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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 277 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
277
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
163.06(+994%)
Violence and sexual offences
147.94(+343%)
Criminal damage and arson
38.38(+491%)
Shoplifting
32.57(+393%)
Public order
20.94(+220%)
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 101 recent sales, the median property price is £183,000 in Melcombe Regis area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £780,000.

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
Detached1£780,000
Flats73£157,000
Semi-Detached2£417,500
Terraced25£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

DT48BB

Maiden Street

DT47JT

Dorchester Road

DT44JE

Melcombe Regis

DT47PD

Waterloo Place

DT47AN

St Thomas Street

DT47DQ

Park Street

DT47DL

Albert Street

DT48DG

The Esplanade

DT47BX

Crescent Street

DT48BE

Custom House Quay

DT44JH

Melcombe Regis

DT47QT

Victoria Street

DT47ED

The Esplanade

DT47HP

Chelmsford Street

DT47JJ

Avenue Road

DT47NS

Waterloo Place

DT44HB

Lower St Alban Street

DT48NF

Commercial Road

DT47HS

Hardwick Street

DT47JF

Ranelagh Road

DT48HB

St Thomas Street

DT48AD

St Nicholas Street

DT47BA

The Esplanade

DT44JQ

Melcombe Regis

DT47DH

Park Street

DT47PE

Waterloo Place

DT47HN

Brownlow Street

DT47JN

Cassiobury Road

DT47LQ

Cranford Avenue

DT48AG

West Street

DT48BY

Governors Lane

DT44HA

Lower St Alban Street

DT48EA

The Esplanade

DT48EH

St Thomas Street

DT48HE

Bond Street

DT47SD

Brunswick Terrace

DT48AS

St Edmund Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.