The ward around Upwey and Broadwey sits on the chalk downland of Dorset, just northwest of Weymouth and a short drive from the Jurassic Coast. It is characterised by a small valley carved by the River Wey, a mix of older stone cottages and more recent suburban housing, and pleasant rural views that belie its proximity to the seaside.
Locally the area feels village‑like, with pubs, shops, schools and active community groups, while economically many residents commute to Weymouth or Dorchester or work in tourism and local services. Historic pockets and green lanes give a sense of long continuity with rural Dorset life, and landmarks such as the popular Upwey Wishing Well add a touch of local character for visitors and residents alike.
Postcode districts covering Upwey & Broadwey
Most populated places nearby
- Poole 23 miles
- Weymouth 2.2 miles
- Yeovil 21.3 miles
- Dorchester 4.3 miles
- Bridport 13.3 miles
- Portland 7.2 miles
- Blandford Forum 19.9 miles
- Swanage 22.5 miles
Neighbouring places
- Bincombe Parish 1.2 miles
- Littlemoor & Preston Ward 1.7 miles
- Radipole Ward 2 miles
- Weymouth Built-up area 2.2 miles
- Chickerell Built-up area 2.3 miles
- Melcombe Regis Ward 2.8 miles
- Winterborne & Broadmayne Ward 2.8 miles
- Westham Ward 2.9 miles
- Fleet Parish 2.9 miles
- Winterborne Herringston Parish 3 miles
- Langton Herring Parish 3.3 miles
- Winterborne St. Martin Built-up area 3.4 miles
Example postcodes in Upwey & Broadwey
DT3 5BN, DT3 5BS, DT3 5FB, DT3 5RD, DT3 5LA, DT3 5RP, DT3 5FF, DT3 5BP, DT3 5QD … See all
Transport links
- Bournemouth Airport 29.1 miles
- Exeter International Airport 41.4 miles
- Upwey Railway Station, Dorset 0.6 miles
- Weymouth Railway Station 2.7 miles
Hotels near Upwey & Broadwey Ad
- The Fairhaven Hotel 3 3.1 miles
- Alexandra Hotel 3 3.2 miles
- The Duchess of Cornwall 4 4.4 miles
- Carlton Hotel 4 2.7 miles
- The Brewers Arms 3 3.5 miles
- The Crown Hotel 3 3.2 miles
- Premier Inn Weymouth 3 1.5 miles
- The Spice Ship 2.6 miles
- The Royal Hotel Weymouth 3 2.9 miles
- No 98 Boutique Hotel 2.8 miles
Schools in Upwey & Broadwey
- St Nicholas and St Laurence C of E Primary School Primary
- Wyvern Academy Special
Local points of interest
- Weymouth Harbour Harbour 3.4 miles
- Chesil Beach Beach 4.1 miles
- Poundbury Camp Historic site 4.6 miles
- Portland Harbour Harbour 4.9 miles
- Portland Marina Marina 5.8 miles
- Man O'War Beach Beach 9.3 miles
- Little Bindon Abbey Historic site 10.6 miles
- Bindon Abbey Historic site 11.9 miles
- Bindon Abbey Estate 12.3 miles
- Lulworth Abbey Historic site 12.3 miles
- Purbeck Hills Hill 15.8 miles
- Charmouth Beach Beach 19.3 miles