Postcode report
DT4 4GR Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About DT4 4GR: area rating, property, schools and local change
DT4 4GR is a postcode in Melcombe Regis, Dorset, South West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near DT4 4GR, then scores the surrounding small area 29/100 - bottom 5% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around DT4 4GR are housing and property market signals, while health is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for DT4 4GR is based on Dorset 044 Census 2021. It covers 9,530 residents, 4,851 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 50, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 48% owner-occupied, 40% privately rented, 12% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 1/10.
Families checking schools near DT4 4GR can compare 7 state schools within one mile, including 4 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab adds 12 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds, including 0 records marked free and 12 with booking links where the source provides them.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near DT4 4GR by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around DT4 4GR is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 54 HMO licences, 14 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about DT4 4GR
Is DT4 4GR a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 29/100 (bottom 5% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near DT4 4GR?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near DT4 4GR?
7 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near DT4 4GR?
LocaleIQ currently matches 12 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range, price and booking links where available.
What demographics are available for DT4 4GR?
LocaleIQ matched DT4 4GR to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
Is there much building or roadworks around DT4 4GR?
LocaleIQ currently shows 54 HMO licences, 14 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.