DT4 0AJ is an up-and-coming urban area on Alma Road, 0.5km from Weymouth in Weymouth. Administratively it sits within Westham ward and the South Dorset constituency.
Day-to-day life in DT4 0AJ has the character of an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 110 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £316k, down 21.1% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for DT4 0AJ are sourced from Output Area E00104361 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ALMA ROAD, DT4 0AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALMA ROAD, DT4 0AJ.
340
46
£ 38,600 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates DT4 0AJ — age 46, 43% ownership, 36% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £316k. Property prices are trending down 21.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DT4 0AJ. The average age is 45.7. 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 demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 317,500
18 sales · Mean £ 312,694
Flat
£ 165,000
3 sales · Mean £ 152,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DT4 0AJ is above average at 110 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
Beechcroft St Pauls CofE Primary School
The Compass
Holy Trinity Church of England VC Primary School & Community Nursery
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Weymouth
Conifers Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
71 nearby- Corner Kiosk0.9 km
- Abbotsbury Road Post Office0.8 km
- Angel Pharmacy0.8 km
- Maceys0.5 km
- Sue Ryder Care0.9 km
- + 66 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
108 nearby- Florian Guest House0.4 km
- Lakeside Guest House0.7 km
- B & B Weymouth Ltd0.5 km
- Hotel Central0.7 km
- Cornubia Guest House0.9 km
- + 103 more
Restaurant, Cafe
119 nearby- Fleetwey Limited - Moonfleet Bowls0.7 km
- Gravy Boat Catering LLP0.7 km
- Hardy Bar (Weymouth Golf Club) Ltd0.8 km
- Sambo Rodizio Bar & Grill0.4 km
- The Nest Weymouth CIC0.7 km
- + 114 more
Takeaway Shop
38 nearby- GOLDEN KITCHEN0.9 km
- Hel's Kitchen0.7 km
- The Big 5 South African Takeaway0.9 km
- Domino's Pizza0.5 km
- Istanbul Kebab0.5 km
- + 33 more
Pub, NightClub
41 nearby- The Tides Inn0.5 km
- Royal Oak Public House0.8 km
- The Black Dog0.6 km
- The Closet Bar and Nightclub0.7 km
- The George Bar and Grill0.8 km
- + 36 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Marks & Spencer0.6 km
- Food Warehouse0.6 km
- Asda Stores Ltd0.6 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods Plc0.6 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Weymouth0.5 km
- Upwey4.0 km
- Dorchester South10.8 km
Bus Stops
- Holland Road0.1 km
- Holland Road0.1 km
- Methodist Church0.2 km
- Methodist Church0.2 km
- The Rock0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DT40AJ · Data under Open Government Licence