Radipole Lane is in Weymouth and in Weymouth And Portland district. DT4 0TG 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 Radipole Lane, Weymouth, DT4 0TG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DT4 0TE, DT4 0TF, DT4 0TD, DT4 0TB, DT4 0EF, DT4 0EP, DT4 9SE, DT4 9RT, DT4 0EL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DT4 0TG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.8% | 50.7% | 2.9% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 52.2% | 49.3% | -2.9% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 0TG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.1% 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 | 22.8% | 23.7% | 0.9% | 37.9% | -14.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.8% | 58.1% | -1.7% | 44.2% | 13.9% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 7.1% | 0.2% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 8.1% | 11.2% | 3.1% | 6.1% | 5.1% |
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 (85.8%) 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 | 54.2% | 41.7% | -12.5% | 48.4% | -6.7% |
| Good health | 35% | 44.1% | 9.1% | 33.6% | 10.5% |
| Fair health | 7.7% | 12.2% | 4.5% | 12.7% | -0.5% |
| Bad health | 2% | 1.7% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 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 | 16.3% | 17.4% | 1.1% | 18.2% | -0.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.2% | 8.7% | -3.5% | 9.6% | -0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.5% | 20.7% | 3.2% | 13.4% | 7.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.7% | 6.2% | -1.5% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 16.2% | 5.2% | 16.9% | -0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.6% | 27.4% | -0.2% | 33.8% | -6.4% |
| Other | 7.7% | 3.3% | -4.4% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 1.1% | 3.0% |
| Chinese | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| White | 98% | 93.9% | -4.1% | 81.4% | 12.5% |
In this area, 91.8% 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 | 95.3% | 91.8% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 8.6% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 4.1% | 2.8% | 5.6% | -1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.9% | 92.1% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 8.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 6.5% | 5.8% | 9.8% | -3.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.4% | 76.7% | 11.7% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 9.9% | 13.5% | -3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33% | 37.2% | -4.2% |
| Christian | 54.8% | 46.2% | 8.6% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 4.1% | 6.5% | -2.4% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Radipole Lane was 349.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 460.9% higher than the Chickerell average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Radipole Lane has the 2nd highest crime rate of 85 local areas in Chickerell and the 18th highest crime rate of 1,286 local areas in Dorset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 247.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 2500.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 148 Radipole Lane, Weymouth, Dorset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2020-08-12 | £337,943 |
| 128 Radipole Lane, Weymouth, Dorset Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2016-11-25 | £287,953 |
| 148 Radipole Lane, Weymouth, Dorset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2016-04-01 | £306,503 |
| 130 Radipole Lane, Weymouth, Dorset Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2015-09-10 | £336,864 |
| 132 Radipole Lane, Weymouth, Dorset Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2012-11-23 | £378,204 |
DT4 0TG 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 0TG 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 | 88 |
| Full-Time Employee | 71 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Education | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southill Primary School Sycamore Road , Southill DT4 9UF | 3out of 4 | 631 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westhaven Community Infant School Hereford Road , DT4 0QB | - not rated | 1,142 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Conifers Primary School Radipole Lane , DT4 0QF | 3out of 4 | 1,232 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechcroft St Paul's CofE Primary School Corporation Road , DT4 0LQ | 2out of 4 | 1,293 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechcroft St Pauls CofE VA Primary School Corporation Road , DT4 0LQ | - not rated | 1,293 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budmouth College Chickerell Road , DT4 9SY | - not rated | 1,684 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Budmouth Academy Weymouth Chickerell Road , DT4 9SY | 2out of 4 | 1,694 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wey Valley Academy 436 Dorchester Road , DT3 5AN | 3out of 4 | 2,587 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wey Valley School Dorchester Road , DT3 5AN | - not rated | 2,589 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wey Valley Academy Dorchester Road , DT3 5AN | - not rated | 2,589 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coastland College Cranford Avenue , DT4 7LQ | - not rated | 2,070 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southill Home Tuition Service Southill Youth Centre , Southill Garden Drive DT4 9SF | - not rated | 221 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingfisher School Trimar House, Cromwell Road , DT4 0JH | - not rated | 1,433 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| College of the Sacred Hearts Carlton Road , DT4 7QD | - not rated | 1,757 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Arbour House School 15-17 Glendinning Avenue , Weymouth DT4 7QF | - not rated | 1,789 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Compass 307a Chickerell Road , Westham DT4 0QU | 3out of 4 | 1,834 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southill Plus | 137 Radipole Lane, Westham | 201 yd | |
| Peelers | Western Division Headquarters Radipole Lane | 394 yd | |
| ECO-BITES | Wessex Stadium Radipole Lane | 617 yd | |
| Hardy Bar (Weymouth Golf Club) Ltd | Weymouth Golf Club Links Road | 1,033 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Gregory | 113 Radipole Lane, Westham | 310 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean City Chinese Takeaway | 125 Radipole Lane, Westham | 297 yd | |
| Caviar Plaice | 121 Radipole Lane, Westham | 306 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fitness World Ltd (Closed) 117A 117A RADIPOLE LANE | health and fitness suite | 329 yd |
| Bob Lucas Stadium BOB LUCAS STADIUM BOB LUCAS STADIUM RADIPOLE LANE | grass pitches | 561 yd |
| Wessex Golf Centre RADIPOLE LANE | golf | 971 yd |
| Weymouth Golf Club Ltd LINKS ROAD | golf | 971 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 | 49.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 49.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 66.27 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 66.27 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.