Gloucester Street is in Weymouth and in Weymouth And Portland district. DT4 7AP is located in the Melcombe Regis electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Dorset. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Gloucester Street, Weymouth, DT4 7AP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DT4 7DA, DT4 7DQ, DT4 7AW, DT4 7AE, DT4 7DF, DT4 7AU, DT4 7DU, DT4 7AR, DT4 7AA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DT4 7AP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.3% | 51.8% | 2.5% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 50.7% | 48.2% | -2.5% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 | 39% | 32.8% | -6.2% | 37.9% | -5.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.2% | 29.9% | 3.7% | 44.2% | -14.3% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 5.5% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 3.3% |
| Divorced | 25.6% | 25.9% | 0.3% | 9.1% | 16.8% |
| Widowed | 6.7% | 6% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (69.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 38.2% | 39.2% | 1.0% | 48.4% | -9.2% |
| Good health | 29.5% | 30.6% | 1.1% | 33.6% | -3.0% |
| Fair health | 18% | 19.8% | 1.8% | 12.7% | 7.1% |
| Bad health | 11.1% | 9.5% | -1.6% | 4.0% | 5.5% |
| Very bad health | 3.2% | 0.9% | -2.3% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 24.1% | 14.3% | -9.8% | 18.2% | -3.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.9% | 8.9% | -8.0% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.5% | 15.3% | -3.2% | 13.4% | 1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 5.4% | 3.3% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.2% | 14.3% | 5.1% | 16.9% | -2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.6% | 35.5% | 12.9% | 33.8% | 1.7% |
| Other | 6.7% | 6.4% | -0.3% | 2.8% | 3.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 11% | 8.7% | 1.6% | 9.4% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 93.5% | 84.5% | -9.0% | 81.4% | 3.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 77% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.3% | 77% | -7.3% | 83.2% | -6.2% |
| European Union | 7.4% | 8.1% | 0.7% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 1.4% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.1% | 5.9% | 1.8% | 5.6% | 0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 7.2% | 6.7% | 1.3% | 5.9% |
| British Overseas | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.3% | 77% | -7.3% | 83.2% | -6.2% |
| 10+ Years | 3.2% | 16.7% | 13.5% | 9.8% | 6.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.2% | 2.7% | -0.5% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.7% | 1.8% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.5% | 1.8% | -3.7% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.5% | 76.7% | -11.2% |
| Germany | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| Portugal | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Spain | 2.2% | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 5.4% | 0.2% | 5.2% |
| No passport held | 16.6% | 13.5% | 3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.1% | 37.2% | 2.9% |
| Christian | 46.8% | 46.2% | 0.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Muslim | 2.3% | 6.5% | -4.2% |
| Other religion | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gloucester Street was 282.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 26.8% lower than the Melcombe Regis average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Gloucester Street has the 9th highest crime rate of 35 local areas in Melcombe Regis and the 28th highest crime rate of 1,293 local areas in Dorset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 74.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.0%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 79% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 1 4 Gloucester Street, Weymouth, Dorset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £128,000 | 2025-07-07 | £131,282 |
| 11 Gloucester Street, Weymouth, Dorset Other, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2024-02-19 | £253,700 |
| 9 Gloucester Street, Weymouth, Dorset Terraced, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2021-06-08 | £316,438 |
| 3 Gloucester Street, Weymouth, Dorset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £117,000 | 2020-10-08 | £134,676 |
| Flat 1 4 Gloucester Street, Weymouth, Dorset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2019-12-19 | £113,074 |
DT4 7AP 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 57 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Education | 5 |
| Other | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 942 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Church of England Primary School Coombe Avenue , DT4 7TP | 3out of 4 | 1,589 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Church of England VC Primary School & Community Nursery Cross Road , DT4 9QX | 3out of 4 | 1,666 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Weymouth Hardy Avenue , DT4 0RH | 3out of 4 | 1,734 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Conifers Primary School Radipole Lane , DT4 0QF | 2out of 4 | 1,923 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints' Church of England Academy Sunnyside Road , Wyke Regis DT4 9BJ | 1out of 4 | 2,450 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Budmouth Academy Weymouth Chickerell Road , DT4 9SY | 1out of 4 | 2,813 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wey Valley Academy 436 Dorchester Road , DT3 5AN | 1out of 4 | 3,712 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 | 1,207 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 | 865 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Compass 307a Chickerell Road , Westham DT4 0QU | 3out of 4 | 1,576 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wyvern Academy Dorchester Road , DT3 5AL | 3out of 4 | 3,562 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westfield Arts College Littlemoor Road , Preston DT3 6AA | 4out of 4 | 4,201 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chatterbox Weymouth | 10 Gloucester Street | 2 yd | |
| Tom and Erins Ice Cream Parlour | 82 The Esplanade | 84 yd | |
| The Prom Cafe | The Kings Statue The Esplanade | 116 yd | |
| Marria’s | 21 Westham Road | 125 yd | |
| Subway | 8 Westham Road | 151 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Star | 18 Gloucester Street | 66 yd | |
| Finns | 26 Westham Road | 124 yd | |
| Duke of Albany | 51 Park Street | 152 yd | |
| The Dolphin Hotel | 67 Park Street | 152 yd | |
| William Henry | 1 Frederick Place | 157 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| King Balti | 54 Park Street | 71 yd | |
| The Weymouth Shop | 79 The Esplanade | 84 yd | |
| The Tea Cabin | W12 Kiosk The Esplanade | 114 yd | |
| A & J's | 22 Westham Road | 125 yd | |
| Weymouth Kebab House | 1 Westham Road | 149 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lifestyle Convenience Store | 89 The Esplanade | 166 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 4 - 8 St Mary Street | 248 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | 68 St Thomas Street | 397 yd | |
| Tesco | 63 St Thomas Street | 551 yd | |
| Food Warehouse | 1 Jubilee Close | 679 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Active Fitness Weymouth NEWSTEAD ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 695 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 | 59.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 55.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.