Halstock Close is in Preston, Weymouth and in Weymouth And Portland district. DT3 6RU is located in the Littlemoor & Preston electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Dorset. This postcode has been in use since 1990-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Halstock Close, Preston, Weymouth, DT3 6RU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DT3 6DW, DT3 6DJ, DT3 6BT, DT3 6DF, DT3 6DE, DT3 6BG, DT3 6PF, DT3 6PB, DT3 6DG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DT3 6RU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.8% 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 52.8% | 2.1% | 51.0% | 1.8% |
| Male | 49.3% | 47.2% | -2.1% | 49.0% | -1.8% |
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 6RU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.9% 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 | 17.5% | 20.9% | 3.4% | 37.9% | -17.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62% | 58.9% | -3.1% | 44.2% | 14.7% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 0.8% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 9% | 8.9% | -0.1% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 9% | 10.5% | 1.5% | 6.1% | 4.4% |
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 | 43.8% | 43.6% | -0.2% | 48.4% | -4.8% |
| Good health | 36.6% | 40.1% | 3.5% | 33.6% | 6.5% |
| Fair health | 15.2% | 12.1% | -3.1% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 4% | 3.5% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 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.
In the area around DT3 6RU this area, 8.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.6% | 8.9% | -13.7% | 18.2% | -9.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.5% | 9.3% | 0.8% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 22% | 5.3% | 13.4% | 8.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.7% | 6.9% | -0.8% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 17.8% | 5.4% | 16.9% | 0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.6% | 31.3% | 2.7% | 33.8% | -2.5% |
| Other | 3.4% | 3.9% | 0.5% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 97.8% | 97.9% | 0.1% | 81.4% | 16.5% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 94.1% 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 | 97.1% | 94.1% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 3.1% | 2.4% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.4% | 94.1% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 4.9% | 4.5% | 9.8% | -4.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.7% | 76.7% | 7.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 14.2% | 13.5% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.1% | 37.2% | -2.1% |
| Christian | 55.9% | 46.2% | 9.7% |
| Jewish | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Halstock Close was 150.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 139.6% higher than the Littlemoor & Preston average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Halstock Close has the 6th highest crime rate of 56 local areas in Littlemoor & Preston and the 82nd highest crime rate of 1,293 local areas in Dorset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 90.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 161.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Halstock Close, Weymouth, Dorset Detached, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2022-02-04 | £454,272 |
| 1 Halstock Close, Weymouth, Dorset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2021-01-28 | £349,604 |
| 9 Halstock Close, Weymouth, Dorset Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2020-09-07 | £413,514 |
| 3 Halstock Close, Weymouth, Dorset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2018-12-14 | £335,463 |
| 23 Halstock Close, Weymouth, Dorset Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2016-01-05 | £442,572 |
DT3 6RU 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 6RU area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 41% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 106 |
| Full-Time Employee | 77 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Education | 17 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrew's Church of England Primary School Littlemoor Road , Preston DT3 6AA | 2out of 4 | 840 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bincombe Valley Primary School Culliford Way , Littlemoor DT3 6AW | 3out of 4 | 1,795 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Church of England Primary School Coombe Avenue , DT4 7TP | 3out of 4 | 3,125 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 | 3,356 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Radipole Primary School Radipole Lane , DT3 5HS | 3out of 4 | 3,909 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 | 3,440 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 | 3,488 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westfield Arts College Littlemoor Road , Preston DT3 6AA | 4out of 4 | 1,049 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wyvern Academy Dorchester Road , DT3 5AL | 3out of 4 | 3,608 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arbour House School 15-17 Glendinning Avenue , Weymouth DT4 7QF | - not rated | 3,914 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterside Sports Bar | Waterside Holiday Park Bowleaze Coveway | 806 yd | |
| Southside Bar & Grill | Waterside Holiday Park Bowleaze Coveway | 806 yd | |
| The Beachside Leisure Centre | Beachside Centre Bowleaze Coveway | 949 yd | |
| Sunset Bar & Restaurant | Fantasy Island Fun Park Bowleaze Coveway | 949 yd | |
| Lookout Cafe | The Kiosk Bowleaze Coveway | 1,045 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bridge Inn | Bridge Inn Bridge Inn Lane | 328 yd | |
| The Spice Ship | 226 Preston Road | 336 yd | |
| Springhead Pub | The Springhead Sutton Road, Sutton Poyntz | 1,078 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stracey's | 1 Church Road | 271 yd | |
| Preston Fish & Chip Shop | 230 Preston Road | 271 yd | |
| Waterside Fish & Chip Shop | Waterside Holiday Park Bowleaze Coveway | 806 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Seaview Holiday Park SEAVIEW HOLIDAY PARK SEAVIEW HOLIDAY PARK | swimming pool | 724 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% |
| Median download speed | 56.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 52.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 71.73 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 71.73 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.