DT5 2AJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Fancys Close, 0.1km from Reforne in Weston (Dorset). Administratively it sits within Portland ward and the South Dorset constituency.
For serious buyers, DT5 2AJ is a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. The daytime character shifts — industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 82% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £351k. 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 2AJ are sourced from Output Area E00104297 (shared with 24 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FANCYS CLOSE, DT5 2AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FANCYS CLOSE, DT5 2AJ.
406
46
£ 38,600 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DT5 2AJ 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.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates DT5 2AJ — age 46, 82% ownership, 14% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £351k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DT5 2AJ. 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
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 355,000
8 sales · Mean £ 346,243
Semi-Detached
£ 309,750
4 sales · Mean £ 296,625
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DT5 2AJ has low crime rates — 32 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.
school Local Schools
St George's Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Easton Park Sweets and Treats0.3 km
- Ian Burden0.1 km
- Just Sweets0.8 km
- Medleys0.2 km
- MFG Esso Portland0.6 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Alessandria Hotel0.6 km
- The Heights Hotel0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Corner House0.4 km
- The George Inn0.2 km
- The New Inn0.2 km
- The Punchbowl0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Chinese 4 U0.4 km
- Flavour Of Asia0.3 km
- Luna Lounge0.3 km
- Portland Sculpture and Quarry Trust0.6 km
- Portland YMCA0.1 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co Operative Group0.3 km
- Tesco0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Golden Island Chinese Takeaway0.4 km
- Miss Piggy’s Pantry0.3 km
- Portland Kebab House0.2 km
- Rays Fish & Chips0.4 km
- The Codfathers (Weston) Ltd + Codfathers Pizzas0.9 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Weymouth7.7 km
- Upwey11.4 km
- Dorchester South18.0 km
Bus Stops
- Easton Square0.2 km
- Easton Square0.2 km
- Grove Corner0.2 km
- Grove Corner0.2 km
- The George0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DT52AJ · Data under Open Government Licence