Postcode report
Is DT5 2DN a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About DT5 2DN: area rating, property, schools and local change
DT5 2DN is a postcode in Portland, Dorset, South West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near DT5 2DN, then scores the surrounding small area 60/100 - top 39% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around DT5 2DN are safety and health, while housing is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for DT5 2DN is based on Dorset 048 Census 2021. It covers 7,356 residents, 1,244 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 49, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 74% owner-occupied, 18% privately rented, 8% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 6/10.
For property prices near DT5 2DN, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the DT5 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £188k from 84 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near DT5 2DN can compare 2 state schools within one mile, including 2 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near DT5 2DN by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around DT5 2DN is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 1 HMO licence, 2 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about DT5 2DN
Is DT5 2DN a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 60/100 (top 39% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near DT5 2DN?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near DT5 2DN?
2 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for DT5 2DN?
LocaleIQ matched DT5 2DN to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in DT5 2DN?
The latest median sold price is £188k based on 84 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around DT5 2DN?
LocaleIQ currently shows 1 HMO licence, 2 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.