Lyme Regis vs Seaton (East Devon)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.0 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Seaton (east Devon) wins on house prices with a 49% gap. For families, Seaton (east Devon) edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Lyme Regis
£470,807
Seaton (East Devon)
£316,077
Crime Rate
Lyme Regis
44.9
Seaton (East Devon)
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Lyme Regis
50.0%
Seaton (East Devon)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Lyme Regis
379.5
Seaton (East Devon)
295.8
EPC Rating
Lyme Regis
68.6
Seaton (East Devon)
68.9
Median Income
Lyme Regis
£29,812
Seaton (East Devon)
£29,914
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestProperty in Lyme Regis commands an average of £470,807, compared with £316,077 in Seaton (east Devon) – a difference of 49%. The most affordable entry point in Lyme Regis is a flat at £318,629, while in Seaton (east Devon) it is a flat at £165,776.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 92% pricier in Lyme Regis (£318,629 vs £165,776).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Lyme Regis prices grew faster — 33% vs 18%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime rate data is not available for both Lyme Regis and Seaton (east Devon) at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South WestFamilies may prefer Seaton (east Devon), where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 50% in Lyme Regis. There are 2 schools in Lyme Regis and 1 in Seaton (east Devon).
Lyme Regis School Inspection Breakdown
50% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Seaton (East Devon) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Lyme Regis | Seaton (East Devon) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 50% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 379.5 Mbps in Lyme Regis and 295.8 Mbps in Seaton (east Devon). Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91% of premises in Lyme Regis and 95.8% in Seaton (east Devon). Gigabit availability stands at 72.6% in Lyme Regis and 52% in Seaton (east Devon).
Lyme Regis is the faster of the two by 28% on average download speed (380 vs 296 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Seaton (east Devon) leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 68.9 (C), while Lyme Regis averages 68.6 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,358 in Lyme Regis and £1,341 in Seaton (east Devon). 57.2% of homes in Lyme Regis have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.5% in Seaton (east Devon).
Seaton (east Devon) has more energy-efficient housing — 58.5% reach band C or above, vs 57.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,914 in Seaton (east Devon) and £29,811.5 in Lyme Regis. The median age is 51.2 in Lyme Regis and 51.3 in Seaton (east Devon). Owner-occupancy is 71.3% in Lyme Regis versus 72.2% in Seaton (east Devon). Employment rates stand at 52.2% in Lyme Regis and 52.4% in Seaton (east Devon).
| Indicator | Lyme Regis | Seaton (East Devon) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,741 | 7,429 |
| Median Age | 51.2 | 51.3 |
| Median Household Income | £29,811.5 | £29,914 |
| Employment Rate | 52.2% | 52.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.3% | 72.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.6% | 33.8% |
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