Rylands Lane is in Weymouth and in Weymouth And Portland district. DT4 9PY 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 Rylands Lane, Weymouth, DT4 9PY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DT4 9QA, DT4 9GJ, DT4 9BN, DT4 9LP, DT4 9LR, DT4 9XY, DT4 9JW, DT4 9PZ, DT4 9JN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DT4 9PY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.1% | 51.7% | 1.6% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 49.9% | 48.3% | -1.6% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of DT4 9PY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.2% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 22.5% | 27.1% | 4.6% | 37.9% | -10.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.8% | 56.2% | -5.6% | 44.2% | 12.0% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 5.6% | 7.5% | 1.9% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 7.7% | 6.9% | -0.8% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
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 | 51.1% | 43.9% | -7.2% | 48.4% | -4.5% |
| Good health | 31.6% | 40.2% | 8.6% | 33.6% | 6.6% |
| Fair health | 12.8% | 12.4% | -0.4% | 12.7% | -0.3% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 3.2% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0.2% | -1.5% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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 | 15.4% | 10.5% | -4.9% | 18.2% | -7.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.7% | 11.1% | -4.6% | 9.6% | 1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.6% | 17.7% | 1.1% | 13.4% | 4.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 6.4% | 1.4% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.8% | 18.6% | 0.8% | 16.9% | 1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.6% | 32.1% | 5.5% | 33.8% | -1.7% |
| Other | 3% | 3.6% | 0.6% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| White | 99% | 97.1% | -1.9% | 81.4% | 15.7% |
In this area, 93.7% 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 | 98.3% | 93.7% | -4.6% | 83.2% | 10.5% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 4.6% | 3.4% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| British Overseas | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.8% | 93.9% | -3.9% | 83.2% | 10.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.2% | 4.1% | 3.9% | 9.8% | -5.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 0.7% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.4% | 76.7% | 5.7% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 14.1% | 13.5% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.4% | 37.2% | -4.8% |
| Christian | 60.5% | 46.2% | 14.3% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rylands Lane was 25.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 53.1% lower than the Rodwell & Wyke average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Rylands Lane has the 11th lowest crime rate of 35 local areas in Rodwell & Wyke and the 426th lowest crime rate of 1,293 local areas in Dorset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.0%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 52% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 101 Rylands Lane, Weymouth, Dorset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2024-11-22 | £354,631 |
| 85 Rylands Lane, Weymouth, Dorset Terraced, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2024-08-12 | £290,072 |
| 111 Rylands Lane, Weymouth, Dorset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2022-03-14 | £133,246 |
| 89 Rylands Lane, Weymouth, Dorset Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2020-02-14 | £237,323 |
| 69 Rylands Lane, Weymouth, Dorset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2018-08-20 | £259,888 |
DT4 9PY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in DT4 9PY area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 119 |
| Full-Time Employee | 107 |
| Part-Time Employee | 52 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 25 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 15 |
| Other | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyke Regis Infant School and Nursery Shrubbery Lane , Wyke Regis DT4 9LU | 3out of 4 | 431 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wyke Regis Church of England Junior School High Street , Wyke Regis DT4 9NU | 2out of 4 | 565 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Church of England VC Primary School & Community Nursery Cross Road , DT4 9QX | 3out of 4 | 670 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Weymouth Hardy Avenue , DT4 0RH | 3out of 4 | 1,081 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Conifers Primary School Radipole Lane , DT4 0QF | 2out of 4 | 2,059 yd | Community 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 | 1out of 4 | 224 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Budmouth Academy Weymouth Chickerell Road , DT4 9SY | 1out of 4 | 2,425 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 | 3,506 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 | 1,366 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arbour House School 15-17 Glendinning Avenue , Weymouth DT4 7QF | - not rated | 3,107 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wyvern Academy Dorchester Road , DT3 5AL | 3out of 4 | 5,400 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh Bites | 111A Portland Road | 525 yd | |
| Khazana | 111 Portland Road | 525 yd | |
| Sandsfoot Cafe | Kiosk And Premises Old Castle Road | 619 yd | |
| Castle Cove Sailing Club | The Clubhouse Old Castle Road | 619 yd | |
| The Veterans Hub Community Cafe | 114 Portland Road | 655 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wyke Smugglers | 76 Portland Road | 525 yd | |
| Old Castle Hotel | 5 Sudan Road | 726 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hing's Kitchen | 71 Portland Road | 450 yd | |
| Subway | Site Of Wyke Regis Garage, 67 Portland Road | 458 yd | |
| Daniels Fish & Chips Ltd | 108 Portland Road | 655 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 112 Portland Road | 655 yd | |
| Ming Wah Mayflower | 110 Portland Road | 655 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative | 63 Portland Road | 450 yd | |
| Co-op | 10 Buxton Road | 714 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| All Saints Church Of England School SUNNYSIDE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 333 yd |
| Holy Trinity C Of E Primary School And Community Nursery CROSS ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 606 yd |
| Wyke Regis C Of E Junior School HIGH STREET | grass pitches | 631 yd |
| Wellworthy Indoor Bowls Club DUMBARTON ROAD | indoor bowls | 900 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 | 25.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 25.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 25.0% |
| 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 | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 49.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.99 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.99 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.