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DT5 1LP

Fortuneswell

Portland

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Overview

Postcode DT5 1LP 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 average crime levels, with around 58.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 31% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Underhill & The Grove is £45,066 per year. The nearest station is Weymouth, about 3.9 miles away. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Victoria Gardens.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
59
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

7/10

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.

Crime level

6/10

Underhill & The Grove has an average crime rate, with approximately 58.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4%

Approximately 4.0% 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.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Underhill & The Grove is £45,066 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 289 ft away from DT5 1LP.

Flood risk

No risk

Underhill & The Grove near DT5 1LP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Weymouth located about 3.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for DT5 1LP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miVictoria GardensSmallWalking directions to Victoria Gardens

Area Profile

Population
283
Population density
8,843.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
37.02(+11%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.97(+21%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.39(-17%)
Public order
5.39(-18%)
Other theft
3.59(-36%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
272
96.11%
Other White
4
1.41%
Chinese
3
1.06%
Irish
3
1.06%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
1
0.35%
Total population: 283

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
62
26.72%
Level 3 (A level)
60
25.86%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
15.52%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
32
13.79%
No qualifications
26
11.21%
Total 16+ residents: 232

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
50
39.68%
Owns with a mortgage
42
33.33%
Private landlord or letting agency
26
20.63%
Other social rented
5
3.97%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.59%
Total households: 126

Property prices in Portland

Median price£229,500
Price per sq ft£250
Sales (last 12 months)214
Typical range (middle 50%)£180K – £272K

Based on 214 recent sales, the median property price is £229,500 (about £250 per square foot) in Portland area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £500,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Portland over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached21£320,000£321
Semi-Detached31£243,000£273
Terraced128£230,750£242
Flats34£125,500£189

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Portland

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Portland.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£310,000£118,475£180,000£169,975
2017£240,000£106,000£180,000£175,000
2018£290,000£109,500£205,000£184,000
2019£265,000£106,500£186,000£187,500
2020£297,500£101,750£228,750£187,250
2021£298,000£129,950£235,000£205,000
2022£340,000£129,950£250,000£235,500
2023£343,500£129,000£280,000£232,000
2024£365,000£138,000£265,000£227,750
2025£362,500£130,250£259,000£232,250
2026£329,000£125,000£230,000£230,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Portland.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Portland.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£239£196£183£191
2017£235£183£206£206
2018£239£176£225£205
2019£268£189£217£201
2020£295£173£235£213
2021£269£209£238£230
2022£303£196£277£260
2023£332£190£266£258
2024£295£198£239£251
2025£328£204£273£250
2026£317£200£293£247
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Portland.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DT5 1LP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DT5 1LP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Jan 202523, Fortuneswell, Portland, DT5 1LPTerracedFreehold£232,000
14 Mar 2025Flat 6, Yew Tree House, 3, Fortuneswell, Portland, DT5 1FXFlatsLeasehold£125,000
04 Feb 2025Flat 10, Yew Tree House, 3, Fortuneswell, Portland, DT5 1FXFlatsLeasehold£144,000
25 Feb 20267, Belle Vue Terrace, Portland, DT5 1LDTerracedFreehold£162,000
08 Dec 20253, Belle Vue Terrace, Portland, DT5 1LDTerracedFreehold£230,000

Schools

In the DT5 1LP postcode area, located within Underhill & The Grove, there are no schools in close proximity.

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DT5 1LP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DT5 1LP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miThe Co-operative FoodFortuneswell, Dorset, DT5 1LYWalking directions to The Co-operative Food

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Dorset district (2025-26).

Band A£1,754
Band B£2,046
Band C£2,338
Band D£2,630
Band E£3,215
Band F£3,799
Band G£4,384
Band H£5,261

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for DT5 1LP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Paul Ralph Kimber

Portland - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Pete Roper

Portland - Elected 2 May 2024

Independents for Dorset

Rob Hughes

Portland - Elected 2 May 2024

Independents for Dorset

Member of parliament

Lloyd Hatton

South Dorset - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictDorsetE06000059
Parliamentary ConstituencySouth DorsetE14001485
WardPortlandE05012709
ParishPortlandE04003630
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Underhill & The GroveE02004288
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Dorset 047CE01033200
Police ForceDorset
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about DT5 1LP

Is DT5 1LP (Underhill & The Grove) safe?

The area around DT5 1LP records about 59 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South West as a whole the rate is about 85 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near DT5 1LP?

The median sale price around DT5 1LP in Underhill & The Grove is £229,500 (about £250 per square foot) based on 214 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is the area around DT5 1LP?

DT5 1LP scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,203 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents DT5 1LP (Underhill & The Grove) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for South Dorset covering DT5 1LP is Lloyd Hatton (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Paul Ralph Kimber (Labour Party), Pete Roper (Independents for Dorset) and Rob Hughes (Independents for Dorset).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.