The Esplanade is in Weymouth and in Weymouth And Portland district. DT4 8DJ 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 8DJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DT4 8BP, DT4 8BZ, DT4 8DH, DT4 8BW, DT4 8DA, DT4 8BB, DT4 8DD, DT4 8DN, DT4 8BA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DT4 8DJ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Oxford Hotel, 31 - 32 The Esplanade, Weymouth, Dorset Other, an established residential building | £965,000 | 2021-03-16 | £975,675 |
| The Oxford Hotel, 31 - 32 The Esplanade, Weymouth, Dorset Other, an established residential building | £750,000 | 2014-12-19 | £916,444 |
DT4 8DJ 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 | 1,212 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechcroft St Paul's CofE Primary School Corporation Road , DT4 0LQ | 2out of 4 | 1,376 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechcroft St Pauls CofE VA Primary School Corporation Road , DT4 0LQ | - not rated | 1,376 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 | 1,397 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Junior School Cross Road , DT4 9QX | - not rated | 1,397 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 | 2,216 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints' Church of England School, Weymouth Sunnyside Road , Wyke Regis DT4 9BJ | - not rated | 2,217 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Budmouth Academy Weymouth Chickerell Road , DT4 9SY | 2out of 4 | 3,079 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Budmouth College Chickerell Road , DT4 9SY | - not rated | 3,084 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wey Valley Academy 436 Dorchester Road , DT3 5AN | 3out of 4 | 4,302 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 | 1,712 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 | 682 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Connaught House School Connaught Road , DT4 0SA | - not rated | 1,264 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingfisher School Trimar House, Cromwell Road , DT4 0JH | - not rated | 1,283 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornlow Junior School Connaught Road , DT4 0SA | - not rated | 1,313 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Thornlow Preparatory School Connaught Road , DT4 0SA | - not rated | 1,313 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The White Pepper | 37 The Esplanade | 47 yd | |
| Muffins | 1 St Alban Street | 60 yd | |
| Suttons Coffee Shop | 6 St Alban Street | 60 yd | |
| Leo’s | 4 St Alban Street | 60 yd | |
| Co Co's at BiBi's | 21 St Alban Street | 60 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cutter Hotel | 4 East Street | 26 yd | |
| The Market House Tavern | 37 Maiden Street | 129 yd | |
| Wellington Arms | 13 St Alban Street | 141 yd | |
| The Globe Inn | 24 East Street | 149 yd | |
| Weymouth and Melcombe Regis Working Mens Club | 1 Mitchell Street | 150 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finna’s | 19 St Alban Street | 60 yd | |
| Fish 'N' Fritz | 9 Market Street | 92 yd | |
| Alexandra Kiosk | Amusement Arcade And Premises The Esplanade | 98 yd | |
| Cornish Bakehouse Ltd | 26 St Mary Street | 105 yd | |
| Halls Deli | Picknics, 31 Maiden Street | 116 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | 68 St Thomas Street | 194 yd | |
| Tesco | 63 St Thomas Street | 224 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 4 - 8 St Mary Street | 248 yd | |
| Lifestyle Convenience Store | 89 The Esplanade | 598 yd | |
| Asda Stores Ltd | Asda Newstead Road | 719 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Active Fitness Weymouth NEWSTEAD ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 652 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.