DT5 1HG is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (DT5) is called the outward code. The part after the space (1HG) is called the inward code. The letters C, I, K, M, O and V are not allowed in the inward code. In addition to the inward and outward code, the postcode can be broken up into four parts:
- Postal Area. In our case DT which means Dorchester.
- Postal District. In our case DT5.
- Postal Sector. In our case DT5 1.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case HG.
The regional mail center for the post area DT is the South West Distribution Centre, which is located at Western Approach, Distribution Park, Severn Beach, BRISTOL, BS35 4GG.
The final port of call for any post addressed to the DT5 1HG postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the DT5 1HG postcode have the street address of Straits
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the DT5 1HG postcode is home to a bustling 87 residents!
DT5 1HG is within the village of Easton.
The DT5 1HG postcode area is composed of 80.85% residential properties, 19.15% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in DT5 1HG are houses. The remainder of residential properties consist of flats. Of these houses, most are mid-terraced. The remainder are end-terraced, semi-detached and detached. Of these flats, most are mid-terraced. The remainder are detached and end-terraced. Of these maisonettes, most are unknown. The remainder are mid-terraced.
Most properties in DT5 1HG are owned by the occupiers with the rest being privately rented.
None Domestic Buildings in DT5 1HG fall under these categories: Shops, Food And Drink and Clinic.
Shops include Post Office 3, 13, and 31B, Straits.
Food And Drink include Rays Fish And Chip Shop 35, 1, Corner House Inn, and 33, Straits.
Clinic include 12, Straits.
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DT5 1HG: Points of Interest
Rays Fish & Chips
Rays Fish & Chips is a quick-service outlet offering takeaways or sandwiches located at 35 Straits, Portland, Dorset, DT5 1HG.
Petes Hardware
Petes Hardware is a retail outlet located at 31A Straits, Portland, Dorset, DT5 1HG.
Shakey's
Shakey's is a retail outlet located at 31B Straits, Portland, Dorset, DT5 1HG.
Corner House
Corner House is a social venue where you can enjoy drinks, meals, and entertainment located at 49 Straits, Portland, Dorset, DT5 1HG.
Golden Island Chinese Takeaway
Golden Island Chinese Takeaway is a quick-service outlet offering takeaways or sandwiches located at 33 Straits, Portland, Dorset, DT5 1HG.
Chinese 4 U
Chinese 4 U is an establishment offering meals and refreshments located at 1 Straits, Portland, Dorset, DT5 1HG.
| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 80.85% |
| Commercial | 19.15% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for DT5 1HG
The telephone area code for DT5 1HG is 01305 Dorchester.
Map Coordinates
| Latitude | 50.5449105086 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -2.43459077384 |
Weather Forecast
Weather Forecast for Portland
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Cloudy | 17.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 19.00% | NE 11 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Heavy rain | 17.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 79.00% | E 13 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Light rain | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 77.00% | E 13 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Heavy rain | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 78.00% | E 13 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Light rain | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 41.00% | SE 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 17.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 11.00% | S 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 9.00% | SSW 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 4.00% | SSW 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 8.00% | SW 9 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 9.00% | SW 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 11.00% | SW 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 12.00% | SSW 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 14.00% | SSW 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Light rain shower (day) | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 36.00% | SW 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 38.00% | WSW 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Light rain shower (night) | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 32.00% | WNW 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Clear night | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 7.00% | NW 9 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 6.00% | NW 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 7.00% | NW 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 7.00% | NW 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 4.00% | WNW 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 9.00% | WSW 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 32.00% | WSW 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 11.00% | WSW 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 14.00% | WSW 11 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 22.00% | SW 11 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 26.00% | WSW 11 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 24.00% | SW 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Heavy rain shower (day) | 15.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 61.00% | SW 16 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 16.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 43.00% | SW 18 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 16.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 43.00% | WSW 20 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Heavy rain | 15.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 74.00% | SW 18 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 22.00% | WSW 18 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like?
Download Speeds
| Average Mbps | 48.600 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 58.300 |
| Maximum Mbps | 80.000 |
DT5 1HG has an average download speed of 48.6 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,450 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
24% of postcodes (289,629) have slower broadband speeds.
75% of postcodes (893,562) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds
| Average Mbps | 12.900 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 17.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 20.000 |
DT5 1HG has an average upload speed of 12.9 Megabits per second (Mbps).
10,824 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
44% of postcodes (524,739) have slower upload speeds.
55% of postcodes (649,078) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute Drive
England Secondary Schools
Isle of Portland Aldridge Community Academy
Address: Isle of Portland Aldridge Community Academy, Maritime House, Southwell Park, Portland, Dorset, DT5 2NA
Distance: 1.39 miles
Contact:
England Primary Schools
St George's Community Primary School
Address: St George's Community Primary School, Clarence Road, Portland, Dorset, DT5 2BD
Distance: 0.20 miles
Contact: 01305820520
Nearest Dentists
TIME FOR TEETH HMP PORTLAND
Address: THE GROVE, 104 GROVE ROAD, PORTLAND, DT5 1DL
Distance: 0.70 miles
Contact: :
THE VERNE (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: THE VERNE, PORTLAND, DORSET, DT5 1EQ
Distance: 1.13 miles
Contact: :
FORTUNESWELL DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 84 FORTUNESWELL, PORTLAND, DORSET, DT5 1LR
Distance: 1.15 miles
Contact: :
PHOENIX DENTAL CARE
Address: PHOENIX DENTAL CARE LLP, 86 PORTLAND ROAD, WEYMOUTH, DORSET, DT4 9AB
Distance: 3.83 miles
Contact: :
THE WEYMOUTH DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: WYKE REGIS HEALTH CENTRE, PORTLAND ROAD, WEYMOUTH, DORSET, DT4 9BE
Distance: 3.87 miles
Contact: :
10 MOUNTBATTEN CLOSE (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 10 MOUNTBATTEN CLOSE, WEYMOUTH, DORSET, DT4 9ET
Distance: 4.20 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
BOOTS
Address: 2 EASTON SQUARE, PORTLAND, DORSET, DT5 1BX
Distance: 0.09 miles
Contact: tel: 01305 820230
BOOTS
Address: 54 FORTUNESWELL, PORTLAND, DORSET, DT5 1LZ
Distance: 1.06 miles
Contact: tel: 01305 820409
BOOTS
Address: 107 PORTLAND ROAD, WYKE REGIS, WEYMOUTH, DORSET, DT4 9BG
Distance: 3.73 miles
Contact: tel: 01305 786071
WELL
Address: 27 BUXTON ROAD, RODWELL, WEYMOUTH, DORSET, DT4 9PQ
Distance: 4.02 miles
Contact: tel: 01305 772272
ASDA PHARMACY
Address: NEWSTEAD ROAD, WEYMOUTH, DORSET, DT4 8JQ
Distance: 4.48 miles
Contact: tel: 01305 207010
BOOTS
Address: 1-2 NEW BOND STREET, WEYMOUTH, DT4 8LY
Distance: 4.58 miles
Contact: tel: 01305 785076
Nearest Opticians
VISION EXPRESS (WEYMOUTH)
Address: 22-23 ST. MARY STREET, WEYMOUTH, DORSET, DT4 8PN
Distance: 4.53 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (WEYMOUTH)
Address: 16 ST. MARY STREET, WEYMOUTH, DORSET, DT4 8PB
Distance: 4.62 miles
Contact: :
ANDREW CARE OPTICIANS (WEYMOUTH)
Address: 12 ST. THOMAS STREET, WEYMOUTH, DORSET, DT4 8EW
Distance: 4.62 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (WEYMOUTH)
Address: 83 ST. THOMAS STREET, WEYMOUTH, DORSET, DT4 8EN
Distance: 4.63 miles
Contact: :
ROBERT FRITH FOUR LIMITED (WEYMOUTH)
Address: 104 ST. MARY STREET, WEYMOUTH, DT4 8NY
Distance: 4.64 miles
Contact: :
SCRIVENS OPTICIANS (WEYMOUTH)
Address: 95 ST. MARY STREET, WEYMOUTH, DT4 8NY
Distance: 4.64 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
ROYAL MANOR HEALTH CARE
Address: THE HEALTH CENTRE, PARK ESTATE ROAD, PORTLAND, DORSET, DT5 2BJ
Distance: 0.13 miles
Contact: tel: 01305 820422
THE GATEHOUSE MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: PORTLAND HOSPITAL, PORTLAND, DORSET, DT5 1AU
Distance: 1.39 miles
Contact: :
WYKE REGIS & LANEHOUSE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: PORTLAND ROAD, WYKE REGIS, WEYMOUTH, DORSET, DT4 9BE
Distance: 3.87 miles
Contact: tel: 01305 782226
CROSS ROAD SURGERY
Address: CROSS ROAD, WEYMOUTH, DORSET, DT4 9QX
Distance: 4.17 miles
Contact: tel: 01305 768844
THE LANEHOUSE SURGERY
Address: LUDLOW ROAD, WEYMOUTH, DORSET, DT4 0HB
Distance: 4.81 miles
Contact: :
THE BRIDGES MEDICAL CTR.
Address: 26 COMMERCIAL ROAD, WEYMOUTH, DORSET, DT4 7DW
Distance: 4.88 miles
Contact: tel: 01305 774411
Transport Links
Train Stations
Weymouth
Address: Weymouth station, King Street, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 7BN
Postcode: DT4 7BN
Line: Portsmouth Direct line|South Western Main Line|Heart of Wessex Line
Company: South Western Railway
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 4.99 miles
Distances are as the crow flies.
What are the Council Tax Bands?
| Council Tax Band | Number of Properties |
|---|---|
| Band A | 20 |
| Band B | 16 |
| Band C | 5 |
| Band D | 1 |
| Band F | 1 |
What Addresses are in this Postcode?
Addresses for Straits, Portland, Dorset, which have the DT5 1HG Postcode
Who are my Elected Representatives?
| Westminster Constituency | South Dorset |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament | |
| Contact Details | Contact Lloyd Hatton |
| Political Party | Labour |
Where can I find out where the nearest Library is?
Libraries are the responsibility of Dorset council
Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.
Libraries - Dorset CouncilHouse Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | £183,000 | £88,000 | £179,167 | 6 |
| 2017 | £165,000 | £150,000 | £164,500 | 4 |
| 2018 | £290,000 | £178,949 | £234,475 | 2 |
| 2019 | £208,000 | £225,000 | £276,125 | 4 |
| 2021 | £180,000 | £180,000 | £170,000 | 3 |
| 2022 | £190,000 | £197,500 | £178,250 | 4 |
| 2023 | £80,000 | £135,000 | £107,500 | 2 |
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Local Postcodes
What Popular Supermarkets are near?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Tesco, Park Road, PORTLAND, DT5 2AD | 0.23 miles | Directions to Tesco |
| Lidl, Osprey Quay, PORTLAND, DT5 1SA | 3.19 miles | Directions to Lidl |
| Asda, Newstead Road, WEYMOUTH, DT4 8JQ | 7.20 miles | Directions to Asda |
| Iceland, St. Thomas Street, WEYMOUTH, DT4 8EL | 7.32 miles | Directions to Iceland |
| Iceland, Jubilee Retail Park, Jubilee Close, WEYMOUTH, DT4 7BG | 8.18 miles | Directions to Iceland |
What Popular Restaurants are near?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Chickerell Link Road, Chickerell, DT3 4DG | 5.54 miles | Directions to Chickerell Link Road |
| 48 Waterloo Road Poole, Poole, BH17 7LG | 23.95 miles | Directions to 48 Waterloo Road Poole |
| 2 Middle Street, Yeovil, BA20 1LZ | 28.68 miles | Directions to 2 Middle Street |
| A303/a37 Podimore, Yeovil, BA22 8JG | 34.43 miles | Directions to A303/a37 Podimore |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, St. Mary Street, WEYMOUTH, DT4 8PJ | 4.53 miles | Directions to McDonald's, St. Mary Street, WEYMOUTH, DT4 8PJ |
| McDonald's, Jubilee Retail Park, Jubilee Close, WEYMOUTH, DT4 7BG | 5.08 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Jubilee Retail Park, Jubilee Close, WEYMOUTH, DT4 7BG |
| McDonald's, Gateway Business Park, Mercery Rd, Weymouth DT3 5HJ | 6.15 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Gateway Business Park, Mercery Rd, Weymouth DT3 5HJ |
| McDonald's, Bridport Road, DORCHESTER, DT2 9DL | 11.64 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Bridport Road, DORCHESTER, DT2 9DL |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Jubilee Retail Park, Jubilee Close, WEYMOUTH, DT4 7BG | 5.08 miles | Directions to KFC Weymouth - Jubilee Close |
| KFC, Dolphin Centre, POOLE, BH15 1SZ | 23.24 miles | Directions to KFC Poole - The Dolphin Centre |
| KFC, Wessex Gate Retail Park, Broadstone Way, POOLE, BH15 3TE | 23.37 miles | Directions to KFC Poole - Wessex Gate Retail Park |
| KFC, Western Avenue, Houndstone Business Park, YEOVIL, BA22 8YQ | 29.53 miles | Directions to KFC Yeovil - Western Avenue |
| KFC, Ivy Cross, SHAFTESBURY, SP7 8DS | 33.82 miles | Directions to KFC Shaftsbury - Ivy Cross |