DT3 4AW is a safe, established residential area on Lower Way, 0.3km from Chickerell in Chickerell. Administratively it sits within Chickerell ward and the West Dorset constituency.
For serious buyers, DT3 4AW is a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 81% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £475k.
Census 2021 statistics for DT3 4AW are sourced from Output Area E00104022 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LOWER WAY, DT3 4AW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LOWER WAY, DT3 4AW.
365
44
£ 43,700 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. DT3 4AW's low deprivation rank, 81% ownership, and £475k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DT3 4AW. The average age is 44.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 431,249
2 sales · Mean £ 431,249
Terraced
£ 180,000
1 sales · Mean £ 180,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DT3 4AW has low crime rates — 18 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Chickerell Primary Academy
Budmouth Academy Weymouth
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Brewer’s Bakes0.3 km
- Just Amore0.2 km
- Morrisons Daily0.2 km
- Mud Sweat n Gears0.9 km
- Salon Services Ltd1.0 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Seaview Farm1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Turks Head Inn0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Burger King1.0 km
- CAFE MONET LTD0.9 km
- Greggs1.0 km
- LUGGER INN0.5 km
- Sbarro1.0 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- FANCY A DORSET NIBBLE LTD0.9 km
- Weymouth Caddy Shack0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Weymouth3.3 km
- Upwey3.6 km
- Dorchester South10.5 km
Bus Stops
- Lower Way0.1 km
- Lower Way0.1 km
- East Street0.2 km
- East Street0.2 km
- School Close0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DT34AW · Data under Open Government Licence