Kent Close Weymouth, Dorset
25 addresses across 1 postcode (DT4), about 90 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 43200657.
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is in areas 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 D; Band D in Dorset costs £2,765 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Weymouth, about 2.4 km (1.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 550 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 17 to 19 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 25 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Cross Road Surgery, about 2.1 km (1.3 miles) away.
- People: About 350 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 72% of households owned their home and 20% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 6 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Sep 2024 | 4 DT4 9TF | Other | £195,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 7 Jul 2022 | 2 DT4 9TF | Other | £1,080,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 11 Nov 2020 | 1 DT4 9TF | Other | £555,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 13 Sep 2019 | 6 DT4 9TF | Other | £335,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 31 Dec 2013 | 1 DT4 9TF | Other | £167,799 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
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 D (32% of about 790 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.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Land adjoining Southill shopping centre: up to 15 homes, not permissioned (850 m (0.5 miles))
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
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 6 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
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 25 addresses are between 17 m and 19 m above sea level (18 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DT4 9TF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Weymouth 751,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Upwey 54,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.1 km (2.5 miles) | |
| Dorchester South 466,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 11.2 km (6.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 2 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 22 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Budmouth School Charlestown | 390 m |
| Ferry terminal | Weymouth Ferry Terminal | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) |
| Car parks | Swannery Car Park | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | Mer | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bournemouth Airport BOH | 49.4 km (31 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Bristol Airport BRS | 86.9 km (54 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Cross Road Surgery | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Wessex Pharmacy | 940 m (0.6 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Heritage Dental Health Limited | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Hospital | Westhaven Hospital | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
| Police station | Dorset Police | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest MFG - Weymouth, Granby Industrial Estate Cashzone | 140 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.9 ha | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | Unnamed 620 m² | 840 m (0.5 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 2.0 ha | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,940 m² | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 2.9 hectares in all.
Landmarks
2 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Crook Hill | Hill | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) west |
| Tidmoor Cove | Tidal water | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south-west |
| Eweleaze Spinneys | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north |
| Chickerell Hive Point | Wetland | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) west |
| Radipole Lake | Lake or reservoir | 2 km (1.3 miles) north-east |
| Knights in the Bottom | Valley | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 8.2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 24 | 25 |
1 of the street's 25 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budmouth Academy Weymouth | Secondary | 11–18 | 450 m (0.3 miles) | Requires improvement (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Conifers Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 500 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Chickerell Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Weymouth Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Beechcroft St Paul's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 2–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Requires improvement (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Southill Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOOKER CASH AND CARRY DT4 9TB | Manufacturers/packers | 140 m | 5 Very good | 30 Jul 2025 |
| JEWSON LTD DT4 9TB | Retailers - other | 140 m | Exempt | |
| Londis Esso Weymouth DT4 9TB | Retailers - other | 140 m | Exempt | |
| BaxterStorey DT4 9TH | Other catering premises | 180 m | 5 Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| Little Beans Weymouth DT4 9TH | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 180 m | 5 Very good | 29 Sep 2026 |
| Weymouth Foodbank DT4 9TJ | Retailers - other | 200 m | 5 Very good | 3 Oct 2024 |
| Sandwich Girls Ltd DT4 9TB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 220 m | 5 Very good | 11 Mar 2025 |
| Hewlett's Pet & Country Store DT4 9XB | Retailers - other | 230 m | Exempt | |
| Local Food Links DT4 9XB | Other catering premises | 230 m | 5 Very good | 9 Sep 2026 |
| Fountain Rock Coffee Roasters DT4 9TH | Retailers - other | 240 m | 5 Very good | 22 Mar 2024 |
| Granby Diner DT4 9TH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 240 m | 5 Very good | 3 Mar 2026 |
| New Body Fitness DT4 9TJ | Other catering premises | 270 m | Exempt | |
| TECAN CAFE DT4 9TU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 300 m | 5 Very good | 8 Oct 2018 |
| Daniels Fish & Chips DT4 9TP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 340 m | 5 Very good | 5 Dec 2025 |
| Unity in Vision DT4 9UZ | Other catering premises | 340 m | 5 Very good | 12 Aug 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Theme/Adventure Park (3); On or near Albany Road (1); On or near Petrol Station (1); On or near Cumberland Drive (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 53 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 11% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 72% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 51% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 6% | 17% |
| Private rented | 23% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 60% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 28% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 19% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 63% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 11% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 57% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 10% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 20% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 21% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 9% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 6 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
- DT4 9TF: 25 addresses of 26 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Cambridge Road · Cumberland Drive · Albany Road · Cumberland Drive · Tecan Way · Cobham Drive · Chelwood Gate · Gloucester Close · Avon Close · Surrey Close · Winchester Close · Stainforth Close
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.