Wesley Close Charmouth, Dorset
46 addresses across 2 postcodes (DT6), about 330 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 43211212.
- Sales: 27 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £260,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 32 homes have an energy certificate (B: 3, C: 13, D: 12, E: 3, F: 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% to 80% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Axminster, about 8.8 km (5.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 3.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 10 to 15 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 Lyme Bay Medical Practice, about 3.5 km (2.2 miles) away.
- People: About 260 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 32% of households owned their home and 20% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 19 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | £260,000 | £260,000 | £260,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £298,500 | £298,500 | £298,500 |
| 2020 | 2 | £238,250 | £225,000 | £251,500 |
| 2019 | 1 | £260,000 | £260,000 | £260,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £240,000 | £240,000 | £240,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £245,000 | £245,000 | £245,000 |
| 2013 | 3 | £230,000 | £195,000 | £240,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £220,000 | £220,000 | £220,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £190,000 | £190,000 | £190,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £225,000 | £225,000 | £225,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £190,000 | £190,000 | £190,000 |
| 2008 | 2 | £216,000 | £212,000 | £220,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Jan 2026 | 13 DT6 6QT | Semi-detached | £260,000 | |
| 12 Nov 2021 | 11 DT6 6QT | Semi-detached | £298,500 | |
| 21 Dec 2020 | 9 DT6 6QT | Semi-detached | £251,500 | |
| 4 Sep 2020 | 8 DT6 6QT | Semi-detached | £225,000 | |
| 27 Aug 2019 | 6 DT6 6QT | Semi-detached | £260,000 | |
| 8 Jun 2017 | 25 DT6 6QT | Semi-detached | £240,000 | |
| 6 Jun 2016 | 17 DT6 6QT | Semi-detached | £245,000 | |
| 16 Aug 2013 | 18 DT6 6QT | Semi-detached | £230,000 | |
| 29 Jan 2013 | 21 DT6 6QT | Terraced | £240,000 | |
| 29 Jan 2013 | 22 DT6 6QT | Terraced | £195,000 | |
| 27 Sep 2012 | 23 DT6 6QT | Semi-detached | £220,000 | |
| 31 Oct 2011 | 6 DT6 6QT | Semi-detached | £190,000 | |
| 30 Mar 2010 | 20 DT6 6QT | Terraced | £225,000 | |
| 4 Jun 2009 | 25 DT6 6QT | Semi-detached | £190,000 | |
| 21 Nov 2008 | 14 DT6 6QT | Terraced | £212,000 | |
| 29 May 2008 | 21 DT6 6QT | Terraced | £220,000 | |
| 10 Nov 2006 | 19 DT6 6QT | Terraced | £195,000 | |
| 12 Dec 2005 | 18 DT6 6QT | Semi-detached | £192,500 | |
| 15 Mar 2005 | 25 DT6 6QT | Semi-detached | £152,600 | |
| 14 Oct 2004 | 15 DT6 6QT | Terraced | £165,000 | |
| 11 Jun 2004 | 9 DT6 6QT | Semi-detached | £157,000 | |
| 30 Sep 2003 | 22 DT6 6QT | Terraced | £103,000 | |
| 30 Sep 2002 | 25 DT6 6QT | Semi-detached | £120,000 | |
| 28 Aug 2002 | 8 DT6 6QT | Semi-detached | £139,950 | |
| 8 Dec 2000 | 17 DT6 6QT | Semi-detached | £80,000 | |
| 3 Sep 1999 | 19 DT6 6QT | Terraced | £60,000 | |
| 17 Mar 1995 | 22 DT6 6QT | Terraced | £40,000 |
Energy performance certificates
32 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 70 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (11); House, semi-detached (10); House, end-terrace (7). Built: 1950-1966 (15); 1983-1990 (7); 1930-1949 (4). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (18); owner-occupied (10).
Each home's certificates and sales (15 addresses)
- 1, Wesley Close, Charmouth
- 4, Wesley Close, Charmouth
- 6, Wesley Close, Charmouth
- 7, Wesley Close, Charmouth
- 8, Wesley Close, Charmouth
- 15, Wesley Close, Charmouth
- 16, Wesley Close, Charmouth
- 17, Wesley Close, Charmouth
- 20, Wesley Close, Charmouth
- 22, Wesley Close, Charmouth
- 23, Wesley Close, Charmouth
- 25, Wesley Close, Charmouth
- 26, Wesley Close, Charmouth
- 31 Wesley Close, Charmouth
- 39 Wesley Close, Charmouth
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 (21% of about 1,060 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): Bridport to LymeRegis 1, Bridport to LymeRegis 2.
- 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
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 9 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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| DT6 6QT | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 6 | unlikely |
| DT6 6QS | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 3 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 46 addresses are between 10 m and 15 m above sea level (11 m on average); the ground rises about 6 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DT6 6QS | 100% | 80% | 80% | 0% |
| DT6 6QT | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway station | Axminster 418,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.8 km (5.5 miles) |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 8 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Georges Close Charmouth | 180 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Bridport | 9.6 km (6 miles) |
| Car parks | Charmouth Road Pay and Display Car Park | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Be.EV Charging Station | 180 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Exeter International Airport EXT | 36.4 km (23 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Bristol Airport BRS | 72.8 km (45 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Lyme Bay Medical Practice | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Charmouth Pharmacy | 180 m |
| NHS dentists | Lyme Bay Dentistry | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Hospital | Axminster Hospital | 8.6 km (5.3 miles) |
| Police station | Dorset Police | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | Tesco Bank ATM | 3 km (1.8 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 190 m² | 290 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.0 ha | 290 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1,940 m² | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Queen's Armes Hotel, a listed building (Grade II*), 140 m north-west. 37 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Queen's Armes Hotel | Listed building, Grade II* | 140 m north-west |
| Parish Church (St Mary) | Listed building, Grade II* | 910 m (0.6 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Evan's Cliff | Cliff or slope | 680 m (0.4 miles) south-east |
| Charmouth Beach | Beach | 690 m (0.4 miles) south-west |
| Black Ven | Cliff or slope | 730 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Poplar Plantation | Wood | 860 m (0.5 miles) north |
| Cockpits | Wetland | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-west |
| Stonebarrow Hill | Hill | 1.6 km (1 mile) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 3.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 8.0 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within both the UK limits and the WHO guidelines.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 46 | 46 |
None of the street's 46 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charmouth Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 340 m | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beachcomber Cafe DT6 6QS | Other catering premises | 150 m | 5 Very good | 9 Oct 2017 |
| Hensleigh House DT6 6LW | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 160 m | 5 Very good | 12 Aug 2026 |
| CHARMOUTH FISH BAR (HARVEYS) LTD DT6 6PU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 m | 5 Very good | 2 Jul 2025 |
| Pea & Bean DT6 6PU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 m | 5 Very good | 27 Mar 2026 |
| THE GEORGE HOTEL DT6 6QE | Pub/bar/nightclub | 170 m | 5 Very good | 5 Aug 2026 |
| MORGANS OF CHARMOUTH DT6 6PU | Retailers - other | 190 m | Exempt | |
| Love Chocolate DT6 6PN | Retailers - other | 210 m | Exempt | |
| CHARMOUTH STORES DT6 6PP | Retailers - other | 230 m | 5 Very good | 29 May 2026 |
| BROADLANDS DT6 6LR | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 270 m | Exempt | |
| MANOR FARM & HOLIDAY CENTRE LTD DT6 6QL | Retailers - other | 280 m | Exempt | |
| CHAR VALLEY COFFEE HOUSE DT6 6QL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 280 m | Exempt | |
| CHARMOUTH BAKERY DT6 6PS | Manufacturers/packers | 280 m | 4 Good | 26 Nov 2024 |
| CHARMOUTH CENTRAL LTD DT6 6PE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 370 m | 5 Very good | 6 Aug 2019 |
| Royal Oak Inn DT6 6PE | Pub/bar/nightclub | 370 m | 5 Very good | 12 Feb 2025 |
| SOFT ROCK CAFE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 2 Jul 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 8 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Bridge Road (7); On or near Devonedge Lane (4); On or near Barr'S Lane (2); On or near Ellesdon (2); On or near Meadow Way (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 55 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 16% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 38% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 32% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 20% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 58% | 17% |
| Private rented | 10% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 38% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 45% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 16% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 57% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 0% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 23% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 41% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 45% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 20% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 23% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 9% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 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
Nearby streets
Meadow Way · Bridge Road · Queens Walk · Georges Close · Ellesdon · Old Rectory Close · Devonedge Lane · Barney's Close · Parkway · Barr's Lane · Orchard Close · St Andrews Drive
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.