DT5 1PH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.7km from Portland Port in Grove (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.
This is a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. During the day, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented.
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 1PH are sourced from Output Area E00104298 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DT5 1PH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DT5 1PH.
292
42
£ 38,600 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DT5 1PH falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. DT5 1PH's 66% ownership and 42-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DT5 1PH. The average age is 41.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- HMP The Verne0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Weymouth6.2 km
- Upwey10.0 km
- Dorchester South16.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DT51PH · Data under Open Government Licence