Properties For Sale: What Weymouth Has To Offer
Found on the River Wey on the English Channel coast, Weymouth is a seaside town in Dorset that lies 7 miles from Dorchester. However, Weymouth has plenty to offer in its own right and it is easy to see why so many people are keen to explore the property market in this part of England.
As of November 2017, according to Zoopla statistics, the average value of property in Weymouth stands at £270,342 while the average price paid for Weymouth property in the past 12 months is £247,967. To provide these figures with some form of context, the average value of Dorset property is £340,371 and the average price paid for property in Dorset, in the past 12 months, stands at £315,983. With Weymouth offering an average price that is more than £65,000 cheaper than the Dorset average, is it any wonder many people are happy to explore what property Weymouth has to offer.
Weymouth offers a range of properties
From one bedroom flats all the way through to penthouse properties on the beach and five bedroom homes that are on the market for more than £1m, there is a lot more to Weymouth than you would probably imagine. Yes, Weymouth is a seaside town but there is a lot to enjoy about local life and it is the third largest settlement in the whole of Dorset, coming in behind Bournemouth and Poole. Over 50,000 people live in Weymouth and given the demand for property, it is fair to say that many more people enjoy what Weymouth has to offer.
There is a variety to life in Weymouth that is suitable for people and families of all ages. It would be a cliché to say that a seaside town resort is the ideal place for pensioners to move to in order to see out their golden years in comfort and style, but this is definitely the case.
Who is living in Weymouth?
There is a broad range of people living in Weymouth, with the demographic spread for ages being:
- 0 to 17 years old make up 18.6% of the Weymouth population
- 18 to 29 years old make up 12.5% of the Weymouth population
- 30 to 59 years old make up 37.9% of the Weymouth population
- 60 to 84 years old make up 27.4% of the Weymouth population
- People aged 85 or over make up 3.3% of the Weymouth population
In England as a whole, the 60 to 84 year old group makes up 20.09% of the population while the 30 to 59 bracket makes up 40.02% of the population. This suggests that as a proportion, Weymouth has a population that has more elderly residents than England as a whole, which backs up the feelings about elderly people moving to the area. Then again, statistics don’t always tell the full story and it may be that the bracing sea air and a good quality of life helps elderly residents of Weymouth to live for longer!
There are many attractive one and two bedroom homes in the area but in recent times, perhaps with sensible downsizing in mind, the elder generation have been more inclined to move into flats that offer a fantastic location with a sea view.
As you get older and need less space, and you want to use money more effectively, there is a great deal to be said for having a compact home that still meets your needs but is more about the location and convenience of life. There is no shortage of bungalows and semi-detached properties which may be the more conventional option for someone looking to wind down but in Weymouth, flats are popular with all potential buyers. Given that new developments are taking place, increasing the number of flats in prominent positions in Weymouth, there should be plenty of options for people to enjoy.
With the standard train journey time between Weymouth and London Waterloo Station being three hours, there is no chance of Weymouth being seen as a suitable destination for commuters. In its own way though, this is a good thing, meaning the town has a population of people looking to support their local community as opposed to just being a convenient and affordable stopping point.
Camp Road,
Weymouth
£325,000
Austin Estate Agents are delighted to introduce to the market this well presented, detached chalet bungalow with distant sea views over the rooftops of Wyke Regis. The accommodation includes a (...)
Freemantle Road,
Weymouth
Offers over £320,000
We are pleased to offer for sale this detached family home situated on the popular Littlesea estate, offering good size accommodation throughout. The property has the added advantage of being (...)
Westmacott Road,
Weymouth
Offers in Excess of £320,000
We are delighted to offer for sale this impressive coach house, which is situated over two floors and presented in pristine condition throughout. The property benefits from two double bedrooms, a (...)
Clover Place,
Weymouth
Offers in Excess of £315,000
We are delighted to present to the market this fabulous, double fronted, detached bungalow, which is situated on a new development within the sought after location of Lodmoor Sands. This modern (...)
South Road,
Weymouth
£315,000
We are pleased to offer for sale this wonderful family home, which is presented to a very high standard as it has recently been professionally refurbished throughout. The accommodation includes a (...)
Kimmeridge Close,
Weymouth
Offers in Excess of £315,000
We are delighted to offer for sale this family home, situated on the highly popular Corfe estate, which is presented in excellent condition. The property enjoys a spacious lounge, contemporary (...)
Regency Drive,
Weymouth
£310,000
We delighted to bring to the market an immaculately presented, end terrace, family home, situated in Broadwey. The property has been maintained throughout to a very high standard and enjoys a (...)
Briar Close,
Weymouth
£310,000
We are delighted to present to the market this modern, double fronted, detached bungalow situated in a quiet close within the sought-after location of Southill. The bungalow is offered with no onward (...)
Portland Road,
Weymouth
Offers in Excess of £300,000
We are pleased to offer for sale this wonderful family home situated in Wyke Regis, which comes to the market with no onward chain. The property enjoys a spacious lounge / diner and kitchen / (...)
Leeds Crescent,
Weymouth
Offers in Excess of £300,000
We are delighted to offer to the market a light and airy three bedroom family home currently under full renovation and due for completion 2024. Early interest is fully advised, as choices of (...)
Dover Road,
Weymouth
Offers in Excess of £300,000
We are delighted to offer for sale this spacious three double bedroom property, which has accommodation situated over three floors. The property benefits gas central heating and double glazing, an (...)
Dorchester Road,
Weymouth
Offers in Excess of £300,000
***** Viewings from Friday 15th March 2024 ***** We are delighted to offer for sale this three bedroom detached family home being offered for sale with no onward chain. The property offers good (...)