The BH16 6NL postcode is in Dorset, Dorset postcode town, within South West, England region.
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| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | BH16 |
| Ward | Wareham |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | Wareham, Sandford & Holton Heath |
| Lower Tier Local Authority | Dorset |
| Upper Tier Local Authority | Dorset |
| Region | South West |
| Country | England |
| Travel To Work Area | Poole |
| Police Force | Dorset |
| NHS Care Board | NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board |
| Electoral ward | Wareham |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | Mid Dorset and North Poole |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 17265 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Rural life / Prospering countryside life / None, while the work-zone classification is Mining and quarrying facilities.
Nearby PlacesThe nearest places is Holton Heath(0.39 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Holton Heath Garage(0.30 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Holton Heath(0.61 mi)
The nearest airport is Southampton Airport Parkway(34.96 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
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Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
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The population of BH166NL is 136 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.
The average age of people living in the nearby area is 49 years old. The top three age distributions are: Between 55 to 64 (1363), Between 65 to 74 (1335), and Between 75 to 100 (1305).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 132 people, followed by White: Other White with a total of 2.
Regarding education, 48 adults have No qualifications, while 13 have Level 1 and entry level.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (248), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (204).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned Christian (78), followed by No religion (43).
The NS-SEC defines and measures social class and is considered a reliable indicator of a person's class status. As per the 2021 census, most of the population has Routine occupations (26) followed by Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations (20), and Semi-routine occupations (19).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Retired (408), and 267 adults mentioned they are Employee: Full-time.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1131) and European Union EU-14 (18).