The DT2 9QZ postcode is in Dorset, Dorset postcode town, within South West, England region.
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| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | DT2 |
| Ward | Charminster St Mary's |
| 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 | Charminster St Mary's |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | West Dorset |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 17586 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Rural white-collar workers / Rural traits / None, while the work-zone classification is Town fringe countryside.
These amenities are located within this Postcode:
GAMEKEEPER, Pub, NightClub
Address: DT2 9QZ
The nearest places is Sodern Lane(0.50 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Higher Charminster(0.21 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Dorchester(1.75 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Church of England First School, CharminsterPrimary, Good | 5-9 | DT2 9RD (0.29 mi) | Details |
Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
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The population of DT29QZ is 302 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 295 people, followed by Other Asian with a total of 3.
Regarding education, 97 adults have Level 4, while 36 have No qualifications.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (557), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (381).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned Christian (153), followed by No religion (132).
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 Intermediate occupations (38), and Higher managerial, administrative and professional occupations (34).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Retired (645), and 616 adults mentioned they are Employee: Full-time.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (2304) and European Union EU-14 (36).