Pauls Mead is in Portland and in Weymouth And Portland district. DT5 1JZ is located in the Portland electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Dorset. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Pauls Mead, Portland, DT5 1JZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DT5 1JX, DT5 1JY, DT5 1JP, DT5 1LE, DT5 1JS, DT5 1JU, DT5 1JW, DT5 1LB, DT5 1JL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DT5 1JZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.8% | 51.8% | 2.0% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 50.2% | 48.2% | -2.0% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of DT5 1JZ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.6% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 23% | 25.7% | 2.7% | 37.9% | -12.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.4% | 53.6% | -0.8% | 44.2% | 9.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 8.9% | 0.1% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 10.6% | 8.4% | -2.2% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 36.4% | 43% | 6.6% | 48.4% | -5.4% |
| Good health | 42.7% | 41.2% | -1.5% | 33.6% | 7.6% |
| Fair health | 15.4% | 14% | -1.4% | 12.7% | 1.3% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 1.8% | -2.9% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.2% | 14.8% | -6.4% | 18.2% | -3.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.3% | 7.6% | -5.7% | 9.6% | -2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.2% | 10.5% | -3.7% | 13.4% | -2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 8% | 10.1% | 2.1% | 5.3% | 4.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.5% | 18.6% | 3.1% | 16.9% | 1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.9% | 36.3% | 12.4% | 33.8% | 2.5% |
| Other | 4% | 2.1% | -1.9% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.4% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.4% | 97.4% | -1.0% | 81.4% | 16.0% |
In this area, 95.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.1% | 95.2% | 1.1% | 83.2% | 12.0% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 0.7% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 2.9% | 2.1% | 5.6% | -2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.7% | 95.2% | 1.5% | 83.2% | 12.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 9.8% | -5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 0.4% | -3.9% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.7% | 76.7% | 6.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 16.5% | 13.5% | 3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.1% | 37.2% | 6.9% |
| Christian | 49.3% | 46.2% | 3.1% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pauls Mead was 12.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 84.2% lower than the Portland average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Pauls Mead has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 43 local areas in Portland and the 140th lowest crime rate of 1,293 local areas in Dorset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.7%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 73% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Pauls Mead, Portland, Dorset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2025-02-26 | £285,955 |
| 14 Pauls Mead, Portland, Dorset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2024-12-02 | £313,875 |
| 24 Pauls Mead, Portland, Dorset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £269,000 | 2024-06-18 | £285,252 |
| 16 Pauls Mead, Portland, Dorset Terraced, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2022-09-27 | £284,358 |
| 25 Pauls Mead, Portland, Dorset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £212,000 | 2022-01-28 | £231,314 |
The percentage of retired residents living in DT5 1JZ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 87 |
| Full-Time Employee | 70 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St George's Community Primary School Clarence Road , DT5 2BD | 3out of 4 | 1,796 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wyke Regis Church of England Junior School High Street , Wyke Regis DT4 9NU | 2out of 4 | 5,133 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wyke Regis Infant School and Nursery Shrubbery Lane , Wyke Regis DT4 9LU | 3out of 4 | 5,241 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints' Church of England Academy Sunnyside Road , Wyke Regis DT4 9BJ | 1out of 4 | 5,246 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Academy Portland Maritime House , Southwell Park DT5 2NA | 1out of 4 | 3,503 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Infinity Cafe | 3 High Street, Fortuneswell | 199 yd | |
| Portland Community Venue | Portland Community Venue Three Yards Close | 264 yd | |
| The Flat Cafè | 78 Fortuneswell | 265 yd | |
| Quiddles Cafe | Cafe Esplanade | 349 yd | |
| The Bluefish Café and Restaurant | 17A Chiswell | 745 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Social Club | 1 - 5 High Street, Fortuneswell | 221 yd | |
| Britannia Inn | 17 Fortuneswell | 256 yd | |
| Royal Portland Arms | 40 Fortuneswell | 265 yd | |
| New Star Inn | 115 Fortuneswell | 462 yd | |
| Cove House Inn | Cove House Inn Chiswell | 622 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salty Towers | 86 Fortuneswell | 441 yd | |
| Ocean Bay | 37 Chiswell | 622 yd | |
| Traders Takeaway & Café | Unit 1-3 Tradecroft | 887 yd | |
| Chesil Chippie | 1, The Olde Stables Victoria Square | 889 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Heights Hotel (Closed) Yeates Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 288 yd |
| Victoria Gardens THE OLD POLICE STATION THE OLD POLICE STATION CASTLE ROAD | tennis courts | 766 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 68.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 57.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.74 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.74 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.