The DT6 5HY postcode is in Dorset, Dorset postcode town, within South West, England region.
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| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | DT6 |
| Ward | Eggardon |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | Burton Bradstock & Chideock |
| 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 | Eggardon |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | West Dorset |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 12921 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Rural white-collar workers / Rural traits / None, while the work-zone classification is Rural with mining or quarrying.
Nearby PlacesThe nearest places is Salwayash(0.19 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Salwayash(0.16 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Crewkerne(7.25 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salway Ash Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 5-11 | DT6 5JE (0.48 mi) | Details |
Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
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The population of DT65HY is 328 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.
The average age of people living in the nearby area is 51 years old. The top three age distributions are: Between 65 to 74 (1470), Between 55 to 64 (1400), and Between 75 to 100 (1173).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 318 people, followed by White and Black Caribbean with a total of 3.
Regarding education, 72 adults have Level 4, while 48 have No qualifications.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (511), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (320).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned Christian (172), 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 Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations (59) followed by Small employers and own account workers (48), and Routine occupations (30).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Retired (548), and 466 adults mentioned they are Employee: Full-time.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (2158) and European Union EU-14 (38).