DT5 2AY is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Channel View Road, 0.1km from Reforne in Weston (Dorset). Administratively it sits within Portland ward and the South Dorset constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 78% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
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 £228k, up 99.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DT5 2AY are sourced from Output Area E00104306 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHANNEL VIEW ROAD, DT5 2AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHANNEL VIEW ROAD, DT5 2AY.
230
49
£ 39,100 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DT5 2AY 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. DT5 2AY spans multiple life stages — average age 49, moderate ownership and renting. £228k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 99.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DT5 2AY. The average age is 49.2. 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
Terraced
£ 213,000
9 sales · Mean £ 220,344
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DT5 2AY 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
11 nearby- Easton Park Sweets and Treats0.3 km
- Ian Burden0.1 km
- Just Sweets0.6 km
- Medleys0.3 km
- MFG Esso Portland0.8 km
- + 6 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Alessandria Hotel0.6 km
- Sea View0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Corner House0.4 km
- The George Inn0.2 km
- The New Inn0.3 km
- The Punchbowl0.3 km
- Fi's Kitchen Kimberlin Club0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Chinese 4 U0.4 km
- Flavour Of Asia0.3 km
- Hayloft Cafe1.0 km
- Luna Lounge0.3 km
- Portland Sculpture and Quarry Trust0.8 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co Operative Group0.3 km
- Tesco0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- AJS PIZZA0.8 km
- Golden Island Chinese Takeaway0.4 km
- Miss Piggy’s Pantry0.3 km
- Portland Kebab House0.3 km
- Rays Fish & Chips0.4 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Weymouth7.8 km
- Upwey11.6 km
- Dorchester South18.2 km
Bus Stops
- Tophill Health Centre0.2 km
- Clarence Road0.2 km
- Clarence Road0.2 km
- Tophill Health Centre0.2 km
- The George0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DT52AY · Data under Open Government Licence