The DT4 7LJ postcode is in Dorset, Dorset postcode town, within South West, England region.
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| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | DT4 |
| Ward | Melcombe Regis |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | Weymouth Town, Melcombe Regis & Rodwell |
| 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 | Melcombe Regis |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | South Dorset |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 6976 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Hampered aspiration / Ageing urban communities / None, while the work-zone classification is Non-metropolitan suburban areas.
Nearby PlacesThe nearest places is Regis, Melcombe(0.30 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Westerhall(0.02 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Weymouth(0.39 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arbour House SchoolAll Through, Good | 6-18 | DT4 7QF (0.15 mi) | Details |
| Weymouth College0, Good | 16-99 | DT4 7LQ (0.17 mi) | Details |
| St John's Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 2-11 | DT4 7TP (0.39 mi) | Details |
| Beechcroft St Pauls CofE Primary SchoolPrimary, Requires improvement | 4-11 | DT4 0LQ (0.79 mi) | Details |
The nearest GP to this postcode is WEYMOUTH BAY MEDICAL PRACTICE(0.27 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 DT47LJ is 306 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.
The average age of people living in the nearby area is 48 years old. The top three age distributions are: Between 55 to 64 (1561), Between 65 to 74 (1388), and Between 75 to 100 (1193).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 270 people, followed by White: Other White with a total of 18.
Regarding education, 62 adults have No qualifications, while 53 have Level 1 and entry level.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (352), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (296).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned Christian (145), followed by No religion (137).
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 Routine occupations (56) followed by Semi-routine occupations (55), and Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations (42).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Retired (480), and 345 adults mentioned they are Employee: Full-time.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1447) and European Union EU-8 (37).