Postcode DT5 1AB is located in a rural town, within the Portland ward of Dorset in the South West region, and forms part of the Underhill & The Grove area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 58.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Underhill & The Grove is £45,066 per year. The nearest station is Weymouth located about 3.8 miles away. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Victoria Gardens.
Underhill & The Grove has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,203 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 19% most deprived areas in England.
Underhill & The Grove has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 58.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 10.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 19.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Underhill & The Grove is £45,066 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 229 ft away from DT5 1AB.
Underhill & The Grove near DT5 1AB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Weymouth located about 3.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Victoria Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Victoria Gardens |
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)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 25 | £360,000 |
| Flats | 27 | £128,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 29 | £255,000 |
| Terraced | 135 | £230,000 |
10 year median price trend in Portland
In the DT5 1AB postcode area, located within Underhill & The Grove, there are no schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DT5 1AB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | The Co-operative Food | Fortuneswell, Dorset, DT5 1LY | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.5 mi | Budgens | Mereside, Dorset, DT5 1GE | Walking directions to Budgens |
Annual council tax rates for Dorset district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for DT5 1AB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Paul Ralph Kimber
Portland - Elected 2 May 2024
Pete Roper
Portland - Elected 2 May 2024
Rob Hughes
Portland - Elected 2 May 2024
Lloyd Hatton
South Dorset - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.