Highland Road, Weymouth, DT4 0BG

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DT4 0BG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	47.2%	50.5%	3.3%	51.0%	-0.5%
Male	52.8%	49.5%	-3.3%	49.0%	0.5%

Partnership Status

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	40.7%	38%	-2.7%	37.9%	0.1%
Married: Opposite sex	38.5%	38.4%	-0.1%	44.2%	-5.8%
Civil partnership: Opposite sex	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.1%	0.8%
Separated	3.2%	3.9%	0.7%	2.2%	1.7%
Divorced	10.9%	13.5%	2.6%	9.1%	4.4%
Widowed	6.8%	5.2%	-1.6%	6.1%	-0.9%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	51.3%	47.7%	-3.6%	48.4%	-0.7%
Good health	31.7%	33.6%	1.9%	33.6%	0.0%
Fair health	13.7%	12.3%	-1.4%	12.7%	-0.4%
Bad health	2.6%	5.8%	3.2%	4.0%	1.8%
Very bad health	0.7%	0.7%	0.0%	1.2%	-0.5%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	21.7%	15.9%	-5.8%	18.2%	-2.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	17.6%	11%	-6.6%	9.6%	1.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	20.8%	18.5%	-2.3%	13.4%	5.1%
Apprenticeship	2.3%	3.5%	1.2%	5.3%	-1.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.9%	19.8%	8.9%	16.9%	2.9%
Degree or Similar	24%	29.5%	5.5%	33.8%	-4.3%
Other	2.7%	1.8%	-0.9%	2.8%	-1.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.9% 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	0.7%	0.7%	0.0%	1.6%	-0.9%
Black Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0.4%	2.5%	2.1%	0.8%	1.7%
White	98.5%	94.9%	-3.6%	81.4%	13.5%
Arab	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Other	0%	1.1%	1.1%	1.6%	-0.5%

Country of Birth

In this area, 93.1% 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	93.4%	93.1%	-0.3%	83.2%	9.9%
European Union	1.5%	3.2%	1.7%	6.1%	-2.9%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.8%	-0.1%
Africa	1.5%	0%	-1.5%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	1.8%	2.5%	0.7%	5.6%	-3.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.5%	0.4%	-1.1%	1.3%	-0.9%
British Overseas	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.0%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	92.6%	92.5%	-0.1%	83.2%	9.3%
10+ Years	0%	5.7%	5.7%	9.8%	-4.1%
5-10 Years	0%	0.7%	0.7%	2.9%	-2.2%
2-5 Years	1.5%	1.1%	-0.4%	2.2%	-1.1%
Less than 2 years	5.9%	0%	-5.9%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	78.3%	76.7%	1.6%
Ireland	2.2%	0.6%	1.6%
France	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Poland	1.1%	1.3%	-0.2%
Other EU countries	1.1%	1.5%	-0.4%
Southern Asia	0.4%	1.2%	-0.8%
South-East Asia	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
No passport held	16.2%	13.5%	2.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	57.2%	37.2%	20.0%
Christian	36.7%	46.2%	-9.5%
Muslim	1.1%	6.5%	-5.4%
Not answered	5%	6.0%	-1.0%

Safety

Is Highland Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Highland Road was 47.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 25.9% lower than the Chickerell average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Highland Road has the 42nd lowest crime rate of 84 local areas in Chickerell and the 466th highest crime rate of 1,293 local areas in Dorset .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -80.0%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 73% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£38,600

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in DT4 0BG, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Highland Road are based on 58 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 Highland Road, Weymouth, DT4 0BG

Estimated Average Property Prices for DT4 0BG

Average Price
£278,704

Semi-Detached
£314,029

Terraced
£224,391

Detached
£385,046

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Highland Road

Average Price
£284,678

Semi-Detached
£327,434

Terraced
£238,984

Detached
£394,343

Flats/Maisonettes
£158,776

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Highland Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
12 Highland Road, Weymouth, Dorset Terraced, an established residential building	£255,000	2023-09-22	£260,426
14 Highland Road, Weymouth, Dorset Terraced, an established residential building	£162,000	2023-04-21	£165,951
8 Highland Road, Weymouth, Dorset Terraced, an established residential building	£240,000	2022-03-25	£254,385
18D Highland Road, Weymouth, Dorset Detached, an established residential building	£257,500	2021-06-28	£297,115
10 Highland Road, Weymouth, Dorset Terraced, an established residential building	£194,000	2021-04-23	£226,333

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DT4 0BG

Employment

DT4 0BG 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 Employee	84
Retired	48
Part-Time Employee	34
Self-Employed	22
Long-Term Sick or disabled	11
Other	9
Student (economically inactive)	7
Looking after home or family	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5
Unemployed	5

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	22
Human health and social work activities	20
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	16
Manufacturing	14
Accommodation and food service activities	13
Education	12
Construction	11
Transport and storage	10
Other	6
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Information and communication	4
Administrative and support service activities	4
Real estate activities	2
Financial and insurance activities	1
Mining and quarrying	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Beechcroft St Pauls CofE Primary School Corporation Road , DT4 0LQ	3out of 4	84 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Conifers Primary School Radipole Lane , DT4 0QF	2out of 4	1,026 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Weymouth Hardy Avenue , DT4 0RH	3out of 4	1,166 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Holy Trinity Church of England VC Primary School & Community Nursery Cross Road , DT4 9QX	3out of 4	1,546 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Southill Primary School Sycamore Road , Southill DT4 9UF	3out of 4	1,716 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Budmouth Academy Weymouth Chickerell Road , DT4 9SY	1out of 4	1,919 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
All Saints' Church of England Academy Sunnyside Road , Wyke Regis DT4 9BJ	1out of 4	2,140 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Wey Valley Academy 436 Dorchester Road , DT3 5AN	1out of 4	3,513 yd	Academy converter	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	1,627 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Compass 307a Chickerell Road , Westham DT4 0QU	3out of 4	906 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Arbour House School 15-17 Glendinning Avenue , Weymouth DT4 7QF	- not rated	1,200 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Wyvern Academy Dorchester Road , DT3 5AL	3out of 4	3,320 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Westfield Arts College Littlemoor Road , Preston DT3 6AA	4out of 4	4,526 yd	Foundation special school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Sambo Rodizio Bar & Grill	41 Abbotsbury Road	239 yd
The Nest Weymouth CIC	Flat, 121 Abbotsbury Road	373 yd
Cafe India	11 Abbotsbury Road	406 yd
Hardy Bar (Weymouth Golf Club) Ltd	Weymouth Golf Club Links Road	461 yd
The Palm House	The Palm House Commercial Road	563 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Star	18 Gloucester Street	853 yd
Snookes Sports Bar	9 - 10 Caroline Place	889 yd
The Compound Club	Moose Lodge, 137 Chickerell Road	912 yd
The Doghouse Micropub	2 Great George Street	915 yd
Finns	26 Westham Road	918 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Hel's Kitchen	157 Abbotsbury Road	373 yd
Joy Wok	30A Abbotsbury Road	387 yd
Sweet Kitchen	15 Abbotsbury Road	433 yd
Ray's Chicken	13 Abbotsbury Road	441 yd
GOLDEN KITCHEN	211 Abbotsbury Road	627 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Asda Stores Ltd	Asda Newstead Road	820 yd
Food Warehouse	1 Jubilee Close	858 yd
Iceland Frozen Foods Plc	68 St Thomas Street	1,003 yd
Lifestyle Convenience Store	89 The Esplanade	1,018 yd
Marks & Spencer	4 - 8 St Mary Street	1,033 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Wessex Golf Centre RADIPOLE LANE	golf	530 yd
Weymouth Golf Club Ltd LINKS ROAD	golf	530 yd
Weymouth Swimming And Fitness Centre KNIGHTSDALE ROAD	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	573 yd
Active Fitness Weymouth NEWSTEAD ROAD	health and fitness suite, squash courts	698 yd
The Marsh Playing Fields CHICKERELL ROAD	grass pitches	751 yd
Weymouth Athletics Centre MOONFLEET 2000 I B C MOONFLEET 2000 I B C KNIGHTSDALE ROAD	athletics tracks	753 yd
Moonfleet 2000 Indoor Bowls Club MOONFLEET 2000 I B C MOONFLEET 2000 I B C KNIGHTSDALE ROAD	indoor bowls	765 yd
Conifers Primary School RADIPOLE LANE	grass pitches	1,025 yd

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/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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	53.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	47.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	71.77 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	71.77 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	13.5 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	12.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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

Overview of DT4 0BG