The DT8 3RU postcode is in Dorset, Dorset postcode town, within South West, England region.
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| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | DT8 |
| Ward | Marshwood Vale |
| 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 | Marshwood Vale |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | West Dorset |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 11849 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Detached rural retirement / Ageing rural neighbourhoods / None, while the work-zone classification is Rural with mining or quarrying.
Nearby PlacesThe nearest places is Broadwindsor(0.04 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is The Old Bakery(0.02 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Crewkerne(3.82 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broadwindsor Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 4-11 | DT8 3QL (0.15 mi) | Details |
Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
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The population of DT83RU is 294 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 277 people, followed by White: Other White with a total of 13.
Regarding education, 90 adults have Level 4, while 43 have Level 3.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (418), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (271).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned Christian (160), followed by No religion (118).
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 (63) followed by Small employers and own account workers (43), and Higher managerial, administrative and professional occupations (37).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Retired (633), and 310 adults mentioned they are Employee: Full-time.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1687) and Africa (19).