Postcode Analysis Dorset, South West

DT3 4BH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DT3 4BH.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

235

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 43,100 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: DT3 4BH represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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7/10
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5/10
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1/10
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6/10
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2/10
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6/10
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4/10
homeHome Ownership
8/10
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7/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates DT3 4BH — age 49, 80% ownership, 16% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £320k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 100.3% year-on-year.

home £320,833 median price shield Safety 7/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DT3 4BH is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.4km from Nottington in Weymouth. Administratively it sits within Upwey & Broadwey ward and the South Dorset constituency.

For serious buyers, DT3 4BH is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. With an average age of 49, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 80% 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 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £320k, up 100.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DT3 4BH are sourced from Output Area E00104398 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DT3 4BH. The average age is 49.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.7%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed0.9%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 962,500

2 sales · Mean £ 962,500

Terraced

£ 242,500

9 sales · Mean £ 270,277

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

DT3 4BH has low crime rates — 14 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1

school Local Schools

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Wey Valley Academy

Inadequate932 pupils0.9 km
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St Nicholas and St Laurence Church of England Primary School

Outstanding0.9 km
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Wyvern Academy

Good90 pupils0.9 km
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Radipole Primary School

Good438 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Higher Moor Farm0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Upwey1.3 km
  • Weymouth3.4 km
  • Dorchester South8.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Nottington Lane0.3 km
  • Nottington Lane0.3 km