11,901TOTAL POPULATION
5,209HOUSEHOLDS
3.1%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£33,800AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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DT10 POSTCODE REGION

Dorchester (DT10)

The DT10 postcode area is located in the Dorchester postcode town region, within the county of Dorset, and contains a total of 535 individual postcodes.

There are 83 electoral wards in the DT10 postcode area, including Beaminster, Blandford Forum, Bridport, Dorchester, Lyme Regis, Portland, Sherborne, Sturminster Newton, Weymouth which come under the local authority of the North Dorset Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 24% of people in DT10 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of DT10 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.


The DT10 postcode can be found in the Dorchester district in the United Kingdom. This postcode covers the villages of Beaminster and Whitchurch Canonicorum, which are located in the picturesque Marshwood Vale, located at the southern end of the Dorset Downs.

Beaminster is the main centre in the area, with the town square being a popular gathering place for locals. The area is renowned for its idyllic setting, with cobbled streets, quaint theatres, pubs and restaurants. There are several independent boutiques and cafes to explore. Local attractions include the Café Direct Museum, the Marshwood Burrow Nature Reserve, Dragon's Hill and the stunning Jurassic Coast.

Whitchurch Canonicorum is the most rural village in the postcode area, but still has several tourist attractions. These include the Dorset Coast Path, the Doone Valley and Winniford Brook Nature Reserve, and the Anglican parish church of St Candida and Holy Cross. Tours of the woodland are also available.

The DT10 postcode covers a wide range of outdoor opportunities, from walks, cycling and bird watching, to walks along the beach and ancient monuments. There is also a wealth of historical sites in the area, including Maiden Castle, an Iron Age hill fort, and Maiden Castle Cottage, a 13th-century medieval dwelling.

The villages in the postcode are served by a number of local public transport links, including the South West Trains network and the Swiss railway network. As well as the local buses, which provide regular services to surrounding destinations.

The area is well connected to the rest of Dorset, being within 10 miles of the main towns of Bridport, Lyme Regis, Weymouth, Dorchester and Poole. It is also conveniently located near A35, which provides links to nearby towns, villages and larger cities.

In addition to the attractions and activities available, there are a range of outstanding schools within the DT10 postcode. These include Beaminster Primary School, the Catholic Primary School in Beaminster, St Candida and Holy Cross Primary School, and Beaminster School. All of which offer a wealth of education and enrichment opportunities for students of all ages.

TheDT10 postcode area is a beautiful and diverse destination in the heart of Dorset, offering a wealth of activities and attractions for visitors of all ages and interests.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 93%WORKING
  • 7%UNEMPLOYED

7% of people in DT10 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 24%AB
  • 57%C2/C2
  • 20%DE

According to census records, 24% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 96%WHITE
  • 4%NON-WHITE

96% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

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DT10Dorset

Dorset

The county of Dorset

DT10 is located in the county of Dorset, in England.

Dorset has a total population of 771,900, making it the 31st largest county in the UK.

Dorset has a total area of 1024 square miles, and a population density of 290 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.

Dorset Postal Town Map
Outward CodeDT10
Postal TownDorchester
MSOA NameNorth Dorset 004
LSOA NameNorth Dorset 004E
CountyDorset
RegionDorset
CountryEngland
Local AuthorityNorth Dorset
Area ClassificationMainly Rural (rural including hub towns >=80%)

DT10 Electoral Wards

The postal region of DT10, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Bagber
Beaulieu Wood
Belchalwell
Belchalwell Street
Borough The
Broad Oak
Brockhampton Green
Cale
Cale
Crouch Hill
Droop
Dorset
East Pulham
Fiddleford
Fifehead Magdalen
Fifehead Neville
Fifehead St Quintin
Fontmell Parva
Gannetts
Gold Hill
Hains
Hammoon
Hazelbury Bryan
Hedge End
Henstridge
Henstridge Ash
Henstridge Marsh
Higher Marsh
Hinton St Mary
Holwell
Ibberton
King's Stag
Kingston
Leigh
Lower Marsh
Lower Nyland
Lydden
Lydlinch
Manston
Mappowder
Margaret Marsh
Marnhull
Moorside
Mounters
Newton
Okeford Fitzpaine
Packers Hill
Park Gate
Pidney
Pillwell
Pleck
Pleck
Poolestown
Pulham
Puxey
Rivers' Corner
Rixon
Rolls Mill
Sharnhill Green
Shillingstone
Stalbridge
Stalbridge Weston
Stoke Wake
Stour Provost
Stour Row
Stourton Caundle
Sturminster Common
Sturminster Newton
The Bridge
The Common
Todber
Towns End
Turnworth
Walton Elm
Westfields
West Orchard
West Pulham
Whitchurch
Wonston
Woodrow
Woodrow
Woodville
Woolland
Yenston
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Click on an 'outward' code for more information. For example, the outward postcode page 'EC2M' will give you an alphabetical list covering all postcodes located in the region, from 'EC2M 1BB' through to 'EC2M 7YA'.

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