DT4 0AR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Newstead Road, 0.6km from Weymouth in Weymouth. Administratively it sits within Westham ward and the South Dorset constituency.
Within the DT4 district, this postcode is characterised by an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 46 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £250k, down 52.1% 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 0AR are sourced from Output Area E00104361 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NEWSTEAD ROAD, DT4 0AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEWSTEAD ROAD, DT4 0AR.
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 0AR — age 46, 43% ownership, 36% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 52.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DT4 0AR. 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
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 265,500
14 sales · Mean £ 254,464
Flat
£ 159,000
3 sales · Mean £ 159,000
Semi-Detached
£ 255,000
1 sales · Mean £ 255,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DT4 0AR has low crime rates — 45 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
Beechcroft St Pauls CofE Primary School
The Compass
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Weymouth
Holy Trinity Church of England VC Primary School & Community Nursery
Conifers Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
65 nearby- Corner Kiosk0.7 km
- Abbotsbury Road Post Office0.6 km
- Angel Pharmacy0.6 km
- Maceys0.4 km
- Sue Ryder Care0.8 km
- + 60 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
76 nearby- Florian Guest House0.2 km
- Lakeside Guest House0.7 km
- Cornubia Guest House1.0 km
- Alexandra Hotel0.9 km
- Alverstoke Guest House1.0 km
- + 71 more
Restaurant, Cafe
106 nearby- Fleetwey Limited - Moonfleet Bowls0.6 km
- Gravy Boat Catering LLP0.6 km
- Hardy Bar (Weymouth Golf Club) Ltd0.6 km
- Sambo Rodizio Bar & Grill0.2 km
- The Nest Weymouth CIC0.5 km
- + 101 more
Takeaway Shop
38 nearby- GOLDEN KITCHEN0.8 km
- Hel's Kitchen0.5 km
- The Big 5 South African Takeaway0.8 km
- Hedleys of Weymouth0.8 km
- Bennys Beach Hut0.8 km
- + 33 more
Pub, NightClub
38 nearby- Peekaboo0.8 km
- Railway Tavern0.7 km
- The Cutter Hotel0.8 km
- The Globe Inn0.9 km
- The Tides Inn0.7 km
- + 33 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Lifestyle Convenience Store0.7 km
- Marks & Spencer0.7 km
- Food Warehouse0.7 km
- Asda Stores Ltd0.6 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods Plc0.7 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Weymouth0.6 km
- Upwey4.0 km
- Dorchester South10.8 km
Bus Stops
- Methodist Church0.0 km
- Methodist Church0.0 km
- Holland Road0.1 km
- The Rock0.2 km
- The Rock0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DT40AR · Data under Open Government Licence