The SP7 0LW postcode is in Dorset, Dorset postcode town, within South West, England region.
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| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | SP7 |
| Ward | Beacon |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | Gillingham Outer, Bourton & Motcombe |
| Lower Tier Local Authority | Dorset |
| Upper Tier Local Authority | Dorset |
| Region | South West |
| Country | England |
| Travel To Work Area | Blandford Forum and Gillingham |
| Police Force | Dorset |
| NHS Care Board | NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board |
| Electoral ward | Beacon |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | North Dorset |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 15688 |
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 Newtown(0.71 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Keybrook Farm(0.07 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Gillingham (Dorset)(5.34 mi)
The nearest airport is Southampton Airport Parkway(38.60 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
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Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
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The population of SP70LW is 261 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 (1531), Below 14 (1395), and Between 65 to 74 (1358).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 244 people, followed by White: Other White with a total of 6.
Regarding education, 78 adults have Level 4, while 36 have No qualifications.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (481), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (260).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned Christian (151), followed by No religion (88).
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 Small employers and own account workers (70) followed by Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations (43), and Higher managerial, administrative and professional occupations (41).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Retired (582), and 367 adults mentioned they are Employee: Full-time.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1724) and European Union EU-14 (34).