Dorchester Road, Weymouth, DT4 7LF

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DT4 7LF has a female population much higher than UK average, with 57.8% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	62.2%	57.8%	-4.4%	51.0%	6.8%
Male	37.8%	42.2%	4.4%	49.0%	-6.8%

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	26.8%	28.1%	1.3%	37.9%	-9.8%
Married: Opposite sex	36.3%	37.3%	1.0%	44.2%	-6.9%
Married: Same sex	0.6%	0.5%	-0.1%	0.3%	0.2%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.1%	0.4%
Separated	3.1%	1.1%	-2.0%	2.2%	-1.1%
Divorced	7.6%	8.6%	1.0%	9.1%	-0.5%
Widowed	25.6%	23.8%	-1.8%	6.1%	17.7%

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 (61.9%) 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	34.7%	27.6%	-7.1%	48.4%	-20.8%
Good health	32.3%	34.3%	2.0%	33.6%	0.7%
Fair health	27.2%	29.3%	2.1%	12.7%	16.6%
Bad health	4.6%	7.2%	2.6%	4.0%	3.2%
Very bad health	1.2%	1.7%	0.5%	1.2%	0.5%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	37.5%	21.9%	-15.6%	18.2%	3.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13.8%	10.4%	-3.4%	9.6%	0.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.1%	14.7%	0.6%	13.4%	1.3%
Apprenticeship	3.4%	4.8%	1.4%	5.3%	-0.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.1%	15%	4.9%	16.9%	-1.9%
Degree or Similar	17.7%	23.3%	5.6%	33.8%	-10.5%
Other	3.4%	9.9%	6.5%	2.8%	7.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.9% 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%	0.5%	0.5%	1.1%	-0.6%
Chinese	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.7%	-0.2%
Pakistani	0%	0.2%	0.2%	2.7%	-2.5%
Other Asian	0%	1.2%	1.2%	1.6%	-0.4%
Black African	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	2.5%	-2.5%
Other Black	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	0.5%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed Other	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	99%	96.9%	-2.1%	81.4%	15.5%
Other	0%	0.7%	0.7%	1.6%	-0.9%

Country of Birth

In this area, 91.1% 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	97.8%	91.1%	-6.7%	83.2%	7.9%
European Union	1%	4.1%	3.1%	6.1%	-2.0%
Africa	0.2%	1.2%	1.0%	2.7%	-1.5%
Middle East and Asia	0%	3.6%	3.6%	5.6%	-2.0%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1%	0%	-1.0%	1.3%	-1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.3%	91.1%	-6.2%	83.2%	7.9%
10+ Years	0%	7.2%	7.2%	9.8%	-2.6%
5-10 Years	0.2%	0.2%	0.0%	2.9%	-2.7%
2-5 Years	0.5%	1.2%	0.7%	2.2%	-1.0%
Less than 2 years	1.9%	0.2%	-1.7%	1.9%	-1.7%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	64.3%	76.7%	-12.4%
Ireland	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Lithuania	0.2%	0.3%	-0.1%
Poland	1.4%	1.3%	0.1%
Other EU countries	1.2%	1.5%	-0.3%
South and Eastern Africa	1%	0.2%	0.8%
South-East Asia	1%	0.2%	0.8%
No passport held	30.1%	13.5%	16.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	36%	37.2%	-1.2%
Christian	48.7%	46.2%	2.5%
Muslim	1.4%	6.5%	-5.1%
Other religion	0.2%	0.6%	-0.4%
Not answered	13.7%	6.0%	7.7%

Safety

Is Dorchester Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dorchester Road was 76.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 22.3% higher than the Littlemoor & Preston average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Dorchester Road has the 14th highest crime rate of 56 local areas in Littlemoor & Preston and the 245th highest crime rate of 1,293 local areas in Dorset .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 44.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.4%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 62% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£48,300

Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in DT4 7LF, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 5/10 (average )
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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 5/10 (average )
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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 4/10 (below 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 - 7/10 (above average )
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) - 5/10 (average )
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) - 7/10 (above average )
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 Dorchester Road are based on 1543 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 Dorchester Road, Weymouth, DT4 7LF

Estimated Average Property Prices for DT4 7LF

Average Price
£269,912

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£885,835

Flats/Maisonettes
£187,789

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Dorchester Road

Average Price
£303,836

Semi-Detached
£399,542

Terraced
£310,889

Detached
£485,804

Flats/Maisonettes
£177,459

Other
£619,984

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Dorchester Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Flat 1 Compton Lodge, 185 Dorchester Road, Weymouth, Dorset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£170,000	2025-10-03	£170,000
Flat 12 Compton Lodge, 185 Dorchester Road, Weymouth, Dorset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£178,000	2025-09-10	£178,000
Flat 6 Compton Lodge, 185 Dorchester Road, Weymouth, Dorset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£150,000	2025-07-03	£153,846
Flat 6 Compton Lodge, 185 Dorchester Road, Weymouth, Dorset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£160,000	2022-04-29	£155,623
Flat 14 Compton Lodge, 185 Dorchester Road, Weymouth, Dorset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£182,000	2021-12-17	£186,667

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DT4 7LF

Employment

DT4 7LF 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 7LF area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 48% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	178
Full-Time Employee	73
Part-Time Employee	34
Self-Employed	26
Long-Term Sick or disabled	20
Student (economically inactive)	12
Looking after home or family	10
Other	9
Unemployed	7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	31
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	20
Education	18
Manufacturing	12
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	11
Construction	11
Accommodation and food service activities	11
Other	6
Financial and insurance activities	5
Transport and storage	5
Professional, scientific and technical activities	4
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Information and communication	2
Real estate activities	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1
Administrative and support service 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	723 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Radipole Primary School Radipole Lane , DT3 5HS	3out of 4	1,087 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Southill Primary School Sycamore Road , Southill DT4 9UF	3out of 4	1,198 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Beechcroft St Pauls CofE Primary School Corporation Road , DT4 0LQ	3out of 4	1,619 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Nicholas and St Laurence Church of England Primary School, Broadwey Broadwey , DT3 5DQ	4out of 4	2,203 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Wey Valley Academy 436 Dorchester Road , DT3 5AN	1out of 4	2,059 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Budmouth Academy Weymouth Chickerell Road , DT4 9SY	1out of 4	3,127 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
All Saints' Church of England Academy Sunnyside Road , Wyke Regis DT4 9BJ	1out of 4	3,816 yd	Academy sponsor led	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	746 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	823 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Wyvern Academy Dorchester Road , DT3 5AL	3out of 4	1,929 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Compass 307a Chickerell Road , Westham DT4 0QU	3out of 4	2,575 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Westfield Arts College Littlemoor Road , Preston DT3 6AA	4out of 4	2,876 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
The Famous Old Spa	229 Dorchester Road	410 yd
At The Helm Cafe	St Aldhelms Church Spa Road	659 yd
The Avenue Restaurant	Weymouth College Cranford Avenue	673 yd
Weymouth Rugby Football Club Ltd	Weymouth Rugby Club Monmouth Avenue	857 yd
Beefeater	Beefeater Restaurant Mercery Road	868 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Royal Oak	52 - 54 Dorchester Road	429 yd
Weatherbury	7 Carlton Road North	656 yd
The Lodmoor	The Lodmoor Greenhill	997 yd
Waterloo	1 Grange Road	1,000 yd
The Park Hotel	The Park Hotel Grange Road	1,000 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Chutney's	127 Dorchester Road	302 yd
Jasmine	121 Dorchester Road	302 yd
Regency fish and chips	60 Dorchester Road	429 yd
Nice "N" Spicy	176 Dorchester Road	455 yd
Golden Bridge Takeaway	2 Spa Road	464 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Lidl	148 - 152 Dorchester Road	260 yd
Tesco	56 - 58 Dorchester Road	429 yd
Aldi Stores Limited	Aldi Mercery Road	866 yd
Sainsbury's	Sainsbury's Mercery Road	868 yd
Food Warehouse	1 Jubilee Close	1,011 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Future Physiques ARCHARD HOUSE ARCHARD HOUSE WAVERLEY ROAD	health and fitness suite	197 yd
Weymouth Tennis Club RADIPOLE PARK DRIVE	tennis courts	426 yd
Melcombe Regis Tennis Club FERNHILL AVENUE	tennis courts	436 yd
Hotel Rembrandt 12-18 12-18 DORCHESTER ROAD	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	696 yd
Weymouth College Sports Centre CRANFORD AVENUE	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts	700 yd
Weymouth & Portland Rugby Club Monmouth Avenue	grass pitches	865 yd
Mission Fitness Mercery Road	health and fitness suite	967 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	61.5%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	61.5%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	61.5%

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	69.5 Mbit/s
Average download speed	60.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	79.74 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	79.74 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	15.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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

Overview of DT4 7LF