Postcode Analysis Dorset, South West

ALMA ROAD, DT4 0AJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALMA ROAD, DT4 0AJ.

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Population

340

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 38,600 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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2/10
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5/10
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2/10
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5/10
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4/10
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9/10
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3/10
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5/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British97.0%
Asian / British Asian1.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.5%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 4%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences207
Anti-social behaviour175
Shoplifting41
Criminal damage and arson26
Public order25

school Local Schools

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Beechcroft St Pauls CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement232 pupils0.6 km
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The Compass

Good43 pupils1.1 km
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Holy Trinity Church of England VC Primary School & Community Nursery

Good566 pupils1.2 km
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St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Weymouth

Good205 pupils1.3 km
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Conifers Primary School

Good373 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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

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
fastfood

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
local_bar

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
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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