DT5 — PORTLAND | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in DT5

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in DT5 is £250,712, which is 41% below the Dorset average of £425,376.

Properties in DT5 cost 12.6% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in DT5 have fallen 5.5% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£366,913	80
Semi-detached	£264,555	94
Terraced	£235,995	390
Flat	£139,587	89
All types	£250,712	685

5-Year Price History

Looking to buy in DT5?

Compare mortgage rates for a £201K loan — free, no obligation.

Compare rates

Crime & Safety in DT5

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 21.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, DT5 has a crime rate well 74% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

9.1 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

0.3 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

0.2 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

5.1 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

1.6 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

Protect your home in DT5

Compare home insurance quotes from leading UK providers.

Compare quotes →

Schools in DT5

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

DT5 has 2 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
St George's Foundation Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Atlantic Academy Portland	Other	Good	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

23,666

Population

Median Age

64%

Owner-Occupied

74%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

64.0%

Private rent

23.0%

Social rent

13.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in DT5 are 309.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

309.0 Mbps

Avg Download

56.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

97%

Superfast Coverage

74%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in DT5 is collected by Dorchester Council. The Band D rate is £2,115/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

DT5 — PORTLAND

Area Summary

DT5 (PORTLAND) offers property prices near the national average (£250,712), low crime (74% below national average), 2 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (309 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

What's your property in DT5 worth?

Get a free, no-obligation valuation from a local expert.

Get free valuation

Nearby Postcodes

Compare areas →

DT4

WEYMOUTH

£285K

▼ 3.9% YoY

DT6

BRIDPORT

£430K

▼ 1.9% YoY

DT7

LYME REGIS

£519K

▼ 14.7% YoY

Compare DT5 with nearby areas

DT5 vs DT4 DT5 vs DT6 DT5 vs DT7

Related property guides

UK Average House Prices → Dorset House Prices → Cheapest Places to Live → Safest Areas in England → Best Areas for Families → Fastest-Rising Prices →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in DT5?

The average house price in DT5 (PORTLAND) is £250,712, based on 685 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 13% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 5.5% over the past year.

Is DT5 a safe area to live?

Crime in DT5 is significantly below the national average (21.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (9.1 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (5.1 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in DT5?

There are 2 schools in or near DT5. 50% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 1 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in DT5?

Council tax in DT5 is collected by Dorchester Council. The Band D rate is £2,115 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in DT5?

The average broadband download speed in DT5 is 309 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 97% of premises, ultrafast to 74%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in DT5 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 64% of homes in DT5 are owner-occupied. 23% are privately rented and 13% are social housing. The total population is approximately 23,666.