The DT3 5BJ postcode is in Dorset, Dorset postcode town, within South West, England region.
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| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | DT3 |
| Ward | Upwey & Broadwey |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | Westham North & Radipole |
| 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 | Upwey & Broadwey |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | South Dorset |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 20815 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Self-sufficient retirement / Affluent communities / None, while the work-zone classification is Low density wholesale and retail.
Nearby PlacesThe nearest places is Rocky Knap(0.21 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Sainsbury(0.08 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Upwey(1.09 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 (0.54 mi) | Details |
| St John's Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 2-11 | DT4 7TP (0.63 mi) | Details |
| Wyvern AcademyAll Through, Good | 2-19 | DT3 5AL (0.78 mi) | Details |
| Wey Valley AcademySecondary, Inadequate | 11-16 | DT3 5AN (0.79 mi) | Details |
| Weymouth College0, Good | 16-99 | DT4 7LQ (0.80 mi) | Details |
| Southill Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 4-11 | DT4 9UF (0.87 mi) | Details |
| St Nicholas and St Laurence Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary, Outstanding | 4-11 | DT3 5DQ (0.90 mi) | Details |
| Arbour House SchoolAll Through, Good | 6-18 | DT4 7QF (0.92 mi) | Details |
| Bincombe Valley Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 2-11 | DT3 6AW (0.97 mi) | Details |
Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
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The population of DT35BJ is 256 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.
The average age of people living in the nearby area is 46 years old. The top three age distributions are: Below 14 (1422), Between 55 to 64 (1335), and Between 65 to 74 (1219).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 240 people, followed by White: Other White with a total of 6.
Regarding education, 70 adults have Level 4, while 31 have Level 2.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (459), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (318).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned No religion (136), followed by Christian (94).
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 (48) followed by Intermediate occupations (33), and Higher managerial, administrative and professional occupations (30).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Retired (679), and 467 adults mentioned they are Employee: Full-time.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (2038) and European Union EU-14 (32).