Appletree Close Weymouth, Dorset
4 addresses across 1 postcode (DT3), about 60 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 44000935.
- Sales: 2 recorded sales since 1995; in 2010 the median was £365,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 1 homes have an energy certificate (D: 1).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in Dorset costs £2,765 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Upwey, about 1.7 km (1.1 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 540 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 22 to 25 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Weymouth Bay Medical Practice, about 2 km (1.3 miles) away.
- People: About 300 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 90% of households owned their home and 39% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 149 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often shoplifting.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | £365,000 | £365,000 | £365,000 |
| 2000 | 1 | £155,000 | £155,000 | £155,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Nov 2010 | 3 DT3 5JY | Detached | £365,000 | |
| 23 Aug 2000 | 2 DT3 5JY | Detached | £155,000 |
Energy performance certificates
1 home with a current certificate; median floor area 140 m². Most common: House, detached (1). Built: 1976-1982 (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (1 address)
Council tax
What each band costs in Dorset in 2026-27: Band D £2,765 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,843 | £2,151 | £2,458 | £2,765 | £3,379 | £3,994 | £4,608 | £5,530 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (31% of about 680 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 4 addresses are between 22 m and 25 m above sea level (23 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DT3 5JY | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Upwey 54,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Weymouth 751,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) | |
| Dorchester South 466,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.7 km (5.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 17 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Morrisons Radipole | 80 m |
| Bus or coach station | Top O Town Coach Park Dorchester | 9.3 km (5.8 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Weymouth Ferry Terminal | 3 km (1.9 miles) |
| Car parks | Weymouth, Jubilee Close Car Park | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 130 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bournemouth Airport BOH | 47.2 km (29 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Bristol Airport BRS | 85.2 km (53 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Weymouth Bay Medical Practice | 2 km (1.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dorchester Road Pharmacy | 280 m |
| NHS dentists | Melcombe Avenue Dental Practice | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
| Hospital | Weymouth Community Hospital | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
| Police station | Dorset Police | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Cash machines | Morrisons Daily - Littlemoor Cashzone | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5,030 m² | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 220 m² | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.8 ha | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 990 m² | 860 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 0.5 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Radipole Old Manor, a listed building (Grade II*), 460 m (0.3 miles) south-west. 18 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Radipole Old Manor | Listed building, Grade II* | 460 m (0.3 miles) south-west |
| Church of St Ann | Listed building, Grade II* | 480 m (0.3 miles) south-west |
| Humpty Dumpty Field, Radipole | Scheduled monument | 530 m (0.3 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Radipole Wood | Wood | 290 m west |
| Radipole Lake | Lake or reservoir | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south |
| Overcombe Beach | Beach | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) east |
| Jordan Hill | Hill | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) east |
| Furzy Cliff | Cliff or slope | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) east |
| Nothe Point | Wetland | 3.2 km (2 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 8.3 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 4 | 4 |
None of the street's 4 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Dorset: see them on the Dorset page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Radipole Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 370 m | No published inspection |
| Southill Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 940 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Wey Valley Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Nicholas and St Laurence Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (Jun 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| St John's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Weymouth and Kingston Maurward College | 16 plus | 16–99 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Bincombe Valley Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Report card (Feb 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birch House Bed & Breakfast DT3 5JL | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 110 m | 5 Very good | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Cherries Childrens Home DT3 5JF | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 160 m | 5 Very good | 27 Nov 2024 |
| Morrisons Daily Weymouth | Retailers - other | 170 m | Exempt | |
| MFG Morrisons Weymouth Service Station DT3 5AX | Retailers - other | 170 m | 5 Very good | 1 Aug 2025 |
| Argos Ltd DT3 5FA | Retailers - other | 250 m | Exempt | |
| Sainsburys Weymouth Superstore DT3 5FA | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 250 m | 5 Very good | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Aldi Stores Limited DT3 5FA | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 250 m | 5 Very good | 31 Jul 2025 |
| WM Morrisons Supermarkets Limited DT3 5AX | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 280 m | 5 Very good | 20 Apr 2026 |
| At The Helm Cafe DT3 5EW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 330 m | 5 Very good | 8 Jan 2026 |
| New Look Retailers Ltd DT3 5HJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 350 m | 5 Very good | 2 Jul 2026 |
| Costa Coffee DT3 5FU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 360 m | 5 Very good | 25 Sep 2026 |
| McDonalds DT3 5FU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 360 m | 5 Very good | 9 Jul 2026 |
| Crecy Residential Home DT3 5EP | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 380 m | 5 Very good | 22 Jul 2025 |
| Potens Ltd DT3 5EP | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 380 m | 5 Very good | 12 Sep 2018 |
| Radipole United Reformed Church Hall DT3 5EN | Other catering premises | 390 m | Exempt |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 77 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 36 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 15 |
| Other theft | 10 |
| Public order | 6 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Roman Close (48); On or near Rocky Knap (43); On or near Appletree Close (32); On or near Mount Pleasant Avenue South (12); On or near Manor Road (7).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 54 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 10% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 90% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 57% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 0% | 17% |
| Private rented | 10% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 56% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 34% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 31% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 55% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 0% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 12% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 67% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 19% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 39% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 12% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 9 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- DT3 5JY: 4 addresses
Nearby streets
Icen Road · Rocky Knap · Mount Pleasant Avenue North · Mount Pleasant Avenue South · Dorchester Road · Roman Road · Roman Close · Weymouth Way · Manor Road · Stoborough Close · Chestnut Place · Spa Road
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.