Postcode DT4 8LA is located in an urban city, within the Rodwell & Wyke 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 low crime levels, with around 42.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 50% 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 0.7 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Alexandra Gardens.
Weymouth Town, Melcombe Regis & Rodwell has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,273 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 10% most deprived areas in England.
Weymouth Town, Melcombe Regis & Rodwell has a low crime rate, with approximately 42.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 11.8% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 111 ft away from DT4 8LA.
Weymouth Town, Melcombe Regis & Rodwell near DT4 8LA 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Weymouth | N/A | Walking directions to Weymouth |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Alexandra Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Alexandra Gardens |
Based on 186 recent sales, the median property price is £253,000 (about £297 per square foot) in Rodwell & Wyke area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £800,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 35 | £455,000 | £358 |
| Semi-Detached | 37 | £280,000 | £306 |
| Terraced | 65 | £250,000 | £292 |
| Flats | 49 | £193,000 | £268 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £380,000 | £180,000 | £241,000 | £180,000 |
| 2017 | £328,750 | £159,000 | £230,000 | £199,975 |
| 2018 | £349,500 | £155,000 | £255,000 | £210,000 |
| 2019 | £345,000 | £153,000 | £240,000 | £213,500 |
| 2020 | £350,000 | £168,500 | £255,000 | £215,000 |
| 2021 | £410,000 | £192,500 | £280,000 | £235,000 |
| 2022 | £447,500 | £187,000 | £305,000 | £264,000 |
| 2023 | £447,500 | £197,000 | £302,000 | £260,000 |
| 2024 | £450,000 | £197,500 | £303,500 | £265,000 |
| 2025 | £422,500 | £200,000 | £302,500 | £260,000 |
| 2026 | £496,500 | £195,000 | £298,750 | £282,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £261 | £263 | £214 | £223 |
| 2017 | £270 | £232 | £237 | £221 |
| 2018 | £277 | £258 | £241 | £232 |
| 2019 | £277 | £228 | £249 | £234 |
| 2020 | £288 | £240 | £252 | £254 |
| 2021 | £325 | £261 | £282 | £266 |
| 2022 | £355 | £268 | £305 | £307 |
| 2023 | £366 | £304 | £305 | £294 |
| 2024 | £362 | £297 | £311 | £289 |
| 2025 | £350 | £281 | £312 | £290 |
| 2026 | £377 | £253 | £306 | £323 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DT4 8LA.
In the DT4 8LA postcode area, located within Weymouth Town, Melcombe Regis & Rodwell, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DT4 8LA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Asda | Newstead Road, Weymouth, DT4 8JX | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.2 mi | Londis | 17-18 St Edmund Street, Weymouth, DT4 8AR | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | Trinity Street, Dorset, DT4 8TW | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 63 St Thomas Street, Weymouth, DT4 8EQ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Iceland | Bond Street, Dorset, DT4 8LY | Walking directions to Iceland |
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 8LA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Clare Sutton
Rodwell & Wyke - Elected 2 May 2024
Claudia Lucienne Webb
Rodwell & Wyke - Elected 2 May 2024
Kate Wheller
Rodwell & Wyke - Elected 2 May 2024
Lloyd Hatton
South Dorset - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around DT4 8LA records about 43 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 8LA in Weymouth Town, Melcombe Regis & Rodwell is £253,000 (about £297 per square foot) based on 186 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 6 schools close to DT4 8LA, including Holy Trinity Church of England VC Primary School & Community Nursery (Good), The Compass (Good) and St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Weymouth (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to DT4 8LA is Weymouth, about 1,108 m away.
DT4 8LA scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,273 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 8LA is Lloyd Hatton (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Clare Sutton (Green Party), Claudia Lucienne Webb (Green Party) and Kate Wheller (Labour Party).
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.