William Road Chickerell, Dorset
15 addresses across 1 postcode (DT3), about 100 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 23800101.
- Sales: 3 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £490,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 14 homes have an energy certificate (B: 14).
- Flood: No postcode centre on the street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band D; Band D in Dorset costs £2,765 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Upwey, about 3.5 km (2.2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 690 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 4.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 44 to 47 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Bridges Medical Ctr., about 3.6 km (2.2 miles) away.
- People: About 220 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 79% of households owned their home and 26% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 27 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £490,000 | £490,000 | £490,000 |
| 2024 | 1 | £445,000 | £445,000 | £445,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Feb 2025 | 8 DT3 4GP | Detached | £490,000 | New build. |
| 17 Jun 2024 | 6 DT3 4GP | Detached | £445,000 | New build. |
| 27 May 2022 | 11 DT3 4GP | Other | £840,154 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
Energy performance certificates
14 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 76 m². Most common: Maisonette, end-terrace (4); House, semi-detached (3); Maisonette, mid-terrace (2). Built: 2023 (8); 2022 (6).
Council tax
What each band costs in Dorset in 2026-27: Band D £2,765 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,843 | £2,151 | £2,458 | £2,765 | £3,379 | £3,994 | £4,608 | £5,530 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band D (36% of about 1,030 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Chickerell Bus Depot: up to 12 homes, not permissioned (790 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
The Environment Agency's long-term flood risk figures have not been loaded for this street's postcodes yet.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 15 addresses are between 44 m and 47 m above sea level (46 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DT3 4GP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Upwey 54,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) |
| Weymouth 751,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.6 km (2.3 miles) | |
| Dorchester South 466,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 10.2 km (6.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 16 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Post Office Chickerell | 280 m |
| Ferry terminal | Weymouth Ferry Terminal | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | MFG Charging Station | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bournemouth Airport BOH | 49.8 km (31 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Bristol Airport BRS | 85.3 km (53 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | The Bridges Medical Ctr. | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Day Lewis Pharmacy | 300 m |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Heritage Dental Health Limited | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Westhaven Hospital | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Police station | Dorset Police | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Morrisons Daily - Chickerell Cashzone | 300 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 8,200 m² | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 210 m² | 340 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 9,600 m² | 330 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 810 m² | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 0.8 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Parish Church of St Mary, a listed building (Grade II*), 300 m south-west. 10 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Parish Church of St Mary | Listed building, Grade II* | 300 m south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Knights in the Bottom | Valley | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-west |
| Crook Hill | Hill | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) south |
| Eweleaze Spinneys | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) east |
| Butterstreet Cove | Tidal water | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-west |
| Chickerell Hive Point | Wetland | 2 km (1.2 miles) south |
| Radipole Lake | Lake or reservoir | 3 km (1.8 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 4.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 8.0 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 15 | 15 |
None of the street's 15 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Dorset: see them on the Dorset page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chickerell Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 580 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Budmouth Academy Weymouth | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Requires improvement (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Southill Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DUCKLINGS PLAYGROUP DT3 4DX | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 260 m | Exempt | |
| Prayerhouse Chickerell DT3 4DT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 270 m | Exempt | |
| Just Amore DT3 4DT | Retailers - other | 280 m | 5 Very good | 5 Nov 2019 |
| Morrisons Daily DT3 4DT | Retailers - other | 300 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 14 Oct 2025 |
| EMMAEUS TRUST DT3 4DT | Other catering premises | 300 m | Exempt | |
| The Turks Head Inn DT3 4DS | Pub/bar/nightclub | 310 m | 5 Very good | 3 Jun 2026 |
| Mary’s Place Pantry | Retailers - other | 330 m | 5 Very good | 16 Apr 2021 |
| The Lugger Inn DT3 4DY | Pub/bar/nightclub | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 25 Feb 2026 |
| CHATTI CHICKS DT3 4AT | School/college/university | 490 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt | |
| CHICKERELL PRIMARY ACADEMY DT3 4AT | School/college/university | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 15 Sep 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 12 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Marshallsay Road (18); On or near Fern Square (6); On or near Barr Lane (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 56 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 10% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 33% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 79% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 54% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 0% | 17% |
| Private rented | 21% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 57% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 33% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 0% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 32% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 58% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 59% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 24% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 26% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 16% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 6 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- DT3 4GP: 15 addresses
Nearby streets
Carters Road · Helyar Drive · Chilcott Lane · Marshallsay Court · Dunster Rise · Marshallsay Road · Courage Way · Wilmslow Road · Boardman Fields · Grace Green · Fern Square · May Terrace Gardens
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.