DT4 area guide

House prices, recent sales, crime and schools for the DT4 postcode district in Dorset. Free to read, from official open data. For one address in detail, run a full property report.

Average price
£328,589

Dorset · 2026-08 (UK HPI)

Sales in sample
—

Land Registry Price Paid

Crimes, last 6 months
2,094

Street-level crime at the district centre

Good or better schools
3

Ofsted rated, within one mile

What the data says about DT4

The average home across Dorset is worth about £328,589 (UK House Price Index, 2026-08), and prices have fallen 0.4% over the last year.

Of 347 energy certificates sampled across 12 postcodes in DT4, band D is the most common, and 60.2% of homes sit below band C — the point at which most lenders' green mortgage deals and future rental rules bite.

Police recorded 2,094 crimes around the centre of DT4 in the six months to 2026-09, most often anti-social behaviour (701).

There are 3 schools rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted within a mile of DT4 in Dorset, including Beechcroft St Paul's CofE Primary School.

The district covers the Chickerell, Melcombe Regis, Portland, Radipole ward areas.

Energy ratings in DT4
A
1 · 0.3%
B
18 · 5.2%
C
119 · 34.3%
D
144 · 41.5%
E
52 · 15%
F
12 · 3.5%
G
1 · 0.3%

Sample of 347 energy certificates from 12 postcodes in DT4, taken from the government energy performance register, most recent lodged 2026. Indicative of the district rather than a full census.

Average prices by property type
All property
£328,589
Detached
£519,998
Semi-detached
£333,127
Terraced
£267,978
Flat
£169,474

Prices changed -0.4% over the last year in Dorset.

Recorded crime in DT4
Anti-social behaviour701
Violence and sexual offences683
Shoplifting200
Criminal damage and arson124
Public order124
Other theft78
Burglary48
Drugs39
Robbery24

Street-level crime from data.police.uk, six months to 2026-09.

Schools near DT4

Primary

  • Beechcroft St Paul's CofE Primary SchoolRequires improvement · 0.4 mi
  • St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, WeymouthGood · 0.5 mi
  • Holy Trinity Church of England VC Primary School & Community NurseryGood · 0.6 mi
  • Conifers Primary SchoolGood · 0.7 mi
  • Wyke Regis Infant School and NurseryNot rated · 1.1 mi

Secondary

  • Kingfisher SchoolNot rated · 0.3 mi
  • The CompassNot rated · 0.4 mi
  • Arbour House SchoolNot rated · 0.9 mi
  • All Saints' Church of England AcademyRequires improvement · 1.0 mi
  • Coastland CollegeNot rated · 1.1 mi
Wards covered by DT4

Chickerell · Melcombe Regis · Portland · Radipole · Rodwell & Wyke · Westham

Common questions about DT4

What is the average house price in DT4?

The UK House Price Index puts the average home in Dorset at £328,589 as of 2026-08.

How much does each property type cost in DT4?

Detached £519,998, semi-detached £333,127, terraced £267,978, flats £169,474, based on the UK House Price Index for Dorset.

Is DT4 a safe area?

Police recorded 2,094 crimes near the centre of DT4 in the six months to 2026-09. The most common category was anti-social behaviour with 701 reports. Crime is recorded at street level, so figures vary street to street within the same district.

What EPC rating do homes in DT4 usually have?

Band D is the most common rating in our sample of 347 certificates from DT4, with 60.2% of homes rated below band C. A full property report shows the exact certificate, running costs and recommended improvements for one address.

What are the schools like near DT4?

3 schools within a mile of the DT4 district centre are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Nearby secondaries include Kingfisher School. Catchment areas are set by the local authority and can change year to year.

Where does this DT4 data come from?

HM Land Registry Price Paid Data and the UK House Price Index for prices, the government's energy performance register for EPC bands, data.police.uk for crime, Get Information About Schools and Ofsted for schools, and ONS postcode geography. All are published under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

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Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data and UK House Price Index, ONS postcode geography, data.police.uk, Get Information About Schools and Ofsted. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.