The DT10 1BQ postcode is in Dorset, Dorset postcode town, within South West, England region.
For comprehensive crime statistics in the DT10 1BQ area, explore the DT10 1BQ Crime Rates page.
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| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | DT10 |
| Ward | Sturminster Newton |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | Sturminster Newton & Stalbridge |
| Lower Tier Local Authority | Dorset |
| Upper Tier Local Authority | Dorset |
| Region | South West |
| Country | England |
| Travel To Work Area | Blandford Forum and Gillingham |
| Police Force | Dorset |
| NHS Care Board | NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board |
| Electoral ward | Sturminster Newton |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | North Dorset |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 14551 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Ageing rural flat tenants / None / None, while the work-zone classification is Traditional countryside.
Nearby PlacesThe nearest places is Butts Pond(0.19 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Friars Moor(0.01 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Templecombe(7.21 mi)
The nearest airport is Southampton Airport Parkway(40.87 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yewstock SchoolAll Through, Outstanding | 2-19 | DT10 1EW (0.32 mi) | Details |
| William Barnes Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 4-11 | DT10 1BZ (0.44 mi) | Details |
| Sturminster Newton High SchoolSecondary, Good | 11-18 | DT10 1DT (0.45 mi) | Details |
The nearest GP to this postcode is BLACKMORE VALE PARTNERSHIP(0.22 mi). Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
| Name | Telephone | Postcode |
|---|---|---|
| blackmore vale partnershipActiveold market hill, sturminster newton, dorset | 01258474500 | DT10 1QU |
The population of DT101BQ is 322 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.
The average age of people living in the nearby area is 50 years old. The top three age distributions are: Between 65 to 74 (1724), Between 75 to 100 (1696), and Between 55 to 64 (1621).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 304 people, followed by White: Other White with a total of 4.
Regarding education, 67 adults have No qualifications, while 38 have Level 2.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (241), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (221).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned Christian (160), followed by No religion (128).
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 (53) followed by Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations (39), and Semi-routine occupations (33).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (350), and 271 adults mentioned they are Retired.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1205) and European Union EU-2 (35).