DT3 4DQ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Chickerell Road, 0.5km from Charlestown in Weymouth. Administratively it sits within Chickerell ward and the West Dorset constituency.
For serious buyers, DT3 4DQ is a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. Average age 61 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 88% 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 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £367k, down 31.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DT3 4DQ are sourced from Output Area E00104016 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHICKERELL ROAD, DT3 4DQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHICKERELL ROAD, DT3 4DQ.
308
61
£ 43,700 /yr
35%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DT3 4DQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 88% owner-occupation and an average age of 61, DT3 4DQ is established retirement territory. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £367k reflects the demand. Property prices are trending down 31.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DT3 4DQ. The average age is 60.8. 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: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 390,000
9 sales · Mean £ 409,944
Terraced
£ 172,000
5 sales · Mean £ 188,900
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DT3 4DQ has low crime rates — 10 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.
school Local Schools
Chickerell Primary Academy
Budmouth Academy Weymouth
Conifers Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Brewer’s Bakes0.5 km
- Central Stores0.6 km
- East Fleet Farm Shop0.5 km
- Just Amore1.0 km
- Morrisons Daily0.9 km
- + 6 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Seaview Farm0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Turks Head Inn0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- ART HOUSE0.4 km
- Burger King0.4 km
- CAFE MONET LTD0.4 km
- Granby Diner0.7 km
- Greggs0.4 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Daniels Fish & Chips0.8 km
- FANCY A DORSET NIBBLE LTD0.4 km
- Papa Johns Pizza0.8 km
- Slice of Paradise Pizza0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Weymouth3.2 km
- Upwey4.3 km
- Dorchester South11.2 km
Bus Stops
- Glennie Way West0.2 km
- Glennie Way West0.2 km
- Elziver Close0.3 km
- Glennie Way0.3 km
- Army Camp0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DT34DQ · Data under Open Government Licence