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DT4 0HD

Ludlow Road

Chickerell

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Overview

Postcode DT4 0HD is located in an urban city, within the Chickerell ward of Dorset in the South West region, and forms part of the Westham South area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 61.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 28% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Westham South is £44,445 per year. The nearest station is Weymouth, about 1.4 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
62
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
9.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Westham South has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,298 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 47% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Westham South has an average crime rate, with approximately 61.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

9.5%

Approximately 9.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 17.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Westham South is £44,445 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DT4 0HD.

Flood risk

No risk

Westham South near DT4 0HD 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 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
552
Population density
2,969.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
43.18(+29%)
Anti-social behaviour
30.38(+104%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.46(+15%)
Public order
3.2(-51%)
Other theft
2.67(-53%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
508
92.2%
Other White
29
5.26%
Irish
6
1.09%
Other
4
0.73%
White and Black African (mixed)
2
0.36%
Total population: 551

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
123
27.77%
Level 3 (A level)
87
19.64%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
68
15.35%
No qualifications
64
14.45%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
58
13.09%
Total 16+ residents: 443

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
94
40.69%
Owns outright
70
30.3%
Private landlord or letting agency
33
14.29%
Other social rented
18
7.79%
Shared ownership
10
4.33%
Total households: 231

Property prices in Chickerell

Median price£315,000
Price per sq ft£335
Sales (last 12 months)133
Typical range (middle 50%)£253K – £400K

Based on 133 recent sales, the median property price is £315,000 (about £335 per square foot) in Chickerell area, with individual transactions ranging from £72,000 up to £810,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Chickerell over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached48£416,250£358
Semi-Detached24£302,500£339
Terraced52£276,250£322
Flats9£154,000£266

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Chickerell

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chickerell.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£290,000£125,000£247,475£188,500
2017£305,000£128,500£255,000£237,500
2018£333,500£133,000£270,000£230,000
2019£327,500£130,000£277,500£225,500
2020£340,000£130,000£257,500£221,500
2021£353,750£155,000£304,000£235,000
2022£429,000£170,000£335,000£252,500
2023£430,000£175,000£308,750£265,000
2024£436,250£158,000£375,000£272,000
2025£427,500£144,750£357,000£276,250
2026£400,000£160,000£275,000£250,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chickerell.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chickerell.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£282£224£244£270
2017£279£225£264£253
2018£285£242£285£266
2019£289£253£282£286
2020£285£196£278£292
2021£329£236£325£293
2022£368£276£339£311
2023£370£311£322£314
2024£358£318£353£308
2025£363£242£345£330
2026£341£302£323£307
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chickerell.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DT4 0HD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DT4 0HD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
05 Mar 20264, Leeds Crescent, Weymouth, DT4 0HGFlatsLeasehold£166,000
05 Nov 20257, Leeds Crescent, Weymouth, DT4 0HGSemi-DetachedFreehold£298,500
18 Dec 20251, Lincoln Road, Weymouth, DT4 0HQFlatsLeasehold£165,000
02 Apr 202634A, Tollerdown Road, Weymouth, DT4 0SQTerracedLeasehold£180,000
19 Mar 202617, Tollerdown Road, Weymouth, DT4 0SQTerracedFreehold£245,000

Schools

In the DT4 0HD postcode area, located within Westham South, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DT4 0HD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miNot applicableThe CompassPupil referral unit

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt Augustine's Catholic Primary School, WeymouthAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryConifers Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DT4 0HD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DT4 0HD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miOne StopLynch Road, Dorset, DT4 0SJWalking directions to One Stop
0.2 miTesco ExpressNutgrove Avenue, Dorset, DT4 9EDWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miThe Co-operative FoodHammerstone Mews, Dorset, DT4 0TJWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.5 miLittlesea Holiday Park Mini-MarketLynch Lane, Dorset, DT4 9DTWalking directions to Littlesea Holiday Park Mini-Market

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 DT4 0HD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Gill Taylor

Chickerell - Elected 2 May 2024

Liberal Democrats

Simon Arthur Dewi Clifford

Chickerell - 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
WardChickerellE05012690
ParishWeymouthE04013390
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Westham SouthE02004285
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Dorset 043CE01020577
Police ForceDorset
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about DT4 0HD

Is DT4 0HD (Westham South) safe?

The area around DT4 0HD records about 62 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near DT4 0HD?

The median sale price around DT4 0HD in Westham South is £315,000 (about £335 per square foot) based on 133 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DT4 0HD?

There are 9 schools close to DT4 0HD, including The Compass (Good), St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Weymouth (Good) and Conifers Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around DT4 0HD?

DT4 0HD scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,298 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents DT4 0HD (Westham South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for South Dorset covering DT4 0HD is Lloyd Hatton (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Gill Taylor (Liberal Democrats) and Simon Arthur Dewi Clifford (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.