Postcode DT4 8SQ is located in an urban city, within the Rodwell & Wyke area of Dorset in the South West region, and forms part of the Weymouth Town, Melcombe Regis & Rodwell area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 45.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 47% 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 Rodwell & Wyke is £270,000 (around £302 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £208,000 and £380,000. The nearest station is Weymouth, about 0.8 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Alexandra Gardens.
Weymouth Town, Melcombe Regis & Rodwell has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,859 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 42% most deprived areas in England.
Weymouth Town, Melcombe Regis & Rodwell has a low crime rate, with approximately 45.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.8% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 175 ft away from DT4 8SQ.
Weymouth Town, Melcombe Regis & Rodwell near DT4 8SQ 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Weymouth | N/A | Walking directions to Weymouth |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Alexandra Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Alexandra Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | Weymouth Peace Garden | Small | Walking directions to Weymouth Peace Garden |
Based on 193 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 (about £302 per square foot) in Rodwell & Wyke area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £780,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 38 | £447,500 | £330 |
| Semi-Detached | 42 | £312,500 | £317 |
| Terraced | 69 | £253,000 | £297 |
| Flats | 44 | £190,000 | £267 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £385,000 | £175,000 | £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 | £202,500 | £305,000 | £260,000 |
| 2026 | £442,500 | £197,500 | £320,000 | £270,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £263 | £253 | £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 | £264 | £305 | £307 |
| 2023 | £366 | £304 | £305 | £294 |
| 2024 | £362 | £297 | £311 | £289 |
| 2025 | £350 | £281 | £313 | £288 |
| 2026 | £344 | £263 | £325 | £322 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DT4 8SQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Apr 2026 | Flat 9, Compass South, Rodwell Road, Weymouth, DT4 8QT | Flats | Leasehold | £208,000 | |
| 28 Aug 2025 | Flat 5, Compass South, Rodwell Road, Weymouth, DT4 8QT | Flats | Leasehold | £215,000 | |
| 13 May 2026 | 34, Rodwell Road, Weymouth, DT4 8QR | Other | Freehold | £650,000 | |
| 10 Jul 2026 | 9, Orion Road, Weymouth, DT4 8LG | Terraced | Freehold | £260,000 | |
| 21 Jul 2025 | 1, Orion Road, Weymouth, DT4 8LG | Terraced | Freehold | £293,000 |
In the DT4 8SQ postcode area, located within Weymouth Town, Melcombe Regis & Rodwell, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Holy Trinity Church of England VC Primary School & Community Nursery | Voluntary controlled school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 12 Mar 2024. | |
| 0.7 mi | Primary | St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Weymouth | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 19 Mar 2024. | |
| 0.8 mi | Secondary | All Saints' Church of England Academy | Academy sponsor led | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 30 Jun 2026. |
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of DT4 8SQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | 10 Buxton Road, Weymouth, DT4 9PF | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | Trinity Street, Dorset, DT4 8TW | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | Asda | Newstead Road, Weymouth, DT4 8JX | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | 17-18 St Edmund Street, Weymouth, DT4 8AR | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | 63 St Thomas Street, Weymouth, DT4 8EQ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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 8SQ, 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 8SQ records about 45 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft.
The median sale price around DT4 8SQ in Rodwell & Wyke is £270,000 (about £302 per square foot) based on 193 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 5 schools close to DT4 8SQ, including Holy Trinity Church of England VC Primary School & Community Nursery (Good), St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Weymouth (Good) and All Saints' Church of England Academy (Requires improvement). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to DT4 8SQ is Weymouth, about 1,323 m away.
DT4 8SQ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,859 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 8SQ 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).