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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

DT40RR

Quibo Lane

DT40RN

Roundhayes Close

DT40QR

Chickerell Road

DT40FG

Davis Crescent

DT40FA

Benville Road

DT49DS

Vines Place

DT40HH

Chickerell

DT49HY

Lanehouse Rocks Road

DT40LD

Sedgefield Close

DT40SN

Radipole Lane

DT40NR

Malvern Terrace

DT40UB

Corscombe Close

DT40JE

Southview Road

DT49DY

St Helens Road

DT40UF

Corscombe Close

DT40AW

Ilchester Road

DT40SQ

Tollerdown Road

DT40AU

Newstead Road

DT40UG

Corscombe Close

DT49ST

Cumberland Drive

DT40HF

Lichfield Road

DT40NU

Emmadale Close

DT40BJ

Abbotsbury Road

DT49LT

Cockles Lane

DT40JF

Southview Road

DT40FN

Bazell Close

DT40SY

Stainforth Close

DT40TL

Westham

DT40HJ

Liverpool Road

DT40NE

Stable Lane

DT40HU

Knightsdale Road

DT40NN

Dennis Road

DT48TE

Newstead Road

DT40AT

Newstead Road

DT40QG

Radipole Lane

DT40BB

Holly Road

DT40HB

Ludlow Road

DT49DJ

Lanehouse Rocks Road

DT49DL

Lynch Lane

DT40TR

Curtis Way

DT48TG

Westwey Road

DT40JY

Abbotsbury Road

DT40FQ

Old Farm Lane

DT40RP

East Wyld Road

DT40RE

Chickerell Road

DT40RA

Chickerell Road

DT40AZ

Milton Road

DT40SS

Granby Close

DT40AE

Abbotsbury Road

DT40LN

Kitchener Road

DT40SH

Warren Close

DT40JB

Barclay Road

DT40RQ

Hardy Avenue

DT40QZ

Chickerell Road

DT40JX

Abbotsbury Road

DT49DH

Lanehouse Rocks Road

DT40QT

Chickerell Road

DT48JE

Newstead Road

DT40HQ

Lincoln Road

DT40NW

Portland Crescent

DT40RF

Chickerell Road

DT40QY

Chickerell Road

DT40AL

Holland Road

DT40JH

Cromwell Road

DT40HP

Wardcliffe Road

DT49UE

Overbury Close

DT40NT

Franklin Close

DT40NH

Shirecroft Road

DT40LA

Emmadale Road

DT40TN

Westham

DT40JZ

Emmadale Road

DT40QF

Radipole Lane

Data Sources

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