The DT3 4BQ postcode is in Dorset, Dorset postcode town, within South West, England region.
For comprehensive crime statistics in the DT3 4BQ area, explore the DT3 4BQ Crime Rates page.
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| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | DT3 |
| Ward | Chickerell |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | Chickerell & Chesil Bank |
| 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 | Chickerell |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | West Dorset |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 22887 |
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.
Nearby PlacesThe nearest places is Buckland Ripers(0.50 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Upwey(1.45 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radipole Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 4-11 | DT3 5HS (0.96 mi) | Details |
| Chickerell Primary AcademyPrimary, Good | 4-11 | DT3 4AT (0.97 mi) | Details |
| Southill Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 4-11 | DT4 9UF (0.97 mi) | Details |
Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
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The population of DT34BQ is 223 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.
The average age of people living in the nearby area is 48 years old. The top three age distributions are: Between 55 to 64 (1350), Between 65 to 74 (1243), and Below 14 (1170).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 211 people, followed by White: Other White with a total of 6.
Regarding education, 52 adults have Level 4, while 31 have No qualifications.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (451), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (280).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned Christian (126), followed by No religion (82).
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 (54) followed by Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations (37), and Higher managerial, administrative and professional occupations (25).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (579), and 427 adults mentioned they are Retired.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1851) and European Union EU-14 (27).