The DT3 6DY postcode is in Dorset, Dorset postcode town, within South West, England region.
For comprehensive crime statistics in the DT3 6DY area, explore the DT3 6DY Crime Rates page.
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| 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 retirement living / Affluent communities / None, while the work-zone classification is Primarily residential suburbs.
Nearby PlacesThe nearest places is Preston(0.31 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Chalbury Corner(0.07 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Upwey(1.70 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 (0.32 mi) | Details |
| St Andrew's Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | DT3 6AA (0.32 mi) | Details |
| Bincombe Valley Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 2-11 | DT3 6AW (0.94 mi) | Details |
Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
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The population of DT36DY is 259 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 254 people, followed by White and Asian with a total of 2.
Regarding education, 84 adults have Level 4, while 37 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 (155), followed by No religion (58).
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 (80) followed by Higher managerial, administrative and professional occupations (38), and Intermediate occupations (38).
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).