Waverley Road is in Weymouth and in Weymouth And Portland district. DT3 5HN 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 Waverley Road, Weymouth, DT3 5HN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DT4 7NA, DT3 5EB, DT3 5EE, DT4 7LN, DT4 7LZ, DT4 7NL, DT3 5ET, DT3 5EQ, DT4 7LY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DT3 5HN has a female population much higher than UK average, with 57.8% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 62.2% | 57.8% | -4.4% | 51.0% | 6.8% |
| Male | 37.8% | 42.2% | 4.4% | 49.0% | -6.8% |
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 | 26.8% | 28.1% | 1.3% | 37.9% | -9.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.3% | 37.3% | 1.0% | 44.2% | -6.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 1.1% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 8.6% | 1.0% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 25.6% | 23.8% | -1.8% | 6.1% | 17.7% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (61.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 34.7% | 27.6% | -7.1% | 48.4% | -20.8% |
| Good health | 32.3% | 34.3% | 2.0% | 33.6% | 0.7% |
| Fair health | 27.2% | 29.3% | 2.1% | 12.7% | 16.6% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 7.2% | 2.6% | 4.0% | 3.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 | 37.5% | 21.9% | -15.6% | 18.2% | 3.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.8% | 10.4% | -3.4% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.1% | 14.7% | 0.6% | 13.4% | 1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 4.8% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 15% | 4.9% | 16.9% | -1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.7% | 23.3% | 5.6% | 33.8% | -10.5% |
| Other | 3.4% | 9.9% | 6.5% | 2.8% | 7.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99% | 96.9% | -2.1% | 81.4% | 15.5% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 91.1% 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 | 97.8% | 91.1% | -6.7% | 83.2% | 7.9% |
| European Union | 1% | 4.1% | 3.1% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
| Africa | 0.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 5.6% | -2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.3% | 91.1% | -6.2% | 83.2% | 7.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.2% | 7.2% | 9.8% | -2.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 0.2% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.3% | 76.7% | -12.4% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 30.1% | 13.5% | 16.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36% | 37.2% | -1.2% |
| Christian | 48.7% | 46.2% | 2.5% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 13.7% | 6.0% | 7.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Waverley Road was 76.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 22.3% higher than the Littlemoor & Preston average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Waverley Road has the 14th highest crime rate of 56 local areas in Littlemoor & Preston and the 245th highest crime rate of 1,293 local areas in Dorset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 44.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Engineering Co Ltd Waverley Road, Weymouth, Dorset Detached, an established residential building | £349,999 | 2004-03-16 | £690,237 |
DT3 5HN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 5HN area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 48% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 178 |
| Full-Time Employee | 73 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Education | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Other | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Radipole Primary School Radipole Lane , DT3 5HS | 3out of 4 | 878 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Church of England Primary School Coombe Avenue , DT4 7TP | 3out of 4 | 935 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southill Primary School Sycamore Road , Southill DT4 9UF | 3out of 4 | 999 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechcroft St Pauls CofE Primary School Corporation Road , DT4 0LQ | 3out of 4 | 1,638 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas and St Laurence Church of England Primary School, Broadwey Broadwey , DT3 5DQ | 4out of 4 | 2,067 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 | 1,914 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Budmouth Academy Weymouth Chickerell Road , DT4 9SY | 1out of 4 | 3,028 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints' Church of England Academy Sunnyside Road , Wyke Regis DT4 9BJ | 1out of 4 | 3,851 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 | 959 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 | 989 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wyvern Academy Dorchester Road , DT3 5AL | 3out of 4 | 1,767 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Compass 307a Chickerell Road , Westham DT4 0QU | 3out of 4 | 2,578 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westfield Arts College Littlemoor Road , Preston DT3 6AA | 4out of 4 | 2,928 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Famous Old Spa | 229 Dorchester Road | 262 yd | |
| At The Helm Cafe | St Aldhelms Church Spa Road | 454 yd | |
| Beefeater | Beefeater Restaurant Mercery Road | 738 yd | |
| New Look Retailers Ltd | New Look House Mercery Road | 798 yd | |
| The Avenue Restaurant | Weymouth College Cranford Avenue | 887 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal Oak | 52 - 54 Dorchester Road | 634 yd | |
| Weatherbury | 7 Carlton Road North | 829 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Bridge Takeaway | 2 Spa Road | 306 yd | |
| Nice "N" Spicy | 176 Dorchester Road | 323 yd | |
| Chutney's | 127 Dorchester Road | 501 yd | |
| Jasmine | 121 Dorchester Road | 501 yd | |
| Regency fish and chips | 60 Dorchester Road | 634 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 148 - 152 Dorchester Road | 222 yd | |
| Tesco | 56 - 58 Dorchester Road | 634 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | Aldi Mercery Road | 737 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's Mercery Road | 738 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Future Physiques ARCHARD HOUSE ARCHARD HOUSE WAVERLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 48 yd |
| Weymouth Tennis Club RADIPOLE PARK DRIVE | tennis courts | 485 yd |
| Melcombe Regis Tennis Club FERNHILL AVENUE | tennis courts | 655 yd |
| Mission Fitness Mercery Road | health and fitness suite | 843 yd |
| Hotel Rembrandt 12-18 12-18 DORCHESTER ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 899 yd |
| Weymouth & Portland Rugby Club Monmouth Avenue | grass pitches | 909 yd |
| Weymouth College Sports Centre CRANFORD AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 915 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.