The DT2 7BL postcode is in Dorset, Dorset postcode town, within South West, England region.
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| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | DT2 |
| Ward | Chalk Valleys |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | Charlton Down, Cerne Abbas & Puddletown |
| Lower Tier Local Authority | Dorset |
| Upper Tier Local Authority | Dorset |
| Region | South West |
| Country | England |
| Travel To Work Area | Dorchester and Weymouth |
| Police Force | Dorset |
| NHS Care Board | NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board |
| Electoral ward | Chalk Valleys |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | West Dorset |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 19146 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Agricultural communities / Remoter communities / None, while the work-zone classification is Rural with mining or quarrying.
Nearby PlacesThe nearest places is Henley(0.18 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Henley Farm(0.13 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Chetnole(6.51 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buckland Newton Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 2-11 | DT2 7BY (0.73 mi) | Details |
Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
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The population of DT27BL is 321 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.
The average age of people living in the nearby area is 49 years old. The top three age distributions are: Between 55 to 64 (2026), Between 65 to 74 (1808), and Between 45 to 54 (1796).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 311 people, followed by White: Other White with a total of 7.
Regarding education, 99 adults have Level 4, while 42 have Level 3.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (514), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (276).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned Christian (189), 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 Small employers and own account workers (60) followed by Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations (56), and Higher managerial, administrative and professional occupations (46).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Retired (515), and 504 adults mentioned they are Employee: Full-time.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1956) and European Union EU-14 (35).