The DT4 8BY postcode is in Dorset, Dorset postcode town, within South West, England region.
For comprehensive crime statistics in the DT4 8BY area, explore the DT4 8BY Crime Rates page.
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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 | 1142 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Hampered aspiration / Cosmopolitan student neighbourhoods / None, while the work-zone classification is Low density wholesale and retail.
Nearby PlacesThe nearest places is Weymouth(0.31 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Harbourside(0.07 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Weymouth(0.50 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Trinity Church of England VC Primary School & Community NurseryPrimary, Good | 2-11 | DT4 9QX (0.65 mi) | Details |
| Beechcroft St Pauls CofE Primary SchoolPrimary, Requires improvement | 4-11 | DT4 0LQ (0.83 mi) | Details |
| Arbour House SchoolAll Through, Good | 6-18 | DT4 7QF (0.85 mi) | Details |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, WeymouthPrimary, Good | 4-11 | DT4 0RH (0.95 mi) | Details |
The nearest GP to this postcode is THE BRIDGES MEDICAL CTR.(0.43 mi). Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
| Name | Telephone | Postcode |
|---|---|---|
| the bridges medical ctr.Activethe bridges medical ctr., 26 commercial road, weymouth, dorset | 01305774411 | DT4 7DW |
| weymouth bay medical practiceActiveroyal crescent surgery, 25 crescent street, weymouth, dorset | 01305774466 | DT4 7BY |
| cross road surgeryActivecross road surgery, cross road, rodwell, weymouth, dorset | 01305768844 | DT4 9QX |
The population of DT48BY is 315 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 256 people, followed by White: Other White with a total of 27.
Regarding education, 77 adults have Level 4, while 48 have Level 2.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Deprived in one dimension (400), followed by at least Not deprived in any dimension (381).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned No religion (167), followed by Christian (127).
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 (60) followed by Semi-routine occupations (58), and Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations (43).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (415), and 341 adults mentioned they are Retired.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1405) and The Americas and the Caribbean (74).