The typical property in DT5
DT5 is Portland, an Isle of Portland tied island with Portland stone heritage.
Area summary
DT5 sits in Dorset Council. The outcode covers the Isle of Portland (Easton, Fortuneswell, Weston, Southwell and Wakeham). Portland is a tied island connected to the mainland by Chesil Beach. Portland stone (used in St Paul's Cathedral, the UN HQ and many other major buildings) is quarried here. HMP The Verne and HMYOI Portland (a young offender institution) are major employers. Housing is dominated by Portland stone terraces.
There is no station on Portland (the line closed in 1965). Weymouth (DT4) is the closest. The A354 is the only road link.
Employment patterns include Portland stone quarrying (Albion Stone, Portland Stone Firms), the prisons, and commuting into Weymouth.
Dorset Council operates only mandatory HMO licensing.
What the data shows
Researched facts
Buyer notes
- Portland stone solid-wall stock has very high EPC upgrade costs
- Limited road access via Chesil Beach
- Coastal exposure significant
The full DT5 data page
Sold price history, crime totals, EPC distribution, council tax bands and more, pulled live from HM Land Registry, Police UK and the EPC Register.
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