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Weymouth West

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About

Weymouth West sits along a sweeping bay, with the Georgian seafront forming its eastern edge. The area is largely residential, featuring terraced houses and quiet streets that climb away from the shoreline. The historic harbour, with its working fishing boats and ferry terminal, is a central feature of daily life here.

The area includes the Nothe Peninsula, a grassy headland with a 19th-century fort overlooking the harbour entrance. This creates a distinct separation from the main beach, offering views across to Portland. The local economy is tied to the waterfront, with businesses catering to both the fishing fleet and seasonal maritime traffic.

Area overview

On average Weymouth West has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 34 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Weymouth West is £52,254 per year. There are 1 schools in Weymouth West: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Weymouth West is home to around 5,032 people, with a population density of about 4,099.7 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
34
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
12.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Weymouth West Population
5,032
Population density
4,099.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.47(-39%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.52(-16%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.38(-48%)
Burglary
2.58(-7%)
Public order
2.19(-67%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,773
94.89%
Other White
109
2.17%
Irish
43
0.85%
White and Asian (mixed)
22
0.44%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
15
0.3%
Total population: 5,030

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,263
29.77%
Level 3 (A level)
786
18.52%
No qualifications
655
15.44%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
621
14.64%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
504
11.88%
Total 16+ residents: 4,243

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
892
41.01%
Owns with a mortgage
645
29.66%
Private landlord or letting agency
277
12.74%
Other social rented
243
11.17%
Social rents from council
58
2.67%
Total households: 2,175

Property prices in Weymouth West

Based on 57 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 in Weymouth West area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £630,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Weymouth West 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 Weymouth West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached12£268,500
Terraced16£237,500
Flats13£193,000
Detached16£460,000

10 years median price trend in Weymouth West

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

All postcodes in Weymouth West

DT49LF

Clearmount Road

DT49XU

Douglas Road

DT40BP

Chickerell Road

DT49PQ

Buxton Road

Data Sources

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