Crewkerne vs Lyme Regis
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Crewkerne is about 42% cheaper on average. Lyme Regis has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Crewkerne edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Crewkerne
£271,964
Lyme Regis
£470,807
Crime Rate
Crewkerne
82.9
Lyme Regis
44.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Crewkerne
50.0%
Lyme Regis
50.0%
Avg Download Speed
Crewkerne
280.6
Lyme Regis
379.5
EPC Rating
Crewkerne
68.4
Lyme Regis
68.6
Median Income
Crewkerne
£28,987
Lyme Regis
£29,812
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestThe average house price in Crewkerne is £271,964, which is 42% less than Lyme Regis at £470,807. The most affordable entry point in Crewkerne is a flat at £170,375, while in Lyme Regis it is a flat at £318,629.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 48% pricier in Lyme Regis (£386,578 vs £199,979).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Lyme Regis prices grew faster — 33% vs 22%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime is lower in Lyme Regis (44.9 per 1,000) compared to Crewkerne (82.9 per 1,000), a 85% difference. The most common crime category in Crewkerne 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 WestCrewkerne has 50% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 50% in Lyme Regis. Crewkerne has 4 schools in total, while Lyme Regis has 2.
Crewkerne School Inspection Breakdown
50% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) 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 | Crewkerne | Lyme Regis |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 2 |
| Primary | 3 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 50% | 50% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Lyme Regis offers faster average downloads at 379.5 Mbps, compared to 280.6 Mbps in Crewkerne. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 89.7% of premises in Crewkerne and 91% in Lyme Regis. Gigabit availability stands at 49.4% in Crewkerne and 72.6% in Lyme Regis.
Lyme Regis is the faster of the two by 35% on average download speed (380 vs 281 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Lyme Regis are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 68.6 (band C) versus 68.4 (band C) in Crewkerne. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,366 in Crewkerne and £1,358 in Lyme Regis. 57.5% of homes in Crewkerne have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.2% in Lyme Regis.
Crewkerne has more energy-efficient housing — 57.5% reach band C or above, vs 57.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,811.5 in Lyme Regis and £28,987.4 in Crewkerne. The median age is 48.1 in Crewkerne and 51.2 in Lyme Regis. Employment rates stand at 55.8% in Crewkerne and 52.2% in Lyme Regis. Owner-occupancy is 68.1% in Crewkerne versus 71.3% in Lyme Regis.
| Indicator | Crewkerne | Lyme Regis |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,067 | 3,741 |
| Median Age | 48.1 | 51.2 |
| Median Household Income | £28,987.4 | £29,811.5 |
| Employment Rate | 55.8% | 52.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.1% | 71.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.7% | 32.6% |
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