The DT3 6AA postcode is in Dorset, Dorset postcode town, within South West, England region.
For comprehensive crime statistics in the DT3 6AA area, explore the DT3 6AA Crime Rates page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the DT3 6AA area, visit the DT3 6AA House Prices
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | DT3 |
| Ward | Littlemoor & Preston |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | Preston & Lodmoor |
| 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 | Littlemoor & Preston |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | South Dorset |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 30118 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Detached rural retirement / Affluent communities / None, while the work-zone classification is Non-metropolitan suburban areas.
These amenities are located within this Postcode:
Westfield Arts College, School, College, University
Address: DT3 6AA
Mulberry Bush Pre-school, School, College, University
Address: DT3 6AA
Westfield Arts College (All Through), rating:
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School (Primary), rating:
The nearest places is Preston(0.23 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is St Andrews School(0.05 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Upwey(1.39 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westfield Arts CollegeAll Through, Outstanding | 4-19 | DT3 6AA (0.00 mi) | Details |
| St Andrew's Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | DT3 6AA (0.00 mi) | Details |
| Bincombe Valley Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 2-11 | DT3 6AW (0.64 mi) | Details |
Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
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The population of DT36AA is 413 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.
The average age of people living in the nearby area is 54 years old. The top three age distributions are: Between 75 to 100 (1750), Between 65 to 74 (1745), and Between 55 to 64 (1406).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 400 people, followed by White: Other White with a total of 4.
Regarding education, 130 adults have Level 4, while 58 have No qualifications.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (448), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (297).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned Christian (238), followed by No religion (136).
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 (83) followed by Higher managerial, administrative and professional occupations (60), and Semi-routine occupations (48).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Retired (906), and 311 adults mentioned they are Employee: Full-time.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1675) and Middle East and Asia (18).