis (£318,629 vs £201,202).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Bridport prices grew faster — 39% vs 33%.

Crime is lower in Bridport (44.8 per 1,000) compared to Lyme Regis (44.9 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Bridport is violent-crime, while in Lyme Regis it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

School quality favours Bridport: 66.7% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 50% in Lyme Regis.

Bridport School Inspection Breakdown

66.7% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Lyme Regis School Inspection Breakdown

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

MetricBridportLyme Regis
Total Schools32
Primary31
Secondary01
% Top two bands66.7%50%

Broadband & Connectivity

Internet users in Lyme Regis enjoy 379.5 Mbps on average, while Bridport lags behind at 277.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.2% of premises in Bridport and 91% in Lyme Regis. Gigabit availability stands at 48.2% in Bridport and 72.6% in Lyme Regis.

Lyme Regis is the faster of the two by 37% on average download speed (380 vs 278 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

The average EPC rating in Lyme Regis is band C (score 68.6), ahead of Bridport's band C (score 68.3). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,375 in Bridport and £1,358 in Lyme Regis. 56% of homes in Bridport have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.2% in Lyme Regis.

Lyme Regis has more energy-efficient housing — 57.2% reach band C or above, vs 56% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Bridport has a population of 12,294 while Lyme Regis has 3,741. Median household income is £29,811.5 in Lyme Regis and £29,709 in Bridport. The median age is 51.1 in Bridport and 51.2 in Lyme Regis. Employment rates stand at 52.1% in Bridport and 52.2% in Lyme Regis.

IndicatorBridportLyme Regis
Population12,2943,741
Median Age51.151.2
Median Household Income£29,709£29,811.5
Employment Rate52.1%52.2%
Owner Occupied70.4%71.3%
Degree-Level Qualified31.5%32.6%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Bridport and Lyme Regis?
Bridport and Lyme Regis are approximately 7.9 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Bridport or Lyme Regis?
Bridport is cheaper, with an average house price of £428,295.
Is Bridport or Lyme Regis safer?
Bridport has the lower crime rate at 44.8 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Bridport or Lyme Regis?
Bridport has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 66.7%.
Which has faster broadband, Bridport or Lyme Regis?
Lyme Regis has faster average broadband at 379.5 Mbps.

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