Albany Road is in Granby Industrial Estate, Weymouth and in West Dorset district. DT4 9TH is located in the Chickerell electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of West Dorset. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Albany Road, Granby Industrial Estate, Weymouth, DT4 9TH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DT4 9TJ, DT4 9TQ, DT4 9TF, DT4 9TN, DT4 9UZ, DT4 9TD, DT4 9TG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DT4 9TH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.1% | 50.2% | -0.9% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 48.9% | 49.8% | 0.9% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 | 21.7% | 38.2% | 16.5% | 37.9% | 0.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 64.7% | 48.9% | -15.8% | 44.2% | 4.7% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 5.6% | 9.9% | 4.3% | 9.1% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 0.4% | -6.4% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 37.9% | 50.8% | 12.9% | 48.4% | 2.4% |
| Good health | 41.1% | 37.1% | -4.0% | 33.6% | 3.5% |
| Fair health | 13.5% | 8.5% | -5.0% | 12.7% | -4.2% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 2.6% | -2.7% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 1% | -1.1% | 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.
In the area around DT4 9TH this area, 7.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.1% | 7.2% | -14.9% | 18.2% | -11.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.7% | 9.8% | -3.9% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.2% | 15.7% | 4.5% | 13.4% | 2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 5.5% | 0.3% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 26.4% | 16.0% | 16.9% | 9.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.3% | 33.6% | 0.3% | 33.8% | -0.2% |
| Other | 4% | 1.7% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98% 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 | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| White | 99.3% | 98% | -1.3% | 81.4% | 16.6% |
In this area, 94.5% 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 | 98.2% | 94.5% | -3.7% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 3.6% | 3.2% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.9% | 94.5% | -3.4% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 9.8% | -4.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 0.7% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.1% | 76.7% | 10.4% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| No passport held | 8.4% | 13.5% | -5.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56.1% | 37.2% | 18.9% |
| Christian | 41.3% | 46.2% | -4.9% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Not answered | 2.3% | 6.0% | -3.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Albany Road was 89.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 43.8% higher than the Chickerell average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Albany Road has the 26th highest crime rate of 85 local areas in Chickerell and the 202nd highest crime rate of 1,286 local areas in Dorset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -14.7%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 54% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Albany Road, Weymouth, Dorset Other, an established residential building | £1,400,000 | 2024-03-11 | £1,339,895 |
| 20 - 22 Albany Road, Weymouth, Dorset Other, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2022-07-26 | £218,486 |
| 2 Albany Court Albany Road, Weymouth, Dorset Other, an established residential building | £589,997 | 2013-12-20 | £763,820 |
DT4 9TH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 121 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conifers Primary School Radipole Lane , DT4 0QF | 3out of 4 | 730 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westhaven Community Infant School Hereford Road , DT4 0QB | - not rated | 759 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westhaven Junior School Radipole Lane , DT4 0QF | - not rated | 788 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chickerell Primary School Rashley Road , Chickerell DT3 4AT | - not rated | 1,173 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chickerell Primary Academy Rashley Road , Chickerell DT3 4AT | 3out of 4 | 1,173 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budmouth College Chickerell Road , DT4 9SY | - not rated | 473 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Budmouth Academy Weymouth Chickerell Road , DT4 9SY | 2out of 4 | 484 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints' Church of England Academy Sunnyside Road , Wyke Regis DT4 9BJ | 2out of 4 | 2,519 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints' Church of England School, Weymouth Sunnyside Road , Wyke Regis DT4 9BJ | - not rated | 2,546 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wey Valley Academy 436 Dorchester Road , DT3 5AN | 3out of 4 | 3,741 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 | 3,030 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southill Home Tuition Service Southill Youth Centre , Southill Garden Drive DT4 9SF | - not rated | 1,429 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Compass 307a Chickerell Road , Westham DT4 0QU | 3out of 4 | 1,455 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingfisher School Trimar House, Cromwell Road , DT4 0JH | - not rated | 1,687 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dor01 Student Suport Project Tides Young Project Centre, 2 Newstead Road , DT4 8JE | - not rated | 2,305 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornlow School 101 Buxton Road , DT4 9PR | - not rated | 2,481 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHARKY'S FUN FACTORY | 7 Albany Road, Granby Industrial Estate | 1 yd | |
| Granby Diner | 3 Albany Road, Granby Industrial Estate | 93 yd | |
| Burger King | Unit J2, Link Park Chickerell Link Road | 413 yd | |
| Greggs | Unit J3, Link Park Chickerell Link Road | 413 yd | |
| Sbarro | Unit J3, Link Park Chickerell Link Road | 413 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Marquis of Granby | The Marquis Of Granby Chickerell Road | 552 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daniels Fish & Chips | Unit 3, Charlestown Local Centre, 396 Chickerell Road | 359 yd | |
| FANCY A DORSET NIBBLE LTD | Unit E4, Link Park Chickerell Link Road | 460 yd | |
| Alf's | 2 Lynch Road | 894 yd | |
| OTTOMAN KEBAB HOUSE | 9 Lynch Lane Trading Park Lynch Lane, Chickerell | 1,023 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Unit H, Link Park Chickerell Link Road | 460 yd | |
| Tesco | Filling Station, 110 - 112 Lanehouse Rocks Road | 952 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| New Body CAMBRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 146 yd |
| Budmouth Community Sports Centre CHICKERELL ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 467 yd |
| Budmouth College 3G Chickerill Road | artificial grass pitch | 508 yd |
| Bob Lucas Stadium BOB LUCAS STADIUM BOB LUCAS STADIUM RADIPOLE LANE | grass pitches | 687 yd |
| Conifers Primary School RADIPOLE LANE | grass pitches | 800 yd |
| Willowbed Field (Closed) Putton Lane | grass pitches | 1,015 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 | 79.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 70.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.