Postcode Analysis Dorset, South West

EMERSON ROAD, DT4 0DP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EMERSON ROAD, DT4 0DP.

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Population

244

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 44,400 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DT4 0DP falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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7/10
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2/10
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6/10
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3/10
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5/10
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3/10
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8/10
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4/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 39% of tenure in DT4 0DP — 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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DT4 0DP is a safe, established residential area on Emerson Road, 0.8km from Westham in Weymouth. Administratively it sits within Rodwell & Wyke ward and the South Dorset constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, DT4 0DP 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. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for DT4 0DP are sourced from Output Area E00104421 (shared with 6 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 DT4 0DP. The average age is 43.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.6%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

DT4 0DP has low crime rates — 22 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 offences38
Anti-social behaviour20
Burglary9
Criminal damage and arson8
Other theft4

school Local Schools

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St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Weymouth

Good205 pupils0.3 km
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The Compass

Good43 pupils0.4 km
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Holy Trinity Church of England VC Primary School & Community Nursery

Good566 pupils0.5 km
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Beechcroft St Pauls CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement232 pupils1.1 km
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Conifers Primary School

Good373 pupils1.1 km
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All Saints' Church of England Academy

Inadequate830 pupils1.1 km
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Wyke Regis Infant School and Nursery

Good307 pupils1.2 km
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Wyke Regis Church of England Junior School

Good355 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

13 nearby
  • Abbotsbury Road Post Office0.6 km
  • Angel Pharmacy0.6 km
  • Maceys0.6 km
  • Sue Ryder Care0.6 km
  • The Dorset Fudgery0.9 km
  • + 8 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

12 nearby
  • Florian Guest House0.7 km
  • Harbour Lights0.7 km
  • Elwell Manor Guesthouse0.9 km
  • Greenwood Guest House1.0 km
  • Driftwood1.0 km
  • + 7 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Fleetwey Limited - Moonfleet Bowls0.4 km
  • Gravy Boat Catering LLP0.4 km
  • Sambo Rodizio Bar & Grill0.7 km
  • The Nest Weymouth CIC0.6 km
  • 88 RODWELL AVENUE0.8 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-op0.7 km
  • Asda Stores Ltd0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • GOLDEN KITCHEN0.6 km
  • Hel's Kitchen0.6 km
  • Codfathers Weymouth0.8 km
  • Joy Wok0.9 km
  • Ray's Chicken0.9 km
  • + 5 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Sailors Return Weymouth Limited1.0 km
  • Boot Inn0.8 km
  • Old Castle Hotel1.0 km
  • The Rodwell0.7 km
  • The Belvedere Inn0.8 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Weymouth1.5 km
  • Upwey4.8 km
  • Dorchester South11.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Pye Hill0.1 km
  • Pye Hill0.1 km
  • Tennyson Road0.2 km
  • Tennyson Road0.2 km
  • Roundham Gardens0.3 km