Postcode DT4 7HW 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 140.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.7× 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 0.1 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 2,172 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 7% most deprived areas in England.
Weymouth Town, Melcombe Regis & Rodwell has a very high crime rate, with approximately 140.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.9% 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 7HW.
Weymouth Town, Melcombe Regis & Rodwell near DT4 7HW 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 0.1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Weymouth | N/A | Walking directions to Weymouth |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Radipole Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Radipole Gardens |
Based on 101 recent sales, the median property price is £192,000 (about £267 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 | 33 | £220,000 | £227 |
| Flats | 66 | £175,000 | £292 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £142,500 | £202,000 | £180,000 |
| 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 | £157,000 | £417,500 | £243,000 |
| 2026 | — | £190,000 | £502,500 | £210,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £235 | £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 | £293 | £303 | £234 |
| 2026 | — | £264 | £345 | £219 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DT4 7HW.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Oct 2025 | 41, Brownlow Street, Weymouth, DT4 7HW | Terraced | Freehold | £215,000 | |
| 14 Oct 2025 | 50, Brownlow Street, Weymouth, DT4 7HW | Terraced | Freehold | £245,000 | |
| 30 Apr 2025 | 1C, Brownlow Street, Weymouth, DT4 7HW | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £260,000 | |
| 16 Jan 2026 | 11, Chelmsford Street, Weymouth, DT4 7HR | Terraced | Freehold | £150,000 | |
| 31 Jul 2025 | 49, Chelmsford Street, Weymouth, DT4 7HR | Terraced | Freehold | £250,000 |
In the DT4 7HW 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 0.5 mi of DT4 7HW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Lennox Street Stores and off license | Lennox Street, Dorset, DT4 7NS | Walking directions to Lennox Street Stores and off license |
| 0.1 mi | Asda Express | King Street, Weymouth, DT4 7BJ | Walking directions to Asda Express |
| 0.2 mi | Bon Bon | 4a Queen Street, Weymouth, DT4 7HZ | Walking directions to Bon Bon |
| 0.2 mi | The Food Warehouse | Jubilee Close, Dorset, DT4 7BG | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
| 0.2 mi | Eats & Drinks | 24-25 King Street, Weymouth, DT4 7BH | Walking directions to Eats & Drinks |
Annual council tax rates for Dorset district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for DT4 7HW, 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 7HW records about 141 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 7HW in Melcombe Regis is £192,000 (about £267 per square foot) based on 101 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 4 schools close to DT4 7HW, including Arbour House School (Good), Weymouth College (Good) and Beechcroft St Pauls CofE Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to DT4 7HW is Weymouth, about 214 m away.
DT4 7HW scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,172 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 7HW is Lloyd Hatton (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jon Orrell (Green Party).