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DT3 5EL

Spa Road

Radipole

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Overview

Postcode DT3 5EL is located in an urban city, within the Radipole ward of Dorset in the South West region, and forms part of the Westham North & Radipole area. It has very low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 43.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 49% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Westham North & Radipole is £50,925 per year. The nearest station is Weymouth, about 1 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Radipole Park.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
43
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
2.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

2/10

Westham North & Radipole has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 26,334 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 20% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Westham North & Radipole has a low crime rate, with approximately 43.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.3%

Approximately 2.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Westham North & Radipole is £50,925 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DT3 5EL.

Flood risk

No risk

Westham North & Radipole near DT3 5EL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Weymouth located about 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for DT3 5EL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miRadipole ParkLargeWalking directions to Radipole Park

Area Profile

Population
298
Population density
6,513.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
50.43(+663%)
Violence and sexual offences
26.54(-21%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.24(+29%)
Other theft
5.97(+6%)
Public order
3.98(-39%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
287
96.63%
Indian
2
0.67%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
2
0.67%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
2
0.67%
Other Black
1
0.34%
Total population: 297

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
78
31.58%
Level 3 (A level)
54
21.86%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
37
14.98%
No qualifications
29
11.74%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
8.5%
Total 16+ residents: 247

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
63
48.09%
Owns with a mortgage
41
31.3%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
9.92%
Other forms of private rent
10
7.63%
Other social rented
3
2.29%
Total households: 131

Property prices in Radipole

Median price£320,000
Price per sq ft£321
Sales (last 12 months)142
Typical range (middle 50%)£227K – £395K

Based on 142 recent sales, the median property price is £320,000 (about £321 per square foot) in Radipole area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £1,075,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Radipole over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached50£398,500£359
Semi-Detached25£371,500£326
Terraced36£250,000£327
Flats31£153,000£257

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Radipole

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Radipole.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£312,500£165,000£273,250£214,950
2017£309,250£133,000£254,000£210,000
2018£318,000£124,950£280,750£214,000
2019£317,500£127,500£298,000£222,500
2020£345,000£150,000£272,500£213,500
2021£370,000£152,250£305,000£225,000
2022£413,750£170,000£380,000£259,800
2023£385,000£155,000£322,500£275,000
2024£399,100£165,000£337,500£252,500
2025£410,000£160,000£365,000£259,000
2026£388,500£130,000£340,000£235,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Radipole.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Radipole.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£246£240£224£232
2017£271£221£257£244
2018£283£222£251£259
2019£276£224£283£265
2020£279£248£260£295
2021£314£245£272£290
2022£389£268£364£308
2023£366£288£344£289
2024£359£276£323£314
2025£356£259£326£330
2026£309£261£296£318
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Radipole.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Radipole in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DT3 5EL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DT3 5EL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
21 Jan 2026231, Dorchester Road, Weymouth, DT3 5JDDetachedFreehold£232,500
07 Jan 2026245, Dorchester Road, Weymouth, DT3 5JDTerracedFreehold£170,000
21 Feb 202528, Spa Road, Weymouth, DT3 5ENDetachedFreehold£410,000
07 Feb 20255, Spa Road, Weymouth, DT3 5ENTerracedFreehold£275,000
20 Jun 20258, Spa Avenue, Weymouth, DT3 5EJSemi-DetachedFreehold£265,000

Schools

In the DT3 5EL postcode area, located within Westham North & Radipole, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DT3 5EL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miPrimaryRadipole Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimarySt John's Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.7 mi16 plusWeymouth CollegeFurther education

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DT3 5EL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DT3 5EL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miAldiMercery Road, Weymouth, DT3 5FAWalking directions to Aldi
0.1 miLidlDorchester Road, Dorset, DT3 5EFWalking directions to Lidl
0.2 miSainsbury'sMercery Road, Dorset, DT3 5FAWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.3 miMorrisonsDorchester Road, Dorset, DT3 5AXWalking directions to Morrisons
0.5 miTesco Express56-58 Dorchester Road, Weymouth, DT4 7JZWalking directions to Tesco Express

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Dorset district (2025-26).

Band A£1,754
Band B£2,046
Band C£2,338
Band D£2,630
Band E£3,215
Band F£3,799
Band G£4,384
Band H£5,261

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for DT3 5EL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Louise Bown

Radipole - Elected 2 May 2024

Liberal Democrats

Matt Bell

Radipole - Elected 2 May 2024

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Lloyd Hatton

South Dorset - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictDorsetE06000059
Parliamentary ConstituencySouth DorsetE14001485
WardRadipoleE05012711
ParishWeymouthE04013390
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Westham North & RadipoleE02004283
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Dorset 041EE01020580
Police ForceDorset
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about DT3 5EL

Is DT3 5EL (Westham North & Radipole) safe?

The area around DT3 5EL records about 43 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South West as a whole the rate is about 85 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near DT3 5EL?

The median sale price around DT3 5EL in Westham North & Radipole is £320,000 (about £321 per square foot) based on 142 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DT3 5EL?

There are 7 schools close to DT3 5EL, including Radipole Primary School (Good), St John's Church of England Primary School (Good) and Weymouth College (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around DT3 5EL?

DT3 5EL scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 26,334 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents DT3 5EL (Westham North & Radipole) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for South Dorset covering DT3 5EL is Lloyd Hatton (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Louise Bown (Liberal Democrats) and Matt Bell (Liberal Democrats).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.