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Chickerell

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About

Chickerell is a ward located in the Weymouth and Portland district of Dorset, England. It lies approximately 3 miles west of Weymouth town centre, bordering the English Channel to the south. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of housing developments and older properties. Chickerell has a small local centre with shops, a primary school, and community facilities, serving the needs of its residents.

The ward includes some open spaces and farmland, providing a semi-rural feel despite its proximity to Weymouth. Chickerell's coastline features Chesil Beach, a notable shingle bank stretching along the Dorset coast. The area is connected by the A354 road, linking it to Weymouth and Dorchester. Chickerell has seen gradual growth in recent decades, balancing its residential character with its coastal location.

Area overview

On average Chickerell has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 61 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 of residents in Chickerell is £42,991 per year. There are 2 schools in Chickerell: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
61
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
10.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Chickerell Population
7,817
Population density
498.5 per km²

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

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 125 recent sales, the median property price is £320,000 in Chickerell area, with individual transactions ranging from £91,000 up to £1,650,000.

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
Detached44£425,000
Flats6£163,000
Semi-Detached26£337,500
Terraced49£272,500

10 years median price trend in Chickerell

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

All postcodes in Chickerell

DT40FA

Benville Road

DT49GD

Surrey Close

DT49HY

Freemantle Road

DT35FW

Westham North & Radipole

DT35FY

Dorchester Road

DT40HA

Leamington Road

DT40SU

Cobham Drive

DT49EG

Rosecroft Road

DT49WN

Radipole Lane

DT34AS

Randall Close

DT34BA

Coldharbour

DT34DQ

Chickerell Road

DT34FN

Lower Putton Lane

DT34LZ

Plover Drive

DT34NT

Clare Avenue

DT34PL

West Street

DT49EQ

St Patricks Avenue

DT49SU

Chickerell Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.