Bridport vs Lyme Regis
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.9 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestBuyers 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 & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South WestSchool 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.
| Metric | Bridport | Lyme Regis |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 2 |
| Primary | 3 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 66.7% | 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.
| Indicator | Bridport | Lyme Regis |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,294 | 3,741 |
| Median Age | 51.1 | 51.2 |
| Median Household Income | £29,709 | £29,811.5 |
| Employment Rate | 52.1% | 52.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.4% | 71.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.5% | 32.6% |
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