DT4 0AY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.7km from Weymouth in Weymouth. Administratively it sits within Westham ward and the South Dorset constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, DT4 0AY is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 52) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 23% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 63 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. 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 0AY are sourced from Output Area E00104356 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DT4 0AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DT4 0AY.
218
52
£ 38,600 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DT4 0AY represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 37% of tenure in DT4 0AY — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 52-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DT4 0AY. The average age is 52.0. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DT4 0AY is moderate at 63 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
Holy Trinity Church of England VC Primary School & Community Nursery
Beechcroft St Pauls CofE Primary School
The Compass
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Weymouth
Conifers Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
67 nearby- Corner Kiosk1.0 km
- Abbotsbury Road Post Office0.7 km
- Angel Pharmacy0.7 km
- Maceys0.5 km
- Sue Ryder Care0.8 km
- + 62 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
52 nearby- Florian Guest House0.4 km
- Harbour Lights0.9 km
- B & B Weymouth Ltd0.7 km
- Hotel Central0.6 km
- Alexandra Hotel0.7 km
- + 47 more
Restaurant, Cafe
110 nearby- Fleetwey Limited - Moonfleet Bowls0.4 km
- Gravy Boat Catering LLP0.4 km
- Sambo Rodizio Bar & Grill0.4 km
- The Nest Weymouth CIC0.6 km
- Cheekys0.6 km
- + 105 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Co-op0.9 km
- Marks & Spencer0.7 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods Plc0.5 km
- Asda Stores Ltd0.1 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
39 nearby- GOLDEN KITCHEN0.8 km
- Hel's Kitchen0.6 km
- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- Istanbul Kebab0.9 km
- Jade Garden0.9 km
- + 34 more
Pub, NightClub
42 nearby- The Tides Inn0.9 km
- Royal Oak Public House0.6 km
- The Black Dog0.6 km
- The Closet Bar and Nightclub0.6 km
- The George Bar and Grill0.6 km
- + 37 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Weymouth0.9 km
- Upwey4.4 km
- Dorchester South11.3 km
Bus Stops
- Asda0.1 km
- Asda0.2 km
- Magistrates Court0.2 km
- Magistrates Court0.2 km
- Marsh Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DT40AY · Data under Open Government Licence