St Andrews Avenue is in Weymouth and in Weymouth And Portland district. DT3 5JS 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 St Andrews Avenue, Weymouth, DT3 5JS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DT3 5JP, DT3 5JR, DT3 5JT, DT3 5JU, DT3 5AF, DT3 5HY, DT3 5JN, DT3 5JW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DT3 5JS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% | 51.9% | 1.6% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 49.7% | 48.1% | -1.6% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 5JS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 68.3% 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 | 22.1% | 18.5% | -3.6% | 37.9% | -19.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 66.5% | 68.3% | 1.8% | 44.2% | 24.1% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 5% | -1.8% | 9.1% | -4.1% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 6.8% | 2.9% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.3% | 48.4% | 2.1% | 48.4% | 0.0% |
| Good health | 37.5% | 33.9% | -3.6% | 33.6% | 0.3% |
| Fair health | 11.6% | 12.9% | 1.3% | 12.7% | 0.2% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 3.9% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 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 | 16% | 15.7% | -0.3% | 18.2% | -2.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.1% | 10.7% | -1.4% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 24.2% | 18.1% | -6.1% | 13.4% | 4.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 6.8% | 2.2% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.8% | 21.4% | 8.6% | 16.9% | 4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.2% | 23.5% | -5.7% | 33.8% | -10.3% |
| Other | 1.1% | 3.9% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 98.2% | 99% | 0.8% | 81.4% | 17.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 95.5% 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 | 96.6% | 95.5% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 12.3% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 1% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.4% | 94.9% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 11.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 9.8% | -5.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.3% | 76.7% | 15.6% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 6.1% | 13.5% | -7.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.2% | 37.2% | -7.0% |
| Christian | 63% | 46.2% | 16.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Andrews Avenue was 80.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 27.9% higher than the Littlemoor & Preston average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
St Andrews Avenue has the 12th highest crime rate of 56 local areas in Littlemoor & Preston and the 225th highest crime rate of 1,293 local areas in Dorset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 9.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 St Andrews Avenue, Weymouth, Dorset Detached, an established residential building | £388,000 | 2025-09-19 | £388,000 |
| 5 St Andrews Avenue, Weymouth, Dorset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2025-08-19 | £408,612 |
| 45 St Andrews Avenue, Weymouth, Dorset Detached, an established residential building | £372,500 | 2024-11-01 | £381,360 |
| 18 St Andrews Avenue, Weymouth, Dorset Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2023-07-17 | £355,020 |
| 39 St Andrews Avenue, Weymouth, Dorset Detached, an established residential building | £371,500 | 2023-02-24 | £367,418 |
DT3 5JS 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 5JS area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 45% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 126 |
| Full-Time Employee | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 34 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Education | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Radipole Primary School Radipole Lane , DT3 5HS | 3out of 4 | 935 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Church of England Primary School Coombe Avenue , DT4 7TP | 3out of 4 | 946 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southill Primary School Sycamore Road , Southill DT4 9UF | 3out of 4 | 1,412 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas and St Laurence Church of England Primary School, Broadwey Broadwey , DT3 5DQ | 4out of 4 | 1,664 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bincombe Valley Primary School Culliford Way , Littlemoor DT3 6AW | 3out of 4 | 1,783 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 1,543 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Budmouth Academy Weymouth Chickerell Road , DT4 9SY | 1out of 4 | 3,596 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints' Church of England Academy Sunnyside Road , Wyke Regis DT4 9BJ | 1out of 4 | 4,429 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 | 1,181 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 | 1,396 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wyvern Academy Dorchester Road , DT3 5AL | 3out of 4 | 1,461 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westfield Arts College Littlemoor Road , Preston DT3 6AA | 4out of 4 | 2,343 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Compass 307a Chickerell Road , Westham DT4 0QU | 3out of 4 | 3,171 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 | 347 yd | |
| New Look Retailers Ltd | New Look House Mercery Road | 383 yd | |
| The Famous Old Spa | 229 Dorchester Road | 400 yd | |
| Beefeater | Beefeater Restaurant Mercery Road | 423 yd | |
| At The Helm Cafe | St Aldhelms Church Spa Road | 615 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal Oak | 52 - 54 Dorchester Road | 957 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Caddy Shack | Weymouth Rugby Club Monmouth Avenue | 347 yd | |
| Nice "N" Spicy | 176 Dorchester Road | 348 yd | |
| Golden Bridge Takeaway | 2 Spa Road | 406 yd | |
| Chutney's | 127 Dorchester Road | 864 yd | |
| Jasmine | 121 Dorchester Road | 864 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 148 - 152 Dorchester Road | 385 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | Aldi Mercery Road | 421 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's Mercery Road | 423 yd | |
| Tesco | 56 - 58 Dorchester Road | 957 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Weymouth & Portland Rugby Club Monmouth Avenue | grass pitches | 354 yd |
| Mission Fitness Mercery Road | health and fitness suite | 482 yd |
| Future Physiques ARCHARD HOUSE ARCHARD HOUSE WAVERLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 556 yd |
| Melcombe Regis Tennis Club FERNHILL AVENUE | tennis courts | 853 yd |
| Weymouth Tennis Club RADIPOLE PARK DRIVE | tennis courts | 1,037 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 | 51.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 49.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 73.94 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 73.94 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.