Custom House Quay is in Weymouth and in Weymouth And Portland district. DT4 8BG 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 Custom House Quay, Weymouth, DT4 8BG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DT4 8DR, DT4 8BN, DT4 8DT, DT4 8DN, DT4 8BT, DT4 8BY, DT4 8AX, DT4 8BW, DT4 8EB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DT4 8BG has a slightly higher male population, with 52.5% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.9% | 47.5% | -1.4% | 51.0% | -3.5% |
| Male | 51.1% | 52.5% | 1.4% | 49.0% | 3.5% |
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 8BG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.4% 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 | 38.4% | 44.4% | 6.0% | 37.9% | 6.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.7% | 29.6% | -6.1% | 44.2% | -14.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 5.4% | 5.2% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Divorced | 14.2% | 16.2% | 2.0% | 9.1% | 7.1% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 4.7% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (69.5%) 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 | 39.9% | 33.3% | -6.6% | 48.4% | -15.1% |
| Good health | 40.6% | 36.2% | -4.4% | 33.6% | 2.6% |
| Fair health | 14.4% | 23.3% | 8.9% | 12.7% | 10.6% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 4.9% | 0.5% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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 | 23.4% | 16.4% | -7.0% | 18.2% | -1.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.4% | 10.4% | -3.0% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.6% | 14.5% | -2.1% | 13.4% | 1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 7.1% | 3.3% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 17% | 3.4% | 16.9% | 0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.3% | 32.9% | 10.6% | 33.8% | -0.9% |
| Other | 6.8% | 1.6% | -5.2% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 3.9% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 93.2% | 88.7% | -4.5% | 81.4% | 7.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 82.5% 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 | 85.3% | 82.5% | -2.8% | 83.2% | -0.7% |
| European Union | 7.8% | 9.5% | 1.7% | 6.1% | 3.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.9% | 4.6% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -1.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.8% | 81.9% | -2.9% | 83.2% | -1.3% |
| 10+ Years | 3.2% | 11.5% | 8.3% | 9.8% | 1.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.2% | 3.8% | 0.6% | 2.9% | 0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.9% | 1.8% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.9% | 1% | -3.9% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.6% | 76.7% | -2.1% |
| Ireland | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 13.7% | 13.5% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.6% | 37.2% | 10.4% |
| Christian | 39.6% | 46.2% | -6.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Custom House Quay was 1370.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 268.4% higher than the Melcombe Regis average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Custom House Quay has the highest crime rate of 35 local areas in Melcombe Regis and the highest crime rate of 1,286 local areas in Dorset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 505.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temple Loft 4 Deheers, 9 Custom House Quay, Weymouth, Dorset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £530,000 | 2022-09-16 | £473,066 |
| 1 Deheers, 9 Custom House Quay, Weymouth, Dorset Other, an established residential building | £393,000 | 2021-10-05 | £385,410 |
| 9A Custom House Quay, Weymouth, Dorset Other, an established residential building | £471,480 | 2021-10-05 | £462,374 |
| Hanneys Warehouse 2 Deheers, 9 Custom House Quay, Weymouth, Dorset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2021-04-28 | £409,480 |
| Temple Loft 4 Deheers, 9 Custom House Quay, Weymouth, Dorset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2021-04-28 | £470,144 |
DT4 8BG area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 7% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 97 |
| Retired | 70 |
| Self-Employed | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Other | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 72 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 43 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Education | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beechcroft Infant School Corporation Road , DT4 0JQ | - not rated | 1,320 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Church of England VC Primary School & Community Nursery Cross Road , DT4 9QX | 3out of 4 | 1,320 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Junior School Cross Road , DT4 9QX | - not rated | 1,320 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Infant School and Community Nursery, Weymouth Cross Road , DT4 9QX | - not rated | 1,320 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechcroft St Paul's CofE Primary School Corporation Road , DT4 0LQ | 2out of 4 | 1,503 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints' Church of England School, Weymouth Sunnyside Road , Wyke Regis DT4 9BJ | - not rated | 2,136 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints' Church of England Academy Sunnyside Road , Wyke Regis DT4 9BJ | 2out of 4 | 2,136 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Budmouth Academy Weymouth Chickerell Road , DT4 9SY | 2out of 4 | 3,142 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Budmouth College Chickerell Road , DT4 9SY | - not rated | 3,147 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wey Valley Academy 436 Dorchester Road , DT3 5AN | 3out of 4 | 4,479 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coastland College Cranford Avenue , DT4 7LQ | - not rated | 1,885 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dor01 Student Suport Project Tides Young Project Centre, 2 Newstead Road , DT4 8JE | - not rated | 730 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Connaught House School Connaught Road , DT4 0SA | - not rated | 1,176 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornlow Junior School Connaught Road , DT4 0SA | - not rated | 1,224 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Thornlow Preparatory School Connaught Road , DT4 0SA | - not rated | 1,224 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingfisher School Trimar House, Cromwell Road , DT4 0JH | - not rated | 1,398 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Loft Weymouth | 13 Custom House Quay | 1 yd | |
| Royal Dorset Yacht Club | First Floor, 11 Custom House Quay | 1 yd | |
| Delicious | Ground Floor, 11 Custom House Quay | 1 yd | |
| Les Enfants Terribles | 19 Custom House Quay | 1 yd | |
| TJ's & Steakasaurus Eatery and Bar | 10 Custom House Quay | 1 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Globe Inn | 24 East Street | 75 yd | |
| Weymouth Sailing Club | Weymouth Sailing Club Nothe Parade | 116 yd | |
| Weymouth and Melcombe Regis Working Mens Club | 1 Mitchell Street | 116 yd | |
| The Ship Inn | The Ship Inn Custom House Quay | 138 yd | |
| Royal Oak Public House | 1 Custom House Quay | 138 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandra Kiosk | Amusement Arcade And Premises The Esplanade | 115 yd | |
| Fish 'N' Fritz | 9 Market Street | 135 yd | |
| Halls Deli | Picknics, 31 Maiden Street | 183 yd | |
| Finna’s | 19 St Alban Street | 189 yd | |
| Pizza Napoli | 5 St Edmund Street | 213 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 63 St Thomas Street | 266 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | 68 St Thomas Street | 330 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 4 - 8 St Mary Street | 426 yd | |
| Asda Stores Ltd | Asda Newstead Road | 734 yd | |
| Lifestyle Convenience Store | 89 The Esplanade | 775 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Active Fitness Weymouth NEWSTEAD ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 708 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 | 76.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 69.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.