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About

Upwey & Broadwey is a ward situated in the Wey Valley, just north of Weymouth. The area is characterised by its chalk stream, the River Wey, which flows through both villages. The landscape includes areas of downland and farmland, with the Ridgeway path running along the northern boundary. Residential development is primarily concentrated in the two historic village centres, with some more modern housing on the outskirts.

The ward is known for the Upwey Wishing Well, a historic spring that has been a visitor attraction for centuries. Local facilities include primary schools, village halls, and several pubs. The area is connected to Weymouth by a main road and a railway station at Upwey, providing regular services along the South Western main line.

Area overview

On average Upwey & Broadwey has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 54 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 per household in Upwey & Broadwey is £48,841 per year. There are 3 schools in Upwey & Broadwey: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Upwey & Broadwey is home to around 4,537 people, with a population density of about 588.2 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
54
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
6.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Upwey & Broadwey Population
4,537
Population density
588.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
33.28(0%)
Shoplifting
24.25(+267%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.14(+55%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.95(-8%)
Other theft
4.41(-22%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,292
94.6%
Other White
93
2.05%
Irish
25
0.55%
White and Asian (mixed)
24
0.53%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
16
0.35%
Total population: 4,537

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,255
32.61%
Level 3 (A level)
762
19.8%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
581
15.09%
No qualifications
515
13.38%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
411
10.68%
Total 16+ residents: 3,849

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
965
48.01%
Owns with a mortgage
611
30.4%
Private landlord or letting agency
225
11.19%
Other social rented
125
6.22%
Other forms of private rent
44
2.19%
Total households: 2,010

Property prices in Upwey & Broadwey

Based on 82 recent sales, the median property price is £335,000 in Upwey & Broadwey area, with individual transactions ranging from £126,500 up to £1,200,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Upwey & Broadwey 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 Upwey & Broadwey over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached28£460,000
Flats5£160,000
Semi-Detached30£335,000
Terraced19£245,000

10 years median price trend in Upwey & Broadwey

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Upwey & Broadwey.

All postcodes in Upwey & Broadwey

DT35LA

Dorchester Road

DT35PA

Littlemoor Road

DT35FF

Lorton Orchard

DT35NJ

Old Station Road

DT35AT

Dorchester Road

DT35RN

Springfield Road

DT34LG

Goulds Hill Close

DT35NL

Old Station Road

DT34EL

Goulds Hill

DT35BE

Greenway Road

DT35RB

Camedown Close

DT35QH

Lorton Lane

DT35DD

Dorchester Road

DT35DB

Dorchester Road

DT35DS

Merlin Avenue South

DT35NN

Jestys Avenue

DT35PE

Westlake Close

DT35NF

St Lawrence Road

DT35AY

Stirling Road

DT35RL

Kimmeridge Close

DT35AZ

Blenheim Road

DT35BN

Dorchester Road

DT35RH

Corfe Road

DT35BQ

Greenway Close

DT35QQ

The Ridgeway

DT35QF

Elwell Street

DT35PQ

Windsor Road

DT35BG

Clarendon Avenue

DT35LS

Rock Cottages

DT35RG

Steeple Close

DT35AL

Dorchester Road

DT35DJ

Lorton Lane

DT35BY

Dorchester Road

DT34EW

Friar Waddon Lane

DT35FD

Westmacott Road

DT35JZ

Dorchester Road

DT35LU

Prospect Place

DT35AN

Court Road

DT35DY

Springfield Crescent

DT34EN

Friar Waddon Road

DT35DH

The Grove

DT35NA

Chapel Lane

DT35LH

Dorchester Road

DT35RW

Holme Close

DT35FN

Dorchester Road

DT35NR

Weyview Crescent

DT35BS

Dorchester Road

DT35BT

Dorchester Road

DT35BB

Lancaster Road

DT35LQ

Dorchester Road

DT35LP

Hillfield Close

DT35FR

St Lawrence Road

DT35HR

Manor Road

DT35DL

Littlemead

DT35LW

Dorchester Road

DT35SA

Coppice Court

DT35FP

Lorton Park

DT35NE

Shortlands Road

DT35DG

Broadlands Road

DT35HW

Mount Pleasant Avenue North

DT35FL

Dorchester Road

DT35AU

Dorchester Road

DT35QE

Church Street

DT35AQ

Sprague Close

DT35PF

Georgian Close

DT35BA

Blenheim Road

DT35BX

Dorchester Road

DT35RQ

Tyneham Close

DT35PW

Stottingway Street

DT35QG

Little Hill

DT35NH

Miles Gardens

DT35DQ

Court Road

DT35DZ

Dorchester Road

DT35AH

Sprague Close

DT35FG

Willerby Close

DT35NG

Victoria Avenue

DT35LZ

Laurel Lane

DT35LT

Dorchester Road

DT35RD

Westbrook View

DT35RZ

Blackberry Lane

DT35DX

Springfield Road

DT35LX

Prospect Place

DT35FH

Lorton Park

DT35DN

Mill Street

DT35LD

Dorchester Road

DT35NQ

Old Station Road

DT35EA

The Orchard

DT35LY

Chesterfield Place

DT35FB

Lorton Gardens

DT35QD

Watery Lane

DT35QJ

Dorchester Road

DT35BP

Dorchester Road

DT35DR

Merlin Avenue North

DT35BL

Dorchester Road

DT35QB

Church Street

DT35RJ

Studland Way

DT35FT

Monterey Place

DT35BW

Dorchester Road

DT35RR

Bridlebank Way

DT35LE

Dorchester Road

Data Sources

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