Who lives in DT3 6QB
The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in DT3 6QB, set against England as a whole.
- Neighbourhood
- Preston & Lodmoor
- Council
- Dorset
- Region
- South West
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,745 (2024)
DT3 6QBWeymouth
Who lives in DT3 6QB
Census figures aren’t published for single postcodes, so the neighbourhood figures on this tab cover the area around DT3 6QB (Preston & Lodmoor) (about 1,745 residents).
Age of residents
The largest age group is 70–74, at 15.5% of residents. 7.7% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 50.1% are 65 or over, more than double the England figure of 18.4%.
The gender split
52.5% of residents are female and 47.5% male.
- Female52.5%51%
- Male47.5%49%
Relationship status
65.6% of adults in the DT3 6QB area are married or in a civil partnership, well above the England average of 44.7%. 16.5% have never married.
How residents rate their health
79% of residents in the DT3 6QB area describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.
- Very good37.9%48.5%
- Good41.1%33.7%
- Fair16.5%12.7%
- Bad3.5%4%
- Very bad1%1.2%
Source: Census 2021, Office for National Statistics. Population: ONS mid-year estimates. Open Government Licence v3.0.