Area Info for Portland (Dorset)

Portland, Dorset, UK

Portland is a limestone tied island in the English Channel, situated on the south coast of England within the county of Dorset. It is approximately 4 miles long and 1.5 miles wide, forming a prominent feature of the Jurassic Coast, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its geological significance and stunning coastal scenery.

Geography and Landscape

The island is characterised by its dramatic cliffs, rugged coastline, and extensive quarries. The landscape is largely shaped by its historical quarrying activities, which have left behind notable features such as the Portland Bill lighthouse and the famous Portland Stone quarries. The area offers a mix of natural beauty and industrial heritage.

History

Portland has a rich maritime history, with its strategic location making it an important naval and maritime hub over the centuries. The island has been inhabited since prehistoric times, with evidence of early settlements. During the 19th and 20th centuries, Portland became renowned for its quarrying industry, particularly for Portland Stone, a high-quality limestone used extensively in British architecture and construction.

Economy

The local economy has historically been driven by quarrying and maritime activities. Today, tourism also plays a significant role, with visitors attracted to its natural beauty, historical sites, and outdoor activities such as walking, sailing, and birdwatching.

Transport

Portland is accessible by road, with the A354 connecting it to the mainland. The island does not have a railway station; transportation is primarily by car and bus services. The port facilities support both commercial and leisure maritime activities.

Points of Interest

Portland Bill Lighthouse: A prominent lighthouse at the southern tip of the island, guiding ships through the treacherous waters. Portland Harbour: One of the largest man-made harbours in Europe, historically significant for naval and commercial shipping. Portland Museum: Showcasing the island’s history, geology, and maritime heritage. Walking and Coastal Trails: Numerous paths offering scenic views of the coast and countryside.
Education
School
St George's Community Primary School0.00 miles
Clarence Road, Portland, Dorset, DT5 2BD
Isle of Portland Aldridge Community Academy1.21 miles
Maritime House, Southwell Park, Portland, Dorset, DT5 2NA
Wyke Regis Church of England Junior School3.89 miles
High Street, Wyke Regis, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 9NU
All Saints' Church of England School, Weymouth3.93 miles
Sunnyside Road, Wyke Regis, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 9BJ
Wyke Regis Infant School and Nursery4.02 miles
Shrubbery Lane, Wyke Regis, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 9LU
Holy Trinity Church of England VC Primary School & Community Nursery4.22 miles
Cross Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 9QX
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Weymouth4.57 miles
Hardy Avenue, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 0RH
The Compass4.72 miles
307a Chickerell Road, Westham, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 0QU
Beechcroft St Pauls CofE VA Primary School5.13 miles
Corporation Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 0LQ
Conifers Primary School5.13 miles
Radipole Lane, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 0QF
Budmouth College5.26 miles
Chickerell Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 9SY
St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided School, Weymouth5.74 miles
Coombe Avenue, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 7TP
Southill Primary School5.97 miles
Sycamore Road, Southill, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 9UF
Chickerell Primary Academy6.12 miles
Rashley Road, Chickerell, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 4AT
Radipole Primary School6.32 miles
Radipole Lane, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 5HS
The Wey Valley School7.00 miles
Dorchester Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 5AN
Health
Clinic
The Bridges Medical Centre4.94 miles
26 Commercial Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 7DW
Gp-Led Walk-In-Centre5.39 miles
Weymouth Community Health Centre, Weymouth Community Hospital, 3 Melcombe Avenue, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 7TB
Dorchester Road Surgery5.72 miles
177 - 179 Dorchester Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 7LE
BPAS Dorchester11.70 miles
Dorchester Contraception and Sexual Health Centre, 20 Trinity Street, Dorchester, DT1 1TU
Bpas Dorcester11.70 miles
20 Trinity Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1TU
Specsavers Hearcare - Shp - Dorchester11.74 miles
20 South Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1BS
Puddletown Surgery14.65 miles
2A Athelhampton Road, Puddletown, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8FY
Poole NHS Healthcare Centre23.45 miles
Boots the Chemist Ltd, Dolphin Centre, 190-196 High Street, Poole, Dorset, BH15 1SX
Poole Community Health Clinic23.71 miles
Shaftesbury Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 2NT
Poole Child Development Centre23.84 miles
Longfleet Road,, BH15 2JB
Headway Dorset (Albany Park)24.01 miles
22 Albany Park, Cabot Lane, Poole, Dorset, BH17 7BX
The Harvey Practice24.62 miles
Wallace House Surgery, 18 Kirkway, Broadstone, Dorset, BH18 8EE
Canford Heath Clinic25.18 miles
Neighbourhood Centre, Culliford Crescent, Canford Heath, Poole, BH17 9DW
Community Dental Service25.22 miles
Parkstone Health Centre, Mansfield Road, Poole, BH14 0DJ
Lyme NHS Clinical Services25.73 miles
Lyme Community Care Centre, Uplyme Road, Lyme Regis, Dorset, DT7 3LS
Branksome Clinic25.78 miles
51a Layton Road, Parkstone, Poole, Dorset, BH12 2BJ
GP
Royal Manor Health Care0.06 miles
Park Estate Road, Portland, Dorset, PORTLAND, DT5 2BJ
The Gatehouse1.57 miles
The Gatehouse, Castle Road, Fortuneswell, Portland, Dorset, DT5 1AU
Wyke Regis Health Centre3.88 miles
Portland Road, Wyke Regis, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 9BE
Cross Road Surgery4.22 miles
Cross Road Surgery, Cross Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 9QX
Lanehouse Surgery4.83 miles
Ludlow Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 0HB
Abbotsbury Road Practice4.85 miles
24 Abbotsbury Road, Weymouth, Dorset, Weymouth, DT4 0AE
The Bridges Medical Centre4.94 miles
26 Commercial Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 7DW
Royal Crescent Surgery5.09 miles
25 Crescent Street, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 7BY
Weymouth Walk-In Centre and The Practice Surgery 5.39 miles
WEYMOUTH COMMUNITY HEALTH CNTR "Walk-In Centre", WEYMOUTH COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, MELCOME AVENUE, WEYMOUTH, DT4 7TB
Dorchester Road Surgery5.72 miles
179 Dorchester Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 7LE
Abbotsbury Road Surgery - Chickerell Branch6.21 miles
36 Lower Way, Chickerell, Weymouth, Chickerell, DT3 4AR
Preston Road Surgery6.89 miles
102 Preston Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 6BB
Littlemoor Health Centre & Surgery7.24 miles
Louviers Road, Littlemoor, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 6SA
Broadmayne Surgery9.53 miles
Osmington Drove, Broadmayne, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8ER
Portesham Practice10.36 miles
Malthouse Meadows, Portesham, Dorset, DT3 4NS
Queens Avenue Surgery11.33 miles
14 Queens Avenue, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2EW
Hospital
Portland Hospital1.58 miles
Castle Road, Castletown, Portland, Dorset, DT5 1AX
Westhaven Hospital5.26 miles
Radipole Lane, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 0QE
Weymouth Community Hospital5.39 miles
Melcombe Avenue, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 7TB
BMI The Winterbourne Hospital10.89 miles
Herringston Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2DR
Maiden Castle House11.25 miles
30 Maiden Castle Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2ER
Dorset County Hospital11.76 miles
Williams Avenue, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2JY
Forston Clinic14.59 miles
Herrison Road, Dorschester, Dorset, DT2 9TB
Wareham Community Hospital17.25 miles
Streche Road, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 4QQ
Bridport Community Hospital19.96 miles
Hospital Lane, North Allington, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 5DR
Greenfields Day Hospital19.96 miles
Hospital Lane, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 5DR
Swanage Community Hospital21.38 miles
Queens Road, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 2ES
BMI The Harbour Hospital23.74 miles
St Mary`s Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 2BH
Poole Hospital23.84 miles
Longfleet Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 2JB
St Ann's Hospital24.82 miles
69 Haven Road, Canford Cliffs, Poole, Dorset, BH13 7LN
Kimmeridge Court24.82 miles
69 Haven Road, Canford Cliffs, Poole, BH13 7LN
Blandford Community Hospital25.07 miles
Milldown Road, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 7DD
Pharmacy
Boots0.13 miles
2 Easton Square, Portland, Dorset, DT5 1BX
Boots1.12 miles
54-56 Fortuneswell, Portland, Dorset, DT5 1LZ
Boots3.75 miles
107 Portland Road, Wyke Regis, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 9BG
Angel Pharmacy (Buxton)4.07 miles
27 Buxton Road, Rodwell, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 9PQ
Asda Pharmacy4.54 miles
Newstead Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 8JQ
Boots4.61 miles
81-82 St Mary Street, And 24 St Thomas Street, Weymouth, DT4 8PJ
Wessex Pharmacies Ltd4.76 miles
Lanehouse Rocks Rd, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 9DJ
Boots4.85 miles
26 Abbotsbury Road, Westham, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 0AE
Lloydspharmacy4.88 miles
22 Gloucester Street, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 7AW
Angel Pharmacy (Abbotsbury)4.88 miles
173a Abbotsbury Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 0LX
Angel Pharmacy (Crescent)5.02 miles
24 Crescent Street, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 7BX
Wessex Pharmacies Ltd5.27 miles
14 Avenue Rd, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 7JJ
Angel Pharmacy (Southill)5.85 miles
123 Radipole Lane, Southill, Weymouth, DT4 9SS
Day Lewis Pharmacy6.23 miles
16 East Street, Chickerell, Weymouth, DT3 4DT
Morrisons Pharmacy6.47 miles
Dorchester Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 5AX
Rowlands Pharmacy6.95 miles
7 Littlemoor Road, Preston, Weymouth, DT3 6LD
Leisure
Park
CHISWELL WALLED GARDEN1.33 miles
CROOKHILL BRICKPITS, CHICKERELL5.84 miles
LODMOOR6.12 miles
RADIPOLE COMMUNITY WOODLAND6.31 miles
RADIPOLE SCHOOL6.45 miles
ABBOTSBURY GARDENS (Grade I Listed)11.32 miles
VALLEY OF STONES11.59 miles
TOWN WALKS, DORCHESTER (Grade II Listed)11.68 miles
BOROUGH GARDENS, DORCHESTER (Grade II Listed)11.71 miles
DORCHESTER RIVERSIDE12.01 miles
BRIDEHEAD (Grade II Listed)12.38 miles
KINGSTON MAURWARD (Grade II* Listed)12.48 miles
LULWORTH CASTLE (Grade II Listed)12.97 miles
THORNCOMBE WOOD12.98 miles
PRINCE'S PLOT, CHARMINSTER13.39 miles
DORSET13.51 miles
Shop
Groceries
Tesco Portland (Superstore)0.12 miles
Park Rd, Easton, Portland, Dorset, DT5 2AD
Co-op Portland0.19 miles
Easton Square, DT5 1BY
Co-op Portland0.33 miles
Portland, Weston Road, DT5 2BY
SPAR Portland0.60 miles
Spar, Top Of The Hill, Dorset, DT5 1BW
Co-op Portland1.16 miles
Fortuneswell, DT5 1LY
Co-op Weymouth3.90 miles
Wyke Regis, DT4 9BE
Kings Store4.36 miles
1 Gordon Row, Chapelhay, Weymouth, Dorset DT4 8LL
Londis Harbour Stores4.39 miles
8 Trinity Street, Weymouth, DT4 8TW
ASDA Weymouth4.50 miles
Newstead Road, Weymouth, DT4 8JQ
SPAR St Edmumd Street4.50 miles
17-18, St Edmumd Street, Dorset, DT4 8AR
Tesco Weymouth (Metro)4.58 miles
63 St Thomas St, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 8EQ
Iceland Weymouth4.63 miles
68 St. Thomas Street, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 8EL
M&S Weymouth4.71 miles
6 St.mary Street, Weymouth, DT4 8PF
Tesco Weymouth (Express)4.72 miles
Lanehouse Rocks Rd, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 9DJ
Londis Electra Shop Ltd4.78 miles
28 Westham Road, Weymouth, DT4 8NU
SPAR Haven Littlesea4.78 miles
Haven Littlesea, Lynch Lane, Dorset, DT4 9DT
Transport
Airport
Bournemouth International Airport31.05 miles
Bus Stop
Tophill Health Centre (E)0.07 miles
Tophill Health Centre (W)0.07 miles
Clarence Road (W)0.08 miles
Clarence Road (E)0.08 miles
Tesco (N)0.09 miles
Greenways (E)0.13 miles
Greenways (W)0.13 miles
Easton Square (N)0.21 miles
Easton Square (S)0.23 miles
Moorfield Road (NW)0.24 miles
Moorfield Road (SE)0.24 miles
St Georges Corner (E)0.26 miles
St Georges Corner (W)0.26 miles
Pound Piece (SW)0.27 miles
The George (W)0.28 miles
Pound Piece (N)0.28 miles
Ferry Port
Weymouth Ferry Terminal4.50 miles
Poole Ferry Terminal22.61 miles
Poole Quay Ferry Landing23.02 miles
Brownsea Island Ferry Landing23.40 miles
Shell Bay Ferry Terminal23.40 miles
Sandbanks Ferry Terminal23.55 miles
Tuckton Tea Gardens Ferry Landing31.18 miles
Wick Christchurch Ferry Landing31.55 miles
Christchurch Quay Ferry Landing31.56 miles
Hengistbury Head Ferry Landing32.85 miles
Mudeford Quay Ferry Landing32.97 miles
Railway Station
Weymouth Rail Station5.02 miles
Upwey Rail Station7.35 miles
Dorchester South Rail Station11.46 miles
Dorchester West Rail Station11.58 miles
Moreton (Dorset) Rail Station12.19 miles
Wool Rail Station13.48 miles
Maiden Newton Rail Station17.32 miles
Wareham Rail Station17.53 miles
Holton Heath Rail Station19.61 miles
Hamworthy Rail Station22.25 miles
Chetnole Rail Station23.08 miles
Poole Rail Station23.36 miles
Parkstone (Dorset) Rail Station24.82 miles
Yetminster Rail Station25.05 miles
Branksome Rail Station26.03 miles
Thornford Rail Station26.10 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (DT5 2B*)
Number of Properties in Catchment319
Very Low Risk (<0.1% chance of flooding)0
Low Risk (0.1% < 1% chance of flooding)0
Medium Risk (1% < 3.3% chance of flooding)0
High Risk (>3.3%)0
Property Sales
87, AVALANCHE ROAD
SOUTHWELL
PORTLAND
DORSET
DT5 2DL		£240,000
2025-06-05
terraced
freehold
30, VICTORIA PLACE

PORTLAND
DORSET
DT5 2AA		£175,000
2025-05-30
terraced
freehold
6, AVALANCHE ROAD

PORTLAND
DORSET
DT5 2DJ		£355,000
2025-05-27
semidetached
freehold
55, EASTON STREET

PORTLAND
DORSET
DT5 1BS		£320,000
2025-05-09
terraced
freehold
6, KINGBARROW DRIVE

PORTLAND
DORSET
DT5 2FH		£235,000
2025-04-30
terraced
freehold
43, WESTCLIFF ROAD

PORTLAND
DORSET
DT5 2HW		£110,000
2025-04-29
terraced
freehold
81, GREENWAYS
WESTON
PORTLAND
DORSET
DT5 2LF		£171,000
2025-04-28
terraced
freehold
92, RIP CROFT

PORTLAND
DORSET
DT5 2EE		£207,000
2025-04-28
terraced
freehold
1A, AVALANCHE ROAD

PORTLAND
DORSET
DT5 2DJ		£250,000
2025-04-24
flatmaisonette
freehold
2, BRESTON CLOSE

PORTLAND
DORSET
DT5 2ER		£255,000
2025-04-17
semidetached
freehold
86, RIP CROFT

PORTLAND
DORSET
DT5 2EE		£201,000
2025-04-17
terraced
freehold
11, CHANNEL VIEW ROAD

PORTLAND
DORSET
DT5 2AY		£285,000
2025-04-07
terraced
freehold
22, EASTON SQUARE

PORTLAND
DORSET
DT5 1BX		£217,000
2025-03-31
terraced
freehold
2 (MAISONETTE), WESTON ROAD

PORTLAND
DORSET
DT5 2DB		£250,000
2025-03-28
detached
freehold
12, WESTCLIFF ROAD

PORTLAND
DORSET
DT5 2HP		£305,000
2025-03-27
detached
freehold
69, REFORNE

PORTLAND
DORSET
DT5 2AW		£220,000
2025-03-26
terraced
freehold
75, GREENWAYS
WESTON
PORTLAND
DORSET
DT5 2LF		£185,000
2025-03-21
terraced
freehold
6, CHEYNE CLOSE

PORTLAND
DORSET
DT5 2JW		£194,000
2025-03-18
terraced
freehold
2, REAP LANE

PORTLAND
DORSET
DT5 2DW		£260,000
2025-03-18
detached
freehold
35, POUND PIECE

PORTLAND
DORSET
DT5 2EX		£205,000
2024-11-29
semidetached
freehold
26, KINGBARROW DRIVE

PORTLAND
DORSET
DT5 2FH		£285,000
2024-11-25
terraced (New)
freehold
39, KINGBARROW DRIVE

PORTLAND
DORSET
DT5 2FH		£430,000
2024-10-04
detached (New)
freehold
32, KINGBARROW DRIVE

PORTLAND
DORSET
DT5 2FH		£360,000
2024-08-23
terraced (New)
freehold
59, NEW STREET

PORTLAND
DORSET
DT5 1HQ		£315,000
2025-03-28
semidetached
freehold
111, WAKEHAM

PORTLAND
DORSET
DT5 1HW		£232,500
2025-03-21
terraced
freehold
25, SHORTLANDS

PORTLAND
DORSET
DT5 2LG		£225,000
2025-03-18
terraced
freehold
4, EASTON SQUARE

PORTLAND
DORSET
DT5 1BX		£310,000
2025-03-11
terraced
freehold
170, WAKEHAM

PORTLAND
DORSET
DT5 1HP		£270,000
2025-03-11
semidetached
freehold
17, TOBYS CLOSE

PORTLAND
DORSET
DT5 2LB		£162,000
2025-03-07
terraced
freehold
27, REAP LANE

PORTLAND
DORSET
DT5 2DW		£150,000
2025-03-07
terraced
freehold
11, ST GEORGES ESTATE ROAD

PORTLAND
DORSET
DT5 2AU		£250,000
2025-02-17
terraced
freehold
83, COURTLANDS ROAD

PORTLAND
DORSET
DT5 2HG		£255,000
2025-02-13
semidetached
freehold
36, TOBYS CLOSE

PORTLAND
DORSET
DT5 2LB		£187,500
2025-02-07
terraced
freehold
11, CHURCH LANE

PORTLAND
DORSET
DT5 2EQ		£242,000
2025-02-05
terraced
freehold
28, EASTON STREET

PORTLAND
DORSET
DT5 1BT		£465,000
2025-01-31
terraced
freehold
60, ALM PLACE

PORTLAND
DORSET
DT5 2LT		£240,000
2025-01-27
terraced
freehold
82, HAYLANDS

PORTLAND
DORSET
DT5 2LA		£212,000
2025-01-17
terraced
freehold
53, COURTLANDS ROAD

PORTLAND
DORSET
DT5 2HF		£200,000
2024-11-05
terraced
freehold
36 (GARAGE), ST GEORGES ESTATE ROAD

PORTLAND
DORSET
DT5 2AX		£13,500
2024-11-01
otherPropertyType
freehold
EASTVILLE COTTAGES (8), WESTON ROAD

PORTLAND
DORSET
DT5 2DD		£285,000
2024-10-16
terraced
freehold
17, VICTORIA PLACE

PORTLAND
DORSET
DT5 2AA		£195,000
2024-10-03
terraced
freehold
107, REFORNE

PORTLAND
DORSET
DT5 2AP		£273,000
2024-09-30
semidetached
freehold
87, REFORNE

PORTLAND
DORSET
DT5 2AW		£151,000
2024-09-06
terraced
freehold
10, MONTROSE CLOSE

PORTLAND
DORSET
DT5 2BN		£145,000
2024-08-02
terraced
freehold
12, GROSVENOR ROAD

PORTLAND
DORSET
DT5 2BH		£250,000
2024-07-31
detached
freehold
11, PARK ROAD
EASTON
PORTLAND
DORSET
DT5 2AD		£265,000
2025-01-17
terraced
freehold
174, WAKEHAM

PORTLAND
DORSET
DT5 1HP		£285,000
2025-01-07
semidetached
freehold
15, RIP CROFT

PORTLAND
DORSET
DT5 2EE		£240,000
2024-12-19
semidetached
freehold
58, WAKEHAM

PORTLAND
DORSET
DT5 1HN		£322,500
2024-12-18
terraced
freehold
26, WAKEHAM

PORTLAND
DORSET
DT5 1HN		£670,000
2024-12-18
detached
freehold
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