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DT2 8LA

West Purbeck

Dorset

Overview

Postcode DT2 8LA is located in a rural hamlet, within the West Purbeck ward of Dorset in the South West region , and forms part of the Bovington, Wool & Lulworth area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 57.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Bovington, Wool & Lulworth is £50,400 per year. The nearest station is Wool located about 2.7 miles away.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
57
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
2.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
High
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

6/10

Bovington, Wool & Lulworth has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,392 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 47% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Bovington, Wool & Lulworth has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 57.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

2.5%

Approximately 2.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income of residents in Bovington, Wool & Lulworth is £50,400 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 13 ft away from DT2 8LA.

Flood risk

High

Bovington, Wool & Lulworth near DT2 8LA has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Wool located about 2.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Schools

In the DT2 8LA postcode area, located within Bovington, Wool & Lulworth, there are no schools in close proximity.