Pennsylvania Way, Portland
House prices, sold prices and local information for DT5 1FJ.
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At a glance
11 property sales on Pennsylvania Way, Portland have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 23 Feb 2018. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £271,286. Average sale prices rose from £262,500 in 2016 to £302,500 in 2018 (+15%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. By property type, sales here have been 64% terraced, 36% flat. Recorded sale prices on Pennsylvania Way range from £69,850 to £310,000. 64% of homes sold here were freehold and 36% leasehold.
House prices on Pennsylvania Way compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Pennsylvania Way 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: 64% freehold and 36% leasehold across 11 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 7 | £271,286 | 23 Feb 2018 |
| Flat | 4 | £99,963 | 12 Dec 2017 |
Sold prices on Pennsylvania Way
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25, Pennsylvania Way DT5 1FJ | 23 Feb 2018 | £310,000 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 31, Pennsylvania Way DT5 1FJ | 4 Jan 2018 | £295,000 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 42, Pennsylvania Way DT5 1FJ | 12 Dec 2017 | £90,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 13, Pennsylvania Way DT5 1FJ | 1 Sep 2017 | £292,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 46, Pennsylvania Way DT5 1FJ | 13 Jul 2017 | £82,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 16, Pennsylvania Way DT5 1FJ | 26 Jun 2017 | £217,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 5, Pennsylvania Way DT5 1FJ | 4 Apr 2017 | £69,850 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 12, Pennsylvania Way DT5 1FJ | 10 Mar 2017 | £158,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 28, Pennsylvania Way DT5 1FJ | 24 Feb 2017 | £260,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 7, Pennsylvania Way DT5 1FJ | 11 Jul 2016 | £275,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 22, Pennsylvania Way DT5 1FJ | 4 Jul 2016 | £250,000 | Terraced | 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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Crime and flood risk near Pennsylvania Way
Crime
49 crimes were reported within about a mile of Pennsylvania Way in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 50% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 25 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 8 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Pennsylvania Way is in or near 1 Environment Agency flood area:
- West coast of Dorset Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Pennsylvania Way
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St George's Foundation Primary School 406 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Atlantic Academy Portland 769 pupils | All-through | 4–16 | Good Report | 1.1 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
- Pennsylvania Castle (S-bound, Pennsylvania Road) 2 min walk
- Pennsylvania Castle (N-bound, Pennsylvania Road) 2 min walk
- Portland Museum (N-bound, Wakeham) 3 min walk
- Portland Museum (S-bound) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Royal Manor Health Care
The Health Centre, Park Estate Road, Portland · 0.4 mi
Supermarkets
- Tesco Tesco Portland Superstore · 0.4 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Easton Square · 0.5 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Weston Road Easton · 0.6 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Fortuneswell · 1.6 mi
Pharmacies
- Boots · 0.5 mi
Dentists
- Time For Teeth Hmp Portland · 0.9 mi
- Time For Teeth Hmp The Verne · 1.6 mi
- Fortuneswell Dental Practice · 1.6 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 4 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 | 5 of 10 |
| Employment | 5 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 3 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 4 of 10 |
| Crime | 6 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 2 of 10 |
| Living environment | 6 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 74.9% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 17.4% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 7.7% | 17.1% |
| Households | 689 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 16.5% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 56.6% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 26.8% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,520 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 97% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 77% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 77% | 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 Pennsylvania Way
Ethnic group
| Here | Dorset | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 98.9% | 97.1% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.1% | 0.4% |
Religion
| Here | Dorset | |
|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.2% | 40.1% |
| Christian | 44.9% | 51.5% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.5% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 0% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 0% | 0.4% |
Country of birth
| Here | Dorset | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.6% | 93.5% |
| Born outside the UK | 3.4% | 6.5% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Dorset | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 22% | 31.5% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 19% | 17.7% |
| No qualifications | 17.7% | 15.8% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 16.6% | 15% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 12.9% | 10.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 9.1% | 6.8% |
| Other qualifications | 2.6% | 2.8% |
General health
| Here | Dorset | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42.2% | 44.9% |
| Good health | 38.8% | 35.8% |
| Fair health | 13.3% | 14.2% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 4% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.1% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Dorset | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 48.8% | 40.8% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 27% | 31.8% |
| No cars or vans in household | 16.6% | 13.7% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 7.6% | 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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