Goldcroft Avenue is in Weymouth and in Weymouth And Portland district. DT4 0ET 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 Goldcroft Avenue, Weymouth, DT4 0ET and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DT4 0FD, DT4 0DZ, DT4 0ER, DT4 0EH, DT4 0ES, DT4 0PQ, DT4 0DY, DT4 0PG, DT4 0EB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DT4 0ET is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.4% | 50.9% | 1.5% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 50.6% | 49.1% | -1.5% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 DT4 0ET there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.3% 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 | 18.5% | 24.5% | 6.0% | 37.9% | -13.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 65.1% | 54.3% | -10.8% | 44.2% | 10.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1.4% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 9.4% | 2.3% | 9.1% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 10.4% | 3.6% | 6.1% | 4.3% |
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 (85.9%) 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 | 41.3% | 44.9% | 3.6% | 48.4% | -3.5% |
| Good health | 36.5% | 41% | 4.5% | 33.6% | 7.4% |
| Fair health | 17.4% | 11.7% | -5.7% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 2.1% | -1.8% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 17.4% | 12.2% | -5.2% | 18.2% | -6.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.8% | 11.2% | -1.6% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.9% | 16.5% | 1.6% | 13.4% | 3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.1% | 10.1% | 3.0% | 5.3% | 4.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.5% | 16.9% | 4.4% | 16.9% | 0.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.6% | 30.9% | 0.3% | 33.8% | -2.9% |
| Other | 4.6% | 2.2% | -2.4% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99.4% | 99.7% | 0.3% | 81.4% | 18.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
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 | 96.7% | 95.5% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 12.3% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 3.9% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.7% | 95.5% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 12.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 9.8% | -6.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.2% | 76.7% | 8.5% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 12% | 13.5% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.6% | 37.2% | -1.6% |
| Christian | 59% | 46.2% | 12.8% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Goldcroft Avenue was 30.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 52.4% lower than the Chickerell average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Goldcroft Avenue has the 17th lowest crime rate of 84 local areas in Chickerell and the 541st lowest crime rate of 1,293 local areas in Dorset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -5.0%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 57% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6B Goldcroft Avenue, Weymouth, Dorset Detached, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2025-03-14 | £478,704 |
| 24 Goldcroft Avenue, Weymouth, Dorset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2024-07-09 | £414,974 |
| 32 Goldcroft Avenue, Weymouth, Dorset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2022-07-11 | £395,489 |
| 42 Goldcroft Avenue, Weymouth, Dorset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2022-06-24 | £398,708 |
| 18 Goldcroft Avenue, Weymouth, Dorset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £317,000 | 2022-05-27 | £330,981 |
DT4 0ET 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 DT4 0ET area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 103 |
| Full-Time Employee | 78 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Education | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| 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 | 364 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Conifers Primary School Radipole Lane , DT4 0QF | 2out of 4 | 1,270 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southill Primary School Sycamore Road , Southill DT4 9UF | 3out of 4 | 1,383 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Weymouth Hardy Avenue , DT4 0RH | 3out of 4 | 1,594 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Church of England Primary School Coombe Avenue , DT4 7TP | 3out of 4 | 1,603 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budmouth Academy Weymouth Chickerell Road , DT4 9SY | 1out of 4 | 2,132 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints' Church of England Academy Sunnyside Road , Wyke Regis DT4 9BJ | 1out of 4 | 2,574 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wey Valley Academy 436 Dorchester Road , DT3 5AN | 1out of 4 | 3,098 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 | 1,281 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 | 870 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Compass 307a Chickerell Road , Westham DT4 0QU | 3out of 4 | 1,323 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wyvern Academy Dorchester Road , DT3 5AL | 3out of 4 | 2,911 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westfield Arts College Littlemoor Road , Preston DT3 6AA | 4out of 4 | 4,109 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardy Bar (Weymouth Golf Club) Ltd | Weymouth Golf Club Links Road | 360 yd | |
| The Palm House | The Palm House Commercial Road | 444 yd | |
| Chloe Lash and Beauty Coffee Bar | Unit 5, Jubilee Enterprise Centre Jubilee Close | 573 yd | |
| Weymouth 51 | Unit 8, Jubilee Enterprise Centre Jubilee Close | 573 yd | |
| KFC | 2B Jubilee Close | 596 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Star | 18 Gloucester Street | 867 yd | |
| Duke of Albany | 51 Park Street | 878 yd | |
| The Dolphin Hotel | 67 Park Street | 878 yd | |
| Railway Tavern | 6 Queen Street | 896 yd | |
| The Tides Inn | The Tides Inn, 26 King Street | 911 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galley Roast Delivery | Unit 10, Jubilee Enterprise Centre, Jubilee Close | 573 yd | |
| Joy Wok | 30A Abbotsbury Road | 632 yd | |
| Sweet Kitchen | 15 Abbotsbury Road | 671 yd | |
| Ray's Chicken | 13 Abbotsbury Road | 675 yd | |
| Pol Pol | 6 Charles Street | 715 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food Warehouse | 1 Jubilee Close | 555 yd | |
| Lifestyle Convenience Store | 89 The Esplanade | 973 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wessex Golf Centre RADIPOLE LANE | golf | 533 yd |
| Weymouth Golf Club Ltd LINKS ROAD | golf | 533 yd |
| Weymouth Tennis Club RADIPOLE PARK DRIVE | tennis courts | 828 yd |
| Weymouth Swimming And Fitness Centre KNIGHTSDALE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 996 yd |
| Active Fitness Weymouth NEWSTEAD ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 1,026 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 | 97.7% |
| 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 | 2.3% |
| Median download speed | 40.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 41.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 78.74 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 78.74 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.