DT7 Postcode District
DT7 is the Postcode District for Lyme Regis in Dorset
The DT7 postcode district is located in the DT Dorchester postal area, DT7 has a population of 5,568 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census..
The area of the district is 9.52 square miles (24.66 square kilometres or 6,093.97 acres).
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District overview
The DT7 postcode district primarily consists of the settlement of Lyme Regis in Devon. The most significant postal town in this district is Lyme Regis. Additionally, there are other significant settlements in the area such as Harcombe, Rocombe, Rousdon, Uplyme, and Ware, all located within Devon.
There are 1 postcode sectors within the district. Here's a breakdown:
The sector DT7 3, covers Lyme Regis in Dorset.
The sector DT7 3, covers Uplyme in Devon.
The post town for this district is LYME REGIS.
When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the Dorset (192 postal codes), and finally, the East Devon District area (92 postal codes).
Postcode sectors and neighbouring districts
Nearest towns
To help place the district geographically, here are nearby towns and their approximate direction from the district centre.
| Town | Distance (miles) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Axminster | 3.92 | NNW |
| Colyton | 4.54 | W |
| Seaton | 4.80 | WSW |
| Bridport | 9.24 | E |
| Chard | 9.94 | N |
| Honiton | 10.83 | WNW |
| Beaminster | 11.50 | ENE |
| Sidmouth | 12.27 | WSW |
| Crewkerne | 13.18 | NE |
| Ottery St Mary | 13.70 | W |
| Ilminster | 13.99 | N |
| South Petherton | 16.71 | NNE |
| Budleigh Salterton | 17.17 | WSW |
| Cullompton | 20.53 | WNW |
| Taunton | 20.59 | NNW |
| Wellington | 20.64 | NNW |
| Yeovil | 20.73 | NE |
| Exmouth | 20.92 | WSW |
| Chickerell | 21.70 | ESE |
Postcode information
Total geographical postcodes: 296
| Location | Post Town | Sector | Number of postcodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| LYME REGIS | LYME REGIS | DT7 3 | 190 |
| Uplyme | LYME REGIS | DT7 3 | 65 |
| Rousdon | LYME REGIS | DT7 3 | 16 |
| LYME REGIS | LYME REGIS | DT7 3 | 7 |
| LYME REGIS | LYME REGIS | DT7 3 | 3 |
| Uplyme | LYME REGIS | DT7 3 | 3 |
| Rousdon | LYME REGIS | DT7 3 | 2 |
| LYME REGIS | LYME REGIS | DT7 3 | 2 |
| Uplyme | LYME REGIS | DT7 3 | 2 |
| Ware | LYME REGIS | DT7 3 | 1 |
| Harcombe | LYME REGIS | DT7 3 | 1 |
| Rocombe | LYME REGIS | DT7 3 | 1 |
| Uplyme | LYME REGIS | DT7 3 | 1 |
| Uplyme | LYME REGIS | DT7 3 | 1 |
| LYME REGIS | LYME REGIS | DT7 3 | 1 |
Street list for DT7
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| BROAD STREET A3052 | 39 |
| SUMMERHILL ROAD | 26 |
| OZONE TERRACE | 24 |
| NORTH AVENUE | 24 |
| APPLEBEE WAY | 19 |
| COBB ROAD | 16 |
| THORNTON PEARN RISE | 15 |
| MARINE PARADE | 15 |
| WINDSOR TERRACE | 14 |
| SIR GEORGE CLOSE | 13 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 254 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 57 |
| Other theft | 52 |
| Burglary | 51 |
| Public order | 36 |
| Vehicle crime | 16 |
| Shoplifting | 16 |
| Drugs | 10 |
| Other crime | 9 |
| Robbery | 5 |
| Possession of weapons | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Bicycle theft | 4 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
Retail and shopping
| Street | Town | Locality | Number of shops | Central postcode | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BROAD STREET | LYME REGIS | 68 | DT7 3QE | View map | |
| MARINE PARADE | LYME REGIS | 23 | DT7 3JF | View map | |
| COOMBE STREET | LYME REGIS | 11 | DT7 3PY | View map | |
| BRIDGE STREET | LYME REGIS | 7 | DT7 3QA | View map | |
| SILVER STREET | LYME REGIS | 6 | DT7 3HR | View map |
Schools in the district
St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Lyme Regis
Phase: Primary
Address:
Kings Way , Lyme Regis
Postcode: DT7 3DY
Headteacher: Mr Nick Kiddle (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
The Woodroffe School
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Uplyme Road , Lyme Regis
Postcode: DT7 3LX
Headteacher: Mr Daniel Watts (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Mrs Ethelston's CofE Primary Academy
Phase: Primary
Address:
Pound Lane , Uplyme , Lyme Regis
Postcode: DT7 3TT
Headteacher: Miss Katy Lyons (Head of School)
Ofsted rating: Good
Healthcare services
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Dental Surgery | KENT HOUSE HEALTH CENTRE, SILVER STREET, LYME REGIS, DORSET, DT7 3HT | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Lyme Bay Dentistry | TEMPLE HOUSE, 63 BROAD STREET, LYME REGIS, DORSET, DT7 3QF | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 3 | Dental Surgery | 41 SILVER STREET, LYME REGIS, DORSET, DT7 3HR | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lyme Bay Medical Practice | LYME REGIS MEDICAL CENTRE, UPLYME ROAD, LYME REGIS, DT7 3LS | GP PRACTICE | Call 01297 443399 |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Property and housing
Yearly house price averages for the district
| Type of property | 2025 average | 2025 sales | 2024 average | 2024 sales | 2023 average | 2023 sales | 2022 average | 2022 sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £676,952 | 31 | £743,542 | 56 | £714,609 | 57 | £717,956 | 51 |
| Semi-detached | £365,313 | 8 | £444,372 | 16 | £372,758 | 13 | £368,442 | 22 |
| Terraced | £386,578 | 16 | £397,212 | 13 | £411,908 | 27 | £383,850 | 21 |
| Flats | £318,629 | 19 | £281,780 | 33 | £294,745 | 22 | £300,391 | 35 |
Transport and connectivity
Stations in the district
No stations found in this postcode district.
Accessible motorway junctions
M5 J29
Average Driving Time from within the district: 33.37
Average Driving Distance: 27.90
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 282
M5 J30
Average Driving Time from within the district: 33.99
Average Driving Distance: 22.79
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 20
M5 J28
Average Driving Time from within the district: 35.07
Average Driving Distance: 24.92
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 283
M5 J25
Average Driving Time from within the district: 38.83
Average Driving Distance: 25.91
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 268
M5 J27
Average Driving Time from within the district: 39.48
Average Driving Distance: 29.19
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 278
M5 J26
Average Driving Time from within the district: 41.21
Average Driving Distance: 27.86
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 283
M5 J24
Average Driving Time from within the district: 54.46
Average Driving Distance: 37.27
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 1
Royal Mail delivery and sorting offices
| Postal sector | Delivery office |
|---|---|
| DT7 3 | Lyme Regis Scale Payment Delivery Office |
Postcode format
| D | T | 7 | - | X | X | X |
| D | T | 7 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Administrative and boundary notes
The largest settlement in the DT7 postal code is LYME REGIS followed by Uplyme, and Rousdon.
The postcode area has a boundary with The English Channel.
The DT7 Postcode shares a border with EX12 (SEATON, Beer, Branscombe), EX13 (AXMINSTER, Kilmington, Hawkchurch) and DT6 (BRIDPORT, Charmouth, Burton Bradstock).
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