Area Analysis Dorset, South West

DT4 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the DT4 postcode area.

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Population

37,629

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 40,414 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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2/10
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2/10
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6/10
workEmployment
3/10
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5/10
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4/10
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8/10
homeHome Ownership
4/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 62% owner-occupation and average age 48, DT4 has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £301k. Property prices are trending up 13.5% year-on-year.

home £301,143 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DT4 is a postcode district in Dorset, South West, covering 982 active and 479 retired postcodes.

The largest share of DT4 (16%) is characterised by a mature neighbourhood of self-reliant retirees, typically owner-occupied, alongside a neighbourhood where residents are striving to improve despite financial pressures (15%). This mix of 7 distinct neighbourhood types makes DT4 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in DT4 are around £301k, up 13.5% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across DT4 at 369 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. The district has a mature, established population with an average age of 48 — predominantly owner-occupied, quiet, and low-turnover.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full DT4 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.5%
Asian / British Asian1.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.2%
Other / Mixed1.9%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences5110
Anti-social behaviour3998
Criminal damage and arson1060
Shoplifting877
Public order848

school Local Schools

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Wyke Regis Infant School and Nursery

Good307 pupils
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Southill Primary School

Good213 pupils
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Wyke Regis Church of England Junior School

Good355 pupils
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Holy Trinity Church of England VC Primary School & Community Nursery

Good566 pupils
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Conifers Primary School

Good373 pupils
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The Compass

Good43 pupils
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St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Weymouth

Good205 pupils
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Beechcroft St Pauls CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement232 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

100 nearby
  • SPAR
  • Spar (DPM Stores Ltd)
  • The Hatch & Weyfish Ltd
  • Boots UK Ltd
  • Clinton Cards
  • + 95 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

120 nearby
  • Elwell Manor Guesthouse
  • Fanny Fudge Guest House
  • Greenwood Guest House
  • Kelston Guest House
  • The Warwick Hotel
  • + 115 more
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Pub, NightClub

53 nearby
  • The Tides Inn
  • Duke of Albany
  • White Hart
  • William Henry
  • Bar Batida
  • + 48 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

152 nearby
  • The Combat Lab
  • The Corner House Cafe
  • The Dorset Burger Company
  • The Fat Badger, Pebble Bank Caravan Park
  • The Galley Bistro
  • + 147 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

63 nearby
  • Cornish Bakehouse Ltd
  • Howleys Ltd
  • The Weymouth Shop
  • Regency fish and chips
  • SEASIDE PIZZA & KEBAB LTD
  • + 58 more
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Supermarkets

10 nearby
  • Asda Stores Ltd
  • Co-op
  • Co-operative
  • Food Warehouse
  • Iceland Frozen Foods Plc
  • + 5 more