DT3 4BB is a safe, established residential area on Marshallsay Road, 0.2km from Chickerell in Chickerell. Administratively it sits within Chickerell ward and the West Dorset constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, DT3 4BB 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. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. An average age of 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 57% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £282k.
Census 2021 statistics for DT3 4BB are sourced from Output Area E00104021 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MARSHALLSAY ROAD, DT3 4BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARSHALLSAY ROAD, DT3 4BB.
339
42
£ 43,700 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DT3 4BB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
With 57% social renting, DT3 4BB is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. 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 4BB. 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
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 265,000
1 sales · Mean £ 265,000
Semi-Detached
£ 292,500
2 sales · Mean £ 292,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DT3 4BB 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
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Brewer’s Bakes0.6 km
- Just Amore0.1 km
- Morrisons Daily0.1 km
- WESSEX GOLF CENTRE1.0 km
- What Kate Baked0.4 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Turks Head Inn0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- LUGGER INN0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Weymouth Caddy Shack1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Weymouth3.5 km
- Upwey3.5 km
- Dorchester South10.3 km
Bus Stops
- Post Office0.2 km
- Post Office0.2 km
- East Street0.2 km
- East Street0.2 km
- School Close0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DT34BB · Data under Open Government Licence