Postcode DT5 1HX is located in a rural town, within the Portland ward of Dorset in the South West region, and forms part of the Southwell & Weston area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 53.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Southwell & Weston is £48,938 per year. The nearest station is Weymouth located about 4.8 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Southwell & Weston has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,997 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 49% most deprived areas in England.
Southwell & Weston has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 53.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 6.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Southwell & Weston is £48,938 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DT5 1HX.
Southwell & Weston near DT5 1HX 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 4.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DT5 1HX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | Easton Square, Dorset, DT5 1BY | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco | Park Road, Portland, DT5 2AD | Walking directions to Tesco |
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 1HX, 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.