The DT11 8SW postcode is in Dorset, Dorset postcode town, within South West, England region.
For comprehensive crime statistics in the DT11 8SW area, explore the DT11 8SW Crime Rates page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the DT11 8SW area, visit the DT11 8SW House Prices
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | DT11 |
| Ward | Blandford |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | Blandford Forum Town |
| 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 | Blandford |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | North Dorset |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 18250 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Rural life / Comfortable neighbourhoods / None, while the work-zone classification is Non-metropolitan suburban areas.
These amenities are located within this Postcode:
Local Food Links, Other Catering Premises
Address: DT11 8SW
Local Food Links (Arch Bishop Wake Primary School), School, College, University
Address: DT11 8SW
Archbishop Wake Church of England Primary School (Primary), rating:
The nearest places is Londonderry(0.14 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is St Leonards School(0.05 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Holton Heath(10.64 mi)
The nearest airport is Southampton Airport Parkway(35.13 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archbishop Wake Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 4-11 | DT11 8SW (0.00 mi) | Details |
| Blandford St Mary Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 4-11 | DT11 9QD (0.82 mi) | Details |
| The Blandford SchoolSecondary, Requires improvement | 11-18 | DT11 7SQ (0.84 mi) | Details |
| Milldown CofE AcademyPrimary, Good | 4-11 | DT11 7SN (0.92 mi) | Details |
The nearest GP to this postcode is THE BLANDFORD GROUP PRACTICE(0.51 mi). Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
| Name | Telephone | Postcode |
|---|---|---|
| the blandford group practiceActiveblandford group practice, whitecliff mill street, blandford, dorset | 01258452501 | DT11 7BH |
The population of DT118SW is 448 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.
The average age of people living in the nearby area is 45 years old. The top three age distributions are: Below 14 (1774), Between 55 to 64 (1354), and Between 45 to 54 (1332).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 420 people, followed by White: Other White with a total of 11.
Regarding education, 103 adults have Does not apply, while 65 have Level 3.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (366), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (313).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned No religion (218), followed by Christian (188).
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 (66) followed by Routine occupations (47), and Intermediate occupations (44).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Retired (483), and 482 adults mentioned they are Employee: Full-time.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1861) and European Union EU-14 (56).