Town Pop. 3,513

Living in Lyme Regis: Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Lyme Regis scores 40/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Lifestyle is where Lyme Regis most outperforms the national norm: 44/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 22/100 versus a median of 60/100.

That makes it the 2nd highest-scoring of the 3 places in the DT7 postcode district. That sits 10 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. Environment (80) also clears 80/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: DT7 postcode district.

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Lyme Regis scores 40 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
79
57.8 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 76 crimes
↓ 35% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 53 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Burglary 16 crimes
↑ 31% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 14 crimes
↓ 41% below national average
Other theft 11 crimes
↓ 50% below national average
other 33 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Ozone Terrace 18 crimes
  2. 2 Supermarket 14 crimes
  3. 3 Kingsway 12 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
80
Air Quality NO₂ 3.1 · PM2.5 4.9 · PM10 7.8 µg/m³
82
Green Space 78
Parks Adequate 4
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
27
3 schools in area · 4 within 4km
2Good1Requires Improvement
  • Mrs Ethelston's CofE Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • The Woodroffe SchoolSecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • St Michael's CofE Primary School, Lyme RegisPrimary · inspected 2022
    Requires Improvement

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsYeovil Hospital19.2 mi
Musgrove Park Hospital20.6 mi
Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital (Wonford)24.1 mi
Hospital waitsDorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust0.2 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs61.2%
Nearest GP surgeryAxminster Medical Practice4.4 mi
GP capacity2,459 patients per GP
3dentists1pharmacy

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
22
Full fibre (FTTP)70.9%
available across Dorset
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
38.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
38.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 183 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
54
Employment rate41.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed41.9%Unemployed2%Retired43.9%Student3%Other inactive9.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42.4%Skilled & technical36.5%Routine & elementary21.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.9%Level 3 (A levels)14.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)38.5%Apprenticeship6.6%Other (incl. vocational)3.4%
Home ownership70.6%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
25
Council tax Dorset · 2026-27
A £1,843
B £2,151
C £2,458
D £2,765
E £3,379
F £3,994
G £4,608
H £5,530
Energy South West England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Wessex Water
Average bill regional £581/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
20
Axminster 4.5 mi
Honiton 11.8 mi
Crewkerne 12.3 mi
J26 M5 20 mi
J26 M5 20.2 mi
J25 M5 20.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
44
Pubs & Bars Ample 10
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 24
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 4
Retail Shopping Ample 42
Takeaways Adequate 8
Fitness None

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £390,000 32
Detached £610,000 15
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Flat
£188k £369k £557k £738k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Uplyme 39 0.9 mi away ⇄
Charmouth 37 1.8 mi away ⇄
Raymond's Hill 41 2.6 mi away ⇄
Whitchurch Canonicorum 0 4.0 mi away ⇄
Musbury 35 4.1 mi away ⇄
Morcombelake 36 4.2 mi away ⇄
Axminster 41 4.4 mi away ⇄
Axmouth 36 4.8 mi away ⇄
Chideock 37 5.3 mi away ⇄
Kilmington 39 5.5 mi away ⇄
Colyford 45 5.6 mi away ⇄
Colyton 36 5.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Lyme Regis a nice place to live?

Lyme Regis has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Lyme Regis is 40/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Lyme Regis?

Lyme Regis is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 79/100. There were 203 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Lyme Regis?

Among the top-rated schools in Lyme Regis are Mrs Ethelston's CofE Primary Academy and The Woodroffe School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Lyme Regis in total.

What are house prices like in Lyme Regis?

The current median house price in Lyme Regis is £390,000, around 37% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £610,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 20%. There were 32 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Lyme Regis in context

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Postcode districts in Lyme Regis

DT7 41 ⇄

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