Postcode Analysis Dorset, South West

MELBURY ROAD, DT4 0AP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MELBURY ROAD, DT4 0AP.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

240

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 38,600 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DT4 0AP represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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1/10
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1/10
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6/10
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6/10
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6/10
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4/10
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9/10
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4/10
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2/10
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Area Character

DT4 0AP is an established family neighbourhood — 54% owner-occupation and an average age of 41 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending up 11.8% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DT4 0AP is a mixed residential area on Melbury Road, 0.6km from Weymouth in Weymouth. Administratively it sits within Westham ward and the South Dorset constituency.

For renters and young professionals, DT4 0AP offers a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 42% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 65 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £228k, up 11.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DT4 0AP are sourced from Output Area E00104353 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DT4 0AP. The average age is 41.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.5%
Asian / British Asian1.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.9%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 190,000

7 sales · Mean £ 197,857

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around DT4 0AP is moderate at 65 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences132
Anti-social behaviour99
Other theft22
Public order20
Criminal damage and arson15

school Local Schools

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Beechcroft St Pauls CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement232 pupils0.6 km
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The Compass

Good43 pupils0.9 km
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Holy Trinity Church of England VC Primary School & Community Nursery

Good566 pupils1.0 km
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St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Weymouth

Good205 pupils1.1 km
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Conifers Primary School

Good373 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

68 nearby
  • Corner Kiosk0.8 km
  • Abbotsbury Road Post Office0.6 km
  • Angel Pharmacy0.6 km
  • Maceys0.4 km
  • Sue Ryder Care0.8 km
  • + 63 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

64 nearby
  • Florian Guest House0.2 km
  • Lakeside Guest House0.8 km
  • Alexandra Hotel0.8 km
  • Beaufort Guest House0.8 km
  • Berkeley Hotel0.9 km
  • + 59 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

116 nearby
  • Fleetwey Limited - Moonfleet Bowls0.5 km
  • Gravy Boat Catering LLP0.5 km
  • Hardy Bar (Weymouth Golf Club) Ltd0.8 km
  • Sambo Rodizio Bar & Grill0.2 km
  • The Nest Weymouth CIC0.5 km
  • + 111 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

38 nearby
  • GOLDEN KITCHEN0.8 km
  • Hel's Kitchen0.5 km
  • The Big 5 South African Takeaway0.9 km
  • Hedleys of Weymouth0.8 km
  • Bennys Beach Hut0.7 km
  • + 33 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

40 nearby
  • The Red Lion0.9 km
  • Peekaboo0.7 km
  • Railway Tavern0.8 km
  • The Cutter Hotel0.7 km
  • The Globe Inn0.8 km
  • + 35 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Lifestyle Convenience Store0.7 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.6 km
  • Food Warehouse0.8 km
  • Asda Stores Ltd0.4 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods Plc0.6 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Weymouth0.7 km
  • Upwey4.1 km
  • Dorchester South11.0 km

Bus Stops

  • The Rock0.0 km
  • The Rock0.0 km
  • Holland Road0.1 km
  • Holland Road0.2 km
  • Methodist Church0.2 km