DT3 postcode: what it's like to live there
The DT3 district covers Chickerell, Weymouth, Crossways. House prices, schools, crime and commuting, from the 6 neighbourhoods it covers.
Typical home
£324k
England £300k
Recorded crime
59
per 1,000 residents a year (England 78)
Deprivation
6.0 / 10
average decile, 10 = least deprived
Household income
£37,170
after tax, a year
Gigabit broadband
83%
of homes
Council tax
£2,653
average bill, 2026-27
Walk to a Good+ primary
16 min
typical
Commute
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House prices in DT3
Typical sale prices over the latest 12 months by type of home (HM Land Registry), across the district's neighbourhoods.
Detached
£428k
Semi-detached
£305k
Terraced
£250k
Flat
£169k
Primary schools in DT3
- Bincombe Valley Primary School · DT3 6AW · Report card 2026: Needs attention in some areas · Bottom 19% in England
- Chickerell Primary Academy · DT3 4AT · Standards maintained (2024) · Bottom 22% in England
- Portesham Church of England Primary School · DT3 4HP · Good or better in every area (2025)
- Radipole Primary School · DT3 5HS · Remains Good (2023) · Bottom 31% in England
- St Andrew's Church of England Primary School · DT3 6AA · Some aspects not as strong (2025) · Bottom 6% in England
- St Nicholas and St Laurence Church of England Primary School · DT3 5DQ · Good or better in every area (2025) · Bottom 36% in England
Secondary schools in DT3
- Wey Valley Academy · DT3 5AN · Good (2023) · Bottom 26% in England
Nurseries and pre-schools in DT3
- Chesil Bank Pre School · DT3 4JR · Good (Ofsted)
- Ducklings Pre-School · DT3 4DX · Good (Ofsted)
- Four Bears Den · DT3 4ED
- Preston Pre-School Ltd · DT3 6BH · Good (Ofsted)
- Radipole Preschool · DT3 5EX · Good (Ofsted)
- Scallywags Child Care Centre · DT3 5AJ · Good (Ofsted)
Neighbourhoods in DT3
Each neighbourhood's share of the district's postcodes. Open one for its prices, recent sales, crime, people and more.
| Neighbourhood | Share of DT3 | Typical home | Crime | Walk to a Good+ primary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chickerell & Chesil Bank | 27% | £324k | Low | 13 min |
| Preston & Lodmoor | 26% | £370k | Low | 13 min |
| Broadwey & Littlemoor | 25% | £254k | Low | 16 min |
| Westham North & Radipole | 13% | £345k | High | 11 min |
| Owermoigne, Broadmayne & Winterbourne | 8% | £345k | Very low | 47 min |
Questions
Where is the DT3 postcode?
DT3 covers 6 neighbourhoods in Chickerell, Weymouth, Crossways, with 706 homes' and businesses' postcodes in use.
How much are houses in DT3?
The typical home price across DT3's neighbourhoods is £324k, against £300k for England.
What are the schools in DT3?
6 primary and 1 secondary state schools have a DT3 postcode.