Dorchester Road is in Weymouth and in Weymouth And Portland district. DT3 5FJ is located in the Upwey & Broadwey electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Dorset. This postcode has been in use since 2008-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Dorchester Road, Weymouth, DT3 5FJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DT3 5FL, DT3 5FN, DT3 5LG, DT3 5LF, DT3 5LQ, DT3 5NF, DT3 5NG, DT3 5NQ, DT3 5NE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DT3 5FJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.8% | 51.8% | -2.0% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 46.2% | 48.2% | 2.0% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 38.2% | 37.1% | -1.1% | 37.9% | -0.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.3% | 37.1% | -0.2% | 44.2% | -7.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 1.9% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 13.7% | 16.1% | 2.4% | 9.1% | 7.0% |
| Widowed | 8.2% | 7.1% | -1.1% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
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 | 43% | 40.7% | -2.3% | 48.4% | -7.7% |
| Good health | 38.7% | 32.5% | -6.2% | 33.6% | -1.1% |
| Fair health | 12.2% | 16.5% | 4.3% | 12.7% | 3.8% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 8.9% | 5.2% | 4.0% | 4.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 1.4% | -1.0% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 | 25.2% | 15.8% | -9.4% | 18.2% | -2.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.7% | 13.5% | -0.2% | 9.6% | 3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.9% | 13.5% | -6.4% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 7.4% | 2.2% | 5.3% | 2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.7% | 22.3% | 5.6% | 16.9% | 5.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 16% | 24.8% | 8.8% | 33.8% | -9.0% |
| Other | 3.3% | 2.6% | -0.7% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 95.2% | 95.9% | 0.7% | 81.4% | 14.5% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 95.7% 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 | 93.4% | 95.7% | 2.3% | 83.2% | 12.5% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 2.7% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.4% | 0.5% | -2.9% | 5.6% | -5.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.4% | 95.4% | 2.0% | 83.2% | 12.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 3.8% | 3.0% | 9.8% | -6.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 0% | -3.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.3% | 76.7% | -1.4% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| No passport held | 23.3% | 13.5% | 9.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.7% | 37.2% | 13.5% |
| Christian | 42% | 46.2% | -4.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dorchester Road was 45.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 27.8% lower than the Littlemoor & Preston average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Dorchester Road has the 23rd highest crime rate of 56 local areas in Littlemoor & Preston and the 494th highest crime rate of 1,293 local areas in Dorset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.1%.
Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 66% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 3 640A Dorchester Road, Weymouth, Dorset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £191,000 | 2025-02-26 | £193,622 |
| Flat 2 640A Dorchester Road, Weymouth, Dorset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2021-12-03 | £184,615 |
| Flat 4 640A Dorchester Road, Weymouth, Dorset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £158,000 | 2021-06-30 | £166,316 |
| Flat 1 640A Dorchester Road, Weymouth, Dorset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2019-04-10 | £180,706 |
| Flat 5 640A Dorchester Road, Weymouth, Dorset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2017-05-26 | £102,007 |
DT3 5FJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 91 |
| Retired | 72 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Other | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 25 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Education | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Nicholas and St Laurence Church of England Primary School, Broadwey Broadwey , DT3 5DQ | 4out of 4 | 1,473 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bincombe Valley Primary School Culliford Way , Littlemoor DT3 6AW | 3out of 4 | 2,204 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Radipole Primary School Radipole Lane , DT3 5HS | 3out of 4 | 2,888 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Church of England Primary School Littlemoor Road , Preston DT3 6AA | 2out of 4 | 3,006 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southill Primary School Sycamore Road , Southill DT4 9UF | 3out of 4 | 3,568 yd | Community 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 | 1,642 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 4,262 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyvern Academy Dorchester Road , DT3 5AL | 3out of 4 | 1,843 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westfield Arts College Littlemoor Road , Preston DT3 6AA | 4out of 4 | 2,747 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Arbour House School 15-17 Glendinning Avenue , Weymouth DT4 7QF | - not rated | 4,477 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorchester Learning Centre Monkton Park , Winterborne Monkton DT2 9PS | 3out of 4 | 4,621 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal Standard | 700 Dorchester Road | 488 yd | |
| The Old Ship Inn | Old Ship Inn, 7 The Ridgeway, Upwey | 912 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores Limited | 680 Dorchester Road | 397 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.