The Esplanade is in Weymouth and in Weymouth And Portland district. DT4 8DG 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 The Esplanade, Weymouth, DT4 8DG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DT4 8PB, DT4 8DB, DT4 8DQ, DT4 8HF, DT4 8NY, DT4 8HE, DT4 8EW, DT4 8HP, DT4 8DE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DT4 8DG is primarily male, with 53.3% of the population 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 | 41.1% | 46.7% | 5.6% | 51.0% | -4.3% |
| Male | 58.9% | 53.3% | -5.6% | 49.0% | 4.3% |
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 | 50.6% | 41.9% | -8.7% | 37.9% | 4.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 16.5% | 26.4% | 9.9% | 44.2% | -17.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 4.3% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Divorced | 22% | 20.9% | -1.1% | 9.1% | 11.8% |
| Widowed | 7.8% | 6.2% | -1.6% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
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 | 33.3% | 37.7% | 4.4% | 48.4% | -10.7% |
| Good health | 35.2% | 33.8% | -1.4% | 33.6% | 0.2% |
| Fair health | 20.4% | 22.5% | 2.1% | 12.7% | 9.8% |
| Bad health | 9.3% | 4.6% | -4.7% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1.4% | -0.5% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 | 20.8% | 17.1% | -3.7% | 18.2% | -1.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.5% | 13.2% | -3.3% | 9.6% | 3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.4% | 16.3% | -2.1% | 13.4% | 2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 6.2% | 3.5% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.1% | 13.2% | -0.9% | 16.9% | -3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.2% | 29.8% | 10.6% | 33.8% | -4.0% |
| Other | 8.2% | 4.3% | -3.9% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 4.9% | 4.2% | 1.6% | 3.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.7% | 88.4% | -8.3% | 81.4% | 7.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, 80.2% 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 | 86.3% | 80.2% | -6.1% | 83.2% | -3.0% |
| European Union | 8.9% | 9.2% | 0.3% | 6.1% | 3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3% | 2.8% | -0.2% | 5.6% | -2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 6% | 5.3% | 1.3% | 4.7% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.9% | 79.1% | -6.8% | 83.2% | -4.1% |
| 10+ Years | 2.6% | 13.2% | 10.6% | 9.8% | 3.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.6% | 3.1% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.7% | 2.8% | -3.9% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.8% | 76.7% | -11.9% |
| Ireland | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Germany | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 3.5% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 20.4% | 13.5% | 6.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.5% | 37.2% | 13.3% |
| Christian | 37.9% | 46.2% | -8.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 4.2% | 6.5% | -2.3% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Esplanade was 675.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 81.6% higher than the Melcombe Regis average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Esplanade has the 5th highest crime rate of 35 local areas in Melcombe Regis and the 5th highest crime rate of 1,286 local areas in Dorset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 305.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -86.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 1 57A The Esplanade, Weymouth, Dorset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £227,500 | 2024-10-04 | £216,149 |
| Flat 3 57A The Esplanade, Weymouth, Dorset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2023-05-19 | £143,101 |
| 52 - 53 The Esplanade, Weymouth, Dorset Other, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2019-08-28 | £384,034 |
| Flat 3 57A The Esplanade, Weymouth, Dorset Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £130,000 | 2015-12-14 | £152,529 |
| Flat 2 57A The Esplanade, Weymouth, Dorset Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £178,000 | 2015-01-30 | £218,966 |
DT4 8DG 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 | 68 |
| Retired | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 44 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Other | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Education | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beechcroft Infant School Corporation Road , DT4 0JQ | - not rated | 1,115 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechcroft St Paul's CofE Primary School Corporation Road , DT4 0LQ | 2out of 4 | 1,253 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechcroft St Pauls CofE VA Primary School Corporation Road , DT4 0LQ | - not rated | 1,253 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Church of England VC Primary School & Community Nursery Cross Road , DT4 9QX | 3out of 4 | 1,495 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Junior School Cross Road , DT4 9QX | - not rated | 1,495 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints' Church of England Academy Sunnyside Road , Wyke Regis DT4 9BJ | 2out of 4 | 2,311 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints' Church of England School, Weymouth Sunnyside Road , Wyke Regis DT4 9BJ | - not rated | 2,314 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Budmouth Academy Weymouth Chickerell Road , DT4 9SY | 2out of 4 | 3,022 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Budmouth College Chickerell Road , DT4 9SY | - not rated | 3,026 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wey Valley Academy 436 Dorchester Road , DT3 5AN | 3out of 4 | 4,113 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 | 1,530 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 | 677 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingfisher School Trimar House, Cromwell Road , DT4 0JH | - not rated | 1,177 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arbour House School 15-17 Glendinning Avenue , Weymouth DT4 7QF | - not rated | 1,242 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| College of the Sacred Hearts Carlton Road , DT4 7QD | - not rated | 1,357 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Connaught House School Connaught Road , DT4 0SA | - not rated | 1,376 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kika Beach | 52 - 53 The Esplanade | 5 yd | |
| The Nook | 54 - 55 The Esplanade | 5 yd | |
| Bella's | 57A The Esplanade | 5 yd | |
| Cruise In Cafe | 2A St Mary Street | 43 yd | |
| Nicetta | 1 St Mary Street | 43 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Black Dog | 3 St Mary Street | 43 yd | |
| Edinburgh Inn | 3 - 4 St Thomas Street | 79 yd | |
| Dry Dock | 6 - 7 St Thomas Street | 88 yd | |
| William Henry | 1 Frederick Place | 162 yd | |
| The Doghouse Micropub | 2 Great George Street | 171 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surfside Diner | 33 New Street | 55 yd | |
| Bennys Beach Hut | 47 The Esplanade | 56 yd | |
| Peking Town | 61 The Esplanade | 115 yd | |
| Howleys Ltd | 3 Frederick Place | 147 yd | |
| Cornish Bakehouse Ltd | 26 St Mary Street | 148 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer | 4 - 8 St Mary Street | 63 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | 68 St Thomas Street | 174 yd | |
| Tesco | 63 St Thomas Street | 310 yd | |
| Lifestyle Convenience Store | 89 The Esplanade | 413 yd | |
| Asda Stores Ltd | Asda Newstead Road | 749 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Active Fitness Weymouth NEWSTEAD ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 641 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.