DT7 area guide

House prices, recent sales, crime and schools for the DT7 postcode district in Dorset. Free to read, from official open data. For one address in detail, run a full property report.

Average price
£326,381

Dorset · 2026-05 (UK HPI)

Sales in sample

Land Registry Price Paid

Crimes, last 6 months
98

Street-level crime at the district centre

Good or better schools
2

Ofsted rated, within one mile

What the data says about DT7

The average home across Dorset is worth about £326,381 (UK House Price Index, 2026-05), and prices have risen 1.4% over the last year.

Of 148 energy certificates sampled across 12 postcodes in DT7, band C is the most common, and 49.3% of homes sit below band C — the point at which most lenders' green mortgage deals and future rental rules bite.

Police recorded 98 crimes around the centre of DT7 in the six months to 2026-06, most often violence and sexual offences (38).

There are 2 schools rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted within a mile of DT7 in Dorset, including St Michael's CofE Primary School, Lyme Regis.

The district covers the Bridport, Lyme & Charmouth, Trinity ward areas.

Energy ratings in DT7
A
0 · 0%
B
15 · 10.1%
C
60 · 40.5%
D
43 · 29.1%
E
24 · 16.2%
F
6 · 4.1%
G
0 · 0%

Sample of 148 energy certificates from 12 postcodes in DT7, taken from the government energy performance register, most recent lodged 2026. Indicative of the district rather than a full census.

Average prices by property type
All property
£326,381
Detached
£517,547
Semi-detached
£331,420
Terraced
£264,999
Flat
£168,315

Prices changed +1.4% over the last year in Dorset.

Recorded crime in DT7
Violence and sexual offences38
Anti-social behaviour17
Other theft11
Criminal damage and arson9
Burglary8
Shoplifting5
Public order4
Vehicle crime3
Drugs2

Street-level crime from data.police.uk, six months to 2026-06.

Schools near DT7

Primary

  • St Michael's CofE Primary School, Lyme RegisRequires improvement · 0.6 mi
  • Mrs Ethelston's CofE Primary AcademyGood · 0.7 mi
  • Charmouth Primary SchoolRequires improvement · 2.0 mi

Secondary

  • The Woodroffe SchoolGood · 0.1 mi
Wards covered by DT7

Bridport · Lyme & Charmouth · Trinity

Common questions about DT7

What is the average house price in DT7?

The UK House Price Index puts the average home in Dorset at £326,381 as of 2026-05.

How much does each property type cost in DT7?

Detached £517,547, semi-detached £331,420, terraced £264,999, flats £168,315, based on the UK House Price Index for Dorset.

Is DT7 a safe area?

Police recorded 98 crimes near the centre of DT7 in the six months to 2026-06. The most common category was violence and sexual offences with 38 reports. Crime is recorded at street level, so figures vary street to street within the same district.

What EPC rating do homes in DT7 usually have?

Band C is the most common rating in our sample of 148 certificates from DT7, with 49.3% of homes rated below band C. A full property report shows the exact certificate, running costs and recommended improvements for one address.

What are the schools like near DT7?

2 schools within a mile of the DT7 district centre are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Nearby secondaries include The Woodroffe School. Catchment areas are set by the local authority and can change year to year.

Where does this DT7 data come from?

HM Land Registry Price Paid Data and the UK House Price Index for prices, the government's energy performance register for EPC bands, data.police.uk for crime, Get Information About Schools and Ofsted for schools, and ONS postcode geography. All are published under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

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Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data and UK House Price Index, ONS postcode geography, data.police.uk, Get Information About Schools and Ofsted. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.