DT5 is a postcode district in Dorset, South West, covering 312 active and 91 retired postcodes.
The largest share of DT5 (23%) is characterised by a professional urban neighbourhood — young and mid-career workers, good amenities, alongside a traditional working-class terrace area — affordable but economically pressured (18%). This mix of 8 distinct neighbourhood types makes DT5 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in DT5 are around £217k, down 14.1% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across DT5 at 233 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 45 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full DT5 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
Area Analysis Dorset, South West
DT5 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the DT5 postcode area.
groups
Population13,567
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Avg Age45
payments
Avg Income£ 37,600 /yr
work
Employed44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
shieldSafety
3/10family_restroomFamily
2/10favoriteHealth
4/10workEmployment
3/10diversity_3Diversity
5/10paymentsAffluence
2/10directions_transitTransit
2/10homeHome Ownership
5/10trending_upInvestment
4/10psychology
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 65% owner-occupation and average age 45, DT5 has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £217k. Property prices are trending down 14.1% year-on-year.
home £217,576 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
White / British96.5%
Asian / British Asian0.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.9%
Other / Mixed1.8%
Economic Activity
44%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 2%
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
Violence and sexual offences1284
Anti-social behaviour854
Criminal damage and arson291
Public order188
Other theft162
school Local Schools
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St George's Community Primary School
Good438 pupils
S
Atlantic Academy Portland
Good780 pupils
storefront Nearby Amenities
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Retailers - Other
21 nearby- Bee's Knees Bakes
- Liberty’s Cottage Bakery
- Bee Local
- Bee Local
- Castletown Stores
- + 16 more
local_bar
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- Britannia Inn
- Corner House
- Cove House Inn
- Eight Kings
- Fi's Kitchen Kimberlin Club
- + 8 more
restaurant
Restaurant, Cafe
26 nearby- Chinese 4 U
- Flavour Of Asia
- Havana
- Hayloft Cafe
- HM Young Offenders Institution
- + 21 more
fastfood
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- AJS PIZZA
- Balti Island
- Chesil Chippie
- Golden Island Chinese Takeaway
- Miss Piggy’s Pantry
- + 6 more
hotel
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
8 nearby- Royal Yachting Association
- Sea View
- Seventy Seven
- The Aqua
- The Heights Hotel
- + 3 more
local_grocery_store
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co Operative Group
- Lidl
- Tesco
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Area Profile: DT5 · Data under Open Government Licence