Fortuneswell vs Weymouth
Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Weymouth is about 69% cheaper on average. Weymouth has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Fortuneswell
£505,000
Weymouth
£299,141
Crime Rate
Fortuneswell
45.0
Weymouth
44.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Fortuneswell
N/A
Weymouth
76.9%
Avg Download Speed
Fortuneswell
390.6
Weymouth
372.4
EPC Rating
Fortuneswell
68.3
Weymouth
68.3
Median Income
Fortuneswell
£29,709
Weymouth
£29,709
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestThe average house price in Weymouth is £299,141, which is 69% 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 24%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestWith 44.9 offences per 1,000 people, Weymouth 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 Weymouth 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 Weymouth. Fortuneswell has 0 schools and Weymouth has 15 schools.
Fortuneswell School Inspection Breakdown
Weymouth School Inspection Breakdown
76.9% of 15 schools (12 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Fortuneswell | Weymouth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 15 |
| Primary | 0 | 12 |
| Secondary | 0 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 76.9% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Fortuneswell offers faster average downloads at 390.6 Mbps, compared to 372.4 Mbps in Weymouth. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.7% of premises in Fortuneswell and 99.3% in Weymouth. Gigabit availability stands at 74.1% in Fortuneswell and 69.6% in Weymouth.
Fortuneswell is the faster of the two by 5% on average download speed (391 vs 372 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 Weymouth. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,375 in Fortuneswell and £1,375 in Weymouth. 56% of homes in Fortuneswell have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 56% in Weymouth.
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 Weymouth. The median age is 51.1 in Fortuneswell and 51.1 in Weymouth. Employment rates stand at 52.1% in Fortuneswell and 52.1% in Weymouth. Owner-occupancy is 70.4% in Fortuneswell versus 70.4% in Weymouth.
| Indicator | Fortuneswell | Weymouth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,554 | 55,540 |
| 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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