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About

Westham ward is located in the borough of Weymouth and Portland in Dorset. It covers a mix of residential and commercial areas, with a focus on the town centre of Weymouth. The ward includes key landmarks such as Weymouth Harbour and the seafront, which are central to local tourism. Residential streets feature a blend of Victorian terraces and modern housing, catering to a range of demographics.

The area is well-connected, with public transport links and proximity to Weymouth railway station. Green spaces like Radipole Lake and the nearby RSPB nature reserve provide natural habitats and leisure opportunities. Westham has a range of local amenities, including shops, schools, and healthcare facilities, serving both residents and visitors. The ward’s coastal location influences its economy, with fishing and tourism playing significant roles.

Area overview

On average Westham has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 87 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 24.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Westham is £39,905 per year. There are 4 schools in Westham: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
87
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
24%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Westham Population
9,503
Population density
3,915 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,810
92.71%
Other White
297
3.13%
White and Asian (mixed)
78
0.82%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
57
0.6%
Other Asian
52
0.55%
Total population: 9,503

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,278
30.22%
Owns with a mortgage
1,151
27.22%
Other social rented
819
19.37%
Private landlord or letting agency
664
15.7%
Social rents from council
204
4.82%
Total households: 4,229

Property prices in Westham

Based on 148 recent sales, the median property price is £255,000 in Westham 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 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached21£375,000
Flats43£160,000
Semi-Detached46£286,250
Terraced38£249,500

10 years median price trend in Westham

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

All postcodes in Westham

DT40JX

Abbotsbury Road

DT40NZ

Longcroft Road

DT40PG

Glenmore Road

DT40NX

Longcroft Road

DT48BS

Westwey Road

DT40AR

Newstead Road

DT40LP

Queensland Road

DT40NB

Abbotsbury Road

DT40RD

Westdowne Close

DT40RT

Bedford Road

DT40BE

Westham South

DT40AG

Abbotsbury Road

DT40LU

Abbotsbury Road

DT40PR

Bedford Road

DT48JQ

Newstead Road

DT40FN

Westham South

DT40GX

Doulton Close

DT40UH

Corscombe Close

DT40UQ

Corscombe Close

DT40LL

Kitchener Road

DT40DX

Newstead Road

DT40DY

Newstead Road

DT40LY

Abbotsbury Road

DT40NH

Shirecroft Road

DT40TT

East Field Road

DT40LE

Short Road

DT40AU

Newstead Road

DT40LR

Queensland Road

DT40QT

Westham South

DT40SF

Westhaven

DT40SL

Granby Close

DT40SR

Granby Close

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

DT40TH

Berkshire Close

DT40TR

Hammerstone Mews

DT40UG

Corscombe Close

DT40BG

Highland Road

DT40LX

Abbotsbury Road

DT40LF

Corporation Road

DT40NN

Abbotsbury Road

DT40QL

Markham Avenue

DT40RF

Westham South

DT40RG

Westham South

DT40EH

Pottery Lane

DT40FQ

Westham South

DT40JF

Emmadale Close

DT40QB

Hereford Crescent

DT40QZ

Abbotsbury Road

DT40HR

Wardcliffe Road

DT40HU

Knightsdale Road

DT40JW

Franklin Road

DT40LG

Corporation Road

DT40LH

Corporation Road

DT40SW

Granby Close

DT40TL

Westham South

DT48TG

Westwey Road

DT40AN

Abbotsbury Road

DT40FE

Knightsdale Road

DT40JL

Westham South

DT40LZ

Abbotsbury Road

DT40PH

Devon Road

DT40QJ

Westham South

DT40UD

Corscombe Close

DT48JD

Marsh Road

DT40EX

Goss Place

DT40PE

Glenmore Road

DT40PF

Cumberland Drive

DT40QN

Francis Road

DT40SN

Cumberland Drive

DT40TJ

Hammerstone Mews

DT40JQ

Cromwell Road

DT40LS

Queensland Road

DT40NG

Melbourne Street

DT40UE

Corscombe Close

DT40UF

Corscombe Close

DT40JD

Southview Road

DT40BQ

Granville 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

DT40PB

Corporation Road

DT40PJ

Rutland Road

DT40PU

Dorset Close

DT40PN

Dorset Close

DT40PW

Devon Road

DT40QS

Peartree Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.