Property market | £354,566 for a semi-detached property | |
Airport access | Closest airport is Exeter (44.3 miles) | |
Broadband | 42.1mbps average broadband speeds (average broadband for UK) | |
Socio-economic status | Ranked 293 out of 573 in England & Wales for % of residents in higher managerial positions and 396 out of 573 for residents who are long-term unemployed (South Dorset level) | |
Crime | 4.0 burglaries per 1k people (Dorset) | |
Commute (approx) | - Reading (132 mins) - Bristol Temple Meads (155 mins) - London Waterloo (166 mins) - Paddington (171 mins) - Vauxhall (182 mins) - Cardiff Central (208 mins) - Brighton (214 mins)... (view more here) | |
Quick links | Ask a question about Castletown on the discussion board View more locations in Dorset View nearby schools on a map |
£354,566 for a semi-detached property | |
Closest airport is Exeter (44.3 miles) | |
42.1mbps average broadband speeds (average broadband for UK) | |
Ranked 293 out of 573 in England & Wales for % of residents in higher managerial positions and 396 out of 573 for residents who are long-term unemployed (South Dorset level) | |
4.0 burglaries per 1k people (Dorset) | |
- ... (view more here) | |
Ask a question about Castletown on the discussion board View more locations in Dorset View nearby schools on a map |
There are currently no reviews for Castletown. Help the community of movers - leave a review of Castletown!
Castletown has a few stores nearby for groceries, including: Portland, Tesco Express Portland Road Weymouth, Tesco Portland Easton Superstore. There are a few pubs and bars nearby, including: Britannia Inn, Cove House Inn, New Star Inn, Royal Portland Arms, The Clifton Hotel, The Green Shutters. Regarding restaurants and other types of eateries, we found many nearby, including: Billy Winters Bar and Diner, Havana, Portland Sculpture and Quarry Trust, Portland Youth Hostel, The Royal Breakwater Hotel, Weymouth & Portland Natio... (see map below for more). There are a few cafes and coffee shops nearby, including: Legacy Cafe, Quiddles Cafe. Castletown has a range of train stations and schools nearby, as shown in the map below.
The property market in Castletown has had a steep increase over the last few years but slowing growth. Based on data published on 15 November 2023, on average a detached house costs £540,136, which is down -2.1% on last year. A semi-detached house on average costs £354,566 (down -2.2% on last year) , a terraced house £282,447 (down -3.2% on last year) and a flat £189,690. Property prices in Castletown are similar to the average property prices across Dorset and are a little higher compared to other locations with a similar density in England. When looking at the annual change in property prices in Castletown, prices have had a greater decrease than the annual average price decrease seen across the Dorset region.
Property data is based on Dorset level pricing data and is as at September 2023 (publicised 15 November 2023)
Detached and Semi-detached House Trend (£) to September 2023
County | Avg Detached Price | Annual Change | Avg Semi-Detached Price | Annual Change |
---|---|---|---|---|
Rutland | £557,774 | +11.3% | £341,529 | +11.7% |
Northumberland | £333,743 | +7.3% | £183,403 | +6.1% |
Lancashire | £326,887 | +4.3% | £195,848 | +3.4% |
Leicestershire | £432,076 | +3.9% | £262,308 | +3.0% |
Derbyshire | £340,545 | +3.7% | £209,276 | +2.9% |
Oxfordshire | £706,629 | +3.5% | £450,305 | +3.5% |
Merseyside | £340,051 | +3.4% | £214,398 | +2.4% |
Gloucestershire | £536,963 | +3.4% | £330,457 | +3.4% |
Nottinghamshire | £334,429 | +2.8% | £206,257 | +2.8% |
Wiltshire | £521,688 | +2.7% | £328,877 | +3.0% |
Greater Manchester | £396,806 | +2.7% | £254,125 | +2.3% |
West Yorkshire | £351,673 | +2.5% | £210,889 | +2.0% |
West Midlands | £407,684 | +2.2% | £245,250 | +2.4% |
East Riding of Yorkshire | £326,098 | +2.2% | £203,163 | +2.1% |
Staffordshire | £364,884 | +2.1% | £221,783 | +2.1% |
Herefordshire | £434,518 | +2.1% | £276,148 | +2.2% |
South Yorkshire | £284,409 | +2.0% | £182,869 | +1.9% |
West Sussex | £686,980 | +1.9% | £441,716 | +2.3% |
Kent | £619,795 | +1.8% | £386,201 | +1.4% |
Shropshire | £404,408 | +1.8% | £252,891 | +1.8% |
Warwickshire | £515,326 | +1.8% | £299,238 | +1.3% |
Devon | £503,963 | +1.6% | £337,624 | +2.3% |
North Yorkshire | £422,027 | +1.5% | £265,231 | +1.2% |
Norfolk | £406,137 | +1.4% | £267,820 | +1.2% |
North Northamptonshire | £426,370 | +1.3% | £254,947 | +1.2% |
Buckinghamshire | £853,940 | +1.2% | £460,891 | +1.2% |
West Northamptonshire | £478,844 | +0.9% | £279,006 | +0.7% |
Hampshire | £628,455 | +0.6% | £386,140 | +1.0% |
Lincolnshire | £307,354 | +0.6% | £205,466 | +1.4% |
Worcestershire | £455,558 | +0.6% | £276,201 | +0.9% |
Essex | £586,972 | +0.4% | £379,804 | 0.0% |
Somerset | £465,131 | +0.3% | £296,160 | +0.7% |
Suffolk | £454,636 | +0.2% | £283,920 | +0.6% |
East Sussex | £595,763 | +0.1% | £385,074 | +0.4% |
Cambridgeshire | £486,349 | 0.0% | £330,028 | +0.2% |
Surrey | £957,680 | -0.2% | £546,201 | +0.7% |
Isle of Wight | £435,441 | -0.4% | £298,787 | 0.0% |
Hertfordshire | £939,983 | -0.7% | £542,021 | -0.2% |
Cornwall | £453,159 | -1.1% | £300,170 | -0.6% |
Dorset | £528,863 | -1.3% | £348,080 | -0.8% |
Recent property transactions in the area
Listed below are some recent property purchases in the area, to give you an idea of the market. Click on a postcode if you would like to see data on that specific area of Castletown, or click here to browse the longer list of Castletown property transactions from 2023.
Address | Details |
---|---|
1, Foylebank Way, Portland, Dorset , DT5 1BA | Flat - Sold for £95,000 on 07/28/2023 |
Castletown has a few schools nearby to choose from. There are a mix of both primary and secondary schools nearby, including All Saints' Church of England Academy (Academy) which is a secondary school based in Sunnyside Road, Weymouth. Example schools in the area are listed below, with some information on their rating and access criteria.
School | Type | Latest Rating | Parent View Reviews (if available) | Ofsted Report (if available) | Address |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Wyke Regis Infant School and Nursery Save school | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (1/27/2016) | Ofsted Report Link | Weymouth | |
Wyke Regis Church of England Junior School Save school | Primary Voluntary controlled school - Mixed | 2: Good (2/16/2022) | 56 submissions 98.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | Weymouth |
Holy Trinity Church of England VC Primary School & Community Nursery Save school | Primary Voluntary controlled school - Mixed | 2: Good (6/6/2018) | 37 submissions 100.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | Weymouth |
St George's Community Primary School Save school | Primary Foundation school - Mixed | 2: Good (4/13/2016) | Ofsted Report Link | Portland | |
All Saints' Church of England Academy Save school | Secondary school Academy sponsor led - Mixed | 4: Inadequate (5/2/2018) | Ofsted Report Link | Weymouth |
School | Type |
---|---|
Wyke Regis Infant School and Nursery Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (1/27/2016) |
Wyke Regis Church of England Junior School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (2/16/2022) 56 submissions 98.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
Holy Trinity Church of England VC Primary School & Community Nursery Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (6/6/2018) 37 submissions 100.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
St George's Community Primary School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (4/13/2016) |
All Saints' Church of England Academy Ofsted report Save school | Secondary school Latest rating - 4: Inadequate (5/2/2018) |
Station | Distance from Castletown | Commute options |
---|---|---|
Weymouth A relatively quiet station. Station footfall changed -5% from the previous year. | 4 miles |
- Reading (1 change(s) - 132 mins - Great Western Railway) View details - Bristol Temple Meads (159 mins - Great Western Railway) View details - Paddington (1 change(s) - 171 mins - Great Western Railway - £1218 monthly fare) View details |
Upwey A very quiet station station. Station footfall changed +0% from the previous year. | 7 miles |
- Reading (1 change(s) - 128 mins - Great Western Railway) View details - Bristol Temple Meads (155 mins - Great Western Railway) View details - Paddington (1 change(s) - 167 mins - Great Western Railway - £1218 monthly fare) View details |
Dorchester South A relatively quiet station. Station footfall changed +7% from the previous year. | 13 miles |
- Reading (1 change(s) - 140 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Bristol Temple Meads (1 change(s) - 173 mins - Great Western Railway) View details - Vauxhall (1 change(s) - 173 mins - South Western Railway) View details |
Dorchester West A very quiet station station. Station footfall changed -38% from the previous year. | 13 miles |
- Reading (1 change(s) - 120 mins - Great Western Railway) View details - Bristol Temple Meads (148 mins - Great Western Railway) View details - Paddington (1 change(s) - 159 mins - Great Western Railway) View details |
Moreton (Dorset) A very quiet station station. Station footfall changed -4% from the previous year. | 14 miles |
- Reading (1 change(s) - 134 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Vauxhall (1 change(s) - 167 mins - South Western Railway - £759 monthly fare) View details - Bristol Temple Meads (1 change(s) - 177 mins - Great Western Railway) View details |
The table below lists the types of occupations that residents have, at the South Dorset consituency level. Source: commonslibrary.parliament.uk
Type of occupation | % of residents (over 16 years old) | Rank within England & Wales |
---|---|---|
Intermediate occupations | 12.0% | |
Small employers and own account workers | 12.6% | |
Higher managerial, administrative and professional occupations | 10.5% | 293 out of 573 |
Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations | 21.1% | |
Lower supervisory and technical occupations | 6.9% | |
Semi-routine occupations | 14.1% | |
Routine occupations | 12.2% | |
Never worked / long-term unemployed | 6.4% | 396 out of 573 |
Full-time students | 4.0% |
Relative to the UK average, the average broadband download speed in Dorset is average (49mbps). Castletown is slower than this, with average download speeds of 42.1mbps. You can also view really detailed broadband information at the South Dorset level, via data.parliament.uk, here.
Average speed | 42.1 mbps |
% households with superfast broadband access | 95.3% |
% households unable to access decent broadband | 1.3% |
Crime stats were found at the Dorset level:
Type | Dorset | UK |
---|---|---|
Total Crimes (per thousand people) | 66 | 93 |
Burglaries (per thousand people) | 4 | 5 |
Public Order Offences (per thousand people) | 5 | 10 |
Bicycle Thefts (per thousand people) | 1 | 1 |
Violence Against People (per thousand people) | 26 | 36 |
We use an API provided by Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) to identify any live flood warnings to be aware of and we also provide insight into whether flooding could occur from rivers, sea and groundwater within 1km of Castletown.
There are no live flood warnings in the area, according to our interpretation of the DEFRA API.
The areas in the table below have been identified by the DEFRA API as areas where it is possible for flooding to occur from rivers, sea and in some locations, groundwater. Some of these areas will have measures in place to minimise the risk of flooding and they may be monitored by the Flood Warning Service.
Area | Cause | Description |
---|---|---|
Wessex | English Channel | Castletown, Weymouth, Preston Beach, Swanage Bay, Studland Bay, Sandbanks, Poole Harbour, Bournemouth Beach, Hengistbury Head and Christchurch Harbour |
Wessex | English Channel | Lyme Regis, Charmouth, Seatown, West Bay, Bothenhampton, Burton Freshwater, Burton Bradstock, Cogden Beach, Chesil Beach, West Fleet, East Fleet and Chiswell |
Wessex | Portland Harbour | Hamm Beach Road, Portland Beach Road Mereside, Coode Way, Castletown and Portland Port |
Wessex | English Channel | A354 Chiswell, Brandy Row, Pebble Lane, Victoria Square up to the junction with Queens Road, the car parks along the A354 and the yard along Lerret Road |
Name | Property market | Crimes per 1,000 | Schools nearby | Socio Economic |
---|---|---|---|---|
Castletown, Dorset Affordability: Average Happiness High for UK Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £354,566 Detached: £540,136 | 66 | Primary: 1Secondary: | 10.5% residents in higher managerial positions 6.4% residents long-term unemployed |
Abbotsbury, Dorset Affordability: Average Happiness High for UK Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £354,566 Detached: £540,136 | 66 | Primary: Secondary: | 13.5% residents in higher managerial positions 5.4% residents long-term unemployed |
Ashmore, Dorset Affordability: Average Happiness Very High for UK Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £354,566 Detached: £540,136 | 66 | Primary: Secondary: | 13.2% residents in higher managerial positions 5.1% residents long-term unemployed |
Dorchester, Dorset Affordability: Average Outstanding schools Happiness High for UK Slowing property market Local Waitrose Near the coast | Semi-detached: £354,566 Detached: £540,136 | 66 | Primary: 8Secondary: 4 | 13.5% residents in higher managerial positions 5.4% residents long-term unemployed |
Lyme Regis, Dorset Affordability: Average Happiness High for UK Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £354,566 Detached: £540,136 | 66 | Primary: 2Secondary: 1 | 13.5% residents in higher managerial positions 5.4% residents long-term unemployed |
Sherborne, Dorset Affordability: Average Happiness High for UK Slowing property market Local Waitrose | Semi-detached: £354,566 Detached: £540,136 | 66 | Primary: 3Secondary: 5 | 13.5% residents in higher managerial positions 5.4% residents long-term unemployed |
Southbourne, Dorset Affordability: Average Outstanding schools Very fast broadband Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £354,566 Detached: £540,136 | 66 | Primary: 7Secondary: 3 | 13.0% residents in higher managerial positions 6.8% residents long-term unemployed |
Ferndown, Dorset Affordability: Average Slowing property market Local M&S Near the coast | Semi-detached: £354,566 Detached: £540,136 | 66 | Primary: 4Secondary: 2 | 14.2% residents in higher managerial positions 6.1% residents long-term unemployed |
Wimborne Minster, Dorset Affordability: Average Outstanding schools Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £354,566 Detached: £540,136 | 66 | Primary: 7Secondary: 5 | 14.4% residents in higher managerial positions 5.1% residents long-term unemployed |
Swanage, Dorset Affordability: Average Happiness High for UK Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £354,566 Detached: £540,136 | 66 | Primary: 4Secondary: 2 | 10.5% residents in higher managerial positions 6.4% residents long-term unemployed |
Weymouth, Dorset Affordability: Average Happiness High for UK Slowing property market Local M&S Near the coast | Semi-detached: £354,566 Detached: £540,136 | 66 | Primary: 9Secondary: 2 | 10.5% residents in higher managerial positions 6.4% residents long-term unemployed |
Shaftesbury, Dorset Affordability: Average Happiness Very High for UK Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £354,566 Detached: £540,136 | 66 | Primary: 4Secondary: 2 | 13.2% residents in higher managerial positions 5.1% residents long-term unemployed |
Charminster, Dorset Affordability: Average Happiness High for UK Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £354,566 Detached: £540,136 | 66 | Primary: 5Secondary: 3 | 13.5% residents in higher managerial positions 5.4% residents long-term unemployed |
Canford Cliffs, Dorset Affordability: Average Very fast broadband Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £354,566 Detached: £540,136 | 66 | Primary: 5Secondary: 1 | 14.0% residents in higher managerial positions 6.4% residents long-term unemployed |
Studland, Dorset Affordability: Average Happiness High for UK Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £354,566 Detached: £540,136 | 66 | Primary: Secondary: | 10.5% residents in higher managerial positions 6.4% residents long-term unemployed |
Beaminster, Dorset Affordability: Average Happiness High for UK Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £354,566 Detached: £540,136 | 66 | Primary: Secondary: | 13.5% residents in higher managerial positions 5.4% residents long-term unemployed |
Name | Property | Crimes per 1,000 | Schools nearby |
---|---|---|---|
Castletown, Dorset Affordability: Average Happiness High for UK Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £354,566 Detached: £540,136 | 66 | Primary: 1Secondary: |
Abbotsbury, Dorset Affordability: Average Happiness High for UK Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £354,566 Detached: £540,136 | 66 | Primary: Secondary: |
Ashmore, Dorset Affordability: Average Happiness Very High for UK Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £354,566 Detached: £540,136 | 66 | Primary: Secondary: |
Dorchester, Dorset Affordability: Average Outstanding schools Happiness High for UK Slowing property market Local Waitrose Near the coast | Semi-detached: £354,566 Detached: £540,136 | 66 | Primary: 8Secondary: 4 |
Lyme Regis, Dorset Affordability: Average Happiness High for UK Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £354,566 Detached: £540,136 | 66 | Primary: 2Secondary: 1 |
Sherborne, Dorset Affordability: Average Happiness High for UK Slowing property market Local Waitrose | Semi-detached: £354,566 Detached: £540,136 | 66 | Primary: 3Secondary: 5 |
Southbourne, Dorset Affordability: Average Outstanding schools Very fast broadband Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £354,566 Detached: £540,136 | 66 | Primary: 7Secondary: 3 |
Ferndown, Dorset Affordability: Average Slowing property market Local M&S Near the coast | Semi-detached: £354,566 Detached: £540,136 | 66 | Primary: 4Secondary: 2 |
Wimborne Minster, Dorset Affordability: Average Outstanding schools Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £354,566 Detached: £540,136 | 66 | Primary: 7Secondary: 5 |
Swanage, Dorset Affordability: Average Happiness High for UK Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £354,566 Detached: £540,136 | 66 | Primary: 4Secondary: 2 |
Weymouth, Dorset Affordability: Average Happiness High for UK Slowing property market Local M&S Near the coast | Semi-detached: £354,566 Detached: £540,136 | 66 | Primary: 9Secondary: 2 |
Shaftesbury, Dorset Affordability: Average Happiness Very High for UK Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £354,566 Detached: £540,136 | 66 | Primary: 4Secondary: 2 |
Charminster, Dorset Affordability: Average Happiness High for UK Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £354,566 Detached: £540,136 | 66 | Primary: 5Secondary: 3 |
Canford Cliffs, Dorset Affordability: Average Very fast broadband Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £354,566 Detached: £540,136 | 66 | Primary: 5Secondary: 1 |
Studland, Dorset Affordability: Average Happiness High for UK Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £354,566 Detached: £540,136 | 66 | Primary: Secondary: |
Beaminster, Dorset Affordability: Average Happiness High for UK Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £354,566 Detached: £540,136 | 66 | Primary: Secondary: |
Do you live in Castletown or have visited before? A short review would really help the community surface the best places to live. Thank you!
Other resources to help with your research
Other locations nearby:
Explore Castletown in more detail: More locations in Dorset | School map explorer | Recent house purchases in area |