Sharpitts Weston, Dorset
12 addresses across 2 postcodes (DT5), about 100 m long. USRN 44000646.
- Sales: 8 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £240,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 4 homes have an energy certificate (D: 2, E: 1, F: 1).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Dorset costs £2,765 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 80% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Weymouth, about 8.1 km (5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Weston Green, is about 410 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 3.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 86 to 89 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Royal Manor Health Care, about 770 m (0.5 miles) away.
- People: About 320 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 82% of households owned their home and 15% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 94 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | £240,000 | £240,000 | £240,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £185,000 | £185,000 | £185,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £185,000 | £185,000 | £185,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £154,000 | £154,000 | £154,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £125,000 | £125,000 | £125,000 |
| 2001 | 1 | £74,950 | £74,950 | £74,950 |
| 2000 | 1 | £75,250 | £75,250 | £75,250 |
| 1998 | 1 | £49,000 | £49,000 | £49,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Nov 2024 | 7 DT5 2HL | Semi-detached | £240,000 | |
| 4 Aug 2017 | 1 DT5 2HL | Semi-detached | £185,000 | |
| 25 Sep 2007 | 2 DT5 2HL | Semi-detached | £185,000 | |
| 14 Jul 2006 | 9 DT5 2HL | Terraced | £154,000 | |
| 2 Aug 2002 | 4 DT5 2HL | Terraced | £125,000 | |
| 12 Oct 2001 | 9 DT5 2HL | Terraced | £74,950 | |
| 15 May 2000 | 7 DT5 2HL | Semi-detached | £75,250 | |
| 27 Mar 1998 | 7 DT5 2HL | Semi-detached | £49,000 |
Energy performance certificates
4 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 88 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (4). Built: 1950-1966 (2); 1967-1975 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (4).
Council tax
What each band costs in Dorset in 2026-27: Band D £2,765 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,843 | £2,151 | £2,458 | £2,765 | £3,379 | £3,994 | £4,608 | £5,530 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (60% of about 670 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 1 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| DT5 2HL | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| DT5 2HQ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 12 addresses are between 86 m and 89 m above sea level (88 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DT5 2HL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| DT5 2HQ | 100% | 80% | 80% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Weymouth 751,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.1 km (5 miles) |
| Upwey 54,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 11.8 km (7.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 5 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 9 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Courtlands Easton | 220 m |
| Ferry terminal | Weymouth Ferry Terminal | 7.3 km (4.5 miles) |
| Car parks | Church Ope car park | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Be.EV Charging Station | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bournemouth Airport BOH | 50.5 km (31 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Bristol Airport BRS | 95.2 km (59 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Royal Manor Health Care | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 840 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Fortuneswell Dental Practice | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Hospital | Portland Hospital | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Police station | Dorset Police | 8.9 km (5.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Southern Co-Operative Portland Weston Road, Portland Cashzone | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Weston Green 2,780 m² | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 310 m² | 280 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4.5 ha | 50 m |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4,770 m² | 270 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 0.8 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St George, Reforne, a listed building (Grade I), 560 m (0.3 miles) north-east. 37 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St George, Reforne | Listed building, Grade I | 560 m (0.3 miles) north-east |
| Easton Methodist Church With Former Manse and Boundary Walls | Listed building, Grade II* | 820 m (0.5 miles) east |
| Rufus Castle | Scheduled monument | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) east |
| Heavy Anti-Aircraft Battery (P3 Verne), 275m south-west of Fancy's Farm | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Blacknor | Wetland | 560 m (0.3 miles) west |
| Mutton Cove | Tidal water | 570 m (0.4 miles) south-west |
| West Cliff | Cliff or slope | 670 m (0.4 miles) north |
| Isle of Portland | Island | 780 m (0.5 miles) north-east |
| Clay Ope | Bay | 790 m (0.5 miles) north |
| The Verne | Hill | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 3.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 8.9 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 12 | 12 |
None of the street's 12 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St George's Foundation Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 580 m (0.4 miles) | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Atlantic Academy Portland | All-through | 4–16 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Needs attention; Inclusion: Needs attention; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sowenna PW 506 DT5 2HW | Mobile caterer | 240 m | 5 Very good | 15 Jun 2026 |
| Just Sweets DT5 2DB | Retailers - other | 300 m | Exempt | |
| Siena Co-operative Ltd DT5 2BY | Retailers - other | 310 m | 5 Very good | 17 Apr 2026 |
| The Codfathers (Weston) Ltd + Codfathers Pizzas DT5 2BZ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 360 m | 5 Very good | 27 Jan 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 53 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 25 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 |
| Other crime | 4 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Court Barton (25); On or near Blindmere Road (17); On or near Courtlands Road (14); On or near Woolcombe Road (13); On or near Yeolands Road (13).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 15% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 82% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 49% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 5% | 17% |
| Private rented | 13% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 50% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 32% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 12% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 70% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 8% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 8% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 69% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 12% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 15% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 18% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 3 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Court Barton · Croft Road · Courtlands Road · Blacknor Road · Weston Road · Grangecroft Road · Woolcombe Road · Yeolands Road · Weston Road · York Place · Blindmere Road · Pound Piece
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.