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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 161 recent sales, the median property price is £363,000 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
Detached75£450,000
Flats30£183,750
Semi-Detached28£360,000
Terraced28£274,000

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

DT36JW

Budmouth Avenue

DT36NN

Valley Close

DT36NS

Coombe Valley Road

DT36QF

Overcombe Drive

DT47AD

Fernhill Avenue

DT47LB

Dorchester Road

DT47ND

Prince's Drive

DT47NL

Dorchester Road

DT47RG

Beaumont Avenue

DT35AA

Weymouth Bay Avenue

DT36BY

Valley Close

DT36JX

Melstock Avenue

DT36LW

Mission Hall Lane

DT36NJ

Coombe Valley Road

DT36RX

Furzy Close

DT47LX

Argyle Road

DT36DH

Marley Close

DT36GG

Preston Road

DT36JN

Budmouth Avenue

DT36PX

Preston Road

DT36QT

Heron Close

DT36TA

Fisherbridge Road

DT35JN

Dorchester Road

DT35JS

St Andrews Avenue

DT36JG

Kingsbere Road

DT36PA

Collett Close

DT36QW

Highdown

DT36DA

Sutton Park

DT47FD

Dorchester Road

DT47LZ

Milton Crescent

DT36AZ

Preston Road

DT36LE

Chalbury Close

DT36LS

Puddledock Lane

DT36NT

Stroudley Crescent

DT36QJ

Bodkin Lane

DT47LY

Argyle Road

DT47QX

Fernhill Avenue

DT47RH

Beaumont Avenue

DT47TW

Cranford Avenue

DT36JZ

Kenmoor Close

DT36NA

Puddledock Lane

DT36NE

Winslow Road

DT36SD

Puddledock Lane

DT47LA

Dorchester Road

DT47LW

Dorchester Road

DT36BH

Preston Road

DT36LA

Littlemoor Road

DT36LY

Mission Hall Lane

DT36PE

Baydon Close

DT36RZ

Cornhill Way

DT47QZ

Ferndale Road

DT47RF

Beaumont Avenue

DT35JR

Monmouth Avenue

DT36JY

Seamoor Close

DT36PQ

Pinemoor Close

DT36QD

Preston Road

DT36QR

Wingreen Close

DT47FJ

Dorchester Road

DT36PR

Bowleaze Coveway

DT35EB

Waverley Road

DT35EF

Dorchester Road

DT36BD

Littlemoor Road

DT36DT

Cedar Drive

DT36JQ

Oakbury Drive

DT36NP

Moorcombe Drive

DT47TU

Cranford Avenue

DT35EE

Waverley Road

DT35HL

Waverley Road

DT35HZ

Monmouth Avenue

DT36DQ

Seven Acres Road

DT36DZ

Church Road

DT36JD

Oakbury Drive

DT36LN

Puddledock Lane

DT36QL

Bodkin Lane

DT35JW

Dorchester Road

DT36BQ

Preston Road

DT36QE

Overcombe Drive

DT36HX

Brackendown Avenue

DT36LJ

Sutton Close

DT36LU

Chalky Road

DT36NL

Chalky Road

DT36NR

Moorcombe Drive

DT36NW

Barton Drive

DT36PB

Collett Close

DT36RR

Church Road

DT36BW

Emminster Close

DT36DX

Cedar Drive

DT36EB

Maple Close

DT36RT

Emminster Close

DT36RU

Halstock Close

DT47LF

Dorchester Road

DT47LG

Dorchester Road

DT47UA

Grove Avenue

DT47UD

Grove Avenue

DT36FH

Boxwood Road

DT36GF

Preston Road

DT36LP

Sutton Road

DT36PN

Bowleaze Coveway

DT36PZ

Bowleaze Coveway

DT36RL

Millers Close

Data Sources

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