EMPOOL CLOSE, DT2 8BX - Information

Overview

The DT2 8BX postcode is in Dorset, Dorset postcode town, within South West, England region.

For comprehensive crime statistics in the DT2 8BX area, explore the DT2 8BX Crime Rates page.
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Location And Map Details
  • Co-ordinates: [ -2.331460538772438, 50.69291266177429 ]
  • What 3 Words: rewrites.reshaping.punch
  • Plus Code:
NameType
Postcode AreaDT2
WardCrossways
Middle layer Super Output AreaOwermoigne, Broadmayne & Winterbourne
Lower Tier Local AuthorityDorset
Upper Tier Local AuthorityDorset
RegionSouth West
CountryEngland
Travel To Work AreaDorchester and Weymouth
Police ForceDorset
NHS Care BoardNHS Dorset Integrated Care Board
Electoral wardCrossways
Westminster Parliamentary ConstituencySouth Dorset
Multiple Deprivation Index22208

According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Ageing industrious workers / Rural traits / None, while the work-zone classification is Rural with mining or quarrying.

Nearby Places

The nearest places is Dick o' th' Banks(0.31 mi)

  • Dick o' th' Banks, (0.31 mi)
  • Mount Skippet, (0.46 mi)
Nearby Bus stop

The nearest Bus stop is Empool Close(0.04 mi)

  • Empool Close, (0.04 mi)
  • Empool Close, (0.05 mi)
  • Post Office, (0.13 mi)
  • Post Office, (0.14 mi)
  • Dick O the Banks West, (0.28 mi)
  • Dick O Th' Banks East, (0.29 mi)
  • The Co op, (0.30 mi)
Nearby Railway Station

The nearest Railway Station is Moreton (Dorset)(0.99 mi)

  • Moreton (Dorset), (0.99 mi)
  • Dorchester South, (4.79 mi)
  • Dorchester, (4.87 mi)
Nearby Airport

    Nearby Schools

    Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)

    NameAgeDistanceDetails
    Frome Valley CofE VA First SchoolPrimary, Good5-9DT2 8WR (0.46 mi)Details
    Nearby Nhs GP

    Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.

    NameTelephonePostcode
    Nearby Amenities
    • WARMWELL HOLIDAY PARK (PARKDEAN)
      0.43 mi
    • HUSKIES, DORSET SNOW SPORT CENTRE
      0.43 mi

    EMPOOL CLOSE, DT2 8BX Demographics

    (from Census 2021)

    The population of DT28BX is 209 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.

    Age

    The average age of people living in the nearby area is 49 years old. The top three age distributions are: Between 55 to 64 (1349), Between 65 to 74 (1324), and Below 14 (1119).

    Ethinicity

    According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 203 people, followed by White: Other White with a total of 2.

    Education

    Regarding education, 68 adults have No qualifications, while 22 have Level 2.

    Deprivation

    As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (395), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (307).

    Occupation
    The most common occupations in the nearby area are
    • Caring, leisure and other service occupations (12)
    • Process, plant and machine operatives (12), and
    • Elementary occupations (9)
    Religion

    In terms of religion, most people mentioned Christian (131), followed by No religion (66).

    NS-SEC

    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 Semi-routine occupations (42) followed by Routine occupations (38), and Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations (24).

    Economic Status

    Most people in the area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (504), and 480 adults mentioned they are Retired.

    Country of Birth

    As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1748) and European Union EU-14 (36).