Postcode DT4 8TU 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 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 nearest station is Weymouth, about 0.6 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Nothe Gardens.
Weymouth Town, Melcombe Regis & Rodwell has an average 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 low crime rate, with approximately 45.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.0% 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 8TU.
Weymouth Town, Melcombe Regis & Rodwell near DT4 8TU has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Weymouth located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Weymouth | N/A | Walking directions to Weymouth |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Nothe Gardens | Large | Walking directions to Nothe Gardens |
| 0.2 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 8TU.
In the DT4 8TU postcode area, located within Weymouth Town, Melcombe Regis & Rodwell, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DT4 8TU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Londis | Trinity Street, Dorset, DT4 8TW | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | Londis | 17-18 St Edmund Street, Weymouth, DT4 8AR | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 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 |
| 0.4 mi | Food Plus | 53 Great George Street, Weymouth, DT4 8NN | Walking directions to Food Plus |
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 8TU, 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 8TU 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around DT4 8TU 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 3 schools close to DT4 8TU, including Holy Trinity Church of England VC Primary School & Community Nursery (Good), Beechcroft St Pauls CofE Primary School (Requires improvement) and Arbour House School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to DT4 8TU is Weymouth, about 1,029 m away.
DT4 8TU scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,696 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 8TU 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.