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Westham South

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About

Westham South occupies a low-lying coastal area immediately west of Weymouth town centre, bordering the Fleet lagoon. The neighbourhood is characterised by a mix of post-war residential housing and older terraced homes, with several small local shops and schools serving the community. Its streets lead directly to the shingle and sand of Weymouth Beach, which defines much of the area's atmosphere.

The western edge of the area is marked by the raised embankment of the South West Coast Path, which separates it from the tidal marshes of the Fleet. This path offers elevated views over Portland Harbour and the unique, brackish waters of the lagoon, a designated Special Protection Area for birds. The local economy is closely linked to the seasonal tourist activity from the adjacent seafront.

Area overview

On average Westham South has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 65 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 17.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Westham South is £44,445 per year. There are 3 schools in Westham South: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Westham South is home to around 7,705 people, with a population density of about 4,560.8 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
65
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
17.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Westham South Population
7,705
Population density
4,560.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
37.64(+13%)
Anti-social behaviour
27.38(+84%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.14(+10%)
Other theft
6.23(+11%)
Public order
5.58(-15%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,159
92.9%
Other White
251
3.26%
White and Asian (mixed)
67
0.87%
Irish
43
0.56%
Other Asian
42
0.55%
Total population: 7,706

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,550
23.7%
No qualifications
1,249
19.1%
Level 3 (A level)
1,212
18.53%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,015
15.52%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
829
12.68%
Total 16+ residents: 6,540

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,200
34%
Owns with a mortgage
1,024
29.02%
Private landlord or letting agency
613
17.37%
Other social rented
488
13.83%
Social rents from council
111
3.15%
Total households: 3,529

Property prices in Westham South

Based on 141 recent sales, the median property price is £261,500 in Westham South area, with individual transactions ranging from £84,000 up to £485,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Westham South 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 South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached34£303,250
Terraced45£245,000
Flats35£160,000
Detached27£410,000

10 years median price trend in Westham South

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

All postcodes in Westham South

DT40FT

Bramble Road

DT40AF

Stavordale Road

DT40NJ

Dennis Road

DT48JD

Marsh Road

DT48BS

Westwey Road

DT40JD

Southview Road

DT48SU

Westwey Road

DT40UQ

Corscombe Close

DT40AJ

Alma Road

DT40NQ

Shirecroft Road

DT40SW

Granby Close

DT40AX

Newstead Road

DT40TS

Curtis Way

DT40LX

Abbotsbury Road

DT40AQ

Abbotsbury Road

DT40JN

Grove Terrace

DT40FB

Highland Mews

DT40EZ

Leamington Road

DT40NY

Longcroft Road

DT40AR

Newstead Road

DT40TW

West Field Road

DT40HA

Leamington Road

DT40NL

Dennis Road

DT40JG

Cromwell Road

DT40JP

Franklin Road

DT40TX

Radipole Lane

DT40QJ

Westham

DT40JL

Clive Terrace

DT40FJ

Hammerstone Mews

DT40SP

Granby Close

DT40HS

Knightsdale Road

DT40DU

Newstead Road

DT40AP

Melbury Road

DT40JA

Old Parish Lane

DT49HZ

Vines Place

DT40BQ

Granville Road

DT40LZ

Abbotsbury Road

DT40HX

Knightsdale Road

DT40JR

Franklin Road

DT40JQ

Cromwell Road

DT40QU

Chickerell Road

DT40AD

Abbotsbury Road

DT40QW

Chickerell Road

DT40RJ

Hardy Avenue

DT40BG

Highland Road

DT40QN

Francis Road

DT40JU

Abbotsbury Road

DT40RH

Hardy Avenue

DT40RW

Westdowne Close

DT40HY

Old Parish Lane

DT49DX

Littleview Road

DT40SG

Benville Road

DT40BA

Essex Road

DT40SL

Granby Close

DT40RL

Roundham Gardens

DT40AN

St Pauls Court

DT40TT

East Field Road

DT40NB

Abbotsbury Road

DT40RD

Chickerell Road

DT40TU

May Farm Walk

DT40UA

Corscombe Close

DT49DQ

Lanehouse Rocks Road

DT40AY

Marsh Road

DT40NP

Bryn Road

DT40AG

Abbotsbury Road

DT40HZ

Old Parish Lane

DT40HR

Wardcliffe Road

DT40AB

Stavordale Road

DT40HD

Ludlow Road

DT40HE

Lichfield Road

DT40UE

Corscombe Close

DT40FL

Flint Walk

DT40FH

Orchard Way

DT40FP

Little Francis Drive

DT40EY

Leamington Road

DT40FF

Park View Grove

DT40HG

Leeds Crescent

DT40LY

Abbotsbury Road

DT40QS

Peartree Lane

DT40TJ

Curtis Way

DT40SR

Granby Close

DT40JS

Abbotsbury Road

DT40UH

Corscombe Close

DT48JQ

Newstead Road

DT49HX

Lanehouse Rocks Road

DT49ED

Nutgrove Avenue

DT40QE

Radipole Lane

DT40UD

Corscombe Close

DT40BH

Salisbury Road

DT40SJ

Lynch Road

DT40SF

Westhaven

DT40HW

Kellaway Terrace

DT40BE

Holyrood Terrace

DT40JW

Franklin Road

DT40RG

Westham

DT40QL

Markham Avenue

DT40FE

Maple Grove

DT40DX

Stavordale Road

DT40SE

Westhaven

DT40AS

Newstead Road

Data Sources

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