13POPULATION
5.5%UNEMPLOYED
26%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
HI CRIME RATE
11%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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DemographicsDT3 6YU

What social class do the population of DT3 6YU belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is DT3 6YU in Dorchester, how professionally qualified are the community, and how many hours a week do they work? All this, and more information and demographic statistics about DT3 6YU from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 14%Children
  • 87%Adults

14% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 9% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 38.5%Male
  • 61.5%Female

From the last census, 38.5% of people in DT36YU male, and 61.5% female. Women outnumber men in Melcombe Regis.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 11%AB
  • 50%C2/C2
  • 39%DE

According to census records, 11% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 43%SINGLE
  • 26%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in DT3 6YU is 43%. Single and 'other' people is 56%.

ETHNICITY

  • 95%WHITE
  • 6%NON-WHITE

95% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 91%WORKING
  • 5.5%UNEMPLOYED

5.5% are either unemployed or students in this area. The UK unemployment rate is 4%.

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People and Demographics

Demographics

An in-depth look at the demographic data of the people who live in DT3 6YU, including ethnicity, religious beliefs, age breakdown and social grades.

DT3 6YU Demographics

Crime Rates and Statistics

Crime Rates

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Crime stats in DT3 6YU

Constituency & Democracy Information

Constituency

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Local Issues & Problems

Local Issues

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Sunrise and Sunset Times

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Local Job Vacancies

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Travel & Transport

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Traffic and Travel Reports

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Taxis and Minicabs

Taxi Firms

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Taxis near DT3 6YU

Car Parks

Car Parks

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Car Parks near DT3 6YU

Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events near DT3 6YU

Events

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What's on near DT3 6YU

Local Attractions

Attractions

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Attractions near DT3 6YU

Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

Hotels

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Hotels near DT3 6YU

Tourist Information

Tourist Information

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Local Amenities

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Banks near DT3 6YU

Banks

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Banks near DT3 6YU

Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

Locations of the nearest cash withdrawal machines (ATMs) in the DT3 6YU postcode area that dispense money.

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Schools

Schools

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Schools near DT3 6YU

Shopping Centres

Shopping Centres

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Police Stations

Police Stations

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Police Stations in DT3 6YU

Emergencies

Emergency Facilities

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Emergencies in DT3 6YU

Post Offices

Post Offices

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Post Offices in DT3 6YU

Libraries

Libraries

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Libraries in DT3 6YU

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DT36YU Postcode Breakdown

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Full PostcodeDT3 6YU
Latitude/Longitude,
Postal TownDorchester
Easting
Northing
Ward Name
MSOA Name
LSOA Name
CountyDorset
Region
CountryEngland
Local Authority
Local Authority Code
Area ClassificationUrban with City and Town

DT36YU Postal District

Compass Postal District

DT3 6YU postcode is located in the postal town of Dorchester. Dorchester postal area may cover a large geographical region that may correspond to several postal districts, which may include many towns and/or villages. Use the map to determine the geographical location of the postcode DT3 6YU.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Weymouth0.7 miles SE
Chiswell2.9 miles S
Grove4.3 miles SE
Abbotsbury7.5 miles NW
Dorchester7.5 miles N
Little Bredy8.4 miles NW
Winterborne Abbas8.5 miles NW
Winfrith8.8 miles E
Moreton9.8 miles NE
Puncknowle9.9 miles NW
Swyre10.6 miles W
Compton Abbas11.1 miles NW
Wool11.2 miles E
Burton Bradstock13 miles W
Milborne13.2 miles NE
London118 miles E
Glasgow368 miles N
Edinburgh370 miles N
Cardiff69 miles NW
Liverpool195 miles N
Southampton50 miles E
Saint Ives32 miles E

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