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Melcombe Regis

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About

Melcombe Regis is a densely built coastal ward forming the western half of Weymouth's town centre. Its layout is defined by the curving sweep of Weymouth Bay and the harbour channel of the River Weymouth. The area contains the main retail streets, the historic harbourfront, and the Georgian-era seafront buildings overlooking the sandy beach.

A distinctive feature is the painted clock face on the pavement outside the former post office on St. Mary Street, a local meeting point. The ward includes the peninsula of Nothe Point with its fort and gardens, and the working commercial port around the inner harbour, separate from the tourist-focused areas.

Area overview

On average Melcombe Regis has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 288 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Melcombe Regis is £39,524 per year. There are 1 schools in Melcombe Regis: 0 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Melcombe Regis is home to around 4,299 people, with a population density of about 4,890.2 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
288
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Melcombe Regis Population
4,299
Population density
4,890.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
158.64(+951%)
Violence and sexual offences
153.99(+367%)
Criminal damage and arson
36.75(+465%)
Shoplifting
32.33(+385%)
Public order
23.26(+253%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,638
84.62%
Other White
283
6.58%
Other Asian
111
2.58%
Irish
39
0.91%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
32
0.74%
Total population: 4,299

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,037
27.19%
No qualifications
740
19.4%
Level 3 (A level)
645
16.91%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
580
15.21%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
427
11.2%
Total 16+ residents: 3,814

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,148
47.17%
Owns outright
705
28.96%
Owns with a mortgage
332
13.64%
Other social rented
118
4.85%
Other forms of private rent
76
3.12%
Total households: 2,434

Property prices in Melcombe Regis

Based on 93 recent sales, the median property price is £179,000 in Melcombe Regis area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £620,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Melcombe Regis 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 Melcombe Regis over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats67£150,000
Semi-Detached3£260,000
Terraced23£245,000

10 years median price trend in Melcombe Regis

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Melcombe Regis.

All postcodes in Melcombe Regis

DT47RZ

Brunswick Terrace

DT40ZJ

Lower St Alban Street

DT47BN

King Street

DT47BP

King Street

DT47HR

Chelmsford Street

DT47NT

Waterloo Place

DT47PA

Waterloo Place

DT47TZ

Commercial Road

DT48PU

St Mary Street

DT48PY

St Alban Street

DT48ED

The Esplanade

DT48EQ

St Thomas Street

DT44JE

Melcombe Regis

DT47UN

Ricketts Close

DT47HA

Victoria Street

DT47HE

Lennox Street

DT44HX

Lower St Alban Street

DT47DA

Gloucester Mews

DT47ET

The Esplanade

DT47DG

Park Street

DT47DL

Albert Street

DT47EX

The Esplanade

DT48LY

New Bond Street

DT47BS

Jubilee Close

DT47HS

Hardwick Street

DT47LQ

Cranford Avenue

DT47SS

Greenhill

DT47TY

Commercial Road

DT48DJ

The Esplanade

DT48HE

Bond Street

DT47HW

Brownlow Street

DT48EB

The Esplanade

DT47AX

The Esplanade

DT47DN

Upway Street

DT47HF

William Street

DT47PQ

Grange Road

DT48NS

Westham Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.