The BH21 6YU 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 Detached retirement living / Ageing urban communities / None, while the work-zone classification is Traditional countryside.
Nearby PlacesThe nearest places is Three Legged Cross(0.46 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Juniper Close(0.11 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Bournemouth(8.67 mi)
The nearest airport is Southampton Airport Parkway(23.91 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 (0.16 mi) | Details |
Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
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The population of BH216YU is 263 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 251 people, followed by Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups with a total of 5.
Regarding education, 60 adults have Level 4, while 44 have No qualifications.
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 Christian (138), followed by No religion (101).
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 (50) followed by Intermediate occupations (40), and Small employers and own account workers (37).
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).