The DT4 7LA postcode is in Dorset, Dorset postcode town, within South West, England region.
For comprehensive crime statistics in the DT4 7LA area, explore the DT4 7LA Crime Rates page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the DT4 7LA area, visit the DT4 7LA House Prices
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | DT4 |
| Ward | Radipole |
| 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 | Radipole |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | South Dorset |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 18643 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Families in terraces and flats / Ageing urban communities / None, while the work-zone classification is Non-metropolitan suburban areas.
These amenities are located within this Postcode:
Chutney's, Takeaway Shop
Address: DT4 7LA
Sue Ryder, Retailers - Other
Address: DT4 7LA
Jasmine, Takeaway Shop
Address: DT4 7LA
The nearest places is Regis, Melcombe(0.49 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Lodmoor Hill(0.08 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Weymouth(0.63 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weymouth College0, Good | 16-99 | DT4 7LQ (0.24 mi) | Details |
| St John's Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 2-11 | DT4 7TP (0.28 mi) | Details |
| Arbour House SchoolAll Through, Good | 6-18 | DT4 7QF (0.29 mi) | Details |
| Beechcroft St Pauls CofE Primary SchoolPrimary, Requires improvement | 4-11 | DT4 0LQ (0.82 mi) | Details |
| Radipole Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 4-11 | DT3 5HS (0.88 mi) | Details |
| Southill Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 4-11 | DT4 9UF (0.88 mi) | Details |
The nearest GP to this postcode is WEYMOUTH BAY MEDICAL PRACTICE(0.56 mi). Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
| Name | Telephone | Postcode |
|---|---|---|
| weymouth bay medical practiceActiveroyal crescent surgery, 25 crescent street, weymouth, dorset | 01305774466 | DT4 7BY |
| the bridges medical ctr.Activethe bridges medical ctr., 26 commercial road, weymouth, dorset | 01305774411 | DT4 7DW |
The population of DT47LA is 308 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 296 people, followed by White and Asian with a total of 5.
Regarding education, 69 adults have Level 4, while 37 have No qualifications.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (393), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (291).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned No religion (170), followed by Christian (121).
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 (55) followed by Semi-routine occupations (51), and Routine occupations (33).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (494), and 481 adults mentioned they are Retired.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1833) and Middle East and Asia (41).