Postcode DT4 8RU 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 high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 73.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Weymouth Town, Melcombe Regis & Rodwell is £37,100 per year. The nearest station is Weymouth located about 1.0 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Nothe Gardens.
Weymouth Town, Melcombe Regis & Rodwell has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,696 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 33% most deprived areas in England.
Weymouth Town, Melcombe Regis & Rodwell has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 73.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in Weymouth Town, Melcombe Regis & Rodwell is £37,100 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DT4 8RU.
Weymouth Town, Melcombe Regis & Rodwell near DT4 8RU 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 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | Weymouth | N/A | Walking directions to Weymouth |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Nothe Gardens | Large | Walking directions to Nothe Gardens |
| 0.5 mi | Sandsfoot Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Sandsfoot Gardens |
Based on 195 recent sales, the median property price is £278,500 in Rodwell & Wyke area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £1,900,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 39 | £422,500 |
| Flats | 42 | £197,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 48 | £295,000 |
| Terraced | 66 | £260,500 |
10 year median price trend in Rodwell & Wyke
In the DT4 8RU postcode area, located within Weymouth Town, Melcombe Regis & Rodwell, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DT4 8RU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | 10 Buxton Road, Weymouth, DT4 9PF | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | Londis | Trinity Street, Dorset, DT4 8TW | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.5 mi | Londis | 17-18 St Edmund Street, Weymouth, DT4 8AR | Walking directions to Londis |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.