Rodwell Road is in Weymouth and in Weymouth And Portland district. DT4 8QL is located in the Rodwell & Wyke electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Dorset. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rodwell Road, Weymouth, DT4 8QL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DT4 8LA, DT4 8QP, DT4 8RD, DT4 8JX, DT4 8JH, DT4 8JZ, DT4 8JG, DT4 8HX, DT4 8JJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DT4 8QL has a female population much higher than UK average, with 59% 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 | 51.3% | 59% | 7.7% | 51.0% | 8.0% |
| Male | 48.7% | 41% | -7.7% | 49.0% | -8.0% |
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 | 30.7% | 27.3% | -3.4% | 37.9% | -10.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.9% | 41.5% | 6.6% | 44.2% | -2.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 2% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 20.9% | 16.1% | -4.8% | 9.1% | 7.0% |
| Widowed | 11.2% | 11.2% | 0.0% | 6.1% | 5.1% |
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 | 44.8% | 39.5% | -5.3% | 48.4% | -8.9% |
| Good health | 34.9% | 32.3% | -2.6% | 33.6% | -1.3% |
| Fair health | 14.9% | 20.2% | 5.3% | 12.7% | 7.5% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 6% | 2.6% | 4.0% | 2.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 2% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 | 27% | 18.9% | -8.1% | 18.2% | 0.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 14.6% | 0.6% | 9.6% | 5.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.1% | 17% | -2.1% | 13.4% | 3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 8.7% | 3.6% | 5.3% | 3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 11.7% | 1.5% | 16.9% | -5.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.1% | 25.2% | 6.1% | 33.8% | -8.6% |
| Other | 5.6% | 3.9% | -1.7% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 96.9% | 94% | -2.9% | 81.4% | 12.6% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 93.6% 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 | 92% | 93.6% | 1.6% | 83.2% | 10.4% |
| European Union | 4.2% | 2.4% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 1.6% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.2% | 94% | 2.8% | 83.2% | 10.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 5.6% | 4.8% | 9.8% | -4.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 0.4% | -1.9% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5% | 0% | -5.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.4% | 76.7% | -2.3% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 24.8% | 13.5% | 11.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.8% | 37.2% | 8.6% |
| Christian | 47% | 46.2% | 0.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rodwell Road was 43.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 88.6% lower than the Melcombe Regis average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rodwell Road has the 8th lowest crime rate of 35 local areas in Melcombe Regis and the 510th highest crime rate of 1,293 local areas in Dorset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.3%.

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 12 Rodwell Road, Weymouth, Dorset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £112,000 | 2023-01-19 | £107,520 |
| 18A Rodwell Road, Weymouth, Dorset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £238,500 | 2022-04-17 | £251,079 |
| Flat 3 12 Rodwell Road, Weymouth, Dorset Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £208,000 | 2022-04-13 | £202,310 |
| 28 Rodwell Road, Weymouth, Dorset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2021-06-16 | £247,717 |
| 12 Rodwell Road, Weymouth, Dorset Other, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2018-06-29 | £96,454 |
The percentage of retired residents living in DT4 8QL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 38% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 77 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Full-Time Employee | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Trinity Church of England VC Primary School & Community Nursery Cross Road , DT4 9QX | 3out of 4 | 697 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Weymouth Hardy Avenue , DT4 0RH | 3out of 4 | 1,012 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechcroft St Pauls CofE Primary School Corporation Road , DT4 0LQ | 3out of 4 | 1,135 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Conifers Primary School Radipole Lane , DT4 0QF | 2out of 4 | 1,677 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wyke Regis Infant School and Nursery Shrubbery Lane , Wyke Regis DT4 9LU | 3out of 4 | 1,704 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 1out of 4 | 1,497 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Budmouth Academy Weymouth Chickerell Road , DT4 9SY | 1out of 4 | 2,459 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wey Valley Academy 436 Dorchester Road , DT3 5AN | 1out of 4 | 4,484 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,163 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Compass 307a Chickerell Road , Westham DT4 0QU | 3out of 4 | 1,013 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arbour House School 15-17 Glendinning Avenue , Weymouth DT4 7QF | - not rated | 1,784 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wyvern Academy Dorchester Road , DT3 5AL | 3out of 4 | 4,306 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westfield Arts College Littlemoor Road , Preston DT3 6AA | 4out of 4 | 5,165 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Customer Cafe | Asda Newstead Road | 233 yd | |
| 88 RODWELL AVENUE | 88 Rodwell Avenue | 276 yd | |
| Marlboro Restaurant | Flat, 46 St Thomas Street | 428 yd | |
| Prezzo Plc | Townbridge House, 50 St Thomas Street | 428 yd | |
| The Bridge Fair Trade Shop | 24 Trinity Road | 446 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Rodwell | 35 Rodwell Road | 72 yd | |
| Boot Inn | Boot Inn High West Street | 106 yd | |
| The Belvedere Inn | 33 - 34 High West Street | 106 yd | |
| Chapelhay Tavern | 36 Franchise Street | 182 yd | |
| Sailors Return Weymouth Limited | 1 - 2 St Nicholas Street | 384 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taste Box @ The Belvedere | 33-34 High West Street | 76 yd | |
| Ocean Hay | 7 Gordon Row | 249 yd | |
| Alphie’s Fish Bar | 9 Gordon Row | 249 yd | |
| Bennetts on the Waterfront | 14 Trinity Road | 446 yd | |
| Serco PECS | Weymouth Magistrates Court Westwey Road | 462 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Stores Ltd | Asda Newstead Road | 233 yd | |
| Tesco | 63 St Thomas Street | 497 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | 68 St Thomas Street | 626 yd | |
| Co-op | 10 Buxton Road | 671 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 4 - 8 St Mary Street | 813 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Active Fitness Weymouth NEWSTEAD ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 383 yd |
| Moonfleet 2000 Indoor Bowls Club MOONFLEET 2000 I B C MOONFLEET 2000 I B C KNIGHTSDALE ROAD | indoor bowls | 544 yd |
| Weymouth Athletics Centre MOONFLEET 2000 I B C MOONFLEET 2000 I B C KNIGHTSDALE ROAD | athletics tracks | 553 yd |
| The Marsh Playing Fields CHICKERELL ROAD | grass pitches | 700 yd |
| Holy Trinity C Of E Primary School And Community Nursery CROSS ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 768 yd |
| Weymouth Swimming And Fitness Centre KNIGHTSDALE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 910 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 | 73.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 62.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.