Postcode DT4 7DQ is located in an urban city, within the Melcombe Regis ward of Dorset in the South West region, and forms part of the Weymouth Town, Melcombe Regis & Rodwell area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 449.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 5.3× the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Weymouth Town, Melcombe Regis & Rodwell is £39,524 per year. The nearest station is Weymouth, about 0.2 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Alexandra Gardens.
Weymouth Town, Melcombe Regis & Rodwell has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,142 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in England.
Weymouth Town, Melcombe Regis & Rodwell has a very high crime rate, with approximately 449.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 20.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Weymouth Town, Melcombe Regis & Rodwell is £39,524 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 129 ft away from DT4 7DQ.
Weymouth Town, Melcombe Regis & Rodwell near DT4 7DQ has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Weymouth located about 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Weymouth | N/A | Walking directions to Weymouth |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Alexandra Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Alexandra Gardens |
Based on 95 recent sales, the median property price is £182,000 (about £263 per square foot) in Melcombe Regis area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £660,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 2 | £502,500 | £345 |
| Terraced | 28 | £223,750 | £225 |
| Flats | 65 | £165,000 | £291 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £146,250 | £202,000 | £182,125 |
| 2017 | £298,250 | £143,750 | £267,000 | £173,000 |
| 2018 | £335,000 | £145,000 | — | £175,000 |
| 2019 | — | £145,000 | £165,000 | £166,000 |
| 2020 | £520,000 | £154,000 | £630,000 | £187,500 |
| 2021 | £460,000 | £175,000 | £152,500 | £210,000 |
| 2022 | £372,500 | £165,000 | £457,500 | £215,000 |
| 2023 | £460,000 | £190,000 | £600,000 | £215,250 |
| 2024 | £425,075 | £175,000 | £173,600 | £210,000 |
| 2025 | £780,000 | £152,500 | £417,500 | £245,000 |
| 2026 | — | £165,000 | £502,500 | £212,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £241 | £154 | £187 |
| 2017 | £233 | £218 | £200 | £190 |
| 2018 | £305 | £242 | — | £175 |
| 2019 | — | £248 | £143 | £189 |
| 2020 | £303 | £241 | £309 | £177 |
| 2021 | £332 | £272 | £128 | £200 |
| 2022 | £261 | £294 | £283 | £218 |
| 2023 | £274 | £292 | £422 | £239 |
| 2024 | £234 | £290 | £224 | £205 |
| 2025 | £283 | £291 | £303 | £231 |
| 2026 | — | £258 | £345 | £223 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DT4 7DQ.
In the DT4 7DQ postcode area, located within Weymouth Town, Melcombe Regis & Rodwell, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DT4 7DQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | The Weymouth Shop | 79 The Esplanade, Weymouth, DT4 7AA | Walking directions to The Weymouth Shop |
| 0.1 mi | Londis | 27 Westham Road, Weymouth, DT4 8NU | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.1 mi | Food Plus | 53 Great George Street, Weymouth, DT4 8NN | Walking directions to Food Plus |
| 0.1 mi | Lifestyle | 89 The Esplanade, Weymouth, DT4 7AT | Walking directions to Lifestyle |
| 0.1 mi | Park Corner Convenience Store | 6A King Street, Weymouth, DT4 7BH | Walking directions to Park Corner Convenience Store |
Annual council tax rates for Dorset district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for DT4 7DQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Jon Orrell
Melcombe Regis - Elected 2 May 2024
Lloyd Hatton
South Dorset - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around DT4 7DQ records about 449 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around DT4 7DQ in Weymouth Town, Melcombe Regis & Rodwell is £182,000 (about £263 per square foot) based on 95 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 7 schools close to DT4 7DQ, including Arbour House School (Good), Beechcroft St Pauls CofE Primary School (Requires improvement) and Weymouth College (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to DT4 7DQ is Weymouth, about 314 m away.
DT4 7DQ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,142 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for South Dorset covering DT4 7DQ is Lloyd Hatton (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jon Orrell (Green Party).
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.