Windmill Close Easton, Dorset
7 addresses across 2 postcodes (DT5), about 80 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 44001343.
- Sales: 11 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £170,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 4 homes have an energy certificate (C: 4).
- Flood: 4 addresses on its postcodes are in areas 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 B; Band D in Dorset costs £2,765 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 96% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Weymouth, about 8 km (5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 100 m away, and Easton Gardens (0.3 hectares) is about 110 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 3.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 79 to 82 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 7 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Royal Manor Health Care, about 60 m away.
- People: About 370 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 61% of households owned their home and 26% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 118 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £170,000 | £170,000 | £170,000 |
| 2024 | 1 | £168,000 | £168,000 | £168,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £170,000 | £170,000 | £170,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £165,000 | £165,000 | £165,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £145,000 | £145,000 | £145,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £142,000 | £142,000 | £142,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £132,500 | £132,500 | £132,500 |
| 2014 | 4 | £131,450 | £127,000 | £134,950 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Nov 2025 | 4 DT5 2FA | Terraced | £170,000 | |
| 16 Dec 2024 | 3 DT5 2FA | Terraced | £168,000 | |
| 21 Jun 2022 | 4 DT5 2FA | Terraced | £170,000 | |
| 1 Jul 2021 | 3 DT5 2FA | Terraced | £165,000 | |
| 3 Aug 2018 | 3 DT5 2FA | Terraced | £145,000 | |
| 21 Jul 2017 | 4 DT5 2FA | Terraced | £142,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2016 | 3 DT5 2FA | Terraced | £132,500 | |
| 28 Nov 2014 | 2 DT5 2FA | Terraced | £127,000 | New build. |
| 10 Nov 2014 | 4 DT5 2FA | Terraced | £134,950 | New build. |
| 1 Oct 2014 | 3 DT5 2FA | Terraced | £127,950 | New build. |
| 11 Jul 2014 | 1 DT5 2FA | Terraced | £134,950 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
4 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 32 m². Most common: Bungalow, end-terrace (2); Bungalow, mid-terrace (2). Built: 2014 (2); 2012 onwards (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (2).
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 B (53% of about 1,180 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, 3 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 4 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 2FA | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| DT5 2AD | not in 2 or 3 | 3 / 1 / 4 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 7 addresses are between 79 m and 82 m above sea level (80 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DT5 2AD | 98% | 96% | 96% | 0% |
| DT5 2FA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Weymouth 751,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8 km (5 miles) |
| Upwey 54,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 11.8 km (7.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 19 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Easton Square | 200 m |
| Ferry terminal | Weymouth Ferry Terminal | 7.2 km (4.5 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Church Ope car park | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Be.EV Charging Station | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bournemouth Airport BOH | 49.7 km (31 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Bristol Airport BRS | 95.3 km (59 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Royal Manor Health Care | 60 m |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 70 m |
| NHS dentists | Fortuneswell Dental Practice | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Hospital | Portland Hospital | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) |
| Police station | Dorset Police | 9 km (5.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Tesco Bank ATM | 50 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,420 m² | 100 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Easton Gardens 3,440 m² | 110 m |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 760 m² | 130 m |
| Playing field | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4.5 ha | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 740 m² | 50 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 1.1 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Easton Methodist Church With Former Manse and Boundary Walls, a listed building (Grade II*), 160 m north. 68 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade I and 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Easton Methodist Church With Former Manse and Boundary Walls | Listed building, Grade II* | 160 m north |
| Church of St George, Reforne | Listed building, Grade I | 600 m (0.4 miles) north-west |
| Rufus Castle | Scheduled monument | 760 m (0.5 miles) south-east |
| Ruins of Church of St Andrew | Listed building, Grade II* | 780 m (0.5 miles) south-east |
| Rufus Castle With Bridge | Listed building, Grade I | 790 m (0.5 miles) south-east |
| Heavy Anti-Aircraft Battery (P3 Verne), 275m south-west of Fancy's Farm | Scheduled monument | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north |
| East Weare rifle range | Scheduled monument | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Isle of Portland | Island | 400 m (0.2 miles) north-west |
| Penn's Bath | Cliff or slope | 830 m (0.5 miles) south-east |
| Church Ope Cove | Beach | 900 m (0.6 miles) south-east |
| Southwell Landslip | Cliff or slope | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south |
| Blacknor | Wetland | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) west |
| The Verne | Hill | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 3.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.8 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 5 | 7 |
2 of the street's 7 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Dorset: see them on the Dorset page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St George's Foundation Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 250 m | 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 | 2 km (1.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Bake’n’Bites DT5 1EB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 70 m | 5 Very good | 25 Aug 2026 |
| Easton Methodist Church DT5 1BX | Other catering premises | 70 m | Exempt | |
| Portland Pop-Up Larder DT5 1BX | Retailers - other | 70 m | 5 Very good | 14 Oct 2025 |
| Tesco Superstore DT5 2AD | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 90 m | 5 Very good | 14 Oct 2025 |
| Community 2000 Portland | Other catering premises | 130 m | Exempt | |
| Ronni's Takeaway DT5 1BY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 m | 5 Very good | 4 Jul 2024 |
| Luna Lounge DT5 1EB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 m | 5 Very good | 25 Jun 2026 |
| Co Operative Group DT5 1BY | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 140 m | Exempt | |
| Open Arms DT5 1BY | Other catering premises | 140 m | Exempt | |
| Flavour Of Asia DT5 1BY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 m | 5 Very good | 12 Nov 2025 |
| Turnstones DT5 1EB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 m | 5 Very good | 11 Apr 2019 |
| Petes Hardware DT5 1HG | Retailers - other | 160 m | Exempt | |
| Shakey's DT5 1HG | Retailers - other | 160 m | Exempt | |
| Golden Island Chinese Takeaway DT5 1HG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 160 m | 5 Very good | 17 Jan 2024 |
| Chinese 4 U DT5 1HG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 m | 5 Very good | 8 Oct 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 46 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 28 |
| Shoplifting | 19 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 13 |
| Other theft | 8 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Supermarket (24); On or near Park Road (19); On or near Easton Square (19); On or near Lady Mead Close (12); On or near Park Estate Road (10).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 51 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 11% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 61% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 37% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 37% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 56% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 29% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 23% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 58% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 13% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 52% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 23% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 26% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 16% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 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 5 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
Park Road · Bloomfield Terrace · Delhi Lane · Easton Square · Lady Mead Close · Alm Place · Straits · Park Estate Road · Foundry Close · Clarence Close · New Church Close · Channel View Road
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.