Living in Lyme Regis
Lyme Regis is in Dorset.
Lyme Regis. It is known for its strong high street and coastline.
Where is Lyme Regis?
- Type of place
- Settlement
- County
- Dorset
- Region
- South West
- Nation
- England
Lyme Regis at a glance
- Schools: Mixed school performance
- Safety: Insufficient local crime evidence
- Affordability: Expensive for the region
- Typical sale price: around £448k (median of 245 sales across the built-up area)
What Lyme Regis is known for
- Strong high street
- Coastline
Frequently asked questions
What is Lyme Regis like to live in?
Lyme Regis. It is known for its strong high street and coastline. Measured school performance here is mixed and everyday shops and services are on the doorstep. Crime data for this area is too limited to compare safety. Housing here is expensive for the region.
What is Lyme Regis known for?
Lyme Regis is known for strong high street, coastline.
Is Lyme Regis good for families?
Families in Lyme Regis have 2 rated schools within reach. Crime data for this area is too limited to compare safety.
Who is Lyme Regis likely to suit?
Lyme Regis may suit people who value 2 rated schools within reach and everyday shops and services on the doorstep. Whether it suits a particular household also depends on its budget and regular journeys.
What are the schools like in Lyme Regis?
Measured school performance here is mixed. Lyme Regis has 2 rated schools within reach.
Is Lyme Regis a safe place to live?
Crime data for this area is too limited to compare safety.
What are the main drawbacks of living in Lyme Regis?
The clearest evidence-led trade-off is that housing is expensive for the region. Individual streets and journeys can differ, so these should be checked separately.
How expensive is Lyme Regis?
Homes in Lyme Regis typically sell for around £448k, which is expensive for the region. Median of 245 recorded sales across postcodes in the built-up area (HM Land Registry Price Paid).
Where is Lyme Regis?
Lyme Regis is located in Dorset, England.
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Data last updated 2026-07-23.