The SP6 3LU postcode is in Dorset, Dorset postcode town, within South West, England region.
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| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | SP6 |
| Ward | Cranborne & Alderholt |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | Alderholt & Sixpenny Handley |
| Lower Tier Local Authority | Dorset |
| Upper Tier Local Authority | Dorset |
| Region | South West |
| Country | England |
| Travel To Work Area | Salisbury |
| Police Force | Dorset |
| NHS Care Board | NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board |
| Electoral ward | Cranborne & Alderholt |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | North Dorset |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 32159 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is White suburban communities / Ageing suburbanites / None, while the work-zone classification is Traditional countryside.
Nearby PlacesThe nearest places is Camelgreen(0.21 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Wren Gardens(0.04 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Salisbury(10.95 mi)
The nearest airport is Southampton Airport Parkway(20.21 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| St James' Church of England First School and Nursery, AlderholtPrimary, Good | 2-9 | SP6 3AJ (0.38 mi) | Details |
Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
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The population of SP63LU is 326 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.
The average age of people living in the nearby area is 47 years old. The top three age distributions are: Between 55 to 64 (1094), Between 45 to 54 (1001), and Below 14 (971).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 317 people, followed by White: Other White with a total of 8.
Regarding education, 105 adults have Level 4, while 42 have Level 2.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (367), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (231).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned Christian (195), followed by No religion (120).
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 (65) followed by Higher managerial, administrative and professional occupations (47), and Small employers and own account workers (46).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Retired (509), and 357 adults mentioned they are Employee: Full-time.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1470) and European Union EU-14 (23).