The DT3 6LT postcode is in Dorset, Dorset postcode town, within South West, England region.
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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 | 26650 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Rural white-collar workers / Ageing suburbanites / None, while the work-zone classification is Town fringe countryside.
Nearby PlacesThe nearest places is Poyntz, Sutton(0.12 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Silver Street(0.22 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Upwey(2.25 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
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Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
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The population of DT36LT is 263 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 252 people, followed by White: Other White with a total of 6.
Regarding education, 107 adults have Level 4, while 27 have Level 1 and entry level.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (464), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (286).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned No religion (129), followed by Christian (116).
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 (67) followed by Higher managerial, administrative and professional occupations (42), and Intermediate occupations (37).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Retired (691), and 399 adults mentioned they are Employee: Full-time.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1682) and European Union EU-14 (29).