Woodmead Road is in Lyme Regis and in West Dorset district. DT7 3AL is located in the Lyme & Charmouth electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of West Dorset. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Woodmead Road, Lyme Regis, DT7 3AL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DT7 3AJ, DT7 3AD, DT7 3AH, DT7 3AN, DT7 3AF, DT7 3AG, DT7 3AE, DT7 3AB, DT7 3BQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DT7 3AL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53% | 51.6% | -1.4% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 47% | 48.4% | 1.4% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 24.6% | 28.3% | 3.7% | 37.9% | -9.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.7% | 50% | -5.7% | 44.2% | 5.8% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 3.1% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 10.5% | 11.9% | 1.4% | 9.1% | 2.8% |
| Widowed | 7.9% | 6.6% | -1.3% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 38.7% | 43.5% | 4.8% | 48.4% | -4.9% |
| Good health | 44% | 34.2% | -9.8% | 33.6% | 0.6% |
| Fair health | 13.9% | 17.3% | 3.4% | 12.7% | 4.6% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 3.8% | 1.9% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.7% | 15.1% | -8.6% | 18.2% | -3.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.5% | 8.9% | -5.6% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 12.4% | -4.3% | 13.4% | -1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.7% | 8.9% | 3.2% | 5.3% | 3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.3% | 17.8% | 9.5% | 16.9% | 0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.6% | 36.9% | 9.3% | 33.8% | 3.1% |
| Other | 3.5% | 0% | -3.5% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.6% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 96.2% | 94.6% | -1.6% | 81.4% | 13.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 97.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.9% | 97.7% | 4.8% | 83.2% | 14.5% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 0.4% | -2.2% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3% | 1.5% | -1.5% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.9% | 97.7% | 4.8% | 83.2% | 14.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 9.8% | -7.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.9% | 76.7% | 3.2% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 19.3% | 13.5% | 5.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.8% | 37.2% | 7.6% |
| Christian | 45.9% | 46.2% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 8.5% | 6.0% | 2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Woodmead Road was 68.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 14.7% higher than the Lyme & Charmouth average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Woodmead Road has the 7th highest crime rate of 25 local areas in Lyme & Charmouth and the 292nd highest crime rate of 1,293 local areas in Dorset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -27.8%.
Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 67% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Riverside Cottages Woodmead Road, Lyme Regis, Dorset Terraced, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2024-11-29 | £448,802 |
| 1 Riverside Cottages Woodmead Road, Lyme Regis, Dorset Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2015-01-05 | £371,681 |
| 3 Riverside Cottages Woodmead Road, Lyme Regis, Dorset Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2013-10-11 | £361,685 |
| 2 Riverside Cottages Woodmead Road, Lyme Regis, Dorset Terraced, an established residential building | £212,000 | 2005-08-25 | £377,555 |
DT7 3AL area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
DT7 3AL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Retired | 68 |
| Full-Time Employee | 57 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Education | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Lyme Regis Kings Way , DT7 3DY | 2out of 4 | 391 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mrs Ethelston's CofE Primary Academy Pound Lane , Uplyme DT7 3TT | 3out of 4 | 1,825 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Charmouth Primary School Lower Sea Lane , Charmouth DT6 6LR | 2out of 4 | 2,927 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Woodroffe School Uplyme Road , DT7 3LX | 4out of 4 | 808 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amid Giants and Idols | 59 Silver Street | 393 yd | |
| Robin Wylde | 63A Silver Street | 421 yd | |
| Millside | 1 Mill Lane | 451 yd | |
| The Strawberry Tree | Mill Lane | 452 yd | |
| The Monmouth Table | 32B Broad Street | 470 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Nags Head | 32 Silver Street | 336 yd | |
| The Ship Inn | 7 Coombe Street | 464 yd | |
| LYME LADIES FOOTBALL SUPPORT GROUP | Lyme Regis Football Club Charmouth Road | 480 yd | |
| VOLUNTEER INN | 31 Broad Street | 524 yd | |
| The Pilot Boat | 1 Bridge Street | 579 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LYME'S FISH BAR | 34 Coombe Street | 389 yd | |
| Lyme Regis Takeaway | 47A Silver Street | 393 yd | |
| CREPERIE | 67B Broad Street | 490 yd | |
| Hong Kong Chinese Ltd | 15 Church Street | 495 yd | |
| The Whole Hogg | 6A Broad Street | 590 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CO-OPERATIVE | 38 Broad Street | 490 yd | |
| TESCO | 40 - 41 Broad Street | 490 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Anning Road Playing Field Anning Road | grass pitches | 332 yd |
| Davey Fort SUMMERHILL ROAD | grass pitches | 542 yd |
| The Woodroffe School UPLYME ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 915 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.