Postcode DT4 7LQ is located in an urban city, within the Melcombe Regis area 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 median sale price in Melcombe Regis is £212,000 (around £267 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £157,500 and £270,000. The nearest station is Weymouth, about 0.5 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Lodmoor Country Park.
Weymouth Town, Melcombe Regis & Rodwell has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,944 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 33% most deprived areas in England.
Weymouth Town, Melcombe Regis & Rodwell has an average crime rate, with approximately 57.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 7.1% 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 7LQ.
Weymouth Town, Melcombe Regis & Rodwell near DT4 7LQ 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Weymouth | N/A | Walking directions to Weymouth |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Lodmoor Country Park | Large | Walking directions to Lodmoor Country Park |
| 0.4 mi | Radipole Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Radipole Gardens |
| 0.3 mi | Sluice Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Sluice Gardens |
Based on 91 recent sales, the median property price is £212,000 (about £267 per square foot) in Melcombe Regis area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £690,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 2 | £502,500 | £345 |
| Terraced | 32 | £226,250 | £229 |
| Flats | 57 | £182,500 | £305 |
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 | £152,500 | £417,500 | £241,000 |
| 2026 | — | £191,000 | £502,500 | £215,000 |
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 | £291 | £303 | £234 |
| 2026 | — | £264 | £345 | £223 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DT4 7LQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Nov 2025 | Flat 1, 8, Ricketts Close, Weymouth, DT4 7UT | Flats | Leasehold | £248,500 | |
| 17 Jun 2026 | Flat 9, 7, Ricketts Close, Weymouth, DT4 7US | Flats | Leasehold | £255,000 | |
| 20 Mar 2026 | Flat 9, 7, Ricketts Close, Weymouth, DT4 7US | Flats | Leasehold | £182,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2025 | Flat 14, Moonfleet Compass, 8 - 10, Dorchester Road, Weymouth, DT4 7JU | Flats | Leasehold | £200,000 | |
| 11 Sept 2025 | Flat 29, Moonfleet Compass, 8 - 10, Dorchester Road, Weymouth, DT4 7JU | Flats | Leasehold | £165,000 |
In the DT4 7LQ postcode area, located within Weymouth Town, Melcombe Regis & Rodwell, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 mi | 16 plus | Weymouth and Kingston Maurward College | Further education | Unrated. | |
Weymouth and Kingston Maurward College ratingInspection information
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| 0.2 mi | Primary | St John's Church of England Primary School | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 19 Mar 2024. | |
St John's Church of England Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 19 Mar 2024
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| 0.3 mi | Not applicable | Arbour House School | Other independent special school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 24 Jun 2025. | |
Arbour House School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 24 Jun 2025
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3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of DT4 7LQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 56-58 Dorchester Road, Weymouth, DT4 7JZ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Lennox Street Stores and off license | Lennox Street, Dorset, DT4 7NS | Walking directions to Lennox Street Stores and off license |
| 0.4 mi | The Food Warehouse | Jubilee Close, Dorset, DT4 7BG | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
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 7LQ, 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 7LQ 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around DT4 7LQ in Melcombe Regis is £212,000 (about £267 per square foot) based on 91 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 5 schools close to DT4 7LQ, including Weymouth and Kingston Maurward College, St John's Church of England Primary School (Good) and Arbour House School (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to DT4 7LQ is Weymouth, about 865 m away.
DT4 7LQ scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,944 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 7LQ is Lloyd Hatton (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jon Orrell (Green Party).