Fernhill Avenue is in Weymouth and in Weymouth And Portland district. DT4 7QY 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 Fernhill Avenue, Weymouth, DT4 7QY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DT4 7FH, DT4 7TT, DT4 7QZ, DT4 7RB, DT4 7LD, DT4 7LB, DT4 7QX, DT4 7LE, DT4 7LA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DT4 7QY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.8% | 51.6% | -1.2% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 47.2% | 48.4% | 1.2% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 | 26.9% | 32.5% | 5.6% | 37.9% | -5.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.1% | 36.3% | 4.2% | 44.2% | -7.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 2.9% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 12.5% | 14% | 1.5% | 9.1% | 4.9% |
| Widowed | 26.2% | 13.7% | -12.5% | 6.1% | 7.6% |
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 | 30% | 41.5% | 11.5% | 48.4% | -6.9% |
| Good health | 26.1% | 32.9% | 6.8% | 33.6% | -0.7% |
| Fair health | 26.4% | 11.9% | -14.5% | 12.7% | -0.8% |
| Bad health | 6.6% | 8.6% | 2.0% | 4.0% | 4.6% |
| Very bad health | 10.9% | 5.1% | -5.8% | 1.2% | 3.9% |
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 | 48.7% | 21.5% | -27.2% | 18.2% | 3.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7% | 10.9% | 3.9% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.9% | 14.5% | 5.6% | 13.4% | 1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 6.4% | 1.2% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.6% | 19% | 9.4% | 16.9% | 2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.5% | 24.1% | 5.6% | 33.8% | -9.7% |
| Other | 2.2% | 3.5% | 1.3% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.7% 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% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 97.4% | 95.7% | -1.7% | 81.4% | 14.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 93.3% 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 | 95.7% | 93.3% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 10.1% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 3% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.7% | 93.5% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 10.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 4.9% | 4.6% | 9.8% | -4.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 0.5% | -1.5% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 0.5% | -1.2% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.1% | 76.7% | -0.6% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 21.5% | 13.5% | 8.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.1% | 37.2% | 15.9% |
| Christian | 40.7% | 46.2% | -5.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fernhill Avenue was 165.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 163.5% higher than the Littlemoor & Preston average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Fernhill Avenue has the 3rd highest crime rate of 56 local areas in Littlemoor & Preston and the 69th highest crime rate of 1,293 local areas in Dorset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -26.1%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 Fernhill Avenue, Weymouth, Dorset Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2025-03-28 | £244,444 |
| 40 Fernhill Avenue, Weymouth, Dorset Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2018-07-10 | £438,376 |
| 42 Fernhill Avenue, Weymouth, Dorset Detached, an established residential building | £282,000 | 2014-10-21 | £405,196 |
| 38 Fernhill Avenue, Weymouth, Dorset Detached, an established residential building | £322,500 | 2014-07-03 | £484,484 |
| 40 Fernhill Avenue, Weymouth, Dorset Detached, an established residential building | £268,000 | 2013-03-18 | £433,529 |
DT4 7QY 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 | 91 |
| Retired | 86 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Other | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| 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 | 492 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Radipole Primary School Radipole Lane , DT3 5HS | 3out of 4 | 1,323 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southill Primary School Sycamore Road , Southill DT4 9UF | 3out of 4 | 1,427 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechcroft St Pauls CofE Primary School Corporation Road , DT4 0LQ | 3out of 4 | 1,634 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 | 2,366 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wey Valley Academy 436 Dorchester Road , DT3 5AN | 1out of 4 | 2,233 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Budmouth Academy Weymouth Chickerell Road , DT4 9SY | 1out of 4 | 3,255 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints' Church of England Academy Sunnyside Road , Wyke Regis DT4 9BJ | 1out of 4 | 3,794 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 514 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 | 677 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wyvern Academy Dorchester Road , DT3 5AL | 3out of 4 | 2,119 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Compass 307a Chickerell Road , Westham DT4 0QU | 3out of 4 | 2,596 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westfield Arts College Littlemoor Road , Preston DT3 6AA | 4out of 4 | 2,833 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Avenue Restaurant | Weymouth College Cranford Avenue | 441 yd | |
| The Famous Old Spa | 229 Dorchester Road | 624 yd | |
| Weymouth Community Hospital | 3 Melcombe Avenue | 656 yd | |
| Weymouth Bay Coffee Co | Lodmoor Country Park Greenhill | 774 yd | |
| Weymouth Sealife Centre | Weymouth Sea Life Centre Greenhill | 774 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal Oak | 52 - 54 Dorchester Road | 237 yd | |
| Weatherbury | 7 Carlton Road North | 510 yd | |
| The Lodmoor | The Lodmoor Greenhill | 774 yd | |
| Waterloo | 1 Grange Road | 814 yd | |
| The Park Hotel | The Park Hotel Grange Road | 814 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chutney's | 127 Dorchester Road | 163 yd | |
| Jasmine | 121 Dorchester Road | 163 yd | |
| Regency fish and chips | 60 Dorchester Road | 237 yd | |
| SEASIDE PIZZA & KEBAB LTD | 113A Dorchester Road | 296 yd | |
| Nice "N" Spicy | 176 Dorchester Road | 658 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 56 - 58 Dorchester Road | 237 yd | |
| Lidl | 148 - 152 Dorchester Road | 448 yd | |
| Food Warehouse | 1 Jubilee Close | 931 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | Aldi Mercery Road | 1,044 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's Mercery Road | 1,046 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Melcombe Regis Tennis Club FERNHILL AVENUE | tennis courts | 193 yd |
| Future Physiques ARCHARD HOUSE ARCHARD HOUSE WAVERLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 438 yd |
| Weymouth College Sports Centre CRANFORD AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 466 yd |
| Weymouth Tennis Club RADIPOLE PARK DRIVE | tennis courts | 487 yd |
| Hotel Rembrandt 12-18 12-18 DORCHESTER ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 488 yd |
| Weymouth & Portland Rugby Club Monmouth Avenue | grass pitches | 877 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 | 71.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 71.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.