The DT6 6PQ postcode is in Dorset, Dorset postcode town, within South West, England region.
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| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | DT6 |
| Ward | Lyme & Charmouth |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | Lyme Regis, Charmouth & Marshwood Vale |
| 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 | Lyme & Charmouth |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | West Dorset |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 22919 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Self-sufficient retirement / Ageing rural neighbourhoods / None, while the work-zone classification is Traditional countryside.
Nearby PlacesThe nearest places is Charmouth(0.10 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is St Andrews Church(0.03 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Axminster(5.28 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charmouth Primary SchoolPrimary, Requires improvement | 3-11 | DT6 6LR (0.24 mi) | Details |
Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
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The population of DT66PQ is 262 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.
The average age of people living in the nearby area is 54 years old. The top three age distributions are: Between 65 to 74 (1433), Between 75 to 100 (1358), and Between 55 to 64 (1308).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 247 people, followed by White: Other White with a total of 5.
Regarding education, 78 adults have Level 4, while 35 have Level 2.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (393), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (303).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned Christian (119), followed by No religion (115).
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 (54) followed by Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations (53), and Higher managerial, administrative and professional occupations (35).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Retired (679), and 217 adults mentioned they are Employee: Full-time.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1587) and European Union EU-14 (34).