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Westham South

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About

Westham South is a residential area located in the borough of Weymouth and Portland in Dorset. The area features a mix of housing, including terraced homes, semi-detached properties, and some modern developments. It is situated close to local amenities such as schools, shops, and parks, making it a practical place for families and commuters. The nearby Radipole Lake Nature Reserve offers green space and walking trails.

Transport links in Westham South are convenient, with Weymouth town centre just a short distance away, providing access to the seafront, train station, and bus routes. The area has a quiet, suburban feel while remaining well-connected. Historically, it was part of the broader Westham parish, which has roots in agriculture and local industry. Today, it serves as a functional residential zone within the larger Weymouth area.

Area overview

On average Westham South has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 86 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 of residents in Westham South is £38,600 per year. There are 3 schools in Westham South: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
86
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
17.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

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

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 130 recent sales, the median property price is £268,000 in Westham South area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £545,000.

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
Detached23£375,000
Flats38£157,000
Semi-Detached36£302,000
Terraced33£258,500

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

DT40JG

Cromwell Road

DT40QE

Cobham Drive

DT40TN

Westham South

DT40FF

Knightsdale Road

DT40FP

Westham South

DT40JA

Old Parish Lane

DT40NJ

Dennis Road

DT40RL

Roundham Gardens

DT48SU

Newstead Road

DT48TE

Newstead Road

DT40TW

West Field Road

DT40HP

Sedgefield Close

DT40JY

Abbotsbury Road

DT40QR

Hardy Avenue

DT40RW

Westdowne Close

DT40UB

Corscombe Close

DT49LT

Cockles Lane

DT49UE

Overbury Close

DT40HQ

Lincoln Road

DT40JS

Abbotsbury Road

DT40LA

Emmadale Road

DT40NQ

Shirecroft Road

DT40SG

Benville Road

DT49DJ

Westham South

DT40AB

Abbotsbury Road

DT40AX

Newstead Road

DT40FG

Davis Crescent

DT40HX

Franklin Close

DT40NY

Longcroft Road

DT48JE

Granville Road

DT40AD

Abbotsbury Road

DT40DU

Newstead Road

DT40FB

Highland Road

DT40FH

Markham Avenue

DT40RE

Hammerstone Mews

DT40FJ

Hammerstone Mews

DT40HH

Westham South

DT40HW

Kellaway Terrace

DT40SE

Westhaven

DT40SY

Stainforth Close

DT40AJ

Alma Road

DT40AW

Ilchester Road

DT40FL

Westham South

DT40HZ

Franklin Road

DT40JU

Abbotsbury Road

DT40AP

Abbotsbury Road

DT40AL

Holland Road

DT40AQ

Abbotsbury Road

DT40HB

Leeds Crescent

DT40HE

Lichfield Road

DT40JN

Westham South

DT40QF

Hereford Road

DT40HF

Lichfield Road

DT40HS

Knightsdale Road

DT40JB

Barclay Road

DT40QG

East Wyld Road

DT40RP

East Wyld Road

DT40BB

Holly Road

DT40EY

Leamington Road

DT40TU

Westham South

DT40HD

Ludlow Road

DT40NW

Portland Crescent

DT40SP

Granby Close

DT40AY

Marsh Road

DT40JZ

Emmadale Road

DT40QU

Westham South

DT40TX

Westham South

DT40AF

Stavordale Road

DT40AS

Abbotsbury Road

DT40AZ

Abbotsbury Road

DT40NR

Malvern Terrace

DT40QY

Abbotsbury Road

DT40SS

Granby Close

DT40AT

Knightsdale Road

DT40HJ

Leamington Road

DT40LN

Adelaide Crescent

DT40RA

Westham South

DT40RQ

Hardy Avenue

DT40SQ

Tollerdown Road

DT40TS

Cockles Lane

DT40UA

Corscombe Close

DT40RJ

Hardy Avenue

DT40AE

Abbotsbury Road

DT40BJ

Abbotsbury Road

DT40HY

Barclay Road

DT40JX

Abbotsbury Road

DT49DL

Lynch Lane

DT48BS

Westwey Road

DT49DY

St Helen's Road

DT40AR

Newstead Road

DT40NB

Abbotsbury Road

DT40RD

Westdowne Close

DT40BE

Westham South

DT40AG

Abbotsbury Road

DT40HG

Leeds Crescent

DT48JQ

Newstead Road

DT49DH

Benville Road

DT40EZ

Leamington Road

DT40FN

Westham South

DT40UH

Corscombe Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.