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Preston & Lodmoor

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About

Preston and Lodmoor are neighbouring areas in Weymouth, Dorset, known for their mix of residential and natural spaces. Preston is a residential suburb with a range of housing, from Victorian terraces to modern developments, while Lodmoor is home to a large nature reserve and wetland area. The area is close to Weymouth town centre and the seafront, offering easy access to amenities and coastal walks.

Lodmoor Country Park is a key feature, with its wetlands attracting birdlife and providing walking trails. The area also includes Lodmoor Hill, a small green space with views over Weymouth Bay. Preston Road serves as a main thoroughfare, lined with local shops and services. The nearby Weymouth Bay and Chesil Beach are within easy reach, making the area popular for outdoor activities.

Area overview

On average Preston & Lodmoor has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 47 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 3.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Preston & Lodmoor is £48,300 per year. There are 3 schools in Preston & Lodmoor: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
47
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
3.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Preston & Lodmoor Population
8,846
Population density
1,081.9 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,408
95.01%
Other White
163
1.84%
Other Asian
46
0.52%
Irish
45
0.51%
White and Asian (mixed)
41
0.46%
Total population: 8,850

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,451
59.65%
Owns with a mortgage
967
23.53%
Private landlord or letting agency
441
10.73%
Other social rented
130
3.16%
Other forms of private rent
64
1.56%
Total households: 4,109

Property prices in Preston & Lodmoor

Based on 152 recent sales, the median property price is £364,000 in Preston & Lodmoor area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £1,600,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Preston & Lodmoor 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 Preston & Lodmoor over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached73£460,000
Flats27£187,500
Semi-Detached26£342,500
Terraced26£272,750

10 years median price trend in Preston & Lodmoor

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

All postcodes in Preston & Lodmoor

DT35AB

Weymouth Bay Avenue

DT35AE

Lodmoor Avenue

DT36AB

Chalbury Close

DT36FS

Boxwood Road

DT36HT

Eastdown Avenue

DT36LB

Littlemoor Road

DT36QA

Preston Road

DT36SU

Church Road

DT47FP

Preston & Lodmoor

DT47UB

Grove Avenue

DT36BU

Church Road

DT36JS

Kingsbere Road

DT36NX

Brunel Drive

DT36NY

Brunel Drive

DT36QB

Preston Road

DT35AF

Lodmoor Avenue

DT36DY

Hazel Drive

DT36HZ

Budmouth Avenue

DT36LQ

Chalky Road

DT36LT

Sutton Road

DT47RJ

Campion Close

DT36BG

Cedar Drive

DT36BZ

White Horse Drive

DT36HU

Haymoor Avenue

DT36HW

Old Granary Close

DT36JL

Preston & Lodmoor

DT36PP

Bowleaze Coveway

DT36QQ

Deansleigh Close

DT36RP

Church Road

DT36RS

Brookmead Close

DT47LU

Great Western Terrace

DT47TP

Coombe Avenue

DT35EJ

Dorchester Road

DT36FF

Gentian Way

DT36LG

Mission Hall Lane

DT36NH

Allberry Gardens

DT36PL

Bowleaze Coveway

DT47TR

Coombe Avenue

DT35EQ

Dorchester Road

DT35HU

Dorchester Road

DT35JT

Monmouth Avenue

DT36DD

Bridge Inn Lane

DT36DF

Fir Drive

DT36DG

Marley Close

DT36SQ

Allberry Gardens

DT36SX

Heron Close

DT47FB

Lodmoor Hill

DT35AD

Shears Road

DT35JP

Haywards Avenue

DT36JU

Eadon Close

DT36PD

Baydon Close

DT47RB

Dale Avenue

DT36DW

Brookside Close

DT36JH

Budmouth Avenue

DT36LD

Littlemoor Road

DT36LH

Sutton Court Lawns

DT36LL

Silver Street

DT36LZ

Millers Close

DT47LN

Lindens Close

DT47TS

Coombe Avenue

DT47TT

Coombe Avenue

DT36AA

Littlemoor Road

DT36BP

Preston & Lodmoor

DT36DS

Forehill Close

DT36JA

Budmouth Avenue

DT36JE

Eadon Close

DT36LF

Medway Drive

DT36RN

Reynards Way

DT47JZ

Dorchester Road

DT47LE

Dorchester Road

DT47NA

Milton Crescent

DT47RL

Celandine Close

DT36PG

Telford Close

DT36PT

Ringstead Crescent

DT36QG

Sandbourne Road

DT47RA

Dale Avenue

DT47RE

Cleveland Avenue

DT35HY

Monmouth Avenue

DT36BX

Bridge Inn Lane

DT36DR

Wyke Oliver Close

DT36PJ

Bowleaze Coveway

DT47NB

Milton Close

DT47RQ

Moorside Close

DT36DP

Rymbury

DT36PF

Hawkesworth Close

DT36PW

Bowleaze Coveway

DT47UE

Campion Close

DT36DE

Fir Drive

DT36HY

Brackendown Avenue

DT36NB

Old Bincombe Lane

DT47LD

Dorchester Road

DT47QN

Southfield Avenue

DT47QY

Fernhill Avenue

DT36GH

Preston & Lodmoor

DT36HR

Preston Road

DT36QN

Eastdown Avenue

DT47FH

Lodmoor Hill

DT47SX

Bowleaze Coveway

DT47UF

Grove Avenue

DT36DJ

Horyford Close

Data Sources

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