Fortuneswell vs Weston (Dorset)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 1.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Weston (dorset) is about 35% cheaper on average. Weston (dorset) has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Fortuneswell
£505,000
Weston (Dorset)
£375,090
Crime Rate
Fortuneswell
45.0
Weston (Dorset)
44.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Fortuneswell
N/A
Weston (Dorset)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Fortuneswell
390.6
Weston (Dorset)
390.6
EPC Rating
Fortuneswell
68.3
Weston (Dorset)
68.3
Median Income
Fortuneswell
£29,709
Weston (Dorset)
£29,709
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestThe average house price in Weston (dorset) is £375,090, which is 35% less than Fortuneswell at £505,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Fortuneswell prices grew faster — 249% vs 20%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestWith 44.9 offences per 1,000 people, Weston (dorset) is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Fortuneswell's 45 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Fortuneswell is violent-crime, while in Weston (dorset) it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South WestSchool quality data is not fully available for both Fortuneswell and Weston (dorset). Fortuneswell has 0 schools and Weston (dorset) has 1 schools.
Fortuneswell School Inspection Breakdown
Weston (Dorset) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Fortuneswell | Weston (Dorset) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 1 |
| Primary | 0 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Fortuneswell offers faster average downloads at 390.6 Mbps, compared to 390.6 Mbps in Weston (dorset). Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.7% of premises in Fortuneswell and 96.7% in Weston (dorset). Gigabit availability stands at 74.1% in Fortuneswell and 74.1% in Weston (dorset).
Fortuneswell is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (391 vs 391 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Fortuneswell are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 68.3 (band C) versus 68.3 (band C) in Weston (dorset). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,375 in Fortuneswell and £1,375 in Weston (dorset). 56% of homes in Fortuneswell have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 56% in Weston (dorset).
Fortuneswell has more energy-efficient housing — 56% reach band C or above, vs 56% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,709 in Fortuneswell and £29,709 in Weston (dorset). The median age is 51.1 in Fortuneswell and 51.1 in Weston (dorset). Employment rates stand at 52.1% in Fortuneswell and 52.1% in Weston (dorset). Owner-occupancy is 70.4% in Fortuneswell versus 70.4% in Weston (dorset).
| Indicator | Fortuneswell | Weston (Dorset) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,554 | 5,208 |
| Median Age | 51.1 | 51.1 |
| Median Household Income | £29,709 | £29,709 |
| Employment Rate | 52.1% | 52.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.4% | 70.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.5% | 31.5% |
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