Postcode sector · DT4 8

Is Weymouth a good place to live?

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In Weymouth (DT4 8), recorded crime is 31% below the national average, homes sell for around £296,331 on average, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as a more deprived area than most (deprivation decile 3/10, where 1 is most deprived).

Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.

Flood risk in Weymouth DT4 8

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Weymouth DT4 8 is rated high. Around 18.7% of properties (700 of 3,737) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 438 are at significant risk.

Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.

Sold-price trend (1995–2026)

1995: £60,443 (96 sales)1996: £62,676 (129 sales)1997: £60,822 (133 sales)1998: £79,233 (157 sales)1999: £94,468 (178 sales)2000: £115,580 (131 sales)2001: £118,940 (135 sales)2002: £136,587 (148 sales)2003: £167,555 (142 sales)2004: £169,891 (143 sales)2005: £212,821 (122 sales)2006: £216,908 (162 sales)2007: £222,054 (142 sales)2008: £233,460 (78 sales)2009: £204,660 (86 sales)2010: £231,507 (104 sales)2011: £221,104 (73 sales)2012: £219,955 (74 sales)2013: £916,763 (85 sales)2014: £257,320 (110 sales)2015: £261,228 (132 sales)2016: £264,831 (164 sales)2017: £332,127 (137 sales)2018: £248,173 (144 sales)2019: £247,525 (116 sales)2020: £365,542 (133 sales)2021: £368,594 (169 sales)2022: £343,642 (135 sales)2023: £287,922 (122 sales)2024: £296,331 (130 sales)2025: £312,085 (135 sales)2026: £285,024 (21 sales) 2026: £285,024 (21 sales) — part year so far £916,763 £60,443 1995 2026*

Annual average (mean) sold price in DT4 8, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (21 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

May 24: 63 crimesJun 24: 52 crimesJul 24: 54 crimesAug 24: 58 crimesSep 24: 66 crimesOct 24: 54 crimesNov 24: 41 crimesDec 24: 42 crimesJan 25: 38 crimesFeb 25: 32 crimesMar 25: 41 crimesApr 25: 38 crimesMay 25: 43 crimesJun 25: 38 crimesJul 25: 64 crimesAug 25: 45 crimesSep 25: 39 crimesOct 25: 40 crimesNov 25: 38 crimesDec 25: 47 crimesJan 26: 28 crimesFeb 26: 38 crimesMar 26: 40 crimesApr 26: 38 crimes Apr 26: 38 crimes 66 28 May 24 Apr 26

Recorded crimes per month in DT4 8 (May 24–Apr 26, average 45/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age
53
One-person households
49%
Households with children
15%
Households
3,705

Owned 50% · Social rent 14% · Private rent 35%

Census 2021 (ONS), for DT4 8.

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Weymouth DT4 8: frequently asked questions

Is Weymouth DT4 8 a good place to live?

In Weymouth (DT4 8), recorded crime is 31% below the national average, homes sell for around £296,331 on average, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as a more deprived area than most (deprivation decile 3/10, where 1 is most deprived).

What is the crime rate in Weymouth DT4 8?

Recorded crime in Weymouth DT4 8 runs at 184.5 per 1,000 properties, 31% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Weymouth DT4 8 safe?

Crime in Weymouth DT4 8 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Weymouth DT4 8 runs at 184.5 per 1,000 properties, 31% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Weymouth DT4 8?

Homes in Weymouth DT4 8 sell for around £296,331 on average, based on 130 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Weymouth DT4 8 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Weymouth DT4 8 is rated high. Around 18.7% of properties (700 of 3,737) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 438 are at significant risk.

Is Weymouth DT4 8 a deprived area?

Weymouth DT4 8 sits in deprivation decile 3 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it more deprived than most areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).