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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 146 recent sales, the median property price is £261,000 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
Detached26£375,000
Flats45£159,000
Semi-Detached39£300,000
Terraced36£253,250

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

DT40UQ

Corscombe Close

DT40DX

Newstead Road

DT40LY

Abbotsbury Road

DT40NH

Shirecroft Road

DT40TT

East Field Road

DT49HZ

Vines Place

DT40AU

Newstead Road

DT40QT

Westham South

DT40SF

Westhaven

DT40SL

Granby Close

DT40SR

Granby Close

DT49HX

Westham South

DT40BA

Essex Road

DT40BH

Salisbury Road

DT40JE

Southview Road

DT40FT

Westham South

DT40JH

Cromwell Road

DT40JR

Franklin Road

DT40LD

Sedgefield Close

DT40RH

Hardy Avenue

DT40RR

Abbotsbury Road

DT40SH

Warren Close

DT40SJ

Lynch Road

DT40TR

Hammerstone Mews

DT40UG

Corscombe Close

DT40BG

Highland Road

DT40LX

Abbotsbury Road

DT40NN

Abbotsbury Road

DT40QL

Markham Avenue

DT40RF

Westham South

DT40RG

Westham South

DT49DQ

Westham South

DT40FQ

Westham South

DT40JF

Emmadale Close

DT40QZ

Abbotsbury Road

DT40HR

Wardcliffe Road

DT40HU

Knightsdale Road

DT40JW

Franklin Road

DT40SW

Granby Close

DT40TL

Westham South

DT48TG

Westwey Road

DT49DS

Vines Place

DT40AN

Abbotsbury Road

DT40FE

Knightsdale Road

DT40JL

Westham South

DT40LZ

Abbotsbury Road

DT40QJ

Westham South

DT40UD

Corscombe Close

DT48JD

Marsh Road

DT49DX

Littleview Road

DT49ED

Nutgrove Avenue

DT40QN

Francis Road

DT40SN

Cumberland Drive

DT40TJ

Hammerstone Mews

DT40FA

Benville Road

DT40JQ

Cromwell Road

DT40UE

Corscombe Close

DT40UF

Corscombe Close

DT49HY

Freemantle Road

DT40JD

Southview Road

DT40BQ

Granville Road

DT40HA

Leamington Road

DT40JP

Franklin Road

DT40NL

Abbotsbury Road

DT40NU

Emmadale Close

DT40QW

Westham South

DT40RN

Abbotsbury Road

DT49ST

Cumberland Drive

DT40NE

Westham South

DT40NP

Bryn Road

DT40NT

Barclay Road

DT40QS

Peartree Lane

Data Sources

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