Cost of Living in DT5
Dorset
DT5 at a glance
Postcode district (DT5)£230k
Median home price
1,040
Sales (last 5y)
-17%
vs national median
£159
Est. council tax / mo
3.9/10
Deprivation decile
Figures describe the DT5 postcode district as a whole — a guide to the area, not a valuation of any one home. Prices from HM Land Registry; council tax is an estimate (verify your exact band below).
House prices in DT5
Postcode district (DT5)Median sale price over the last five years by property type, with how each compares to the national median.
| Property type | Median price | Sales (5y) | vs national |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £344,000 | 145 | −£66k |
| Semi-detached | £255,000 | 163 | −£5k |
| Terraced | £230,000 | 639 | +£12k |
| Flat | £130,000 | 176 | −£102k |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0).
Council tax in DT5
Band C
Estimated band
£1,911
Estimated annual cost
£159
Monthly (approx)
Council-tax band is an estimate, not a verified per-address figure. Check the exact band on GOV.UK.
Affordability & area context
Postcode district (DT5)DT5 sits at an average deprivation decile of 3.9 out of 10 (more deprived than the English average), based on the 7 neighbourhoods (LSOAs) it covers in the English Indices of Deprivation 2025. Homes here typically sell for 17% less than the national median.