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DT4 9SL

Faversham

Radipole

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Detailed insights for DT4 9SL

Overview

Postcode DT4 9SL is located in an urban city, within the Radipole ward of Dorset in the South West region, and forms part of the Westham North & Radipole area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 63.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 25% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Westham North & Radipole is £50,925 per year. The nearest station is Weymouth, about 1.1 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
64
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
27.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

3/10

Westham North & Radipole has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,632 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 22% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Westham North & Radipole has an average crime rate, with approximately 63.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

27.1%

Approximately 27.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Westham North & Radipole is £50,925 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DT4 9SL.

Flood risk

No risk

Westham North & Radipole near DT4 9SL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Weymouth located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
214
Population density
2,765.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
33.61(+1%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.02(-33%)
Public order
9.43(+44%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.25(+27%)
Drugs
4.72(+146%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
197
92.92%
Other White
5
2.36%
Arab
4
1.89%
Chinese
3
1.42%
Irish
2
0.94%
Total population: 212

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
46
24.08%
No qualifications
42
21.99%
Level 3 (A level)
35
18.32%
Apprenticeship
24
12.57%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
22
11.52%
Total 16+ residents: 191

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
44
41.12%
Other social rented
29
27.1%
Owns with a mortgage
19
17.76%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
10.28%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.74%
Total households: 107

Property prices in Radipole

Median price£320,000
Price per sq ft£321
Sales (last 12 months)142
Typical range (middle 50%)£227K – £395K

Based on 142 recent sales, the median property price is £320,000 (about £321 per square foot) in Radipole area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £1,075,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Radipole over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached50£398,500£359
Semi-Detached25£371,500£326
Terraced36£250,000£327
Flats31£153,000£257

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Radipole

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Radipole.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£312,500£165,000£273,250£214,950
2017£309,250£133,000£254,000£210,000
2018£318,000£124,950£280,750£214,000
2019£317,500£127,500£298,000£222,500
2020£345,000£150,000£272,500£213,500
2021£370,000£152,250£305,000£225,000
2022£413,750£170,000£380,000£259,800
2023£385,000£155,000£322,500£275,000
2024£399,100£165,000£337,500£252,500
2025£410,000£160,000£365,000£259,000
2026£388,500£130,000£340,000£235,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Radipole.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Radipole.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£246£240£224£232
2017£271£221£257£244
2018£283£222£251£259
2019£276£224£283£265
2020£279£248£260£295
2021£314£245£272£290
2022£389£268£364£308
2023£366£288£344£289
2024£359£276£323£314
2025£356£259£326£330
2026£309£261£296£318
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Radipole.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Radipole in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 40 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DT4 9SL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DT4 9SL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
02 Apr 2026160, Faversham, Weymouth, DT4 9SLSemi-DetachedFreehold£280,000
24 Apr 2026176, Grays, Weymouth, DT4 9SWDetachedFreehold£277,500
08 May 202629, Rowan Close, Weymouth, DT4 9UWTerracedFreehold£234,000
13 Mar 202621, Rowan Close, Weymouth, DT4 9UWTerracedFreehold£210,000
26 Jan 202630, Rowan Close, Weymouth, DT4 9UWTerracedFreehold£220,000

Schools

In the DT4 9SL postcode area, located within Westham North & Radipole, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DT4 9SL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySouthill Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.6 miPrimaryRadipole Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.7 miPrimaryBeechcroft St Pauls CofE Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Requires improvement

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DT4 9SL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DT4 9SL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miCentralRadipole Lane, Dorset, DT4 9SSWalking directions to Central

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 9SL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Louise Bown

Radipole - Elected 2 May 2024

Liberal Democrats

Matt Bell

Radipole - Elected 2 May 2024

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Lloyd Hatton

South Dorset - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictDorsetE06000059
Parliamentary ConstituencySouth DorsetE14001485
WardRadipoleE05012711
ParishWeymouthE04013390
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Westham North & RadipoleE02004283
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Dorset 041CE01020576
Police ForceDorset
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about DT4 9SL

Is DT4 9SL (Westham North & Radipole) safe?

The area around DT4 9SL records about 64 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 shoplifting.

What is the average house price near DT4 9SL?

The median sale price around DT4 9SL in Westham North & Radipole is £320,000 (about £321 per square foot) based on 142 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DT4 9SL?

There are 5 schools close to DT4 9SL, including Southill Primary School (Good), Radipole Primary School (Good) and Beechcroft St Pauls CofE Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around DT4 9SL?

DT4 9SL scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 25,632 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents DT4 9SL (Westham North & Radipole) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for South Dorset covering DT4 9SL is Lloyd Hatton (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Louise Bown (Liberal Democrats) and Matt Bell (Liberal Democrats).

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.