Postcode Analysis Dorset, South West

EASTON STREET, DT5 1BS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EASTON STREET, DT5 1BS.

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Population

339

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 39,100 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: DT5 1BS 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.

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2/10
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3/10
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4/10
workEmployment
6/10
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5/10
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4/10
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2/10
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5/10
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7/10
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Area Character

DT5 1BS 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 a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district. Property prices are trending up 2.6% year-on-year.

home £274,261 median price shield Safety 2/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DT5 1BS is a safe, established residential area on Easton Street, 0.2km 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 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £274k, up 2.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DT5 1BS are sourced from Output Area E00104301 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DT5 1BS. 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

White / British100.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 370,000

3 sales · Mean £ 343,333

Terraced

£ 265,000

19 sales · Mean £ 256,842

Semi-Detached

£ 322,500

2 sales · Mean £ 322,500

Flat

£ 134,500

1 sales · Mean £ 134,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

DT5 1BS has low crime rates — 42 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.

Anti-social behaviour42
Violence and sexual offences39
Criminal damage and arson19
Shoplifting14
Other theft13

school Local Schools

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St George's Community Primary School

Good438 pupils0.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Easton Park Sweets and Treats0.2 km
  • Ian Burden0.1 km
  • Just Sweets0.9 km
  • Medleys0.0 km
  • MFG Esso Portland0.6 km
  • + 5 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Alessandria Hotel0.5 km
  • The Heights Hotel1.0 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Corner House0.2 km
  • The George Inn0.4 km
  • The New Inn0.0 km
  • The Punchbowl0.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Chinese 4 U0.2 km
  • Flavour Of Asia0.2 km
  • Luna Lounge0.2 km
  • Portland Sculpture and Quarry Trust0.6 km
  • Portland YMCA0.2 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co Operative Group0.2 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Golden Island Chinese Takeaway0.2 km
  • Miss Piggy’s Pantry0.2 km
  • Portland Kebab House0.0 km
  • Rays Fish & Chips0.2 km
  • The Codfathers (Weston) Ltd + Codfathers Pizzas1.0 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Weymouth7.7 km
  • Upwey11.5 km
  • Dorchester South18.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Easton Square0.1 km
  • Easton Square0.1 km
  • Grove Corner0.1 km
  • Grove Corner0.1 km
  • Tophill Health Centre0.3 km