Who lives in DT3 6GH
The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in DT3 6GH, set against England as a whole.
- Neighbourhood
- Preston & Lodmoor
- Council
- Dorset
- Region
- South West
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,479 (2024)
DT3 6GHWeymouth
Who lives in DT3 6GH
Census figures aren’t published for single postcodes, so the neighbourhood figures on this tab cover the area around DT3 6GH (Preston & Lodmoor) (about 1,479 residents).
Age of residents
The largest age group is 70–74, at 12.8% of residents. 6.6% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 50.7% are 65 or over, more than double the England figure of 18.4%.
The gender split
53.6% of residents are female and 46.4% male.
- Female53.6%51%
- Male46.4%49%
Relationship status
58.6% of adults in the DT3 6GH area are married or in a civil partnership, above the England average of 44.7%. 15.8% have never married.
How residents rate their health
76.7% of residents in the DT3 6GH area describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.
- Very good37.9%48.5%
- Good38.8%33.7%
- Fair17.8%12.7%
- Bad4.7%4%
- Very bad0.8%1.2%
Source: Census 2021, Office for National Statistics. Population: ONS mid-year estimates. Open Government Licence v3.0.