Postcode DT4 7QR is located in an urban city, within the Radipole 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 0.5 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Radipole Park.
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 43.7% 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 7QR.
Weymouth Town, Melcombe Regis & Rodwell near DT4 7QR 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 | Radipole Park | Large | Walking directions to Radipole Park |
| 0.1 mi | Radipole Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Radipole Gardens |
Based on 142 recent sales, the median property price is £320,000 (about £321 per square foot) in Radipole area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £1,075,500.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 50 | £398,500 | £359 |
| Semi-Detached | 25 | £371,500 | £326 |
| Terraced | 36 | £250,000 | £327 |
| Flats | 31 | £153,000 | £257 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £312,500 | £165,000 | £273,250 | £214,950 |
| 2017 | £309,250 | £133,000 | £254,000 | £210,000 |
| 2018 | £318,000 | £124,950 | £280,750 | £214,000 |
| 2019 | £317,500 | £127,500 | £298,000 | £222,500 |
| 2020 | £345,000 | £150,000 | £272,500 | £213,500 |
| 2021 | £370,000 | £152,250 | £305,000 | £225,000 |
| 2022 | £413,750 | £170,000 | £380,000 | £259,800 |
| 2023 | £385,000 | £155,000 | £322,500 | £275,000 |
| 2024 | £399,100 | £165,000 | £337,500 | £252,500 |
| 2025 | £410,000 | £160,000 | £365,000 | £259,000 |
| 2026 | £388,500 | £130,000 | £340,000 | £235,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £246 | £240 | £224 | £232 |
| 2017 | £271 | £221 | £257 | £244 |
| 2018 | £283 | £222 | £251 | £259 |
| 2019 | £276 | £224 | £283 | £265 |
| 2020 | £279 | £248 | £260 | £295 |
| 2021 | £314 | £245 | £272 | £290 |
| 2022 | £389 | £268 | £364 | £308 |
| 2023 | £366 | £288 | £344 | £289 |
| 2024 | £359 | £276 | £323 | £314 |
| 2025 | £356 | £259 | £326 | £330 |
| 2026 | £309 | £261 | £296 | £318 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DT4 7QR.
In the DT4 7QR postcode area, located within Weymouth Town, Melcombe Regis & Rodwell, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DT4 7QR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 56-58 Dorchester Road, Weymouth, DT4 7JZ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | The Food Warehouse | Jubilee Close, Dorset, DT4 7BG | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
| 0.4 mi | Lennox Street Stores and off license | Lennox Street, Dorset, DT4 7NS | Walking directions to Lennox Street Stores and off license |
| 0.4 mi | Asda Express | King Street, Weymouth, DT4 7BJ | Walking directions to Asda Express |
| 0.5 mi | Bon Bon | 4a Queen Street, Weymouth, DT4 7HZ | Walking directions to Bon Bon |
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 7QR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Louise Bown
Radipole - Elected 2 May 2024
Matt Bell
Radipole - Elected 2 May 2024
Lloyd Hatton
South Dorset - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around DT4 7QR 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 7QR in Weymouth Town, Melcombe Regis & Rodwell is £320,000 (about £321 per square foot) based on 142 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 6 schools close to DT4 7QR, 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 7QR is Weymouth, about 737 m away.
DT4 7QR 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 7QR is Lloyd Hatton (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Louise Bown (Liberal Democrats) and Matt Bell (Liberal Democrats).
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.