The BH24 2EJ postcode is in Dorset, Dorset postcode town, within South West, England region.
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| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | BH24 |
| Ward | St Leonards & St Ives |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | St Leonards |
| 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 | St Leonards & St Ives |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | Christchurch |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 30236 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Older farming communities / Affluent communities / None, while the work-zone classification is Rural with mining or quarrying.
These amenities are located within this Postcode:
One Stop, Retailers - Other
Address: BH24 2EJ
The nearest places is Ashley Heath(0.14 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is The Glade(0.12 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Christchurch(7.56 mi)
The nearest airport is Southampton Airport Parkway(22.24 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Ives Primary & Nursery SchoolPrimary, Outstanding | 2-11 | BH24 2LE (0.89 mi) | Details |
Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
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The population of BH242EJ is 332 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.
The average age of people living in the nearby area is 54 years old. The top three age distributions are: Between 65 to 74 (1605), Between 75 to 100 (1497), and Between 55 to 64 (1218).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 319 people, followed by White: Other White with a total of 8.
Regarding education, 145 adults have Level 4, while 37 have Level 3.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (616), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (429).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned No religion (165), followed by Christian (152).
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 (99) followed by Higher managerial, administrative and professional occupations (71), and Intermediate occupations (33).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Retired (1176), and 454 adults mentioned they are Employee: Full-time.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (2343) and Middle East and Asia (34).