The DT6 5BU postcode is in Dorset, Dorset postcode town, within South West, England region.
For comprehensive crime statistics in the DT6 5BU area, explore the DT6 5BU Crime Rates page.
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| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | DT6 |
| Ward | Bridport |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | Bridport South & West Bay |
| Lower Tier Local Authority | Dorset |
| Upper Tier Local Authority | Dorset |
| Region | South West |
| Country | England |
| Travel To Work Area | Bridport |
| Police Force | Dorset |
| NHS Care Board | NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board |
| Electoral ward | Bridport |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | West Dorset |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 14465 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Communal retirement / Ageing urban communities / None, while the work-zone classification is Non-metropolitan suburban areas.
These amenities are located within this Postcode:
The Rib Shop, Restaurant, Cafe
Address: DT6 5BU
Hungry Mule Catering, Other Catering Premises
Address: DT6 5BU
The nearest places is West Allington(0.13 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Park Road(0.08 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Maiden Newton(9.23 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridport, St Mary's Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 4-11 | DT6 5LA (0.44 mi) | Details |
| Bridport Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 4-11 | DT6 3BJ (0.74 mi) | Details |
| St Catherine's Roman Catholic SchoolPrimary, Requires improvement | 5-11 | DT6 3TR (0.75 mi) | Details |
The nearest GP to this postcode is AMMONITE HEALTH PARTNERSHIP(0.12 mi). Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
| Name | Telephone | Postcode |
|---|---|---|
| ammonite health partnershipActivebridport medical centre, west allington, bridport, dorset | 01308412896 | DT6 5BN |
The population of DT65BU is 376 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.
The average age of people living in the nearby area is 53 years old. The top three age distributions are: Between 65 to 74 (1071), Between 75 to 100 (1021), and Between 55 to 64 (921).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 338 people, followed by White: Other White with a total of 14.
Regarding education, 126 adults have Level 4, while 51 have Level 3.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (409), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (353).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned Christian (175), followed by No religion (168).
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 (73) followed by Small employers and own account workers (55), and Semi-routine occupations (41).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Retired (569), and 334 adults mentioned they are Employee: Full-time.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1507) and Middle East and Asia (37).