The DT3 6PT 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 | 30118 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Ageing in suburbia / Affluent communities / None, while the work-zone classification is Primarily residential suburbs.
Nearby PlacesThe nearest places is Overcombe(0.23 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Melstock Avenue(0.13 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Upwey(1.75 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 (0.58 mi) | Details |
| St Andrew's Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | DT3 6AA (0.58 mi) | Details |
Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
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The population of DT36PT is 251 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 241 people, followed by White: Irish with a total of 4.
Regarding education, 97 adults have Level 4, while 34 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 (148), followed by No religion (90).
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 (69) followed by Higher managerial, administrative and professional occupations (46), and Small employers and own account workers (34).
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).