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Upwey & Broadwey

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 53 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

Deprivation level

5/10

Income level

4/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Upwey & Broadwey Population

4,537

Population density

588.2 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

29.98(-9%)

Shoplifting

28.65(+330%)

Anti-social behaviour

22.04(+46%)

Criminal damage and arson

6.17(-5%)

Other theft

5.73(+2%)

South West average

Demographics

British

4,292

94.6%

Other White

2.05%

Irish

0.55%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.53%

Other

0.35%

Total population: 4,537

Economics

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

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

2.19%

Total households: 2,010

Property prices in Upwey & Broadwey

Based on 79 recent sales, the median property price is £350,000 in Upwey & Broadwey area, with individual transactions ranging from £126,500 up to £1,200,000.

Price distribution per property type (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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	28	£452,500	£309,500	£395,750	£557,500	£999,500
Flats	4	£185,500	£134,525	£166,625	£214,500	£270,900
Semi-Detached	25	£333,000	£260,000	£275,000	£375,000	£510,000
Terraced	22	£266,975	£173,175	£222,500	£343,750	£423,750

10 years median price trend in Upwey & Broadwey

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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