DT5 1BH is a safe, established residential area located 0.3km from Reforne in Dorset. Administratively it sits within Portland ward and the South Dorset constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a town fringe countryside zone — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. Residents average 47 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for DT5 1BH are sourced from Output Area E00104301 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DT5 1BH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DT5 1BH.
339
47
£ 39,100 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DT5 1BH 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
DT5 1BH is an established family neighbourhood — 64% owner-occupation and an average age of 47 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DT5 1BH. The average age is 47.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DT5 1BH has low crime rates — 44 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St George's Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Easton Park Sweets and Treats0.1 km
- Ian Burden0.2 km
- Just Sweets0.9 km
- Medleys0.1 km
- MFG Esso Portland0.7 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Alessandria Hotel0.3 km
- Sea View1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Corner House0.1 km
- The George Inn0.4 km
- The New Inn0.1 km
- The Punchbowl0.1 km
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Chinese 4 U0.1 km
- Flavour Of Asia0.1 km
- Hayloft Cafe0.9 km
- Luna Lounge0.1 km
- Portland Sculpture and Quarry Trust0.7 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co Operative Group0.1 km
- Tesco0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Golden Island Chinese Takeaway0.1 km
- Miss Piggy’s Pantry0.1 km
- Portland Kebab House0.1 km
- Rays Fish & Chips0.1 km
- The Codfathers (Weston) Ltd + Codfathers Pizzas1.0 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Weymouth7.8 km
- Upwey11.6 km
- Dorchester South18.1 km
Bus Stops
- Easton Square0.1 km
- Easton Square0.1 km
- Grove Corner0.2 km
- Moorfield Road0.2 km
- Moorfield Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DT51BH · Data under Open Government Licence