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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

DT35FZ

Tumulus Lane

DT49SN

Belgrave

DT40GD

Doulton Close

DT35DA

Spa Road

DT35FY

The Drove

DT40EU

Minton Place

DT40EX

Goss Place

DT40LF

Corporation Road

DT35EN

Spa Road

DT40NA

Abbotsbury Road

DT35DG

Broadlands Road

DT35FE

Brentmere Close

DT49SL

Faversham

DT35BJ

Chandler Close

DT49SB

Hammond Avenue

DT49RW

Radipole Lane

DT40LS

Queensland Road

DT35FD

Westmacott Road

DT40TB

The Rise

DT35JQ

Roman Road

DT35RL

Kimmeridge Close

DT35HX

Ullswater Crescent

DT40PR

Norfolk Road

DT35ET

Coronation Road

DT49RZ

Grafton Avenue

DT40LT

Wessex Road

DT40EJ

Chafeys Avenue

DT35JG

Roman Close

DT35BD

Greenway Road

DT35RG

Steeple Close

DT40QA

Cornwall Close

DT34BW

Frampton Cottages

DT35BL

Dorchester Road

DT49SP

Chartwell

DT35RQ

Tyneham Close

DT34BN

Nottington Lane

DT34BL

Nottington Court

DT40EF

Field Barn Drive

DT40ED

Field Barn Drive

DT49SW

Grays

DT35JY

Appletree Close

DT35HA

Coniston Crescent

DT40PA

Longcroft Road

DT35GB

Dorchester Road

DT40EQ

Chafeys Avenue

DT35AX

Dorchester Road

DT34BJ

Nottington Lane

DT35FU

Dorchester Road

DT35FG

Willerby Close

DT40LP

Queensland Road

DT40LR

Queensland Road

DT40TH

Berkshire Close

DT40PL

Sussex Road

DT35JJ

Icen Road

DT40RU

Bedford Road

DT40NS

Adelaide Crescent

DT40LH

Corporation Road

DT40EG

Farm Close

DT40EA

Goldcroft Road

DT35BA

Blenheim Road

DT40PH

Devon Road

DT49SF

Southill Garden Drive

DT49SD

Winton Close

DT40LL

Kitchener Road

DT35QH

Lorton Lane

DT49RT

Radipole Lane

DT49SE

Mead Road

DT40PT

Norfolk Road

DT35JF

Mount Pleasant Avenue South

DT35FW

Nixon Road

DT40SD

Berkshire Close

DT35HD

Grasmere Close

DT49SQ

Beaulieu

DT49UF

Sycamore Road

DT35HR

Manor Road

DT40ND

Perth Street

DT49RU

Radipole Lane

DT40PE

Links Road

DT49UL

Acacia Close

DT40NX

Longcroft Road

DT40LU

Abbotsbury Road

DT35EX

Queens Road

DT35DH

The Grove

DT40LQ

Corporation Road

DT40RT

Bedford Road

DT40TD

The Rise

DT40PB

Longcroft Road

DT35GD

Monmouth Avenue

DT49SA

Sutcliffe Avenue

DT40NF

Sydney Street

DT35BQ

Greenway Close

DT40ES

Goldcroft Avenue

DT35BG

Clarendon Avenue

DT40QB

Hereford Road

DT35RE

Creech Way

DT35HG

Windermere Crescent

DT49SR

Arlington

DT40NG

Melbourne Street

DT49SS

Radipole Lane

DT34BH

Nottington Lane

Data Sources

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