Postcode Analysis Dorset, South West

INMOSTHAY, DT5 2JU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for INMOSTHAY, DT5 2JU.

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Population

406

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 38,600 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DT5 2JU 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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6/10
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4/10
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4/10
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4/10
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2/10
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4/10
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2/10
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8/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. DT5 2JU spans multiple life stages — average age 46, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

DT5 2JU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Inmosthay, 0.5km from Reforne in Weston (Dorset). Administratively it sits within Portland ward and the South Dorset constituency.

For families considering a move, DT5 2JU represents a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. Outside of residential hours, industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. The 46 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 82% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 2JU are sourced from Output Area E00104297 (shared with 24 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 2JU. The average age is 46.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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

DT5 2JU has low crime rates — 12 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences10
Criminal damage and arson4
Other theft3
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1

school Local Schools

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St George's Community Primary School

Good438 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Easton Park Sweets and Treats0.6 km
  • Ian Burden0.5 km
  • Medleys0.5 km
  • MFG Esso Portland0.2 km
  • No 29 Fresh0.5 km
  • + 2 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Alessandria Hotel0.9 km
  • The Heights Hotel0.5 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Britannia Inn0.9 km
  • Corner House0.7 km
  • The George Inn0.5 km
  • The New Inn0.4 km
  • The Punchbowl0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Chinese 4 U0.7 km
  • Flavour Of Asia0.6 km
  • Luna Lounge0.6 km
  • Portland Sculpture and Quarry Trust0.2 km
  • Portland YMCA0.4 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co Operative Group0.6 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Golden Island Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
  • Miss Piggy’s Pantry0.6 km
  • Portland Kebab House0.5 km
  • Rays Fish & Chips0.7 km
  • Traders Takeaway & Café0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Weymouth7.3 km
  • Upwey11.1 km
  • Dorchester South17.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Grove Corner0.3 km
  • Grove Corner0.3 km
  • The George0.5 km
  • The George0.5 km
  • Tradecroft Industrial Estate0.5 km