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Chickerell

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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.

Data Sources

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