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DT4 7JE

Ranelagh Road

Melcombe Regis

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Detailed insights for DT4 7JE

Overview

Postcode DT4 7JE 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.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
141
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
2.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

Weymouth Town, Melcombe Regis & Rodwell has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,524 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Weymouth Town, Melcombe Regis & Rodwell has a very high crime rate, with approximately 140.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.9%

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.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Weymouth Town, Melcombe Regis & Rodwell is £39,524 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DT4 7JE.

Flood risk

No risk

Weymouth Town, Melcombe Regis & Rodwell near DT4 7JE 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 0.1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for DT4 7JE
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

Weymouth

N/A

Walking directions to Weymouth

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for DT4 7JE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miRadipole GardensMediumWalking directions to Radipole Gardens

Area Profile

Population
239
Population density
15,723.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
76.66(+130%)
Anti-social behaviour
41.11(+176%)
Criminal damage and arson
16.72(+158%)
Burglary
12.54(+351%)
Other theft
9.06(+61%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
212
89.08%
Other White
13
5.46%
Other Asian
6
2.52%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
0.84%
Roma
2
0.84%
Total population: 238

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
57
25.56%
Level 4+ (Degree)
52
23.32%
Level 3 (A level)
39
17.49%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
16.14%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
9.42%
Total 16+ residents: 223

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
64
47.06%
Owns outright
44
32.35%
Owns with a mortgage
20
14.71%
Other forms of private rent
4
2.94%
Other social rented
3
2.21%
Total households: 136

Property prices in Melcombe Regis

Median price£182,000
Price per sq ft£263
Sales (last 12 months)95
Typical range (middle 50%)£139K – £247K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Melcombe Regis over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached2£502,500£345
Terraced28£223,750£225
Flats65£165,000£291

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Melcombe Regis

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Melcombe Regis.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Melcombe Regis.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Melcombe Regis.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Melcombe Regis.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Melcombe Regis in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DT4 7JE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DT4 7JE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
16 Jan 202611, Chelmsford Street, Weymouth, DT4 7HRTerracedFreehold£150,000
31 Jul 202549, Chelmsford Street, Weymouth, DT4 7HRTerracedFreehold£250,000
14 Oct 202550, Brownlow Street, Weymouth, DT4 7HWTerracedFreehold£245,000
30 Apr 20251C, Brownlow Street, Weymouth, DT4 7HWSemi-DetachedFreehold£260,000
20 Mar 202513B, Brownlow Street, Weymouth, DT4 7HWFlatsLeasehold£117,000

Schools

In the DT4 7JE postcode area, located within Weymouth Town, Melcombe Regis & Rodwell, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DT4 7JE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableArbour House SchoolOther independent special school

Good

0.5 mi16 plusWeymouth CollegeFurther education

Good

0.6 miPrimaryBeechcroft St Pauls CofE Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Requires improvement

Local amenities

12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DT4 7JE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DT4 7JE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miAsda ExpressKing Street, Weymouth, DT4 7BJWalking directions to Asda Express
0.1 miBon Bon4a Queen Street, Weymouth, DT4 7HZWalking directions to Bon Bon
0.2 miEats & Drinks24-25 King Street, Weymouth, DT4 7BHWalking directions to Eats & Drinks
0.2 miPark Corner Convenience Store6A King Street, Weymouth, DT4 7BHWalking directions to Park Corner Convenience Store
0.2 miThe Food WarehouseJubilee Close, Dorset, DT4 7BGWalking directions to The Food Warehouse

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 7JE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Jon Orrell

Melcombe Regis - Elected 2 May 2024

Green Party

Member of parliament

Lloyd Hatton

South Dorset - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictDorsetE06000059
Parliamentary ConstituencySouth DorsetE14001485
WardMelcombe RegisE05012708
ParishWeymouthE04013390
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Weymouth Town, Melcombe Regis & RodwellE02004284
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Dorset 044CE01020555
Police ForceDorset
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about DT4 7JE

Is DT4 7JE (Weymouth Town, Melcombe Regis & Rodwell) safe?

The area around DT4 7JE 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.

What is the average house price near DT4 7JE?

The median sale price around DT4 7JE 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.

What schools are near DT4 7JE?

There are 4 schools close to DT4 7JE, including Arbour House School (Good), Weymouth College (Good) and Beechcroft St Pauls CofE Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to DT4 7JE?

The closest station to DT4 7JE is Weymouth, about 174 m away.

How deprived is the area around DT4 7JE?

DT4 7JE scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,524 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents DT4 7JE (Weymouth Town, Melcombe Regis & Rodwell) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for South Dorset covering DT4 7JE is Lloyd Hatton (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jon Orrell (Green Party).

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.