Postcode Analysis Dorset, South West

NEW STREET, DT5 1HH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEW STREET, DT5 1HH.

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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 1HH 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
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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 1HH 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. Property prices are trending down 37.4% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DT5 1HH is a safe, established residential area on New Street, 0.3km from Easton in Dorset. Administratively it sits within Portland ward and the South Dorset constituency.

For families considering a move, DT5 1HH represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £333k, down 37.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DT5 1HH 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 1HH. 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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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 245,000

5 sales · Mean £ 251,000

Detached

£ 320,000

7 sales · Mean £ 327,142

Terraced

£ 237,000

2 sales · Mean £ 237,000

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

DT5 1HH has low crime rates — 43 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 behaviour39
Violence and sexual offences33
Shoplifting14
Criminal damage and arson11
Other theft8

school Local Schools

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St George's Community Primary School

Good438 pupils0.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Easton Park Sweets and Treats0.2 km
  • Ian Burden0.3 km
  • Just Sweets1.0 km
  • Medleys0.2 km
  • MFG Esso Portland0.7 km
  • + 5 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Alessandria Hotel0.3 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Corner House0.2 km
  • The George Inn0.6 km
  • The New Inn0.2 km
  • The Punchbowl0.2 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Chinese 4 U0.2 km
  • Flavour Of Asia0.2 km
  • Hayloft Cafe0.9 km
  • HM Young Offenders Institution0.9 km
  • Luna Lounge0.2 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

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

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Golden Island Chinese Takeaway0.2 km
  • Miss Piggy’s Pantry0.2 km
  • Portland Kebab House0.2 km
  • Rays Fish & Chips0.2 km
  • Traders Takeaway & Café0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Weymouth7.8 km
  • Upwey11.6 km
  • Dorchester South18.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Moorfield Road0.2 km
  • Easton Square0.2 km
  • Moorfield Road0.2 km
  • Easton Square0.2 km
  • Grove Corner0.3 km