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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 76 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Portland is £38,864 per year. There are 2 schools in Portland: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
76
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
12.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

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

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 201 recent sales, the median property price is £232,000 in Portland area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £905,000.

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
Detached24£318,000
Flats25£127,500
Semi-Detached33£255,000
Terraced119£227,500

10 years median price trend in Portland

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

All postcodes in Portland

DT52JG

Four Acres

DT51DY

Channel View Road

DT52DD

Toby's Close

DT51JG

Guernsey Street

DT51JP

New Road

DT51LT

Coastguard Road

DT51NJ

Mallams

DT51PY

Castletown

DT52AS

Easton Street

DT52AU

St Georges Estate Road

DT52EL

Cedar Drive

DT52EN

Easton Lane

DT52FH

Pennsylvania Road

DT52HR

Grangecroft Road

DT52HS

Bowers Road

DT52JX

Reap Lane

DT52LU

Rushetts Close

DT52LX

Barlands Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.