DT3 4AA is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.3km from Charlestown in Weymouth. Administratively it sits within Chickerell ward and the West Dorset constituency.
For families considering a move, DT3 4AA represents 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 properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for DT3 4AA are sourced from Output Area E00104016 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DT3 4AA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DT3 4AA.
308
61
£ 43,700 /yr
35%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DT3 4AA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
DT3 4AA is a settled retirement community — average age 61, 88% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. With prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DT3 4AA. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DT3 4AA has low crime rates — 29 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Budmouth Academy Weymouth
Conifers Primary School
Chickerell Primary Academy
The Compass
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- Brewer’s Bakes0.8 km
- Central Stores0.2 km
- CHESIL BEACH FILLING STATION0.6 km
- East Fleet Farm Shop0.9 km
- JEWSON LTD0.6 km
- + 11 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Seaview Farm0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Marquis of Granby0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- ART HOUSE0.2 km
- Burger King0.1 km
- CAFE MONET LTD0.3 km
- ECO-BITES0.9 km
- Granby Diner0.3 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd0.2 km
- Tesco1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Daniels Fish & Chips0.3 km
- FANCY A DORSET NIBBLE LTD0.2 km
- Papa Johns Pizza0.3 km
- Slice of Paradise Pizza0.2 km
- Alf's1.0 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Weymouth2.8 km
- Upwey4.3 km
- Dorchester South11.3 km
Bus Stops
- The Alex0.2 km
- Army Camp0.2 km
- Budmouth School0.2 km
- Army Camp0.2 km
- Budmouth School0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: DT34AA · Data under Open Government Licence