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Lyme Regis, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Lyme Regis is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 4,712. Elevation: 49 ft (15 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,712 Population 4/sq mi density
49 ft Elevation 15 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
36.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$47,577 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$47,577 median income, 4.0% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.6 / 5.0
$424,950 home value, $1,189/mo rent
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.5% bachelor's degree or higher

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About Lyme Regis

Lyme Regis

Lyme Regis is a town in west Dorset, England, 25 miles (40 km) west of Dorchester and east of Exeter. Sometimes dubbed the "Pearl of Dorset", it lies by the English Channel at the Dorset–Devon border. It has noted fossils in cliffs and beaches on the Jurassic Coast, a World Heritage Site and heritage coast. The harbour wall, known as The Cobb, appears in Jane Austen's novel Persuasion, the John Fowles novel The French Lieutenant's Woman and the 1981 film of that name, partly shot in the town.

People

Population4,712
Median Age51.5 yrs
Density4/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 3%
Veterans7.1%

Economy

B
Median Income$47,577
Per Capita$47,577
Unemployment4.0%

Housing

D
Home Value$424,950
Rent$1,189
Ownership71.4%
Housing Units1,885

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain36.7 in/yr
Sunny Days269/yr
Elevation49 ft (15 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+31.5%
High School+49.1%

Community

Population4,712
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Coordinates50.7265°, -2.9348°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation36.7 inches (933 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$47,577
Median Age51.5 years

About Lyme Regis

Lyme Regis is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 4,712. The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet (15 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Lyme Regis has a population of 4,712 with a density of 4 people per square mile, spread across 1,308.1 square miles. The median age is 51.5 years, 32% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51.4% female and 48.6% male. The city is predominantly White (2.9%), with 1.4% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 97.7% of residents. 7.1% of the population are veterans. 5.1% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average).

Population

4,712
Total Population
4
People / sq mi
51.5yrs
Median Age
32% above United Kingdom avg
1,308.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.6%
Female 51.4%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 97.7%
24% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 2.3%

Social Characteristics

Lyme Regis vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Lyme Regis is $47,577, which is 37% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $47,577 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $915, 36% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.0% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 429 business establishments. 28.2% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Lyme Regis vs United Kingdom

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Income

Median HH Income$47,577
37% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$47,577
Avg Weekly Wage$915

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.0%
11% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)429

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone53.9%
Public Transit1.6%
Work from Home28.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Lyme Regis is $424,950, 51% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,189 (2% above the national average of $1,163). 71.4% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 1,885 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.9x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$424,950
51% above United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,189
2% above United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership71.4%
Owner-Occupied71.4%
Renter-Occupied28.7%
Housing Units1,885

Property Tax

Lyme Regis experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 269 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 36.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average50.3°F
7% below United Kingdom avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days269 days/yr

Geography

Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Area1,308.1 sq mi (3,388.0 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates50.7265°N, 2.9348°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.7"
3% below United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.09"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.32"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

36 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M3.4 on Feb 24, 2023.

Oct 25, 1999 10 km N of Hirwaun, United Kingdom M4.5 130 km
Feb 17, 2018 5 km NE of Clydach, United Kingdom M4.3 128 km
Feb 20, 2014 17 km NNW of Ilfracombe, United Kingdom M4.1 111 km
May 31, 2001 20 km NNW of Flexbury, United Kingdom M4.0 126 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.7 40 km
Aug 17, 1995 28 km S of Salcombe, United Kingdom M3.6 103 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.6 40 km
Jan 1, 1994 Wales-England region, United Kingdom M3.6 71 km
Oct 10, 2001 2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom M3.5 94 km
Feb 12, 2002 1 km SSE of Deri, United Kingdom M3.5 111 km
Jun 20, 2002 3 km N of Marshfield, United Kingdom M3.4 94 km
Feb 24, 2023 1 km ENE of Brynmawr, United Kingdom M3.4 121 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.3 40 km
Sep 23, 1992 1 km NNE of Tiverton, United Kingdom M3.3 44 km
Jul 30, 1999 2 km ENE of Bargoed, United Kingdom M3.3 109 km
Sep 9, 1995 0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom M3.3 145 km
Oct 16, 1997 4 km ENE of Torquay, United Kingdom M3.2 47 km
May 19, 2019 7 km ESE of Swanage, United Kingdom M3.0 77 km
Jan 28, 2002 1 km S of Abercarn, United Kingdom M3.0 102 km
Nov 26, 1991 50 km N of Urville-Nacqueville, France M3.0 109 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.4 m (1 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2011 PLYMOUTH, ENGLAND Avalanche 0.4 m — 26 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (5°C) 4.1 in
February 41°F (5°C) 3.0 in Coldest
March 44°F (7°C) 2.8 in
April 47°F (8°C) 2.3 in Driest
May 52°F (11°C) 2.4 in
June 57°F (14°C) 2.4 in
July 61°F (16°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 61°F (16°C) 2.8 in
September 57°F (14°C) 3.0 in
October 52°F (11°C) 3.6 in
November 46°F (8°C) 3.8 in
December 43°F (6°C) 4.1 in Wettest

Lyme Regis has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 41°F in February to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.1") and April the driest (2.3").

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31.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 7% below the national average of 33.7%. 49.1% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+31.5%
7% below United Kingdom avg
High School+49.1%
B+ Education Grade (3.5/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density4/sq mi
Total Area1,308.1 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone53.9%
Public Transit1.6%
Work from Home28.2%

Schools in Lyme Regis

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
The Woodroffe School — — — —
St Michael's CofE Primary School — — — —
Mrs Ethelston's CofE Primary Academy — — — —
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Radio Stations near Lyme Regis

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Rage FM drum and bass, hardcore MP3 128 kbps
Weymouth Rocks (Medium Bitrate) punk, rock AAC 48 kbps
Sid Valley Radio local radio MP3 128 kbps
Abbey104 — MP3 256 kbps
Radio Ninesprings — MP3 256 kbps
10 Radio 105.3 - Wiveliscombe community radio, somerset MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Lyme Regis

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Axe Valley Heritage Museum
Axminster Museum
Beaminster Museum
Bridport Museum
Chard Museum
Colyton Heritage Centre
Crewkerne Museum
Dinosaurland Fossil Museum
Lyme Regis Museum
Montacute TV Radio & Toy Museum
Motoring Memories
Perry's Cider Mill
Town Mill
Upottery Airfield Nissen Hut Heritage Centre

Libraries in Lyme Regis

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Beaminster Library0.0
Bridport Library0.0
Burton Bradstock Library0.0
Charmouth library0.0
Colyton Library0.0
Crewkerne Library0.0
Ilminster Library0.0
Lyme Regis Library0.0
Martock Library0.0
Seaton Library0.0
South Petherton Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Lyme Regis

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Rise Market And Bakery
The Customs House

Hotels in Lyme Regis

4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Alexandria
Bay Hotel
Dorset House
Mariners Hotel

Restaurants in Lyme Regis

13 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Antonio's Trattoria
Harry's
Italia
Lal Qilla
Largigi
Rockfish
Strawberry Tree
Swim
Taste of India
The French Lieutenant's Bistro
The Millside Restaurant
Tierra
Tom's Lyme Regis

Cafes in Lyme Regis

11 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Amid Giants & Idols
Bell Cliff Restaurant & Tea Rooms
Costa
Holmbush Cafe
Jane's cafe
The Beach House Cafe
The Galley Café
The Old Boathouse
The Old Bonded Store
The Red Panda
The Town Mill Bakery

Cinemas in Lyme Regis

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Regent Cinema

Theatres in Lyme Regis

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Marine Theatre

Monuments in Lyme Regis

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Admiral Sir George Somers

Gas Stations in Lyme Regis

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Murco

Breweries in Lyme Regis

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Branscombe Vale Brewery
Haye Farm Brewery
Lyme Regis Brewery
Otter Brewery
Palmer's Brewery

Ski Resorts Near Lyme Regis

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Warmwell Snowsport Centre 0.0 — — $0 — — —

Airports Near Lyme Regis

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bristol AirportBRSLarge Airport
Cardiff International AirportCWLLarge Airport
Exeter International AirportEXTMedium Airport
MOD St Athan—Medium Airport
RNAS YeoviltonYEOMedium Airport
Avon Lane Airfield—Small Airport
Bagber Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Batch End Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Bath Wilts & North Dorset Gliding Club—Small Airport
Biss Brook Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Branscombe Airfield—Small Airport
Brookside Farm Private Airstrip—Small Airport
Brown Shutters Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Charmy Down Airstrip—Small Airport
Clutton Hill Airstrip—Small Airport
Curry Rivel Airstrip—Small Airport
Dorset Gliding Club (Eyres Field)—Small Airport
Dunkeswell Airfield—Small Airport
Farway Common Airfield—Small Airport
Garston Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Glebe Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Godney Airstrip—Small Airport
Great House Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Gutchpool Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Halesland Glider Field—Small Airport
Henstridge Airfield—Small Airport
Hermitage Airstrip—Small Airport
Heywood Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Langport Airstrip—Small Airport
Lower Manor Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Lower Withial Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Lower-Durston Airstrip—Small Airport
Marldon Airstrip—Small Airport
Melbury Airstrip—Small Airport
Middle Chinnock Airstrip—Small Airport
Middle Pymore Farm Airstrip (Private)—Small Airport
Middlegate Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Middlezoy Aerodrome—Small Airport
New Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
North Hill Glider Field—Small Airport
Norton Malreward Airfield—Small Airport
Orchardleigh Private Airstrip—Small Airport
RNAS Merryfield—Small Airport
Rookery Farm Airfield—Small Airport
South Wraxall private Airstrip—Small Airport
Stancombe Farm Airstrip (Private)—Small Airport
Stoodleigh Barton Private Airstrip—Small Airport
Tracy Island Airstrip—Small Airport
Wadswick Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Warren Farm Airstrip—Small Airport

Post Offices in Lyme Regis

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Lyme Regis Post Office
Uplyme Post Office

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Lyme Regis

1 UNESCO sites.

SiteCategoryYear
Dorset and East Devon CoastNatural2001

Churches & Religious Organizations in Lyme Regis

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Bethany Chapel
Lyme Regis Baptist Church
St Michael and St George
St Michael the Archangel
St Peter and St Paul

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UFO Sightings
2
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/London

🇬🇧 About United Kingdom

Capital London
Population 66,488,991
Area 244,820 km²
GDP (USD) $3,420,796,653,789
GDP per capita $49,944
HDI 0.940
Life expectancy 81.2 years
Internet users 96.3%
Urban population 83.2%
Currency GBP (Pound)
Languages English
Calling code +44
TLD .uk
Driving side left

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Lyme Regis

Dorset and East Devon Coast
Natural · inscribed 2001
The cliff exposures along the Dorset and East Devon coast provide an almost continuous sequence of rock formations spanning the Mesozoic Era, or some 185 million years of the earth's history. The area's important fossil sites and classic coastal geomorphologic...

Public Holidays in United Kingdom

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 2 2 January 2 January
Mar 17 Saint Patrick's Day Saint Patrick's Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 4 Early May Bank Holiday Early May Bank Holiday
May 25 Spring Bank Holiday Spring Bank Holiday
Jun 15 World Cup Bank Holiday World Cup Bank Holiday
Jul 13 Battle of the Boyne Battle of the Boyne
Aug 3 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Aug 31 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Nov 30 Saint Andrew's Day Saint Andrew's Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lyme Regis

What is the population of Lyme Regis?

Lyme Regis has a population of 4,712 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 1,308.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 51.5 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.4% female and 48.6% male.

Is Lyme Regis expensive to live in?

The median household income is $47,577, 37% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $424,950 (51% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,189 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.9x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Lyme Regis?

Lyme Regis has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 269 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 36.7 inches.

How is the job market in Lyme Regis?

Lyme Regis has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.0%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $915. There are 429 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Lyme Regis?

The median home value in Lyme Regis is $424,950. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,189. The homeownership rate is 71.4%.

How are the schools in Lyme Regis?

31.5% of adults in Lyme Regis hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 49.1% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Lyme Regis?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Lyme Regis is 2.9% White, 0.6% Black or African American, 1.4% Asian. 97.7% of residents speak only English at home. 7.1% of the population are military veterans. 5.1% of residents have a disability.

Nearby Cities

Charmouth, ENG 1,352 pop · 1.7 mi Axminster, ENG 5,761 pop · 4.8 mi Colyton, ENG 2,668 pop · 6.0 mi Seaton, ENG 7,100 pop · 6.1 mi Beer, ENG 1,317 pop · 7.5 mi West Bay, ENG 4,084 pop · 7.7 mi Bridport, ENG 13,737 pop · 7.7 mi Chard, ENG 13,074 pop · 10.2 mi Beaminster, ENG 2,957 pop · 10.3 mi Honiton, ENG 11,483 pop · 12.2 mi Crewkerne, ENG 7,826 pop · 12.4 mi Sidmouth, ENG 12,569 pop · 13.6 mi Ilminster, ENG 5,808 pop · 13.9 mi Merriott, ENG 1,979 pop · 14.2 mi
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