The DT5 1AY postcode is in Dorset, Dorset postcode town, within South West, England region.
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| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | DT5 |
| Ward | Portland |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | Underhill & The Grove |
| 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 | Portland |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | South Dorset |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 6203 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Ageing rural industry workers / Households in terraces and flats / None, while the work-zone classification is Town fringe countryside.
Nearby PlacesThe nearest places is Chiswell(0.07 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Chiswell(0.05 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Weymouth(3.73 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
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Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
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The population of DT51AY is 268 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.
The average age of people living in the nearby area is 43 years old. The top three age distributions are: Between 55 to 64 (1001), Between 45 to 54 (893), and Below 14 (878).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 254 people, followed by White: Other White with a total of 7.
Regarding education, 76 adults have Level 4, while 34 have Level 3.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (513), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (363).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned No religion (155), followed by Christian (84).
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 (44) followed by Routine occupations (35), and Small employers and own account workers (33).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (629), and 507 adults mentioned they are Retired.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (2579) and European Union EU-14 (55).