Weymouth Bay Avenue is in Weymouth and in Weymouth And Portland district. DT3 5AD is located in the Radipole electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Dorset. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Weymouth Bay Avenue, Weymouth, DT3 5AD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DT3 5AA, DT4 7RG, DT3 5HY, DT3 5JT, DT4 7RH, DT3 5JU, DT3 5JR, DT4 7RQ, DT4 7RF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DT3 5AD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54% | 50.4% | -3.6% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 46% | 49.6% | 3.6% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of DT3 5AD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.2% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 21.6% | 19.7% | -1.9% | 37.9% | -18.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.9% | 62.2% | -0.7% | 44.2% | 18.0% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 5.4% | 7.9% | 2.5% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 8.9% | 8.3% | -0.6% | 6.1% | 2.2% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44% | 45.1% | 1.1% | 48.4% | -3.3% |
| Good health | 35.8% | 37% | 1.2% | 33.6% | 3.4% |
| Fair health | 14.9% | 15.5% | 0.6% | 12.7% | 2.8% |
| Bad health | 5% | 2.1% | -2.9% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.1% | 10.6% | -4.5% | 18.2% | -7.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10% | 9.4% | -0.6% | 9.6% | -0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.8% | 14.1% | -1.7% | 13.4% | 0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.6% | 8.6% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 14.9% | 2.5% | 16.9% | -2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.9% | 40.4% | 4.5% | 33.8% | 6.6% |
| Other | 4.2% | 2% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.4% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 98.3% | 95.4% | -2.9% | 81.4% | 14.0% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 94.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.7% | 94.3% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 11.1% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 0.4% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.7% | 93.3% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 10.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 5.6% | 5.3% | 9.8% | -4.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 0% | -3.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88% | 76.7% | 11.3% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 10.6% | 13.5% | -2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.4% | 37.2% | 1.2% |
| Christian | 52.5% | 46.2% | 6.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 2.5% | 6.5% | -4.0% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Weymouth Bay Avenue was 10.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 83.5% lower than the Littlemoor & Preston average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Weymouth Bay Avenue has the 6th lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Littlemoor & Preston and the 99th lowest crime rate of 1,293 local areas in Dorset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.7%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 62% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41 Weymouth Bay Avenue, Weymouth, Dorset Detached, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2020-02-14 | £495,612 |
| 73 Weymouth Bay Avenue, Weymouth, Dorset Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2019-11-08 | £381,242 |
| 91 Weymouth Bay Avenue, Weymouth, Dorset Detached, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2019-09-19 | £485,050 |
| 61 Weymouth Bay Avenue, Weymouth, Dorset Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2018-10-17 | £333,231 |
| 59 Weymouth Bay Avenue, Weymouth, Dorset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2018-07-06 | £359,445 |
DT3 5AD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in DT3 5AD area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 42% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 107 |
| Full-Time Employee | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Education | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's Church of England Primary School Coombe Avenue , DT4 7TP | 3out of 4 | 607 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Radipole Primary School Radipole Lane , DT3 5HS | 3out of 4 | 1,274 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southill Primary School Sycamore Road , Southill DT4 9UF | 3out of 4 | 1,649 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bincombe Valley Primary School Culliford Way , Littlemoor DT3 6AW | 3out of 4 | 1,838 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas and St Laurence Church of England Primary School, Broadwey Broadwey , DT3 5DQ | 4out of 4 | 1,979 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wey Valley Academy 436 Dorchester Road , DT3 5AN | 1out of 4 | 1,874 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Budmouth Academy Weymouth Chickerell Road , DT4 9SY | 1out of 4 | 3,707 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints' Church of England Academy Sunnyside Road , Wyke Regis DT4 9BJ | 1out of 4 | 4,344 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weymouth College Cranford Avenue , DT4 7LQ | - not rated | 902 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arbour House School 15-17 Glendinning Avenue , Weymouth DT4 7QF | - not rated | 1,199 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wyvern Academy Dorchester Road , DT3 5AL | 3out of 4 | 1,810 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westfield Arts College Littlemoor Road , Preston DT3 6AA | 4out of 4 | 2,297 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Compass 307a Chickerell Road , Westham DT4 0QU | 3out of 4 | 3,137 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weymouth Rugby Football Club Ltd | Weymouth Rugby Club Monmouth Avenue | 330 yd | |
| The Famous Old Spa | 229 Dorchester Road | 622 yd | |
| New Look Retailers Ltd | New Look House Mercery Road | 742 yd | |
| Weymouth Bay Coffee Co | Lodmoor Country Park Greenhill | 751 yd | |
| Weymouth Sealife Centre | Weymouth Sea Life Centre Greenhill | 751 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lodmoor | The Lodmoor Greenhill | 751 yd | |
| The Royal Oak | 52 - 54 Dorchester Road | 761 yd | |
| Weatherbury | 7 Carlton Road North | 1,040 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Caddy Shack | Weymouth Rugby Club Monmouth Avenue | 330 yd | |
| Nice "N" Spicy | 176 Dorchester Road | 600 yd | |
| Golden Bridge Takeaway | 2 Spa Road | 656 yd | |
| Chutney's | 127 Dorchester Road | 713 yd | |
| Jasmine | 121 Dorchester Road | 713 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 148 - 152 Dorchester Road | 489 yd | |
| Tesco | 56 - 58 Dorchester Road | 761 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | Aldi Mercery Road | 788 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's Mercery Road | 789 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Weymouth & Portland Rugby Club Monmouth Avenue | grass pitches | 337 yd |
| Melcombe Regis Tennis Club FERNHILL AVENUE | tennis courts | 610 yd |
| Future Physiques ARCHARD HOUSE ARCHARD HOUSE WAVERLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 644 yd |
| Mission Fitness Mercery Road | health and fitness suite | 844 yd |
| Weymouth College Sports Centre CRANFORD AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 855 yd |
| Hotel Rembrandt 12-18 12-18 DORCHESTER ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 951 yd |
| Weymouth Tennis Club RADIPOLE PARK DRIVE | tennis courts | 995 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 48.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 135.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.