Postcode DT3 5HU is located in an urban city, within the Radipole ward of Dorset in the South West region, and forms part of the Preston & Lodmoor area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 72.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Preston & Lodmoor is £48,300 per year. The nearest station is Weymouth located about 1.0 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Radipole Park.
Preston & Lodmoor has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,643 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 43% least deprived areas in England.
Preston & Lodmoor has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 72.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 21.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 3.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Preston & Lodmoor is £48,300 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DT3 5HU.
Preston & Lodmoor near DT3 5HU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Weymouth located about 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Radipole Park | Large | Walking directions to Radipole Park |
Based on 154 recent sales, the median property price is £315,500 in Radipole area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £1,075,500.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 59 | £410,000 |
| Flats | 30 | £155,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 31 | £325,000 |
| Terraced | 34 | £262,500 |
10 year median price trend in Radipole
In the DT3 5HU postcode area, located within Preston & Lodmoor, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DT3 5HU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Lidl | Dorchester Road, Dorset, DT3 5EF | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.1 mi | Aldi | Mercery Road, Weymouth, DT3 5FA | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's | Mercery Road, Dorset, DT3 5FA | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons | Dorchester Road, Dorset, DT3 5AX | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.5 mi | Tesco Express | 56-58 Dorchester Road, Weymouth, DT4 7JZ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.