Postcode Analysis Dorset, South West

CHICKERELL ROAD, DT3 4DQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHICKERELL ROAD, DT3 4DQ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

308

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Avg Age

61

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Avg Income

£ 43,700 /yr

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Employed

35%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DT3 4DQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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5/10
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6/10
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3/10
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4/10
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10/10
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4/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British98.3%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

35%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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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.

Violence and sexual offences10
Anti-social behaviour5
Other theft4
Shoplifting3
Criminal damage and arson2

school Local Schools

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Chickerell Primary Academy

Good404 pupils0.7 km
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Budmouth Academy Weymouth

Inadequate1521 pupils0.8 km
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Conifers Primary School

Good373 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Seaview Farm0.2 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Turks Head Inn0.9 km
restaurant

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
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.4 km
fastfood

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