Overview for Silklake Mews, PORTLAND, DT5 1JT

Introduction

The Isle of Portland is a tied island, 6 kilometres (4 mi) long by 2.7 kilometres (1.7 mi) wide, in the English Channel. The southern tip, Portland Bill lies 8 kilometres (5 mi) south of the resort of Weymouth, forming the southernmost point of the county of Dorset, England. A barrier beach called Chesil Beach joins Portland with mainland England. The A354 road passes down the Portland end of the beach and then over the Fleet Lagoon by bridge to the mainland. The population of Portland is 13,417.

Portland is a central part of the Jurassic Coast, a World Heritage Site on the Dorset and east Devon coast, important for its geology and landforms. Portland stone, a limestone famous for its use in British and world architecture, including St Paul's Cathedral and the United Nations Headquarters, continues to be quarried here.

Portland Harbour, in between Portland and Weymouth, is one of the largest man-made harbours in the world. The harbour was made by the building of stone breakwaters between 1848 and 1905. From its inception it was a Royal Navy base, and played prominent roles during the First and Second World Wars; ships of the Royal Navy and NATO countries worked up and exercised in its waters until 1995. The harbour is now a civilian port and popular recreation area, and was used for the 2012 Olympic Games.

The name Portland is used for one of the British Sea Areas, and has been exported as the name of North American and Australian towns.

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Summary for Silklake Mews, PORTLAND, DT5 1JT

South West
This postcode is in the parish of
Portland
within
Dorset
Rural/Urban
Rural Town and fringe   ?

Roadworks near DT5 1JT

Today's roadworks within 3 miles
Planned
2
In Progress
3
Completed
0
Cancelled
1

Road Safety near DT5 1JT

Details of personal injury accidents in and around Silklake Mews, DT5 1JT that have been reported to Dorset Police over the past 20 years.

Traffic Levels near DT5 1JT

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Police

This area is policed by Dorset Police.

Dorset Police split their policing area into 21 separate neighbourhoods and this postcode is in the Portland neighbourhood.

Dorset Police

Portland Neighbourhood Crime

Top 3 Categories

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Violent Crime
Jan 2024
32
Dec 2023
28
Anti-social Behaviour
Jan 2024
19
Dec 2023
27
Criminal Damage/Arson
Jan 2024
11
Dec 2023
6

Member of UK Parliament

This postcode is in the South Dorset parliamentary constituency.

South Dorset is a constituency in the South West region of England. The seat has been held by Richard Drax (Conservative) since May 2010.

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Most Recent House Sales for Silklake Mews, DT5 1JT

8 SILKLAKE MEWS, DT5 1JT
16 Dec 2020
£192,500
9 SILKLAKE MEWS, DT5 1JT
10 Aug 2020
£176,000
5 SILKLAKE MEWS, DT5 1JT
26 Jun 2020
£200,000
5 SILKLAKE MEWS, DT5 1JT
20 Jan 2017
£175,000

Local Petrol Station Prices

Petrol Standard (E10)
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Petrol Super (E5)
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Diesel Standard (B7)
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Diesel Super (B7)
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Coordinates for DT5 1JT

Latitude
50.54598
Longitude
-2.432286

Residents at DT5 1JT

Households
14
Male
16
Female
16
People per Household
2.29

Sunrise and Sunset at DT5 1JT

Sunrise
05:49
Sunset
18:39

Traffic Emission and Congestion Zones

DT5 1JT is not covered by a Traffic Emission or Congestion Zone

Historical Weather Summary

Clear9.15%
Cloudy39.08%
Rain13.62%
Windy38.15%
Other0.00%

Deprivation Index

17.6 England
The lower the score (out of 100),
the more deprived the postcode

Average Energy Performance

Domestic Certificates

Companies Registered at DT5 1JT

Active
None

Postcode Details for DT5 1JT

Introduced
1 Sep 2005

Recent Updates

17 Mar 2024
Schools Data updated for March 2024
16 Mar 2024
Companies Data updated for February 2024
2 Mar 2024
Police and Crime data updated for January 2024
1 Mar 2024
Energy Performance Certificates (England and Wales) updated January 2024
28 Feb 2024
Sold House Price data updated for January 2024
24 Feb 2024
Added National Park details to Postcodes
18 Feb 2024
Added Traffic Camera Views to Roadworks within London
17 Feb 2024
Schools Data updated for February 2024

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