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Westham North & Radipole

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About

Westham North and Radipole form a largely residential district on the western edge of Weymouth. The area is characterised by post-war housing estates, local shops, and schools, providing a functional base for the town. It sits on the northern side of the busy Dorchester Road, which serves as a major route in and out of the centre.

The defining feature is the proximity to Radipole Lake, a large reedbed and nature reserve managed by the RSPB. This wetland, which is a former estuary, extends right into the urban area, with trails leading from housing directly into the habitats of bearded tits and marsh harriers. The lake connects to Weymouth Harbour via a narrow channel under a road bridge.

Area overview

On average Westham North & Radipole has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 52 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Westham North & Radipole is £50,925 per year. There are 6 schools in Westham North & Radipole: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Westham North & Radipole is home to around 9,066 people, with a population density of about 1,283.8 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
52
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
13.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Westham North & Radipole Population
9,066
Population density
1,283.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
31.88(-5%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.41(+30%)
Shoplifting
14.12(+114%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.52(-15%)
Public order
5.29(-19%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,563
94.46%
Other White
178
1.96%
White and Asian (mixed)
54
0.6%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
43
0.47%
Bangladeshi
42
0.46%
Total population: 9,065

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,039
27.04%
Level 3 (A level)
1,343
17.81%
No qualifications
1,304
17.29%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,195
15.85%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
859
11.39%
Total 16+ residents: 7,540

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,739
45.19%
Owns with a mortgage
1,043
27.1%
Other social rented
498
12.94%
Private landlord or letting agency
354
9.2%
Social rents from council
111
2.88%
Total households: 3,848

Property prices in Westham North & Radipole

Based on 136 recent sales, the median property price is £357,500 in Westham North & Radipole area, with individual transactions ranging from £103,000 up to £1,075,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Westham North & Radipole 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 Westham North & Radipole over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached47£302,000
Terraced20£291,000
Detached59£420,000
Flats10£146,500

10 years median price trend in Westham North & Radipole

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Westham North & Radipole.

All postcodes in Westham North & Radipole

DT35AY

Stirling Road

DT40QD

Hereford Crescent

DT40QX

Oxford Close

DT35DJ

Lorton Lane

DT49XX

Causeway Close

DT40EH

Pottery Lane

DT34BZ

Nottington Lane

DT35AU

Dorchester Road

DT40PF

Cumberland Drive

DT40PY

Bedford Road

DT35HB

Grasmere Road

DT40AH

Holland Road

DT35JA

Dorchester Road

DT35HP

Chestnut Place

DT35EZ

Radipole Park Drive

DT35EY

Spa Road

DT40DT

Aynsley Court

DT35EW

Spa Road

DT49UW

Rowan Close

DT35HF

Ullswater Crescent

DT40GX

Doulton Road

DT40EN

Chafeys Avenue

DT35AJ

Dorchester Road

DT35ES

Kings Road

DT35DF

Nottington Lane

DT49SH

Carisbrooke

DT40PS

Norfolk Road

DT35HE

Ullswater Crescent

DT35ER

Spa Road

DT49RX

Causeway

DT49UH

Almond Grove

DT40EW

Reed View Close

DT40LG

Corporation Road

DT35FA

Mercery Road

DT49RP

Radipole Lane

DT35BS

Dorchester Road

DT40PP

Norfolk Road

DT35RJ

Studland Way

DT35EH

Loveridge Grove

DT49UJ

Hornbeam Close

DT40EL

Chafeys Avenue

DT49RR

Radipole Lane

DT35AT

Dorchester Road

DT35RF

Stoborough Close

DT49UP

Southill Garden Drive

DT35JE

Rocky Knapp

DT40TG

Radipole Lane

DT35HW

Mount Pleasant Avenue North

DT35JL

Icen Road

DT35BW

Dorchester Road

DT35AR

Dorchester Road

DT40TE

Mayfield Close

DT40LJ

Corporation Road

DT40PG

Glenmore Road

DT35BB

Lancaster Road

DT49SG

Arlington

DT35BE

Greenway Road

DT49SJ

Kenilworth

DT40EB

Goldcroft Road

DT40PZ

Wiltshire Avenue

DT40QH

Bedford Road

DT40PW

Norfolk Road

DT35AL

Dorchester Road

DT35EU

Coronation Crescent

DT40FD

Goldcroft Avenue

DT40LW

Kitchener Road

DT40ET

Goldcroft Avenue

DT35HQ

Lakeside Gardens

DT35HH

Ambleside

DT49UG

Hawthorn Close

DT40PJ

Rutland Road

DT35RW

Holme Close

DT40PD

Links Road

DT40GB

Wedgwood Road

DT35JD

Dorchester Road

DT35QP

Dorchester Road

DT35EL

Spa Road

DT35AS

Dorchester Road

DT40PQ

Heathwood Road

DT40DY

Newstead Road

DT49UR

Conifer Way

DT40TF

Radipole Lane

DT35DQ

Court Road

DT40EP

Briar Close

DT40PN

Sussex Road

DT35BP

Dorchester Road

DT35FB

Lorton Gardens

DT40PU

Dorset Close

DT35JB

Dorchester Road

DT49UQ

Laburnum Close

DT35FQ

Mount Pleasant Avenue South

DT35AW

Dorchester Road

DT35HS

Radipole Lane

DT40NZ

Longcroft Road

DT35BN

Dorchester Road

DT40TP

Spa Road

DT40TQ

Radipole Lane

DT49RN

Radipole Lane

DT40EE

Field Barn Drive

DT40PX

Somerset Road

Data Sources

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