Overall score
Deep Bay
33.4/100
Lymington
36.8/100
Lymington for retirees and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Deep Bay
33.4/100
Lymington
36.8/100
Crime rate
Deep Bay
4811.6 / 1k
Lymington
4049.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Deep Bay
1
Lymington
0
Population
Deep Bay
267
Lymington
319
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
Deep Bay is a coastal smaller community shaped by beach life and outdoor living, while Lymington is a coastal smaller community shaped by beach life and outdoor living.
On the data, Deep Bay is stronger for nearby cafés and amenities; Lymington answers with housing affordability and a quieter safety profile. On housing, Deep Bay sits in a affordable band, compared with a well priced feel in Lymington.
On balance, retirees and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Lymington, while Deep Bay remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.