Cornflower Close is in Weymouth and in Weymouth And Portland district. DT3 6SZ is located in the Littlemoor & Preston electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Dorset. This postcode has been in use since 1999-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cornflower Close, Weymouth, DT3 6SZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DT3 6SW, DT3 6SY, DT3 6FF, DT3 6FS, DT3 6FH, DT3 6SL, DT3 6SG, DT3 6FJ, DT3 6FN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DT3 6SZ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52% | 49.4% | -2.6% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 48% | 50.6% | 2.6% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
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 | 30.9% | 33.1% | 2.2% | 37.9% | -4.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.5% | 51% | 0.5% | 44.2% | 6.8% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 2.6% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 11.8% | 10.6% | -1.2% | 9.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 2.6% | -2.0% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (93.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.9% | 55.6% | 10.7% | 48.4% | 7.2% |
| Good health | 36.6% | 37.6% | 1.0% | 33.6% | 4.0% |
| Fair health | 12.1% | 6.7% | -5.4% | 12.7% | -6.0% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 0% | -5.2% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
In the area around DT3 6SZ this area, 7.3% 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 | 23.4% | 7.3% | -16.1% | 18.2% | -10.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.9% | 14.7% | -2.2% | 9.6% | 5.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.4% | 17.3% | -3.1% | 13.4% | 3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 5.3% | 1.0% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 22.7% | 10.1% | 16.9% | 5.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 18% | 30.7% | 12.7% | 33.8% | -3.1% |
| Other | 4.3% | 2% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.2% 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 | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 98.3% | 93.2% | -5.1% | 81.4% | 11.8% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 90.3% 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 | 96.5% | 90.3% | -6.2% | 83.2% | 7.1% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 2.8% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 5.1% | 4.7% | 5.6% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.3% | 90.3% | -6.0% | 83.2% | 7.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.2% | 9.7% | 9.5% | 9.8% | -0.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.2% | 76.7% | 16.5% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 5.1% | 13.5% | -8.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33% | 37.2% | -4.2% |
| Christian | 63.1% | 46.2% | 16.9% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cornflower Close was 71.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 13.2% higher than the Littlemoor & Preston average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cornflower Close has the 15th highest crime rate of 56 local areas in Littlemoor & Preston and the 274th highest crime rate of 1,293 local areas in Dorset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -32.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Cornflower Close, Weymouth, Dorset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2023-03-30 | £315,580 |
| 6 Cornflower Close, Weymouth, Dorset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £268,000 | 2021-05-27 | £320,969 |
| 1 Cornflower Close, Weymouth, Dorset Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2021-03-25 | £408,127 |
| 25 Cornflower Close, Weymouth, Dorset Terraced, an established residential building | £231,000 | 2020-12-11 | £272,656 |
| 17 Cornflower Close, Weymouth, Dorset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2019-07-12 | £333,770 |
DT3 6SZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 56 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 53 |
| Human health and social work activities | 32 |
| Education | 24 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 23 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 21 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bincombe Valley Primary School Culliford Way , Littlemoor DT3 6AW | 3out of 4 | 306 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Church of England Primary School Littlemoor Road , Preston DT3 6AA | 2out of 4 | 753 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas and St Laurence Church of England Primary School, Broadwey Broadwey , DT3 5DQ | 4out of 4 | 1,797 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Church of England Primary School Coombe Avenue , DT4 7TP | 3out of 4 | 2,133 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Radipole Primary School Radipole Lane , DT3 5HS | 3out of 4 | 2,388 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 | 1,864 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Budmouth Academy Weymouth Chickerell Road , DT4 9SY | 1out of 4 | 5,329 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 | 2,515 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 | 619 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wyvern Academy Dorchester Road , DT3 5AL | 3out of 4 | 2,022 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arbour House School 15-17 Glendinning Avenue , Weymouth DT4 7QF | - not rated | 2,892 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Compass 307a Chickerell Road , Westham DT4 0QU | 3out of 4 | 4,873 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 Dorset Kitchen | Goulds Garden Centre Littlemoor Road | 476 yd | |
| The Nest Weymouth CIC Littlemoor | Littlemoor Youth Centre Louviers Road | 644 yd | |
| Littlemoor Community Action Group | Littlemoor Community Centre Canberra Road | 891 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Flame | 205A Littlemoor Road | 646 yd | |
| Hidden Gem Kebab Shop | Hidden Gem Littlemoor Shopping Centre | 1,034 yd | |
| Daniels | 5 Littlemoor Shopping Centre | 1,034 yd | |
| McColls | 4 Littlemoor Shopping Centre | 1,034 yd | |
| Littlemoor Spice | 1 Littlemoor Shopping Centre | 1,034 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bincombe Valley Primary School Culliford Way | grass pitches | 438 yd |
| Westfield Arts College LITTLEMOOR ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 584 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 | 67.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 86.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.