The BH21 5NH postcode is in Dorset, Dorset postcode town, within South West, England region.
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| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | BH21 |
| Ward | Cranborne & Alderholt |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | Alderholt & Sixpenny Handley |
| Lower Tier Local Authority | Dorset |
| Upper Tier Local Authority | Dorset |
| Region | South West |
| Country | England |
| Travel To Work Area | Bournemouth |
| Police Force | Dorset |
| NHS Care Board | NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board |
| Electoral ward | Cranborne & Alderholt |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | North Dorset |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 14771 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Rural white-collar workers / Remoter communities / None, while the work-zone classification is Accessible countryside.
Nearby PlacesThe nearest places is Wimborne St Giles(0.37 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Tisbury(11.43 mi)
The nearest airport is Southampton Airport Parkway(26.19 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wimborne St Giles Church of England First School and NurseryPrimary, Good | 2-9 | BH21 5LX (0.26 mi) | Details |
Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
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The population of BH215NH is 391 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.
The average age of people living in the nearby area is 47 years old. The top three age distributions are: Between 55 to 64 (1094), Between 45 to 54 (1001), and Below 14 (971).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 375 people, followed by White: Other White with a total of 10.
Regarding education, 113 adults have Level 4, while 44 have No qualifications.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (468), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (279).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned Christian (210), followed by No religion (150).
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 Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations (72) followed by Small employers and own account workers (67), and Higher managerial, administrative and professional occupations (42).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Retired (490), and 486 adults mentioned they are Employee: Full-time.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (2070) and European Union EU-14 (26).