DT5 2JR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km from Weston in Weston (Dorset). Administratively it sits within Portland ward and the South Dorset constituency.
The people who live in DT5 2JR are typical of residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 37 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for DT5 2JR are sourced from Output Area E00104316 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DT5 2JR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DT5 2JR.
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37
£ 39,100 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DT5 2JR 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 2JR's 53% ownership and 37-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 2JR. The average age is 36.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DT5 2JR has low crime rates — 37 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St George's Community Primary School
Atlantic Academy Portland
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Just Sweets0.7 km
- The Southern Co-operative Limited0.7 km
- Well Dressed Crab Company0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The George Inn1.0 km
- Fi's Kitchen Kimberlin Club0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Westside0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- AJS PIZZA0.9 km
- The Codfathers (Weston) Ltd + Codfathers Pizzas0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Weymouth8.0 km
- Upwey11.7 km
- Dorchester South18.4 km
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Postcode Profile: DT52JR · Data under Open Government Licence