DT3 4BA is a safe, established residential area on School Hill, 0.4km from Chickerell in Chickerell. Administratively it sits within Chickerell ward and the West Dorset constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, DT3 4BA is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 42 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 57% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £269k.
Census 2021 statistics for DT3 4BA are sourced from Output Area E00104021 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SCHOOL HILL, DT3 4BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SCHOOL HILL, DT3 4BA.
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£ 43,700 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DT3 4BA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 57% of tenure in DT3 4BA — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DT3 4BA. The average age is 41.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 215,000
6 sales · Mean £ 225,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DT3 4BA has low crime rates — 15 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
Southill Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Brewer’s Bakes0.6 km
- Just Amore0.2 km
- Morrisons Daily0.2 km
- WESSEX GOLF CENTRE0.8 km
- What Kate Baked0.4 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Turks Head Inn0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- LUGGER INN0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Weymouth Caddy Shack0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Weymouth3.3 km
- Upwey3.4 km
- Dorchester South10.2 km
Bus Stops
- School Close0.1 km
- School Close0.1 km
- East Street0.1 km
- East Street0.2 km
- Lower Way0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DT34BA · Data under Open Government Licence