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.
EMERSON ROAD, DT4 0DP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EMERSON ROAD, DT4 0DP.
244
44
£ 44,400 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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.
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.
school Local Schools
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Weymouth
The Compass
Holy Trinity Church of England VC Primary School & Community Nursery
Beechcroft St Pauls CofE Primary School
Conifers Primary School
All Saints' Church of England Academy
Wyke Regis Infant School and Nursery
Wyke Regis Church of England Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, 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, 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
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op0.7 km
- Asda Stores Ltd0.6 km
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
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
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Postcode Profile: DT40DP · Data under Open Government Licence