Town Pop. 6,062

Living in Weston (Dorset): Liveability Score 45/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Weston (Dorset) comes out at 45/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Healthcare is where Weston (Dorset) most outperforms the national norm: 36/100 against a median of 18/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is economic health: 44/100 versus a median of 67/100.

No other settlement in the DT5 postcode district scores higher. Weston (Dorset) leads all 4. Below 30/100: schools (21), bills (25), transport (26) and lifestyle (27). That puts Weston (Dorset) in the middle half of the UK towns and villages we score. For the surrounding area, see DT5 postcode district.

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Weston (Dorset) scores 45 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
66
101.1 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 290 crimes
↑ 44% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 143 crimes
↑ 55% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 53 crimes
↑ 28% above national average
Other theft 34 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 24 crimes
↓ 38% below national average
other 69 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Withies Croft 77 crimes
  2. 2 Supermarket 34 crimes
  3. 3 Easton Square 33 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
72
Air Quality NO₂ 3.8 · PM2.5 5.3 · PM10 10.8 µg/m³
79
Green Space 54
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
21
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • St George's Foundation Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
36
A&E departmentsPoole General Hospital23.3 mi
Yeovil Hospital28.4 mi
Royal Bournemouth Hospital30 mi
Hospital waitsOxleas NHS Foundation Trust0.8 mi
Routine referral (median)13 wks
Treated within 18 weeks55.7%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity3,327 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
75
Full fibre (FTTP)70.9%
available across Dorset
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
90.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
90.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 121 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
44
Employment rate51.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed51.8%Unemployed2.5%Retired28.8%Student2.6%Other inactive14.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial28.8%Skilled & technical37.4%Routine & elementary33.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)12.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.6%Level 3 (A levels)19.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)22.9%Apprenticeship8.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%
Home ownership73.2%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
25
Council tax Dorset · 2026-27
A £1,843
B £2,151
C £2,458
D £2,765
E £3,379
F £3,994
G £4,608
H £5,530
Energy South West England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Wessex Water
Average bill regional £581/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
26
Weymouth 5 mi
Upwey 7.3 mi
Dorchester South 11.4 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
27
Pubs & Bars Adequate 4
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Adequate 11
Takeaways Adequate 4
Fitness Ample 6

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £232,850 66
Terraced £234,350 48
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£129k £224k £322k £418k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Grove (Dorset) 40 0.8 mi away ⇄
Southwell (Dorset) 45 1.0 mi away ⇄
Fortuneswell 36 1.4 mi away ⇄
Weymouth 48 5.5 mi away ⇄
Chickerell 49 6.1 mi away ⇄
Osmington 35 7.4 mi away ⇄
Broadmayne 41 9.5 mi away ⇄
Owermoigne 32 9.7 mi away ⇄
West Knighton 42 10 mi away ⇄
West Lulworth 33 10 mi away ⇄
Portesham 40 10 mi away ⇄
Winfrith Newburgh 34 11 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Weston (Dorset) a nice place to live?

Weston (Dorset) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Weston (Dorset) is 45/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Weston (Dorset)?

Weston (Dorset) has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 66/100. There were 613 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Weston (Dorset)?

Among the top-rated schools in Weston (Dorset) is St George's Foundation Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Weston (Dorset) in total.

What are house prices like in Weston (Dorset)?

The current median house price in Weston (Dorset) is £232,850, around 18% below the England and Wales average. By property type: terraced £234,350. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 5%. There were 66 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Weston (Dorset) in context

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Postcode districts in Weston (Dorset)

DT5 41 ⇄

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