32POPULATION
5.5%UNEMPLOYED
26%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
HI CRIME RATE
11%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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DemographicsDT3 5YS

What social class do the population of DT3 5YS belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is DT3 5YS 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 5YS 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

  • 40.6%Male
  • 59.4%Female

From the last census, 40.6% of people in DT35YS male, and 59.4% 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 5YS 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

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People and Demographics

Demographics

An in-depth look at the demographic data of the people who live in DT3 5YS, including ethnicity, religious beliefs, age breakdown and social grades.

DT3 5YS Demographics

Crime Rates and Statistics

Crime Rates

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Local Issues & Problems

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Sunrise and Sunset Times

Sunrise/Sunset

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Traffic and Travel Reports

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Taxis and Minicabs

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Taxis near DT3 5YS

Car Parks

Car Parks

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Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events near DT3 5YS

Events

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What's on near DT3 5YS

Local Attractions

Attractions

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Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

Hotels

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Tourist Information

Tourist Information

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Local Amenities

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Banks near DT3 5YS

Banks

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Banks near DT3 5YS

Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

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Cach Machines near DT3 5YS

Schools

Schools

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Shopping Centres

Shopping Centres

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Police Stations

Police Stations

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Emergencies

Emergency Facilities

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Emergencies in DT3 5YS

Post Offices

Post Offices

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Post Offices in DT3 5YS

Libraries

Libraries

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DT35YS Postcode Breakdown

DTAREA3DISTRICT5SECTORYSUNIT
Full PostcodeDT3 5YS
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

DT35YS Postal District

Compass Postal District

DT3 5YS 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 5YS.

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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