Thumb Lane, Portland
House prices, sold prices and local information for DT5 2FB.
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At a glance
3 property sales on Thumb Lane, Portland have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 29 Mar 2018. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £246,000. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2016; 1 of them sold for more the second time. Recorded sale prices on Thumb Lane range from £238,000 to £260,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on Thumb Lane compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Thumb Lane 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: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 3 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 3 | £246,000 | 29 Mar 2018 |
Sold prices on Thumb Lane
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3, Thumb Lane DT5 2FB | 29 Mar 2018 | £260,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 3, Thumb Lane DT5 2FB | 8 Jan 2016 | £238,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 5, Thumb Lane DT5 2FB | 8 Jan 2016 | £240,000 | 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, Thumb Lane | £238,000 (Jan 2016) → £260,000 (Mar 2018) | +9% over 2 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Thumb Lane
Crime
37 crimes were reported within about a mile of Thumb Lane in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 70% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 14 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 8 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Thumb Lane 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 Thumb Lane
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St George's Foundation Primary School 406 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Atlantic Academy Portland 769 pupils | All-through | 4–16 | Good Report | 0.7 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
- Weston Corner (N-bound, Weston Road) 3 min walk
- Weston Corner (S-bound, Weston Road) 3 min walk
- Avalanche Road (SE-bound) 5 min walk
- Avalanche Road (o/s 103, Avalanche Road) 5 min walk
GP surgeries
- Royal Manor Health Care
The Health Centre, Park Estate Road, Portland · 0.5 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Weston Road Easton · 0.3 mi
- Tesco Tesco Portland Superstore · 0.6 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Easton Square · 0.7 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Fortuneswell · 1.6 mi
Pharmacies
- Boots · 0.6 mi
Dentists
- Time For Teeth Hmp Portland · 1.3 mi
- Fortuneswell Dental Practice · 1.6 mi
- Time For Teeth Hmp The Verne · 1.7 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 Thumb Lane
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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