Town Pop. 55,977

Living in Weymouth: Liveability Score 48/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Weymouth comes out at 48/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, lifestyle stands out most: 57/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 45/100 versus a median of 88/100.

Weymouth places 2nd of 5 in the DT3 postcode district. The DT3 district averages 39/100, putting Weymouth 9 points above its own postcode area. On lifestyle specifically, Weymouth sits 18 points above the DT3 district figure of 39/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: DT3 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
45
102.7 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 2,129 crimes
↑ 14% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 1,686 crimes
↑ 98% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 434 crimes
↑ 15% above national average
Shoplifting 383 crimes
↓ 13% below national average
Public order 309 crimes
↓ 15% below national average
other 810 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 314 crimes
  2. 2 Shopping Area 132 crimes
  3. 3 Supermarket 113 crimes

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

Environment
64
Air Quality NO₂ 4.7 · PM2.5 5.2 · PM10 8.4 µg/m³
79
Green Space 29
Parks Ample 19
Sports Pitches Ample 36
Allotments Ample 10
Golf Courses Ample 3
Tennis Courts Ample 10
Bowling Greens Adequate 3
Playgrounds Ample 38

Services

Schools
45
Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 19 in area
1Outstanding14Good3Requires Improvement1Ungraded
  • Westfield Arts CollegeSpecial · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • Bincombe Valley Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • Chickerell Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Conifers Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Holy Trinity Church of England VC Primary School & Community NurseryPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Radipole Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Southill Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • St Andrew's Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, WeymouthPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • St John's Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Healthcare
43
A&E departmentsPoole General Hospital19.9 mi
Yeovil Hospital20.7 mi
Royal Bournemouth Hospital26.8 mi
Hospital waitsDorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust0.2 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs61.2%
4 GP surgeries in area best 'Outstanding'
GP capacity6,117 patients per GP
11dentists13pharmacies

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
59
Full fibre (FTTP)70.9%
available across Dorset
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
82.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
82.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 1,318 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
44
Employment rate52%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52%Unemployed2.7%Retired30.7%Student2.8%Other inactive11.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial35.4%Skilled & technical34.5%Routine & elementary30%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.2%Level 3 (A levels)18.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)27.8%Apprenticeship7.1%Other (incl. vocational)3%
Home ownership66%
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
46
Weymouth 0.6 mi
Upwey 1.8 mi
Dorchester South 6.1 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
57
Pubs & Bars Ample 63
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 112
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 43
Retail Shopping Ample 281
Takeaways Ample 58
Fitness Ample 45

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £270,000 479
Detached £425,000 111
Semi-detached £325,000 102
Terraced £240,000 151
Flat / Maisonette £170,000 115
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£154k £269k £388k £503k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Chickerell 49 1.7 mi away ⇄
Osmington 35 3.5 mi away ⇄
Fortuneswell 36 4.1 mi away ⇄
Broadmayne 41 5.0 mi away ⇄
Grove (Dorset) 40 5.2 mi away ⇄
Winterborne St Martin 36 5.5 mi away ⇄
Weston (Dorset) 45 5.5 mi away ⇄
Portesham 40 5.5 mi away ⇄
West Knighton 42 5.7 mi away ⇄
Dorchester (Dorset) 58 6.1 mi away ⇄
Southwell (Dorset) 45 6.4 mi away ⇄
Owermoigne 32 6.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Weymouth a nice place to live?

Weymouth has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Weymouth is 48/100, 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 Weymouth?

Weymouth has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 45/100. There were 5,751 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Weymouth?

Among the top-rated schools in Weymouth are Westfield Arts College, Bincombe Valley Primary School and Chickerell Primary Academy, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 19 rated schools in Weymouth in total.

What are house prices like in Weymouth?

The current median house price in Weymouth is £270,000, around 5% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £425,000, semi-detached £325,000, terraced £240,000, flat £170,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 12%. There were 479 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Weymouth in context

See where Weymouth ranks among the best places to live in Dorset

Postcode districts in Weymouth

DT3 39 ⇄
DT4 49 ⇄

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