Postcode DT4 7HB 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 high crime levels, with around 78.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with 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 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Radipole Gardens.
Weymouth Town, Melcombe Regis & Rodwell has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,531 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 11% most deprived areas in England.
Weymouth Town, Melcombe Regis & Rodwell has a high crime rate, with approximately 78.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 9.4% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DT4 7HB.
Weymouth Town, Melcombe Regis & Rodwell near DT4 7HB 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Radipole Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Radipole 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 7HB.
In the DT4 7HB postcode area, located within Weymouth Town, Melcombe Regis & Rodwell, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DT4 7HB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Lennox Street Stores and off license | Lennox Street, Dorset, DT4 7NS | Walking directions to Lennox Street Stores and off license |
| 0.2 mi | Bon Bon | 4a Queen Street, Weymouth, DT4 7HZ | Walking directions to Bon Bon |
| 0.2 mi | Eats & Drinks | 24-25 King Street, Weymouth, DT4 7BH | Walking directions to Eats & Drinks |
| 0.2 mi | Asda Express | King Street, Weymouth, DT4 7BJ | Walking directions to Asda Express |
| 0.3 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 7HB, 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 7HB records about 78 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 7HB 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 4 schools close to DT4 7HB, including Arbour House School (Good), Weymouth College (Good) and St John's Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to DT4 7HB is Weymouth, about 333 m away.
DT4 7HB scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,531 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 7HB 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.