DT4 vs DT3
Overall measures differ. Gaps below are by category, not a ranking of the places.
This reflects published infrastructure and environmental data. It does not measure the people who live here, house prices as a marker of status, or safety.
Dorset, South West
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The above measure is driven mainly by council tax and air quality. More flood warning areas nearby.
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A higher measure means a larger share of nearby rated schools are good or outstanding, and the closest school is nearer.
20% of measure
DT3 measures 7 points higher, meaning stronger nearby school provision.
DT4
73% of 11 rated schools nearby are good or outstanding
DT3
78% of 9 rated schools nearby are good or outstanding
A higher measure means a closer GP and hospital, and a shorter published waiting time when one is available.
7% of measure
DT4 measures 21 points higher, meaning closer healthcare and shorter published waits.
DT4
Nearest GP practice 0.5 miles away
DT3
Nearest GP practice 1.7 miles away
Higher is always the stronger published result on that measure. See the weightings. Missing categories are dropped from that area’s overall figure, not scored as zero. Crime and other context stay on each report.
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