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About

Beacon ward is located in the town of Weymouth, Dorset. It covers a mix of residential and commercial areas, with housing ranging from Victorian terraces to modern developments. The ward includes parts of the town centre, providing access to shops, restaurants, and local services. Green spaces like Radipole Park and Gardens offer recreational areas for residents.

The ward is bordered by the River Wey to the north and Weymouth Bay to the south. Transport links include Weymouth railway station and major bus routes, connecting the area to other parts of Dorset. The population is a mix of long-term residents and seasonal visitors, reflecting Weymouth's coastal location. Local schools and community facilities serve the neighbourhood, making it a functional part of the town.

Area overview

On average Beacon has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 39 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Beacon is £48,981 per year. There are 4 schools in Beacon: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
39
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
6.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Beacon Population
5,168
Population density
48.2 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,732
91.56%
Other White
170
3.29%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
38
0.74%
Irish
36
0.7%
African
29
0.56%
Total population: 5,168

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,114
55.98%
Owns with a mortgage
463
23.27%
Private landlord or letting agency
195
9.8%
Other social rented
119
5.98%
Other forms of private rent
77
3.87%
Total households: 1,990

Property prices in Beacon

Based on 74 recent sales, the median property price is £440,000 in Beacon area, with individual transactions ranging from £180,000 up to £1,655,337.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Beacon in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Beacon over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached49£550,000
Flats1£365,000
Semi-Detached14£445,000
Terraced10£352,500

10 years median price trend in Beacon

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Beacon.

All postcodes in Beacon

SP70QB

Green Lane

SP85LU

Angel Lane

SP85SN

Quarry Close

DT118PU

Main Street

SP70DW

Ash Tree Lane

SP70ED

Higher Blandford Road

DT101HB

Ram's Hill

DT118LF

Child Okeford & Iwerne Minster

DT118ND

The Glebe

DT118PH

Blandford Road

DT118RA

Mower Lane

SP70EG

West Lane

SP70EH

French Mill Lane

DT118RQ

Rectory Gardens

DT118FL

Oakwood Drive

DT118LT

Tower Hill

DT118NP

Child Okeford & Iwerne Minster

DT118NQ

Tower Hill

DT118NX

The Street

SP70LJ

Fishey Lane

SP70NN

Hawkcombe Lane

SP70PG

Orchard Close

SP70QH

Dover Street

SP70QQ

College Arms Close

DT101HA

Manston Road

DT118DW

Blandford Road

DT118FP

Blandford Road

DT118PQ

Glebe Court

DT118QE

General Wolfe Close

DT118RF

Main Street

SP55AD

Blandford Outer & Tarrants

SP70AY

Church Lane

SP70LE

Church Lane

SP70PJ

Collyer's Rise

SP70PY

Cherry Orchard Lane

SP70QW

Cherry Orchard Lane

SP85LS

Scotchey Hill

DT118NU

The Street

SP70AP

Child Okeford & Iwerne Minster

SP70DJ

Higher Barn Close

SP70JL

Child Okeford & Iwerne Minster

SP70PZ

Child Okeford & Iwerne Minster

DT102BZ

Sturminster Newton & Stalbridge

DT101HY

Great Down Lane

DT118PP

Smugglers Lane

SP55AE

Green Lane

SP70JJ

Hawkcombe Lane

SP70PF

Church Street

SP70PQ

West View

SP70QJ

Dover Street

DT101HU

Gillingham Outer, Bourton & Motcombe

DT118QL

Frog Lane

SP55AF

High Street

SP70JF

Buddens Lane

SP70JG

Hawkcombe Lane

SP70LB

Church Lane

SP70LX

Buddens Lane

SP70PH

The Mead

SP85LZ

Hawker's Lane

SP85SB

Scotchey Hill

DT101DN

Manston Road

DT118NH

Miles Field

DT118NY

The Street

DT118PG

The Street

DT118QS

Blandford Road

SP70QR

North Street

SP70BP

Cann Hill

SP70DA

Cann Hill

SP70DL

Ash Tree Lane

SP70EF

Higher Blandford Road

SP70NS

North Street

DT101EZ

Manston Road

DT118NB

Watery Lane

DT118QN

Blandford Road

DT118QP

Bessells Lane

DT118QW

Bessells Lane

SP70DG

Child Okeford & Iwerne Minster

SP70NP

North Street

SP70QY

St Andrews View

SP85SA

Church Lane

DT101GR

Sturminster Newton & Stalbridge

DT101HZ

Shave Lane

DT118LA

Child Okeford & Iwerne Minster

DT118QH

The Corner

DT118RD

Courtney Close

SP70JT

Child Okeford & Iwerne Minster

SP70LF

Church Lane

SP70NX

Church Close

SP78DA

Higher Blandford Road

DT118LN

Blandford Road

DT118PB

Church Lane

SP55AN

Halfpenny Lane

SP70BU

Pitts Lane

SP70DB

Mill Hollow Lane

SP70DS

White Pit Lane

SP70DU

Melbury Street

SP70LY

Buddens Lane

DT118NR

Child Okeford & Iwerne Minster

DT118LW

Child Okeford & Iwerne Minster

DT118NL

Child Okeford & Iwerne Minster

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.