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DT4 7JT

Dorchester Road

Melcombe Regis

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Detailed insights for DT4 7JT

Overview

Postcode DT4 7JT 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 high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 57.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 32% below 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 0.4 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Radipole Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
58
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
24.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Weymouth Town, Melcombe Regis & Rodwell has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,976 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 21% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Weymouth Town, Melcombe Regis & Rodwell has an average crime rate, with approximately 57.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

24.4%

Approximately 24.4% 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.

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 7JT.

Flood risk

No risk

Weymouth Town, Melcombe Regis & Rodwell near DT4 7JT 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 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for DT4 7JT
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Weymouth

N/A

Walking directions to Weymouth

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for DT4 7JT
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miRadipole ParkLargeWalking directions to Radipole Park
0.5 miLodmoor Country ParkLargeWalking directions to Lodmoor Country Park
0.3 miRadipole GardensMediumWalking directions to Radipole Gardens

Area Profile

Population
306
Population density
8,876.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.22(-12%)
Anti-social behaviour
24.14(+62%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.71(+96%)
Burglary
4.45(+60%)
Other theft
3.81(-32%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
270
88.24%
Other White
18
5.88%
Other
5
1.63%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
4
1.31%
Other Asian
2
0.65%
Total population: 306

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
62
22.14%
Level 4+ (Degree)
57
20.36%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
53
18.93%
Level 3 (A level)
49
17.5%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
44
15.71%
Total 16+ residents: 280

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
89
49.44%
Other social rented
44
24.44%
Owns outright
25
13.89%
Owns with a mortgage
16
8.89%
Other forms of private rent
6
3.33%
Total households: 180

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 7JT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DT4 7JT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
05 Feb 2026Flat 3, Kildare Court, 47, Dorchester Road, Weymouth, DT4 7JTFlatsLeasehold£212,000
29 Jan 2026Flat 13, Kildare Court, 47, Dorchester Road, Weymouth, DT4 7JTFlatsLeasehold£199,950
29 Jul 20252, Allenby Flats, Park Lane, Weymouth, DT4 7JPFlatsLeasehold£102,500
17 Apr 2026Flat 4, The Kingsley, 8, Kirtleton Avenue, Weymouth, DT4 7PTFlatsLeasehold£141,000
14 Apr 2026Flat 1, The Kingsley, 8, Kirtleton Avenue, Weymouth, DT4 7PTFlatsLeasehold£105,000

Schools

In the DT4 7JT 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 7JT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableArbour House SchoolOther independent special school

Good

0.2 mi16 plusWeymouth CollegeFurther education

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt John's Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DT4 7JT

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DT4 7JT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miTesco Express56-58 Dorchester Road, Weymouth, DT4 7JZWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miLennox Street Stores and off licenseLennox Street, Dorset, DT4 7NSWalking directions to Lennox Street Stores and off license
0.3 miThe Food WarehouseJubilee Close, Dorset, DT4 7BGWalking directions to The Food Warehouse
0.4 miAsda ExpressKing Street, Weymouth, DT4 7BJWalking directions to Asda Express
0.4 miBon Bon4a Queen Street, Weymouth, DT4 7HZWalking directions to Bon Bon

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 7JT, 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 044DE01020556
Police ForceDorset
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about DT4 7JT

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

The area around DT4 7JT records about 58 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near DT4 7JT?

The median sale price around DT4 7JT 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 7JT?

There are 4 schools close to DT4 7JT, 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.

What is the nearest station to DT4 7JT?

The closest station to DT4 7JT is Weymouth, about 650 m away.

How deprived is the area around DT4 7JT?

DT4 7JT scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,976 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for South Dorset covering DT4 7JT 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.