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About

Portland ward encompasses the Isle of Portland, a tied island connected to the mainland by the narrow strip of Chesil Beach. The landscape is dominated by limestone plateaus and dramatic sea cliffs, with settlements like Fortuneswell and Easton built into the slopes. Historically, the area is defined by its quarrying industry, which supplied the distinctive Portland stone for landmarks such as St Paul's Cathedral.

The coastline is rugged, with notable features like the Pulpit Rock sea stack and the lighthouse at Portland Bill. The area's maritime and military history is evident, with former naval facilities and coastal defences. The unique geology and industrial heritage continue to shape the local environment and community.

Area overview

On average Portland has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Portland is £47,106 per year. There are 2 schools in Portland: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Portland is home to around 13,558 people, with a population density of about 1,116.7 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
55
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
12.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Portland Population
13,558
Population density
1,116.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
34.59(+4%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.3(+9%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.64(+2%)
Other theft
3.76(-33%)
Public order
3.69(-44%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
12,757
94.08%
Other White
242
1.78%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
71
0.52%
Irish
53
0.39%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
53
0.39%
Total population: 13,560

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,732
23.99%
Level 3 (A level)
2,189
19.23%
No qualifications
1,954
17.16%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,849
16.24%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,440
12.65%
Total 16+ residents: 11,386

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,269
39.65%
Owns with a mortgage
1,447
25.29%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,083
18.93%
Other social rented
598
10.45%
Social rents from council
136
2.38%
Total households: 5,722

Property prices in Portland

Based on 216 recent sales, the median property price is £231,750 in Portland area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £625,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Portland in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Portland over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached25£360,000
Flats27£128,000
Semi-Detached29£255,000
Terraced135£230,000

10 years median price trend in Portland

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Portland.

All postcodes in Portland

DT51EF

Ayton Drive

DT51HN

Wakeham

DT51LE

New Road

DT52ER

Breston Close

DT51BB

Castletown

DT51BP

Easton Street

DT52JG

Four Acres

DT51LX

Fortuneswell

DT51HD

Beel Close

DT51DQ

Rufus Way

DT51FS

Liberty Road

DT51LY

Fortuneswell

DT51BX

Easton Square

DT52JJ

Branscombe Close

DT51ES

East Weare Road

DT51LF

Tillycombe Road

DT52BE

Park Estate Road

DT52DA

Weston Road

DT52EN

Easton Lane

DT51AW

Chiswell

DT51DB

Grove Road

DT51BU

Easton Square

DT52EJ

Cedar Drive

DT51AS

Clements Lane

DT51HS

Wakeham

DT51AX

Castle Road

DT51AP

Chiswell

DT52EL

Page Drive

DT52BX

Weston Road

DT51BD

Castletown

DT51BL

Osprey Quay

DT51FD

Mereside

DT51GH

Church Ope

DT51HJ

Moorfield Road

DT52BW

Sweethill Mews

DT51FU

Mereside

DT52JQ

Isle Road

DT52AW

Reforne

DT51FY

Ventnor Lane

DT51EU

East Weare Road

DT51LB

Belle Vue Cottages

DT51LQ

Old Hill

DT52ET

Headland Close

DT52LN

Tradecroft

DT52EF

Southwell

DT52DD

Weston Road

DT52HF

Courtlands Road

DT51JF

Old Police Houses

DT51NP

Fortuneswell

DT51NL

Manor Place

DT52AS

Reforne Close

DT52HL

Sharpitts

DT52LY

Sandholes Close

DT52HB

Courtlands Road

DT51HA

Coronation Road

DT51FZ

Bumpers Lane

DT52HJ

Court Barton

DT52LQ

Furlands

DT51AN

Chiswell

DT52DP

Southwell

DT52NL

South Way

DT52JT

Old Coastguard Cottages

DT51FW

Castletown

DT52LD

Greenways

DT51JQ

High Street

DT51LJ

Tillycombe Road

DT51DZ

Grove Road

DT51AF

Albert Terrace

DT51JN

Three Yards Close

DT52JL

Limekiln Close

DT52AN

Reforne

DT51FQ

Liberty Road

DT51LT

Fortuneswell

DT51AL

Victoria Square

DT51JL

Clovens Road

DT52DL

Avalanche Road

DT52LL

Hamcroft

DT52FN

Southwell Road

DT51AY

Chiswell

DT51GF

Hamm Beach Road

DT51NJ

Mallams

DT51PB

Dock Road

DT52EZ

Haylands

DT51LZ

Fortuneswell

DT51LN

Portland

DT52BT

York Place

DT51LG

Tillycombe Road

DT52HH

Croft Road

DT51ER

Mantle Close

DT51FL

Pennsylvania Close

DT52JU

Inmosthay

DT51HR

Wakeham

DT51GD

Grove Road

DT51HB

Leet Close

DT51PA

Balaclava Road

DT52BN

Montrose Close

DT51BJ

Victoria Square

DT51AH

Queens Road

DT52AP

Reforne

DT51PH

Portland

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.