DT5 1BE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Fleet Court, 0.3km from Castletown in Fortuneswell. Administratively it sits within Portland ward and the South Dorset constituency.
For renters and young professionals, DT5 1BE offers a dynamic young family area with frequent movers and a mix of backgrounds. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. An average age of 41 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 69% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £122k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for DT5 1BE are sourced from Output Area E00183056 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FLEET COURT, DT5 1BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FLEET COURT, DT5 1BE.
428
41
£ 38,600 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DT5 1BE represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates DT5 1BE — age 41, 13% ownership, 69% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DT5 1BE. The average age is 41.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 113,500
4 sales · Mean £ 116,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DT5 1BE has low crime rates — 33 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Bunk And Breakfast Ltd0.7 km
- Beach House0.8 km
- Royal Yachting Association0.3 km
- Seventy Seven0.9 km
- The Aqua0.1 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- The Little Ship0.7 km
- Cove House Inn0.8 km
- New Star Inn0.8 km
- Royal Portland Arms1.0 km
- The Green Shutters0.1 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- The Beehive0.5 km
- Weymouth & Portland National Sailing Academy0.9 km
- HMP The Verne0.8 km
- Legacy Cafe0.1 km
- Portland Castle Tea Room0.2 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Chesil Chippie0.6 km
- Balti Island1.0 km
- Ocean Bay0.8 km
- Salty Towers0.8 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Lidl0.6 km
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Bee Local0.9 km
- Bee Local0.9 km
- Castletown Stores0.1 km
- Co Op0.9 km
- Portland Pride1.0 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Weymouth5.3 km
- Upwey9.1 km
- Dorchester South15.7 km
Bus Stops
- Hotel Aqua del0.0 km
- Portland Castle0.2 km
- Portland Castle0.2 km
- Youth Club0.3 km
- Portland Hospital0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: DT51BE · Data under Open Government Licence