Victoria Street, Weymouth, DT4 7HA

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DT4 7HA 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	53.1%	51.8%	-1.3%	51.0%	0.8%
Male	46.9%	48.2%	1.3%	49.0%	-0.8%

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	37.4%	35.3%	-2.1%	37.9%	-2.6%
Married: Opposite sex	32.3%	31.8%	-0.5%	44.2%	-12.4%
Separated	2.6%	4.6%	2.0%	2.2%	2.4%
Divorced	11.6%	16.8%	5.2%	9.1%	7.7%
Widowed	16.1%	11.6%	-4.5%	6.1%	5.5%

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.

This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (68.1%) 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	34.3%	35.6%	1.3%	48.4%	-12.8%
Good health	32%	32.5%	0.5%	33.6%	-1.1%
Fair health	22.3%	23.7%	1.4%	12.7%	11.0%
Bad health	10.3%	7.2%	-3.1%	4.0%	3.2%
Very bad health	1.1%	1%	-0.1%	1.2%	-0.2%

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.

This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 22.3%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	28.4%	23.4%	-5.0%	18.2%	5.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	16.1%	7.4%	-8.7%	9.6%	-2.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.2%	16%	1.8%	13.4%	2.6%
Apprenticeship	6.5%	9.1%	2.6%	5.3%	3.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	7.1%	17.7%	10.6%	16.9%	0.8%
Degree or Similar	16.1%	22.3%	6.2%	33.8%	-11.5%
Other	11.6%	4%	-7.6%	2.8%	1.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.4% 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%	0.5%	0.5%	0.7%	-0.2%
Indian	1.1%	1.6%	0.5%	3.1%	-1.5%
Black African	0%	0.5%	0.5%	2.5%	-2.0%
White	97.7%	97.4%	-0.3%	81.4%	16.0%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	0.1%	-0.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 87.6% 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	89.1%	87.6%	-1.5%	83.2%	4.4%
European Union	8%	6.7%	-1.3%	6.1%	0.6%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.8%	-0.3%
Africa	1.1%	1.6%	0.5%	2.7%	-1.1%
Middle East and Asia	1.1%	2.6%	1.5%	5.6%	-3.0%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0%	1%	1.0%	0.3%	0.7%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	89.1%	86.2%	-2.9%	83.2%	3.0%
10+ Years	1.1%	5.6%	4.5%	9.8%	-4.2%
5-10 Years	4%	6.1%	2.1%	2.9%	3.2%
2-5 Years	0.6%	1%	0.4%	2.2%	-1.2%
Less than 2 years	5.1%	1%	-4.1%	1.9%	-0.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	73.6%	76.7%	-3.1%
Ireland	1%	0.6%	0.4%
Italy	0.5%	0.6%	-0.1%
Portugal	1%	0.5%	0.5%
Poland	2.6%	1.3%	1.3%
Romania	0.5%	0.9%	-0.4%
Other EU countries	2.1%	1.5%	0.6%
Eastern Asia	0.5%	0.3%	0.2%
Southern Asia	0.5%	1.2%	-0.7%
No passport held	17.6%	13.5%	4.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	43.5%	37.2%	6.3%
Christian	49.2%	46.2%	3.0%
Buddhist	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%
Not answered	6.8%	6.0%	0.8%

Safety

Is Victoria Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Victoria Street was 142.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 62.9% lower than the Melcombe Regis average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Victoria Street has the 14th highest crime rate of 35 local areas in Melcombe Regis and the 94th highest crime rate of 1,293 local areas in Dorset .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 107.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.0%.

🔎 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. 79% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£37,100

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in DT4 7HA, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 10/10 (very high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 10/10 (very high )
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 - 10/10 (very high )
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 - 10/10 (very 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 - 9/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 6/10 (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 - 10/10 (very 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) - 9/10 (very high )
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) - 8/10 (high )
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 Victoria Street are based on 130 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 Victoria Street, Weymouth, DT4 7HA

Estimated Average Property Prices for DT4 7HA

Average Price
£124,682

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£124,682

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Victoria Street

Average Price
£153,300

Semi-Detached
£220,651

Terraced
£193,884

Detached
£207,663

Flats/Maisonettes
£146,003

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Victoria Street

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Flat 25 Nightingale Court, 11 Victoria Street, Weymouth, Dorset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£115,000	2025-03-25	£114,642
Flat 36 Nightingale Court, 11 Victoria Street, Weymouth, Dorset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£130,000	2025-01-14	£132,344
Flat 8 Nightingale Court, 11 Victoria Street, Weymouth, Dorset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£122,500	2024-12-11	£123,141
Flat 7 Nightingale Court, 11 Victoria Street, Weymouth, Dorset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£130,000	2024-11-22	£130,000
Flat 9 Nightingale Court, 11 Victoria Street, Weymouth, Dorset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£131,500	2024-03-28	£132,188

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DT4 7HA

Employment

DT4 7HA 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in DT4 7HA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 41% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	71
Full-Time Employee	45
Part-Time Employee	14
Other	13
Long-Term Sick or disabled	10
Self-Employed	8
Unemployed	6
Student (economically inactive)	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1
Looking after home or family	1

Employment Industry

Accommodation and food service activities	16
Human health and social work activities	11
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	10
Manufacturing	8
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Construction	5
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Administrative and support service activities	3
Education	3
Other	2
Financial and insurance activities	1
Information and communication	1
Transport and storage	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St John's Church of England Primary School Coombe Avenue , DT4 7TP	3out of 4	1,038 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Beechcroft St Pauls CofE Primary School Corporation Road , DT4 0LQ	3out of 4	1,164 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Southill Primary School Sycamore Road , Southill DT4 9UF	3out of 4	2,027 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Conifers Primary School Radipole Lane , DT4 0QF	2out of 4	2,184 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Weymouth Hardy Avenue , DT4 0RH	3out of 4	2,196 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	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	2,983 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Budmouth Academy Weymouth Chickerell Road , DT4 9SY	1out of 4	3,069 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Wey Valley Academy 436 Dorchester Road , DT3 5AN	1out of 4	3,265 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	658 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Arbour House School 15-17 Glendinning Avenue , Weymouth DT4 7QF	- not rated	387 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Compass 307a Chickerell Road , Westham DT4 0QU	3out of 4	1,997 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Wyvern Academy Dorchester Road , DT3 5AL	3out of 4	3,136 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Westfield Arts College Littlemoor Road , Preston DT3 6AA	4out of 4	3,650 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
Daish's Regent Hotel	139 The Esplanade	58 yd
Three Chimneys Restaurant	143 - 146 The Esplanade	86 yd
Hamilton's (Weymouth) Ltd	5 Brunswick Terrace	183 yd
Cafe 123	123 The Esplanade	186 yd
Sandbar	123 The Esplanade	186 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Railway Tavern	6 Queen Street	222 yd
Waterloo	1 Grange Road	259 yd
The Park Hotel	The Park Hotel Grange Road	259 yd
The Tides Inn	The Tides Inn, 26 King Street	335 yd
Duke of Albany	51 Park Street	405 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Hedleys of Weymouth	112A The Esplanade	249 yd
Gourmet Coffee bar and Kitchen Ltd	Weymouth Railway Station King Street	254 yd
Pol Pol	6 Charles Street	296 yd
Istanbul Kebab	22 - 23 King Street	315 yd
Domino's Pizza	5 King Street	335 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Lifestyle Convenience Store	89 The Esplanade	403 yd
Food Warehouse	1 Jubilee Close	442 yd
Marks & Spencer	4 - 8 St Mary Street	765 yd
Tesco	56 - 58 Dorchester Road	807 yd
Iceland Frozen Foods Plc	68 St Thomas Street	940 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Hotel Rembrandt 12-18 12-18 DORCHESTER ROAD	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	583 yd
Weymouth College Sports Centre CRANFORD AVENUE	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts	698 yd
Melcombe Regis Tennis Club FERNHILL AVENUE	tennis courts	926 yd
Weymouth Tennis Club RADIPOLE PARK DRIVE	tennis courts	957 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	73.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	61.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	80 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	80 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	15.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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

Overview of DT4 7HA