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Rodwell & Wyke

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About

Rodwell & Wyke is a coastal ward on the southern edge of Weymouth. Its shoreline includes the sheltered waters of Portland Harbour and the pebble beach of Chesil Cove. The area is dominated by the steep, wooded slopes of Wyke Regis, which rise above the residential streets below. The ward is connected to the Isle of Portland via the A354 road across the causeway at Ferrybridge.

A notable local landmark is the red-and-white striped lighthouse at Portland Bill, visible from parts of the ward. The area has a mix of housing, from post-war estates to older terraces near the old ferry landing points. The presence of the large commercial port and the Royal Navy's former helicopter base at HMS Osprey has historically shaped the local economy and community.

Area overview

On average Rodwell & Wyke has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 37 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Rodwell & Wyke is £48,354 per year. There are 4 schools in Rodwell & Wyke: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Rodwell & Wyke is home to around 13,916 people, with a population density of about 3,641.0 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
37
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
12%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Rodwell & Wyke Population
13,916
Population density
3,641 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
23.21(-30%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.08(-12%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.81(-41%)
Public order
3.31(-49%)
Other theft
2.37(-58%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
13,206
94.9%
Other White
314
2.26%
Irish
77
0.55%
White and Asian (mixed)
55
0.4%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
51
0.37%
Total population: 13,915

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,283
27.88%
Level 3 (A level)
2,203
18.71%
No qualifications
1,933
16.42%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,759
14.94%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,427
12.12%
Total 16+ residents: 11,775

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,678
42.39%
Owns with a mortgage
1,548
24.51%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,049
16.61%
Other social rented
722
11.43%
Other forms of private rent
146
2.31%
Total households: 6,317

Property prices in Rodwell & Wyke

Based on 190 recent sales, the median property price is £264,000 in Rodwell & Wyke area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £1,900,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Rodwell & Wyke 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 Rodwell & Wyke over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached31£445,000
Flats42£194,000
Semi-Detached45£300,000
Terraced72£250,000

10 years median price trend in Rodwell & Wyke

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rodwell & Wyke.

Data Sources

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