The DT8 3AB postcode is in Dorset, Dorset postcode town, within South West, England region.
For comprehensive crime statistics in the DT8 3AB area, explore the DT8 3AB Crime Rates page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the DT8 3AB area, visit the DT8 3AB House Prices
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | DT8 |
| Ward | Beaminster |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | Beaminster, Maiden Newton & Halstock |
| 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 | Beaminster |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | West Dorset |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 21735 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Rural life / Rural traits / None, while the work-zone classification is Town fringe countryside.
Nearby PlacesThe nearest places is Newtown(0.31 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Monmouth Gardens(0.03 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Crewkerne(4.45 mi)
The nearest GP to this postcode is BARTON HOUSE MED PRACTICE(0.34 mi). Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
| Name | Telephone | Postcode |
|---|---|---|
| barton house med practiceActivebarton house med practice, beaminster, dorset | 01308861938 | DT8 3EQ |
The population of DT83AB is 249 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 (1777), Between 55 to 64 (1717), and Between 75 to 100 (1576).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 242 people, followed by Other Asian with a total of 5.
Regarding education, 60 adults have Level 4, while 32 have No qualifications.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (353), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (232).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned Christian (120), followed by No religion (103).
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 Semi-routine occupations (41) followed by Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations (40), and Small employers and own account workers (39).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Retired (523), and 258 adults mentioned they are Employee: Full-time.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1311) and European Union EU-14 (24).