Shortlands, Portland
House prices, sold prices and local information for DT5 2LG.
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At a glance
13 property sales on Shortlands, Portland have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2019. In the last 12 months 4 homes sold here for an average of £183,000. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £188,765. That is 22% below the Portland average of £236,096 over the same period. 2 homes here have sold more than once since 2019; 2 of them sold for more the second time. Recorded sale prices on Shortlands range from £162,000 to £225,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold. Of 46 streets in Portland with at least two sales in the last year, Shortlands ranks 37th for average price.
House prices on Shortlands compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all DT5 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 13 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 13 | £188,765 | 18 Sep 2026 |
Sold prices on Shortlands
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3, Shortlands DT5 2LG | 18 Sep 2026 | £190,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 45, Shortlands DT5 2LG | 20 Feb 2026 | £195,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 13, Shortlands DT5 2LG | 18 Dec 2025 | £175,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 15, Shortlands DT5 2LG | 8 Dec 2025 | £172,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 33, Shortlands DT5 2LG | 1 Aug 2025 | £162,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 25, Shortlands DT5 2LG | 18 Mar 2025 | £225,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 23, Shortlands DT5 2LG | 7 Aug 2023 | £222,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 65, Shortlands DT5 2LG | 22 Apr 2022 | £210,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 39, Shortlands DT5 2LG | 15 Dec 2021 | £193,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 3, Shortlands DT5 2LG | 29 Jul 2021 | £195,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 47, Shortlands DT5 2LG | 18 Sep 2020 | £169,950 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 3, Shortlands DT5 2LG | 17 Aug 2020 | £166,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 39, Shortlands DT5 2LG | 8 Nov 2019 | £178,000 | 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.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 3, Shortlands | £166,500 (Aug 2020) → £195,000 (Jul 2021) → £190,000 (Sep 2026) | +14% over 6 yrs |
| 39, Shortlands | £178,000 (Nov 2019) → £193,000 (Dec 2021) | +8% over 2 yrs |
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Schools near Shortlands
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St George's Foundation Primary School 406 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.1 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
- St Georges Corner (W-bound, St Georges Estate Road) 5 min walk
- Courtlands (S-bound, Weston Road) 5 min walk
- Courtlands (N-bound, Weston Road) 6 min walk
- Pound Piece (SW-bound, Weston Road) 6 min walk
GP surgeries
- Royal Manor Health Care
The Health Centre, Park Estate Road, Portland · 0.2 mi
Supermarkets
- Tesco Tesco Portland Superstore · 0.2 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Weston Road Easton · 0.3 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Easton Square · 0.3 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Fortuneswell · 1.3 mi
Pharmacies
- Boots · 0.2 mi
Dentists
- Time For Teeth Hmp Portland · 0.9 mi
- Fortuneswell Dental Practice · 1.3 mi
- Time For Teeth Hmp The Verne · 1.3 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+) | 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 Shortlands
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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