The BH21 6SW postcode is in Dorset, Dorset postcode town, within South West, England region.
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| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | BH21 |
| Ward | West Moors & Three Legged Cross |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | West Verwood |
| 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 | West Moors & Three Legged Cross |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | North Dorset |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 12639 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Ageing industrious workers / Ageing urban communities / None, while the work-zone classification is Traditional countryside.
Nearby PlacesThe nearest places is Three Legged Cross(0.35 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Joys Road(0.11 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Bournemouth(8.75 mi)
The nearest airport is Southampton Airport Parkway(23.76 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Three Legged Cross First and Nursery SchoolPrimary, Good | 2-9 | BH21 6RF (0.07 mi) | Details |
Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
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The population of BH216SW is 588 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: Below 14 (1163), Between 55 to 64 (1109), and Between 65 to 74 (1038).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 546 people, followed by White: Other White with a total of 20.
Regarding education, 151 adults have Does not apply, while 78 have Level 3.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (184), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (160).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned No religion (321), followed by Christian (224).
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 Small employers and own account workers (76) followed by Semi-routine occupations (70), and Routine occupations (68).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Retired (294), and 243 adults mentioned they are Employee: Full-time.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1061) and European Union EU-14 (21).