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About

Littlemoor & Preston is a residential area located in Dorset, near Weymouth. The ward includes the suburbs of Littlemoor and Preston, offering a mix of housing types, from modern estates to older properties. It is primarily a family-oriented community with local amenities such as schools, shops, and parks. The area is well-connected to Weymouth town centre, making it convenient for commuting and leisure.

Preston features a historic village core with a traditional pub and a church, contrasting with the more developed Littlemoor. The ward benefits from green spaces like Lodmoor Country Park, providing outdoor recreation. Public transport links and proximity to the coast make it a practical location for residents. The area has a quiet, suburban feel while remaining close to Weymouth’s busier attractions.

Area overview

On average Littlemoor & Preston has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 59 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Littlemoor & Preston is £45,620 per year. There are 3 schools in Littlemoor & Preston: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
59
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
11.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Littlemoor & Preston Population
9,865
Population density
1,159.9 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,399
95.28%
Other White
175
1.77%
White and Asian (mixed)
42
0.43%
Irish
35
0.35%
Other
32
0.32%
Total population: 9,865

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,192
47.37%
Owns with a mortgage
1,070
23.13%
Other social rented
560
12.1%
Private landlord or letting agency
549
11.87%
Social rents from council
143
3.09%
Total households: 4,627

Property prices in Littlemoor & Preston

Based on 153 recent sales, the median property price is £310,000 in Littlemoor & Preston area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,768 up to £1,600,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Littlemoor & Preston in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Littlemoor & Preston over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached60£455,000
Flats26£179,000
Semi-Detached30£310,000
Terraced37£235,000

10 years median price trend in Littlemoor & Preston

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Littlemoor & Preston.

All postcodes in Littlemoor & Preston

DT36PN

Bowleaze Coveway

DT36PZ

Bowleaze Coveway

DT36RL

Millers Close

DT36SL

Alamanda Road

DT36ST

Dahlia Close

DT35PN

Littlemoor Road

DT36BB

Preston Road

DT35QW

Goldcrest Close

DT36AN

Canberra Road

DT36AW

Culliford Way

DT36BJ

Preston Road

DT36BN

Fisherbridge Road

DT36DN

Bridge Inn Lane

DT36FP

Sedge Place

DT36NZ

Churchward Avenue

DT36PY

Eadon Close

DT36QS

Orchard Drive

DT36RY

Bowleaze Coveway

DT36SS

Alamanda Road

DT36TB

Orchard Drive

DT35QZ

Kestrel View

DT36AL

Bayard Road

DT36DU

Cedar Drive

DT36FU

Preston Road

DT36HS

Hazeldown Avenue

DT36JT

Enkworth Road

DT36ND

Sunnyfields

DT36NU

Brunel Drive

DT36PU

Greenhill

DT36QH

Haymoor Avenue

DT36QP

Eastdown Gardens

DT35SX

Brambling Close

DT36BA

Preston Road

DT36FX

Winslow Road

DT36GA

Preston Road

DT36JF

Melstock Avenue

DT36SP

Chalbury Lodge

DT35QT

Linnet Close

DT36AD

Littlemoor Road

DT36BT

Fisherbridge Road

DT36DB

Bridge Inn Lane

DT36DL

Bridge Inn Lane

DT36FQ

Harebell Drive

DT36JB

Enkworth Road

DT36JJ

Preston & Lodmoor

DT36JP

Brackendown Avenue

DT36JR

Preston & Lodmoor

DT36NG

Canberra Road

DT36QX

Broadwey & Littlemoor

DT36SE

Beverley Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.