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Portland
City in Dorset, United Kingdom
Overview
Portland is a rugged, scenic island on the Dorset coast, known for its cliffs, quarrying heritage, and dramatic English Channel views. The city offers a blend of quaint villages, maritime history, and outdoor adventure, with a laid-back community feel perfect for both visitors and long-term stays.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Two Tier County
Dorset
Population
13,558
Time Zone
Europe/London
Coordinates
50.57°, -2.44°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
85
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,315
Local Cost
$1,440
Local Income
$2,200
Cashless
85
English
100
Temperature
11.8°C
Summer Avg
16.1°C
Winter Avg
7.9°C
Record High
25.6°C
Record Low
-1.1°C
Humidity
85%
Precipitation
902 mm
Internet Speed
99 Mbps
Upload
20 Mbps
Latency
17 ms
City Vibrancy
17
Coworking
0
Cafes
8
Nightlife
7
Parks
2
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
435.0
Airport
BOH
Distance
49 km
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Neighborhoods
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Source-backed data
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 70/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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