Southwell is in Portland and in Weymouth And Portland district. DT5 2EF 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 Southwell, Portland, DT5 2EF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DT5 2EJ, DT5 2EL, DT5 2EH, DT5 2DP, DT5 2EQ, DT5 2DR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DT5 2EF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.6% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.9% | 54.6% | 3.7% | 51.0% | 3.6% |
| Male | 49.1% | 45.4% | -3.7% | 49.0% | -3.6% |
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 2EF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.7% 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 | 16.3% | 22.7% | 6.4% | 37.9% | -15.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 64.4% | 53.7% | -10.7% | 44.2% | 9.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 0.4% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 10.3% | 1.9% | 9.1% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 8.4% | 12.8% | 4.4% | 6.1% | 6.7% |
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 | 35.6% | 40.6% | 5.0% | 48.4% | -7.8% |
| Good health | 45.8% | 39.9% | -5.9% | 33.6% | 6.3% |
| Fair health | 13.1% | 14.4% | 1.3% | 12.7% | 1.7% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 4.7% | 0.0% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 17.6% | 13.6% | -4.0% | 18.2% | -4.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.2% | 10.7% | 1.5% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18% | 14.5% | -3.5% | 13.4% | 1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 9.6% | 9.9% | 0.3% | 5.3% | 4.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.2% | 21.5% | 7.3% | 16.9% | 4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.5% | 27.7% | -0.8% | 33.8% | -6.1% |
| Other | 2.9% | 2.1% | -0.8% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| White | 100% | 99.3% | -0.7% | 81.4% | 17.9% |
In this area, 96.4% 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 | 98.5% | 96.4% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 13.2% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 2.5% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.5% | 96.4% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 13.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 9.8% | -6.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.4% | 76.7% | 7.7% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 13.8% | 13.5% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46% | 37.2% | 8.8% |
| Christian | 48.4% | 46.2% | 2.2% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Southwell was 28.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 62.4% lower than the Portland average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Southwell has the 12th lowest crime rate of 43 local areas in Portland and the 505th lowest crime rate of 1,293 local areas in Dorset .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.2%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 72% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44 Southwell Street, Portland, Dorset Terraced, an established residential building | £182,000 | 2024-11-21 | £187,775 |
| 70 Southwell Street, Portland, Dorset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £552,500 | 2023-09-20 | £569,276 |
| 51 Southwell Street, Portland, Dorset Detached, an established residential building | £277,000 | 2020-11-16 | £322,624 |
| 60 Southwell Street, Portland, Dorset Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2020-07-30 | £245,681 |
| 58 Southwell Street, Portland, Dorset Terraced, an established residential building | £81,000 | 2019-06-03 | £103,483 |
DT5 2EF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in DT5 2EF 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 | 91 |
| Full-Time Employee | 70 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 22 |
| Education | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 1,570 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 816 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 Sweet Hill Canteen | Street Record Sweet Hill Road | 306 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eight Kings | 40 Southwell | 161 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sweethill Open Space Sweet Hill Lane | grass pitches | 665 yd |
| Isle Of Portland Aldridge Community Academy (Southwell Campus) (Closed) Sweet Hill Lane | grass pitches | 693 yd |
| Atlantic Academy Portland | grass pitches | 917 yd |
| The Ocean Spa (Closed) | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,003 yd |
| Weston Street FIELD FORMERLY USED BY WESTON UNITED FC FIELD FORMERLY USED BY WESTON UNITED FC WESTON STREET | grass pitches | 1,048 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 160 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 164 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 25.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.