Overview of DT3 5QW

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The Finches is in Weymouth and in Weymouth And Portland district. DT3 5QW is located in the Littlemoor & Preston electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Dorset. This postcode has been in use since 1985-04-01.

StreetScan combines information about The Finches, Weymouth, DT3 5QW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: DT3 5QN, DT3 5QS, DT3 5QT, DT3 5QR, DT3 5QZ, DT3 5PN, DT3 5QL, DT3 5NX, DT3 5RX.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DT3 5QW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.2% of residents 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female54.1%52.2%-1.9% 51.0% 1.2%
Male45.9%47.8%1.9% 49.0% -1.2%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single30%36.1%6.1% 37.9% -1.8%
Married: Opposite sex45.5%40.2%-5.3% 44.2% -4.0%
Married: Same sex0%0.8%0.8% 0.3% 0.5%
Separated3.2%3%-0.2% 2.2% 0.8%
Divorced12.6%16.2%3.6% 9.1% 7.1%
Widowed8.7%3.8%-4.9% 6.1% -2.3%

Health

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health49%43.7%-5.3% 48.4% -4.7%
Good health36.6%41.2%4.6% 33.6% 7.6%
Fair health9.9%11.8%1.9% 12.7% -0.9%
Bad health3.8%2.5%-1.3% 4.0% -1.5%
Very bad health0.6%0.9%0.3% 1.2% -0.3%

Education and Qualifications

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications20.9%16.1%-4.8% 18.2% -2.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 17.4%11.6%-5.8% 9.6% 2.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels20.6%14.2%-6.4% 13.4% 0.8%
Apprenticeship3.6%10.1%6.5% 5.3% 4.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels16.2%21%4.8% 16.9% 4.1%
Degree or Similar17%23.2%6.2% 33.8% -10.6%
Other4.3%3.7%-0.6% 2.8% 0.9%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.7% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Mixed White and Caribbean0.3%0%-0.3% 0.9% -0.9%
White99.4%99.7%0.3% 81.4% 18.3%
Other0.3%0.3%0.0% 1.6% -1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom95.2%95.7%0.5% 83.2% 12.5%
European Union2.5%2.8%0.3% 6.1% -3.3%
Africa0.3%0%-0.3% 2.7% -2.7%
Middle East and Asia1%1.2%0.2% 5.6% -4.4%
The Americas and the Caribbean1%0%-1.0% 1.3% -1.3%
Oceania0%0.3%0.3% 0.3% 0.0%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK95.2%95.7%0.5% 83.2% 12.5%
10+ Years0%4.3%4.3% 9.8% -5.5%
5-10 Years0.3%0%-0.3% 2.9% -2.9%
2-5 Years0.6%0%-0.6% 2.2% -2.2%
Less than 2 years3.8%0%-3.8% 1.9% -1.9%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom84.6% 76.7% 7.9%
Ireland0.3% 0.6% -0.3%
Poland0.6% 1.3% -0.7%
No passport held14.5% 13.5% 1.0%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion48.3% 37.2% 11.1%
Christian44.3% 46.2% -1.9%
Muslim1.2% 6.5% -5.3%
Other religion1.8% 0.6% 1.2%
Not answered4.3% 6.0% -1.7%

Safety

Is The Finches Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Finches was 27.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 57.1% lower than the Littlemoor & Preston average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

The Finches has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Littlemoor & Preston and the 470th lowest crime rate of 1,293 local areas in Dorset .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -88.4%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£40,600
Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in DT3 5QW, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on The Finches are based on 133 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Weymouth And Portland.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for The Finches, Weymouth, DT3 5QW

Estimated Average Property Prices for DT3 5QW

Average Price
£214,165
Semi-Detached
£250,015
Terraced
£220,662
Detached
£256,472
Flats/Maisonettes
£135,895
Other
£25,679

Estimated Average Property Prices for The Finches

Average Price
£244,651
Semi-Detached
£311,076
Terraced
£228,995
Detached
£323,191
Flats/Maisonettes
£152,060
Other
£25,976

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on The FinchesStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
15 The Finches, Weymouth, Dorset
Terraced, an established residential building
£242,5002024-01-22 £255,423
43 The Finches, Weymouth, Dorset
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£253,0002023-11-03 £259,893
45 The Finches, Weymouth, Dorset
Terraced, an established residential building
£225,0002022-12-21 £225,000
39 The Finches, Weymouth, Dorset
Terraced, an established residential building
£265,0002022-08-01 £263,953
31 The Finches, Weymouth, Dorset
Terraced, an established residential building
£192,5002020-02-12 £240,446
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DT3 5QW

Employment

DT3 5QW area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.

DT3 5QW 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee102
Retired53
Self-Employed39
Part-Time Employee36
Other8
Looking after home or family8
Long-Term Sick or disabled7
Unemployed5
Student (economically inactive)4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles33
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security26
Human health and social work activities19
Construction19
Accommodation and food service activities17
Education14
Professional, scientific and technical activities9
Administrative and support service activities9
Manufacturing8
Other5
Transport and storage5
Financial and insurance activities4
Information and communication3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities3
Real estate activities3

Schools

Primary

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 4 882 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Bincombe Valley Primary School
Culliford Way , Littlemoor DT3 6AW
3out of 4 1,402 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School
Littlemoor Road , Preston DT3 6AA
2out of 4 2,274 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Radipole Primary School
Radipole Lane , DT3 5HS
3out of 4 2,299 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Southill Primary School
Sycamore Road , Southill DT4 9UF
3out of 4 3,029 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Wey Valley Academy
436 Dorchester Road , DT3 5AN
1out of 4 1,070 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Budmouth Academy Weymouth
Chickerell Road , DT4 9SY
1out of 4 5,296 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Weymouth College
Cranford Avenue , DT4 7LQ
- not rated 3,482 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Wyvern Academy
Dorchester Road , DT3 5AL
3out of 4 1,313 yd Academy special converter Yes Mixed More About School
Westfield Arts College
Littlemoor Road , Preston DT3 6AA
4out of 4 2,024 yd Foundation special school No Mixed More About School
Arbour House School
15-17 Glendinning Avenue , Weymouth DT4 7QF
- not rated 3,728 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Dorchester Learning Centre
Monkton Park , Winterborne Monkton DT2 9PS
3out of 4 5,161 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Compass
307a Chickerell Road , Westham DT4 0QU
3out of 4 5,307 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Littlemoor Community Action GroupLittlemoor Community Centre Canberra Road815 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Hidden Gem Kebab ShopHidden Gem Littlemoor Shopping Centre691 yd
Daniels5 Littlemoor Shopping Centre691 yd
McColls4 Littlemoor Shopping Centre691 yd
Littlemoor Spice1 Littlemoor Shopping Centre691 yd
Golden Flame205A Littlemoor Road1,075 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
The Wey Valley School
DORCHESTER ROAD
grass pitches, health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre1,053 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed60 Mbit/s
Average download speed56.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed80 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed80 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed15.9 Mbit/s
Average upload speed14.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.