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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

DT47UH

Prince's Drive

DT36BB

Preston Road

DT36BJ

Preston Road

DT36BN

Fisherbridge Road

DT36DN

Bridge Inn Lane

DT36NZ

Churchward Avenue

DT36PY

Eadon Close

DT36QS

Orchard Drive

DT36RY

Bowleaze Coveway

DT36TB

Orchard Drive

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

DT47TN

Cranford Avenue

DT36BA

Preston Road

DT36FX

Winslow Road

DT36GA

Preston Road

DT36JF

Melstock Avenue

DT36SP

Chalbury Lodge

DT47QU

Coombe Avenue

DT47RD

Cleveland Avenue

DT47UG

Southfield Avenue

DT47UQ

Prince's Drive

DT35AG

Cleveland Avenue

DT35JU

Haywards Avenue

DT36AD

Littlemoor Road

DT36BT

Fisherbridge Road

DT36DB

Bridge Inn Lane

DT36DL

Bridge Inn Lane

DT36JB

Enkworth Road

DT36JJ

Preston & Lodmoor

DT36JP

Brackendown Avenue

DT36JR

Preston & Lodmoor

DT47FA

Dorchester Road

DT47NQ

Coleridge Place

Data Sources

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