Side-by-side comparison of DT2 Dorchester and DT5 Portland covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
DT5 is the more affordable option at £232,500 median vs £375,000 in DT2. DT2 has lower recorded crime (838 vs 1,035 offences over 13 months). DT5 has notably better broadband connectivity.
| Metric | DT2 Dorchester | DT5 Portland |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £375,000 | £232,500 |
| Band D Council Tax | £2,765 | £2,765 |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 838 | 1,035 |
| Outstanding Schools | — | — |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 16.1 | 50.3 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 63.1 | 94.9 |
| EPC Median Score | 62.0 | 70.0 |
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData.
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData. EPC: DLUHC Energy Performance of Buildings Register.