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About

Chickerell is a coastal ward situated west of Weymouth, characterised by a mix of residential development and agricultural land. The area includes the main settlement of Chickerell village, along with the smaller hamlet of Chickerell Hive and stretches of land bordering the Fleet lagoon. The local economy has historical ties to farming, though it now also serves as a commuter base for the larger Weymouth and Portland area.

The topography is generally low-lying, with the ward's western boundary defined by the brackish waters of The Fleet, a notable natural lagoon. A specific network of ancient footpaths, including the Wessex Ridgeway, traverses the area, connecting the hinterland to the coast. Residential patterns show a distinction between the older village core and more modern housing estates built in recent decades.

Area overview

On average Chickerell has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 69 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Chickerell is £49,536 per year. There are 2 schools in Chickerell: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Chickerell is home to around 7,817 people, with a population density of about 498.5 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
69
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
10.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Chickerell Population
7,817
Population density
498.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
39.91(+20%)
Anti-social behaviour
26.35(+77%)
Shoplifting
9.47(+43%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.34(+44%)
Other theft
6.52(+16%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,439
95.2%
Other White
161
2.06%
Other Asian
37
0.47%
White and Asian (mixed)
36
0.46%
Irish
25
0.32%
Total population: 7,814

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,617
24.74%
Level 3 (A level)
1,309
20.03%
No qualifications
1,172
17.93%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
992
15.18%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
733
11.21%
Total 16+ residents: 6,536

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,512
43.92%
Owns with a mortgage
970
28.17%
Other social rented
402
11.68%
Private landlord or letting agency
375
10.89%
Other forms of private rent
81
2.35%
Total households: 3,443

Property prices in Chickerell

Based on 136 recent sales, the median property price is £312,500 in Chickerell area, with individual transactions ranging from £72,000 up to £810,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Chickerell 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 Chickerell over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached45£402,500
Flats8£153,500
Semi-Detached30£320,000
Terraced53£285,000

10 years median price trend in Chickerell

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

All postcodes in Chickerell

DT34GP

William Road

DT34GH

Anvil Close

DT49XJ

Radipole Lane

DT49TH

Albany Road

DT49TR

Cumberland Drive

DT34DZ

West Close

DT49TJ

Cambridge Road

DT49HH

Camp Road

DT40HH

Chickerell

DT49SX

Chickerell Road

DT34NX

Podington Meadows

DT49UD

Vanguard Avenue

DT34NB

Heron Close

DT34BL

Nottington Court

DT34FF

Courage Way

DT34DJ

Chickerell Road

DT49EQ

St Patricks Avenue

DT49XB

Surrey Close

DT34BT

Church Lane

DT49WW

Chickerell

DT35FW

Nixon Road

DT49TU

Tecan Way

DT34AF

Putton Lane

DT49EA

Freemantle Road

DT34GE

Willow Walk

DT34GY

Chilcott Lane

DT34DA

Elizabeth Way

DT49EB

Southcroft Road

DT34EQ

Higher End

DT34PP

Barnes Wallis Close

DT34BB

Marshallsay Road

DT49ER

Comet Close

DT34BX

Nottington Lane

DT40SU

Cobham Drive

DT34LY

Rolfe Crescent

DT34GA

Edward Court

DT49EE

Clarence Road

DT34LR

Putton Lane

DT34FS

Greys Road

DT49TY

Surrey Close

DT49DU

Lynch Lane

DT49TG

Chickerell Road

DT49TA

Marquis Close

DT34FH

Galesworthy Drive

DT49GD

Surrey Close

DT49EL

Raymond Road

DT34NL

Maskew Close

DT34BA

School Hill

DT34FZ

Buckley Gardens

DT34AG

Putton Lane

DT34LL

Whynot Way

DT35FZ

Tumulus Lane

DT49UA

Concorde Close

DT40SG

Benville Road

DT34LU

Fishermans Close

DT49XH

Coldharbour

DT49HZ

Vines Place

DT49ED

Nutgrove Avenue

DT40FA

Benville Road

DT34AS

Randall Close

DT40SJ

Lynch Road

DT34GD

Lilly Lane

DT34BQ

Nottington Lane

DT40TA

Winchester Close

DT49EP

Viscount Road

DT49DW

Lynch Lane

DT34LW

Aldabrand Close

DT40HF

Lichfield Road

DT49UX

Avon Close

DT40SZ

Canterbury Close

DT49EJ

Fraser Avenue

DT34BF

The Bindells

DT34NG

Mohune Way

DT34NZ

Fern Square

DT34AW

Lower Way

DT34NJ

The Knapp

DT49GH

Cambridge Road

DT34FW

Lovell Close

DT34GU

Walter Close

DT34NW

May Terrace Gardens

DT49DZ

Freemantle Road

DT49DN

Lynch Lane

DT34NT

Clare Avenue

DT49SU

Lloyd Terrace

DT40HE

Lichfield Road

DT34NA

Drake Avenue

DT34GN

Helyar Drive

DT34AD

Putton Lane

DT34DU

Wilmslow Road

DT34FN

Oldridge Road

DT34FQ

Elliott Way

DT34DH

Chickerell Road

DT34EA

Knights In The Bottom

DT34GS

Constable Crescent

DT34AB

Cerne Villa Park

DT49DL

Lynch Lane

DT34PL

West Street

DT49EF

Clarence Road

DT34ND

Grebe Close

DT34BJ

Nottington Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.