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DT4 8AL

Commercial Road

Melcombe Regis

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Detailed insights for DT4 8AL

Overview

Postcode DT4 8AL 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 449.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 5.3× 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 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Nothe Gardens.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
449
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
6.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
High
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

10/10

Weymouth Town, Melcombe Regis & Rodwell has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,142 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Weymouth Town, Melcombe Regis & Rodwell has a very high crime rate, with approximately 449.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

6.9%

Approximately 6.9% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 90 ft away from DT4 8AL.

Flood risk

High

Weymouth Town, Melcombe Regis & Rodwell near DT4 8AL has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Weymouth located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for DT4 8AL
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Weymouth

N/A

Walking directions to Weymouth

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for DT4 8AL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miNothe GardensLargeWalking directions to Nothe Gardens
0.2 miAlexandra GardensSmallWalking directions to Alexandra Gardens

Area Profile

Population
387
Population density
2,676.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
284.65(+1809%)
Violence and sexual offences
245.54(+635%)
Shoplifting
77.63(+1074%)
Criminal damage and arson
56.35(+768%)
Public order
41.98(+542%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
314
80.72%
Other White
23
5.91%
Other Asian
15
3.86%
Irish
8
2.06%
Indian
6
1.54%
Total population: 389

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
120
32.88%
Level 3 (A level)
62
16.99%
No qualifications
60
16.44%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
53
14.52%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
38
10.41%
Total 16+ residents: 365

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
113
51.83%
Owns outright
53
24.31%
Owns with a mortgage
19
8.72%
Other forms of private rent
14
6.42%
Other social rented
8
3.67%
Total households: 218

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 8AL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DT4 8AL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
04 Apr 2025Flat 4, Granary Wharf, 57, Commercial Road, Weymouth, DT4 8ALFlatsLeasehold£130,000
03 Oct 2025Flat 2, Townbridge House, 50, St Thomas Street, Weymouth, DT4 8AWFlatsLeasehold£375,000
02 Oct 2025Flat 11, Townbridge House, 50, St Thomas Street, Weymouth, DT4 8AWFlatsLeasehold£385,000
07 Mar 2025Flat 4, 60A, St Thomas Street, Weymouth, DT4 8EQFlatsLeasehold£125,000
10 Sept 2025Flat 4, Martello Mews, Commercial Road, Weymouth, DT4 8AQFlatsLeasehold£322,000

Schools

In the DT4 8AL postcode area, located within Weymouth Town, Melcombe Regis & Rodwell, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DT4 8AL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miPrimaryHoly Trinity Church of England VC Primary School & Community NurseryVoluntary controlled school

Good

0.7 miPrimaryBeechcroft St Pauls CofE Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Requires improvement

0.8 miNot applicableThe CompassPupil referral unit

Good

Local amenities

10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DT4 8AL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DT4 8AL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miLondis17-18 St Edmund Street, Weymouth, DT4 8ARWalking directions to Londis
0.1 miTesco Express63 St Thomas Street, Weymouth, DT4 8EQWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miLondisTrinity Street, Dorset, DT4 8TWWalking directions to Londis
0.2 miIcelandBond Street, Dorset, DT4 8LYWalking directions to Iceland
0.2 miAsdaNewstead Road, Weymouth, DT4 8JXWalking directions to Asda

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 8AL, 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 044BE01020554
Police ForceDorset
Postcode Introduced1990-02-01

Frequently asked questions about DT4 8AL

Is DT4 8AL (Weymouth Town, Melcombe Regis & Rodwell) safe?

The area around DT4 8AL records about 449 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 8AL?

The median sale price around DT4 8AL 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 8AL?

There are 5 schools close to DT4 8AL, including Holy Trinity Church of England VC Primary School & Community Nursery (Good), Beechcroft St Pauls CofE Primary School (Requires improvement) and The Compass (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to DT4 8AL?

The closest station to DT4 8AL is Weymouth, about 864 m away.

How deprived is the area around DT4 8AL?

DT4 8AL scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,142 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents DT4 8AL (Weymouth Town, Melcombe Regis & Rodwell) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for South Dorset covering DT4 8AL 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.