May Bower Gardens, Portland
House prices, sold prices and local information for DT5 2FL.
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At a glance
8 property sales on May Bower Gardens, Portland have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2024. The most recent sale was on 16 May 2025. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £401,080. Average sale prices fell from £410,100 in 2024 to £360,000 in 2025 (-12%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. By property type, sales here have been 63% detached, 25% terraced, 13% semi-detached. Recorded sale prices on May Bower Gardens range from £350,000 to £505,000. 62% of homes sold here were freehold and 38% leasehold.
House prices on May Bower Gardens compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. May Bower Gardens has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all DT5 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 62% freehold and 38% leasehold across 13 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £401,080 | 28 Mar 2025 |
| Terraced | 2 | £355,000 | 16 May 2025 |
| Semi-detached | 1 | £365,000 | 20 Dec 2024 |
Sold prices on May Bower Gardens
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38, May Bower Gardens DT5 2FL | 2 Feb 2026 | £134,324 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 39, May Bower Gardens DT5 2FL | 2 Feb 2026 | £134,324 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 32, May Bower Gardens DT5 2FL | 16 May 2025 | £350,000 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 5, May Bower Gardens DT5 2FL | 31 Mar 2025 | £134,325 | Terraced New build | Leasehold |
| 6, May Bower Gardens DT5 2FL | 31 Mar 2025 | £134,325 | Terraced New build | Leasehold |
| 7, May Bower Gardens DT5 2FL | 31 Mar 2025 | £134,324 | Terraced New build | Leasehold |
| 36, May Bower Gardens DT5 2FL | 28 Mar 2025 | £360,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 37, May Bower Gardens DT5 2FL | 28 Mar 2025 | £360,000 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 35, May Bower Gardens DT5 2FL | 28 Jan 2025 | £370,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 45, May Bower Gardens DT5 2FL | 23 Dec 2024 | £505,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 2, May Bower Gardens DT5 2FL | 20 Dec 2024 | £365,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 4, May Bower Gardens DT5 2FL | 29 Nov 2024 | £375,400 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 1, May Bower Gardens DT5 2FL | 27 Sep 2024 | £395,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
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Schools near May Bower Gardens
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Academy Portland 769 pupils | All-through | 4–16 | Good Report | 0.3 mi |
| St George's Foundation Primary School 406 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Nearest bus stops
- Rip Croft Shelter (E-bound, Rip Croft) 1 min walk
- Wallsend Close (NE-bound, Rip Croft) 2 min walk
- Wheatlands (S-bound, Seven Acres) 3 min walk
- Rushetts Close (SE-bound, Rip Croft) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Royal Manor Health Care
The Health Centre, Park Estate Road, Portland · 1.0 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Weston Road Easton · 0.6 mi
- Tesco Tesco Portland Superstore · 1.0 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Easton Square · 1.1 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Fortuneswell · 1.9 mi
Pharmacies
- Boots · 1.0 mi
Dentists
- Time For Teeth Hmp Portland · 1.7 mi
- Fortuneswell Dental Practice · 2.0 mi
- Time For Teeth Hmp The Verne · 2.1 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 6 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 6 of 10 |
| Employment | 5 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 5 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 6 of 10 |
| Crime | 8 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 2 of 10 |
| Living environment | 8 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 82.7% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 14.2% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 3.0% | 17.1% |
| Households | 955 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 12.6% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 55.2% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 32.3% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,055 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 79% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 99% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 97% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 84% | 92% |
Share of homes across Dorset with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around May Bower Gardens
Ethnic group
| Here | Dorset | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 98.9% | 97.1% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0% | 0.3% |
Religion
| Here | Dorset | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 53% | 51.5% |
| No religion | 41% | 40.1% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.5% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 0% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 0% | 0.1% |
Country of birth
| Here | Dorset | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.1% | 93.5% |
| Born outside the UK | 2.9% | 6.5% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Dorset | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 25% | 31.5% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 19.5% | 17.7% |
| No qualifications | 15.9% | 15.8% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 15.6% | 15% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 11.9% | 10.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.7% | 6.8% |
| Other qualifications | 3.5% | 2.8% |
General health
| Here | Dorset | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 39.8% | 44.9% |
| Good health | 39.7% | 35.8% |
| Fair health | 14.2% | 14.2% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 4% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.1% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Dorset | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 45.1% | 40.8% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 31.7% | 31.8% |
| No cars or vans in household | 12.2% | 13.7% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 11% | 13.7% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Dorset.
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