Weston (Dorset) vs Weymouth
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Weymouth is about 25% cheaper on average. Weston (dorset) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Weston (dorset) edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Weston (Dorset)
£375,090
Weymouth
£299,141
Crime Rate
Weston (Dorset)
44.9
Weymouth
44.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Weston (Dorset)
100.0%
Weymouth
76.9%
Avg Download Speed
Weston (Dorset)
390.6
Weymouth
372.4
EPC Rating
Weston (Dorset)
68.3
Weymouth
68.3
Median Income
Weston (Dorset)
£29,709
Weymouth
£29,709
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestBuyers will find Weymouth more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £299,141 versus £375,090 in Weston (dorset). The most affordable entry point in Weston (dorset) is a flat at £233,346, while in Weymouth it is a flat at £177,222.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 32% pricier in Weston (dorset) (£233,346 vs £177,222).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Weymouth prices grew faster — 24% vs 20%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime is lower in Weston (dorset) (44.9 per 1,000) compared to Weymouth (44.9 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Weston (dorset) 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 favours Weston (dorset): 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 76.9% in Weymouth.
Weston (Dorset) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Weymouth School Inspection Breakdown
76.9% of 15 schools (12 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Weston (Dorset) | Weymouth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 15 |
| Primary | 1 | 12 |
| Secondary | 0 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 76.9% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Weston (dorset) enjoy 390.6 Mbps on average, while Weymouth lags behind at 372.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.7% of premises in Weston (dorset) and 99.3% in Weymouth. Gigabit availability stands at 74.1% in Weston (dorset) and 69.6% in Weymouth.
Weston (dorset) is the faster of the two by 5% on average download speed (391 vs 372 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Weston (dorset) is band C (score 68.3), ahead of Weymouth's band C (score 68.3). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,375 in Weston (dorset) and £1,375 in Weymouth. 56% of homes in Weston (dorset) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 56% in Weymouth.
Weston (dorset) has more energy-efficient housing — 56% reach band C or above, vs 56% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Weston (dorset) has a population of 5,208 while Weymouth has 55,540. Median household income is £29,709 in Weston (dorset) and £29,709 in Weymouth. The median age is 51.1 in Weston (dorset) and 51.1 in Weymouth. Employment rates stand at 52.1% in Weston (dorset) and 52.1% in Weymouth.
| Indicator | Weston (Dorset) | Weymouth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,208 | 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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