The DT3 5DS 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 | Broadwey & Littlemoor |
| 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 | 20927 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is White suburban communities / Rural traits / None, while the work-zone classification is Traditional countryside.
Nearby PlacesThe nearest places is Broadwey(0.20 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Methodist Church(0.04 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Upwey(0.17 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Nicholas and St Laurence Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary, Outstanding | 4-11 | DT3 5DQ (0.34 mi) | Details |
| Wyvern AcademyAll Through, Good | 2-19 | DT3 5AL (0.44 mi) | Details |
| Wey Valley AcademySecondary, Inadequate | 11-16 | DT3 5AN (0.46 mi) | Details |
| Bincombe Valley Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 2-11 | DT3 6AW (0.92 mi) | Details |
Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
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The population of DT35DS is 227 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.
The average age of people living in the nearby area is 43 years old. The top three age distributions are: Below 14 (1341), Between 55 to 64 (1135), and Between 45 to 54 (1061).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 212 people, followed by Indian with a total of 3.
Regarding education, 63 adults have Level 4, while 32 have Level 2.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (428), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (220).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned Christian (126), followed by No religion (70).
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 (65) followed by Small employers and own account workers (24), and Semi-routine occupations (23).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Retired (502), and 380 adults mentioned they are Employee: Full-time.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1471) and Middle East and Asia (24).