The DT9 6SL 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 | 16645 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Agricultural communities / Remoter communities / None, while the work-zone classification is Rural with mining or quarrying.
Nearby PlacesThe nearest places is Wyke(0.14 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Thornford(1.34 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 (0.89 mi) | Details |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Bradford AbbasPrimary, Good | 4-11 | DT9 6RH (0.91 mi) | Details |
Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
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The population of DT96SL is 181 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 172 people, followed by White: Other White with a total of 5.
Regarding education, 56 adults have Level 4, while 19 have Level 2.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (570), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (276).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned Christian (89), followed by No religion (71).
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 (38) followed by Small employers and own account workers (26), and Semi-routine occupations (15).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Retired (572), and 452 adults mentioned they are Employee: Full-time.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1974) and European Union EU-14 (40).