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Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the DT6 postcode district.

County or areaDorset
Postcode districtDT6
Telephone code01308
Time zoneEurope/London (GMT/BST)
Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 16 h 30 min4:57 am – 9:27 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 7 h 57 min8:10 am – 4:07 pm
Sun todaySunrise –Sunset –
People7,665 residentsin the Burton Bradstock & Chideock census areaMedian age 56.73,497 households74% of homes owner-occupied56% owned outright9% social rented, 16% private rentedSource: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021
Work and commuting3.4% unemployment rate52% of adults are economically active, 3,309 in work, 38% retiredMain industries: retail and wholesale 15%, health and social work 13%, construction 11%Getting to work: 32% work from home, 56% go by car, 10% walk or cycle57% of those who travel work within 10 km of homeSource: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021
Education and languages36% of adults hold a degree or higher14% have no qualifications, 6% an apprenticeshipMain language: English 99%Source: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 21°C, lows 12°CColdest month February: highs 8°C, lows 2°C983 mm of rain a year, 29 days with 10 mm or morewettest month November35 days of air frost, 6 summer days above 25°C in a typical yearJanuary: 2 to 8°CJFebruary: 2 to 8°CFMarch: 3 to 10°CMApril: 5 to 13°CAMay: 7 to 16°CMJune: 10 to 19°CJJuly: 12 to 21°CJAugust: 12 to 20°CASeptember: 10 to 18°CSOctober: 8 to 15°CONovember: 5 to 11°CNDecember: 3 to 9°CD25°0°Source: Met Office HadUK-Grid 1991-2020 averages, 2 km grid (highs and lows from the 12 km grid)
Nearby landmarksWaddon Hillhill · under a mileSymes's Hillhill · under a mileMill Streamriver · 1.0 miMill Leatwater · 1.0 miEast Beachbeach · 3.2 miWest Bay Beachbeach · 3.2 miSource: Ordnance Survey Open Names
Parks and green spacesThe Greenpark · 1.3 miRiverside Gardenspark · 1.6 miFlaxhayes Playing Fieldpark · 1.9 miThe Hyde Real Tennis Clubsports ground · 1.4 miKing George's Fieldplaying field · 1.7 miSource: Ordnance Survey Open Greenspace
Earthquakes22 of magnitude 2 or more within 50 miles since 19705 of magnitude 3+, 0 of magnitude 4+Largest: magnitude 3.0 on 5 Dec 201928 mi away, Bridgwater, SomersetMost recent: magnitude 2.0 on 8 Feb 202612 mi away, Chard, SomersetSource: British Geological Survey earthquake database
Flood riskRivers and sea: areas at High risk within 500 m of the centrea 1 in 30 chance of flooding in any year, or greaterAlso medium, low risk areas nearbySource: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea
Air qualityNO2 3.3 · PM2.5 5.0 · PM10 8.0 µg/m³annual mean concentrations, 2024Within the WHO guidelines for all threeSource: DEFRA modelled background pollution maps 2024, 1 km grid
Broadband30% of premises can get gigabit-capable broadband93% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)1.2% cannot get a decent connection (below the 10 Mbit/s universal service obligation)3,965 residential premises in the census areaSource: Ofcom Connected Nations, July 2025
Elevation33 m108 ft above sea levelLand within 1 km ranges from 16 to 128 mSource: Ordnance Survey, OS Terrain 50
Local servicesHospitalBridport Community Hospital2.3 miGP surgeryAmmonite Health Partnership2.4 miPharmacyWell2 pharmacies within 2 miles1.9 miDentistJohn Lumley & Simon Wood Dental Practice1.9 miSource: NHS Organisation Data Service
SchoolsWithin 2 mi5 schools4 primary, 1 secondaryPrimaryLoders CofE Primary Academyages 2-11, 72 pupilsright hereSecondaryThe Sir John Colfox Academyages 11-18, 756 pupils1.3 miPrimaryBridport Primary Schoolages 4-11, 267 pupils1.5 miCollegeCoastland College14.3 miSource: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools
Getting aroundAirportExeter International Airport EXT31 miMajor airportBristol Airport BRS44 miRailway stationMaiden Newton6.9 miBus stationBus StationBridport2.2 miFerryWeymouth Ferry Terminal15 miBus stops11 within a mileSources: Department for Transport NaPTAN; OurAirports

Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the DT6 postcode district.


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67 Shops in Loders in 13 categories

 

 

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53 Takeaways in Loders in 6 categories

 

 

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119 Home improvement in Loders in 16 categories

 

 

36 Health and beauty in Loders in 11 categories

 

 

66 Attractions in Loders in 14 categories

 

 

46 Property services in Loders in 8 categories

 

 

55 Education in Loders in 22 categories

 

 

1 Business services in Loders in 1 category

 

 

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Top pubs in Loders

  • Stonemasons - Ilminster

    Bar

    Harts Close, Ilminster, TA19 9DJ

    15.7 miles away

    5 star reviewExcellent meal two meals for one. Full table service.Will go again.

  • Royal Marine Inn - Yeovil

    Bar

    Lower Farm Pound Road North Road Great Western Terrace, Yeovil, BA21 5AA

    14.5 miles away

    5 star reviewGreat friendly atmosphere,,run by people friendly couple,,very pleasant staff,,its a great English pub,,with varied drinks on offer,,child and pet friendly ...

  • Grass Royal Fish bar - Yeovil

    Bar

    1 North Terrace, Yeovil, BA21 4JP

    14.5 miles away

    5 star reviewSuper friendly staff freshly cooked fish n chips pleasure too be a customer ? Will always get my fish n ...

  • Galley Bistro - Weymouth

    Bar

    50 The Esplanade Hope Street, Weymouth, DT4 8TR

    15.1 miles away

    5 star reviewGreat food,Great staff.

  • Three Elms Inn - North Wootton, Sherborne

    Bar

    49 Bridge Street, North Wootton, Sherborne, DT9 5JW

    16 miles away

    4 star reviewWelcoming relaxed atmosphere awaits you.No heirs and graces just good old pub food served with a smile.

 

Top restaurants in Loders

  • Burger King - Yeovil

    Cantabrian Restaurant

    2 Middle Street, Yeovil, BA20 1LZ

    14 miles away

    5 star reviewExcellent Staff, great food, great management team.

  • Forester's Arms - Yeovil

    Eastern European Restaurant

    Holywell, Yeovil, BA22 9NF

    12 miles away

    5 star reviewFANTASTIC FREE HOUSE!! Good Food. Good Music. Good Beers, Ciders and Wines. Good Times.

  • Taj Mahal - Bridport

    Eastern European Restaurant

    20 East Street, Bridport, DT6 3LF

    1.9 miles away

    5 star reviewLovely Indian food, never disappoints!

  • Mr Crepe's Cuisine - Poundbury, Dorchester

    Dessert Restaurant

    1 Challacombe Square, Poundbury, Dorchester, DT1 3SX

    11.1 miles away

    5 star reviewAmazing food, friendly owner, place decorated to look so cute! I don't know how this isn't the most popular restaurant ...

  • Empire Kebabs - Dorchester

    Chicken Restaurant

    31 High East Street, Dorchester, DT1 1HF

    12.5 miles away

    4 star reviewExcellent food great service

 

Top banks in Loders

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Top shops in Loders

  • Toy Barn - Sherborne

    Model Shop

    91 Cheap Street, Sherborne, DT9 4JX

    17.4 miles away

    5 star reviewI strongly recommend this supplier both for excellent products and friendly, helpful and personal service.

  • Devils Den Of Tattoos - Yeovil

    Tattoo Shop

    115 Middle Street, Yeovil, BA20 1NA

    14.2 miles away

    5 star reviewThank you Mike for doing my tattoo been going to devil's den for years and always will do.Very relaxing and ...

  • Sweet Shop - Axminster

    Model Shop

    55 Broad Street George Street Trinity Square, Axminster, EX13 5AL

    12.6 miles away

    5 star reviewI've been coming here for thirty or more years, a step back into bygone times, a taste of nostalgia. Truly ...

  • Hamish's Farm Shop & Café - Prowles Cross, Yeovil

    Ham Shop

    Badgers Halt Prowles Cross, Prowles Cross, Yeovil, BA22 9RF

    11.3 miles away

    5 star reviewBest cafe for miles. Great staff, great food

  • Fruit n Two Veg - Beaminster

    Convenience Store

    23 The Square, Beaminster, DT2 9NW

    4.5 miles away

    5 star reviewExceptionally high standard in the produce on sale. Always reliably sourced, mostly from the locality. The staff work hard to make the ...

 

Top supermarkets in Loders

  • Londis Stores - Chideock, Bridport

    Chideock, Bridport, DT6 6JQ

    4.5 miles away

    4 star reviewFriendly & convenient, this store is a life line to many . Superbly managed by Mike & Claire...always leave with ...

 

Top takeaways in Loders

  • Rising Sun - Yeovil

    Chinese Takeaway

    61 Princes Street, Yeovil, BA20 1EE

    14.1 miles away

    5 star reviewWe have just ordered another fantastic meal from here we cannot fault this Chinese,the food is always of the highest ...

  • Sherborne Kebab and Pizza - Sherborne

    6 Cold Harbour, Sherborne, DT9 4AH

    16.8 miles away

    5 star reviewFirst visit to the Sherborne Kebab House and it was a very good experience. I ordered a lamb shish kebab. ...

  • Pisces - Sherborne

    Fish and Chips Takeaway

    Sherborne, DT9 6AW

    15.8 miles away

    5 star reviewSuperb fish and chips

  • Palmers Fish - Bunford Lane, Yeovil

    Fish and Chips Takeaway

    Bunford Lane, Yeovil, BA20 2EJ

    13.5 miles away

    5 star reviewvery tasty, cooked just right, will buy my fish and chips again from here and advise others to do the ...

  • Unicorn House - Yeovil

    Cavalier Way, Yeovil, BA21 5UB

    15.3 miles away

    4 star reviewBy FAR the best Chinese in Yeovil and very quickly made even at peak times unlike others taking well over ...

 

Top cinemas in Loders

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Top home improvement in Loders

  • J R McDonald - Chilson, Chard

    Plumber

    39 Queens Walk Pond Close, Chilson, Chard, TA20 2NX

    12 miles away

    5 star reviewRetired

  • DB Electrical Services - Bridport

    Electrician

    Gore Cross Business Park Saint Andrews Road Warne Hill, Bridport, DT6 4AQ

    1.4 miles away

    5 star reviewBruce is a competent helpful knowledgable electrician who i would not hesitate to recommend. He has performed extremely well liaising between ...

  • West Knighton Engineering - Dorchester

    Welder

    Stavordale Road, Dorchester, DT2 8LS

    14.7 miles away

    5 star reviewVery good service, repairs my vans and machines good value for money.

  • Lilliput Textiles - Bridport

    Curtains

    58 West St, Bridport, DT6 3QP

    2.1 miles away

    5 star reviewI LOVE this shop! I never fail to find what I want here - and more! The kitchenware section is ...

  • Dorset Treeworx - Weymouth

    Arborist and Tree Surgeon

    Weymouth, DT4

    14.2 miles away

    5 star reviewExcellent work on large pine covered by tree preservation order. Carl completed the necessary Application to Dorset council& when ...

 

Top health and beauty in Loders

  • Mane Rd Hair & Beauty Salon - Weymouth

    Hair Care

    137 Dorchester Road, Weymouth, DT4 7LA

    14.1 miles away

    5 star reviewThe best colour, cut and blow dry I have ever had thanks to Jake! A real asset to the salon! ...

  • Just Cuts - Weymouth

    Hair Care

    18 Spa Road, Weymouth, DT3 5EN

    13.7 miles away

    5 star reviewSpanish girl, absolutely brilliant!!! I think her name is Patricia.My hairs looks amazing 👩

  • Keating Will - Crewkerne

    Surgeon

    Birches East Street, Crewkerne, TA18 7PE

    10.3 miles away

    5 star reviewExcellent job. Good price completed on time. tidy worker. Very pleased. Thanks!

  • Sarah Hodge Hairdressing Group - Chard

    Beauty

    34 Holyrood Street, Chard, TA20 2AJ

    13.9 miles away

    5 star reviewFantastic! Chard Salon always make me feel welcome & comfortable, staff are friendly and very good at what they do ...

  • TOFS The Original Factory Shop - Chard

    Sportswear Store

    5 Holyrood Street Great Western Road, Chard, TA20 1EQ

    13.9 miles away

    4 star reviewGreat shop. A selection of almost anything.

 

Top attractions in Loders

  • Red Plum Gallery - Bridport

    Art Gallery

    27 South Street, Bridport, DT6 3NR

    2 miles away

    5 star reviewBought a beautiful painting of hares on the run. I love it! The owner was extremely friendly, I will certainly return if ...

  • M L Gibson - Lyme Regis

    Art Gallery

    1 Coombe Street, Lyme Regis, DT7 3PY

    9.6 miles away

    5 star reviewwe visited lyme regis in august 2014, this small fishing village is beautiful and we came your small art gallery ...

  • Fantasy Island Fun Park Weymouth - Weymouth

    Theme Park

    Bowleaze Coveway, Weymouth, DT3 6PW

    15 miles away

    4 star reviewVery good place for my twins who are 3 and my baby who is 1 they loved it. so many ...

  • Windwhistle Golf Club - Chard

    Golf Driving Range

    Cricket St Thomas, Chard, TA20 4DG

    12.1 miles away

    4 star reviewkoc

 

Top property services in Loders

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