Postcode Analysis Dorset, South West

PRETORIA TERRACE, DT4 0DJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PRETORIA TERRACE, DT4 0DJ.

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Population

296

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 44,400 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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5/10
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2/10
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6/10
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9/10
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4/10
paymentsAffluence
5/10
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9/10
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7/10
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3/10
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Area Character

DT4 0DJ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 40, 80% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 31.1% year-on-year.

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

DT4 0DJ is a safe, established residential area on Pretoria Terrace, 0.7km from Rodwell in Weymouth. Administratively it sits within Rodwell & Wyke ward and the South Dorset constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 40) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 80% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £230k, up 31.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DT4 0DJ are sourced from Output Area E00104422 (shared with 5 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 0DJ. The average age is 40.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.9%
Asian / British Asian1.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.0%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 255,000

2 sales · Mean £ 255,000

Terraced

£ 180,000

14 sales · Mean £ 183,003

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

DT4 0DJ has low crime rates — 26 incidents 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 offences48
Anti-social behaviour36
Criminal damage and arson14
Other theft12
Burglary7

school Local Schools

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Holy Trinity Church of England VC Primary School & Community Nursery

Good566 pupils0.4 km
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St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Weymouth

Good205 pupils0.6 km
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The Compass

Good43 pupils0.6 km
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Beechcroft St Pauls CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement232 pupils1.0 km
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All Saints' Church of England Academy

Inadequate830 pupils1.3 km
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Conifers Primary School

Good373 pupils1.3 km
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Wyke Regis Infant School and Nursery

Good307 pupils1.4 km
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Wyke Regis Church of England Junior School

Good355 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

45 nearby
  • Abbotsbury Road Post Office0.7 km
  • Angel Pharmacy0.7 km
  • Maceys0.6 km
  • Sue Ryder Care0.7 km
  • The Dorset Fudgery0.8 km
  • + 40 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

20 nearby
  • Florian Guest House0.6 km
  • Harbour Lights0.6 km
  • Hotel Central1.0 km
  • Boaters Guest House1.0 km
  • Harbour Hotel1.0 km
  • + 15 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

59 nearby
  • Fleetwey Limited - Moonfleet Bowls0.4 km
  • Gravy Boat Catering LLP0.4 km
  • Sambo Rodizio Bar & Grill0.6 km
  • The Nest Weymouth CIC0.6 km
  • Coffee 1 Ltd0.9 km
  • + 54 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Co-op0.6 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods Plc0.9 km
  • Asda Stores Ltd0.4 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
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Takeaway Shop

20 nearby
  • GOLDEN KITCHEN0.7 km
  • Hel's Kitchen0.6 km
  • Picknics0.9 km
  • Boho Gelato0.8 km
  • Loadedz1.0 km
  • + 15 more
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Pub, NightClub

31 nearby
  • Royal Oak Public House0.9 km
  • The Closet Bar and Nightclub0.9 km
  • The George Bar and Grill0.9 km
  • The Market House Tavern0.9 km
  • The Ship Inn0.9 km
  • + 26 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Weymouth1.3 km
  • Upwey4.7 km
  • Dorchester South11.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Tennyson Road0.1 km
  • Ashton Road0.1 km
  • Tennyson Road0.1 km
  • Ashton Road0.1 km
  • Cross Road0.3 km