Postcode Analysis Dorset, South West

NEWSTEAD ROAD, DT4 0AR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEWSTEAD ROAD, DT4 0AR.

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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 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.

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

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.

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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

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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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.

Violence and sexual offences114
Anti-social behaviour62
Other theft18
Public order14
Criminal damage and arson11

school Local Schools

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Beechcroft St Pauls CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement232 pupils0.5 km
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The Compass

Good43 pupils1.0 km
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St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Weymouth

Good205 pupils1.2 km
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Holy Trinity Church of England VC Primary School & Community Nursery

Good566 pupils1.2 km
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Conifers Primary School

Good373 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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

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
fastfood

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
local_bar

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
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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