Postcode DT5 9AL 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 high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 69.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Southwell & Weston is £39,100 per year. The nearest station is Weymouth located about 4.5 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Southwell & Weston has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,975 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 24% most deprived areas in England.
Southwell & Weston has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 69.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 2.3% 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 of residents in Southwell & Weston is £39,100 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DT5 9AL.
Southwell & Weston near DT5 9AL 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 4.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 24 | £318,000 |
| Flats | 25 | £127,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 33 | £255,000 |
| Terraced | 119 | £227,500 |
10 year median price trend in Portland
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.