Town comparison
Weymouth vs Wool
Which is better to live in? 11.0 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Weymouth wins on house prices with a 21% gap. Weymouth has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Weymouth edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Weymouth
£299,141
Wool
£379,983
Crime Rate
Weymouth
44.9
Wool
45.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Weymouth
76.9%
Wool
66.7%
Avg Download Speed
Weymouth
372.4
Wool
264.8
EPC Rating
Weymouth
68.3
Wool
68.3
Median Income
Weymouth
£29,709
Wool
£29,709
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestProperty in Wool commands an average of £379,983, compared with £299,141 in Weymouth – a difference of 21%. The most affordable entry point in Weymouth is a flat at £177,222, while in Wool it is a flat at £220,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 21% pricier in Wool (£333,000 vs £263,787).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Wool prices grew faster — 34% vs 24%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestResidents of Weymouth experience less crime overall, with a rate of 44.9 per 1,000 versus 45.2 per 1,000 in Wool. The most common crime category in Weymouth is violent-crime, while in Wool 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 WestFamilies may prefer Weymouth, where 76.9% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 66.7% in Wool. There are 15 schools in Weymouth and 3 in Wool.
Weymouth School Inspection Breakdown
76.9% of 15 schools (12 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Wool School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Weymouth | Wool |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 15 | 3 |
| Primary | 12 | 3 |
| Secondary | 3 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 76.9% | 66.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 372.4 Mbps in Weymouth and 264.8 Mbps in Wool. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.3% of premises in Weymouth and 86.3% in Wool. Gigabit availability stands at 69.6% in Weymouth and 45.7% in Wool.
Weymouth is the faster of the two by 41% on average download speed (372 vs 265 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Weymouth, scoring 68.3 on average (band C) compared to 68.3 (band C) in Wool. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,375 in Weymouth and £1,375 in Wool. 56% of homes in Weymouth have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 56% in Wool.
Weymouth 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 Weymouth and £29,709 in Wool. The median age is 51.1 in Weymouth and 51.1 in Wool. Employment rates stand at 52.1% in Weymouth and 52.1% in Wool. Owner-occupancy is 70.4% in Weymouth versus 70.4% in Wool. Weymouth has a population of 55,540 and Wool has 5,377.
| Indicator | Weymouth | Wool |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 55,540 | 5,377 |
| 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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