The DT2 8WL postcode is in Dorset, Dorset postcode town, within South West, England region.
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| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | DT2 |
| Ward | Crossways |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | Owermoigne, Broadmayne & Winterbourne |
| 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 | Crossways |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | South Dorset |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 20194 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Detached rural retirement / Ageing rural neighbourhoods / None, while the work-zone classification is Rural with mining or quarrying.
Nearby PlacesThe nearest places is Dick o' th' Banks(0.07 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Dick O Th' Banks East(0.08 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Moreton (Dorset)(0.78 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frome Valley CofE VA First SchoolPrimary, Good | 5-9 | DT2 8WR (0.12 mi) | Details |
Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
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The population of DT28WL is 419 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 (1349), Between 65 to 74 (1324), and Below 14 (1119).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 411 people, followed by White: Other White with a total of 4.
Regarding education, 97 adults have Level 4, while 62 have Level 2.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (480), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (324).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned Christian (217), followed by No religion (176).
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 (85) followed by Small employers and own account workers (48), and Intermediate occupations (46).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Retired (598), and 477 adults mentioned they are Employee: Full-time.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1960) and European Union EU-14 (57).