What is the population of DT5 2AF?

The population for the DT5 2AF area is approximately 277 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Dorset, South West

TRADECROFT INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, DT5 2AF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TRADECROFT INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, DT5 2AF.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · updated monthly (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

277

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 39,100 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DT5 2AF 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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10/10

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3/10

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4/10

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7/10

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5/10

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4/10

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1/10

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8/10

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7/10

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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates DT5 2AF — age 47, 82% ownership, 15% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DT5 2AF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Tradecroft Industrial Estate, 0.6km from Reforne in Weston (Dorset). Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Portland ward and the South Dorset constituency.

Day-to-day life in DT5 2AF has the character of a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn.

Census 2021 statistics for DT5 2AF are sourced from Output Area E00104309 (shared with 50 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 2AF. 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 / British98.2%

Asian / British Asian1.1%

Black / African / Caribbean0.4%

Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

50%Active

FT: 34%

Unemployed: 2%

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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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school Local Schools

St George's Community Primary School

Good438 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby

Easton Park Sweets and Treats0.9 km
Ian Burden0.7 km
Medleys0.8 km
MFG Esso Portland0.6 km
No 29 Fresh0.8 km
+ 3 more

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby

The Heights Hotel0.5 km

local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby

Britannia Inn0.9 km
Corner House1.0 km
Royal Portland Arms1.0 km
The George Inn0.5 km
The New Inn0.7 km
+ 1 more

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

13 nearby

Chinese 4 U1.0 km
Flavour Of Asia0.9 km
Havana0.9 km
Luna Lounge0.9 km
Portland Sculpture and Quarry Trust0.6 km
+ 8 more

local_grocery_store

Supermarkets

2 nearby

Co Operative Group0.9 km
Tesco1.0 km

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby

Golden Island Chinese Takeaway1.0 km
Miss Piggy’s Pantry0.9 km
Portland Kebab House0.8 km
Rays Fish & Chips1.0 km
Traders Takeaway & Café0.1 km