Postcode DT3 6LF (Dorset)

The postcode DT3 6LF is located in Dorset It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. DT3 6LF is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

DT3 6LF is one of the least deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 7.9 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of DT3 6LF as Rural residents > Ageing rural dwellers > Detached rural retirement.

The closest road name to DT3 6LF is Medway Drive which is centered 36 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Chalbury Corner and is 106 m away. The closest railway station is Upwey Rail Station, 2.46 km away.

The closest primary school to DT3 6LF (for ages 11 and under) is St Andrew's Church of England Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on February 5, 2020. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Budmouth Academy Weymouth.

Residents reported an average download speed of 36.6 Mbps and an average upload speed of 7.9 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 93.1% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps. 6.9% of residents have broadband access of 10-30 Mbps.

Gas consumption for the area is rated at 1.7 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.3 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

Policing for DT3 6LF is covered by the Dorset police force association and Dorset is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).

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