Side-by-side comparison of DT1 Dorchester and DT7 Lyme regis covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
DT1 is the more affordable option at £315,250 median vs £400,000 in DT7. DT7 has lower recorded crime (296 vs 1,767 offences over 13 months). DT1 has notably better broadband connectivity.
| Metric | DT1 Dorchester | DT7 Lyme regis |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £315,250 | £400,000 |
| Band D Council Tax | £2,765 | £2,765 |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 1,767 | 296 |
| Outstanding Schools | — | — |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 69.1 | 10.8 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 99.9 | 68.3 |
| EPC Median Score | 74.0 | 67.0 |
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData.
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData. EPC: DLUHC Energy Performance of Buildings Register.