The DT9 6PY postcode is in Dorset, Dorset postcode town, within South West, England region.
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| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | DT9 |
| Ward | Sherborne Rural |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | Yetminster, Bradford Abbas & Longburton |
| Lower Tier Local Authority | Dorset |
| Upper Tier Local Authority | Dorset |
| Region | South West |
| Country | England |
| Travel To Work Area | Yeovil |
| Police Force | Dorset |
| NHS Care Board | NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board |
| Electoral ward | Sherborne Rural |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | West Dorset |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 23980 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Older farming communities / Remoter communities / None, while the work-zone classification is Traditional countryside.
Nearby PlacesThe nearest places is Thornford(0.07 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is The Kings Arms(0.07 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Thornford(0.72 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thornford CofE Primary SchoolPrimary, Outstanding | 4-11 | DT9 6QY (0.07 mi) | Details |
Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
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The population of DT96PY is 296 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 55 to 64 (1415), Between 65 to 74 (1337), and Between 75 to 100 (1200).
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 Pakistani with a total of 6.
Regarding education, 121 adults have Level 4, while 28 have Level 2.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (460), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (282).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned Christian (168), followed by No religion (102).
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 (60) followed by Higher managerial, administrative and professional occupations (53), and Small employers and own account workers (41).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Retired (569), and 415 adults mentioned they are Employee: Full-time.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1769) and European Union EU-14 (25).