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DT5

PORTLAND

Dorset, South West, England

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DT5 is the postcode district for PORTLAND, located in Dorset, South West.

Avg price £250,712
1yr change ▼ 5.5%
Crime 74% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
Average House Price

£250,712

▼ 5.5% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

13% below national avg

Crime Rate

21.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

74% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

2 schools

Broadband Speed

309 Mbps

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.

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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

£243K £246K £250K £254K £257K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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

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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.

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Nearest Schools

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

0

Outstanding

1

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

23,666

Population

44

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.

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309.0 Mbps

Avg Download

56.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

97%

Superfast Coverage

74%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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

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Frequently Asked Questions about DT5 PORTLAND

What is the average house price in DT5 PORTLAND?
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 PORTLAND 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 is the population of DT5 PORTLAND?
The population of DT5 (PORTLAND) is approximately 23,666 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 44 years. 64% of homes are owner-occupied, 23% are privately rented, and 13% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in DT5 PORTLAND?
There are 2 schools in or near DT5. 50% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 1 Good. None require improvement.

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