The DT4 8LY postcode is in Dorset, Dorset postcode town, within South West, England region.
For comprehensive crime statistics in the DT4 8LY area, explore the DT4 8LY Crime Rates page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the DT4 8LY area, visit the DT4 8LY House Prices
| 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 Migrant families / Cosmopolitan student neighbourhoods / None, while the work-zone classification is Low density wholesale and retail.
These amenities are located within this Postcode:
White Hart, Pub, NightClub
Address: DT4 8LY
Superdrug, Retailers - Other
Address: DT4 8LY
TK Maxx, Retailers - Other
Address: DT4 8LY
Poundland, Retailers - Other
Address: DT4 8LY
Costa Coffee, Restaurant, Cafe
Address: DT4 8LY
Monsoon, Retailers - Other
Address: DT4 8LY
The Range, Retailers - Other
Address: DT4 8LY
Cineworld, Takeaway Shop
Address: DT4 8LY
New Look, Retailers - Other
Address: DT4 8LY
Boots The Chemist, Retailers - Other
Address: DT4 8LY
The nearest places is Weymouth(0.19 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Commercial Road(0.04 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Weymouth(0.36 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beechcroft St Pauls CofE Primary SchoolPrimary, Requires improvement | 4-11 | DT4 0LQ (0.67 mi) | Details |
| Holy Trinity Church of England VC Primary School & Community NurseryPrimary, Good | 2-11 | DT4 9QX (0.67 mi) | Details |
| Arbour House SchoolAll Through, Good | 6-18 | DT4 7QF (0.71 mi) | Details |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, WeymouthPrimary, Good | 4-11 | DT4 0RH (0.90 mi) | Details |
| Weymouth College0, Good | 16-99 | DT4 7LQ (0.92 mi) | Details |
The nearest GP to this postcode is THE BRIDGES MEDICAL CTR.(0.29 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 DT48LY is 389 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 314 people, followed by White: Other White with a total of 23.
Regarding education, 120 adults have Level 4, while 60 have No qualifications.
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 (185), followed by Christian (154).
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 Small employers and own account workers (79) followed by Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations (71), and Semi-routine occupations (55).
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).