CHISWELL, DT5 1AN House Prices & Local Information

DT5 1AN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Chiswell, 0.1km from Chesil in Fortuneswell. Administratively it sits within Portland ward and the South Dorset constituency.

For families considering a move, DT5 1AN represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, manufacturing, energy and utilities. At 44 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 55% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £186k, down 55.5% year-on-year. 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 1AN are sourced from Output Area E00104327 (shared with 31 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.