Charles Street is in Weymouth and in Weymouth And Portland district. DT4 7JG 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 Charles Street, Weymouth, DT4 7JG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DT4 7JQ, DT4 7JF, DT4 7HH, DT4 7HU, DT4 7JN, DT4 7HE, DT4 7HT, DT4 7HJ, DT4 7HW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DT4 7JG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.5% | 51.1% | 4.6% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 53.5% | 48.9% | -4.6% | 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 area around DT4 7JG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.8% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 48.2% | 51.8% | 3.6% | 37.9% | 13.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.1% | 21.5% | -6.6% | 44.2% | -22.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 3.1% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 14% | 17.5% | 3.5% | 9.1% | 8.4% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 5.7% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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 | 42.9% | 37.6% | -5.3% | 48.4% | -10.8% |
| Good health | 35.8% | 40.1% | 4.3% | 33.6% | 6.5% |
| Fair health | 14.2% | 16.1% | 1.9% | 12.7% | 3.4% |
| Bad health | 6.4% | 3.3% | -3.1% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
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 | 21.9% | 13.5% | -8.4% | 18.2% | -4.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.7% | 17.5% | -2.2% | 9.6% | 7.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.9% | 18.3% | -3.6% | 13.4% | 4.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 5.7% | 2.2% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 20.5% | 8.7% | 16.9% | 3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.1% | 23.1% | 6.0% | 33.8% | -10.7% |
| Other | 3.9% | 1.3% | -2.6% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.2% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 3.7% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.4% | -1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 96.5% | 91.2% | -5.3% | 81.4% | 9.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 87.3% 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 | 96.5% | 87.3% | -9.2% | 83.2% | 4.1% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 7.6% | 4.8% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 5.6% | -2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.7% | 87.6% | -8.1% | 83.2% | 4.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 8.8% | 8.1% | 9.8% | -1.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 2.6% | 1.9% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 0.7% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.6% | 76.7% | -11.1% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 28.6% | 13.5% | 15.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.4% | 37.2% | 17.2% |
| Christian | 37.6% | 46.2% | -8.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Charles Street was 119.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 69.1% lower than the Melcombe Regis average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Charles Street has the 17th highest crime rate of 35 local areas in Melcombe Regis and the 135th highest crime rate of 1,293 local areas in Dorset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39 Charles Street, Weymouth, Dorset Terraced, an established residential building | £162,500 | 2025-02-03 | £167,485 |
| 28 Charles Street, Weymouth, Dorset Terraced, an established residential building | £172,000 | 2024-08-30 | £178,187 |
| 19 Charles Street, Weymouth, Dorset Terraced, an established residential building | £176,000 | 2023-06-23 | £182,331 |
| 1 Charles Street, Weymouth, Dorset Terraced, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2023-03-15 | £248,952 |
| 1 Charles Street, Weymouth, Dorset Terraced, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2021-12-22 | £226,828 |
| Full-Time Employee | 74 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| 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 | 993 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Church of England Primary School Coombe Avenue , DT4 7TP | 3out of 4 | 1,014 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southill Primary School Sycamore Road , Southill DT4 9UF | 3out of 4 | 1,760 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Radipole Primary School Radipole Lane , DT3 5HS | 3out of 4 | 1,994 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Conifers Primary School Radipole Lane , DT4 0QF | 2out of 4 | 1,995 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 2,870 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints' Church of England Academy Sunnyside Road , Wyke Regis DT4 9BJ | 1out of 4 | 2,972 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wey Valley Academy 436 Dorchester Road , DT3 5AN | 1out of 4 | 3,072 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 | 636 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 | 227 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Compass 307a Chickerell Road , Westham DT4 0QU | 3out of 4 | 1,892 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wyvern Academy Dorchester Road , DT3 5AL | 3out of 4 | 2,930 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westfield Arts College Littlemoor Road , Preston DT3 6AA | 4out of 4 | 3,627 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFC | 2B Jubilee Close | 180 yd | |
| McDonald's | Unit 5, Jubilee Retail Park Jubilee Close | 180 yd | |
| Chloe Lash and Beauty Coffee Bar | Unit 5, Jubilee Enterprise Centre Jubilee Close | 203 yd | |
| Weymouth 51 | Unit 8, Jubilee Enterprise Centre Jubilee Close | 203 yd | |
| Fletchers | The Park Hotel Grange Road | 317 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterloo | 1 Grange Road | 317 yd | |
| The Park Hotel | The Park Hotel Grange Road | 317 yd | |
| Railway Tavern | 6 Queen Street | 360 yd | |
| Weatherbury | 7 Carlton Road North | 385 yd | |
| The Tides Inn | The Tides Inn, 26 King Street | 462 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pol Pol | 6 Charles Street | 28 yd | |
| Galley Roast Delivery | Unit 10, Jubilee Enterprise Centre, Jubilee Close | 203 yd | |
| Gourmet Coffee bar and Kitchen Ltd | Weymouth Railway Station King Street | 356 yd | |
| Weymouth Greggs | Weymouth Service Station King Street | 403 yd | |
| Hedleys of Weymouth | 112A The Esplanade | 437 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food Warehouse | 1 Jubilee Close | 189 yd | |
| Lifestyle Convenience Store | 89 The Esplanade | 548 yd | |
| Tesco | 56 - 58 Dorchester Road | 665 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 4 - 8 St Mary Street | 893 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | 68 St Thomas Street | 1,043 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hotel Rembrandt 12-18 12-18 DORCHESTER ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 514 yd |
| Weymouth College Sports Centre CRANFORD AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 661 yd |
| Weymouth Tennis Club RADIPOLE PARK DRIVE | tennis courts | 714 yd |
| Melcombe Regis Tennis Club FERNHILL AVENUE | tennis courts | 820 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 | 70.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 63.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.