The postcode BH21 5AF is located in Dorset It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. BH21 5AF is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
BH21 5AF is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 4.8 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of BH21 5AF as Rural residents > Farming communities > Established farming communities.
The closest road name to BH21 5AF is Witchampton Lane which is centered 470 m away.
The closest primary school to BH21 5AF (for ages 11 and under) is Downlands Community School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on October 3, 2017.
The local pub for residents of BH21 5AF is Witchampton & Crichel Sports Club and is 1.24 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Satisfactory on January 15, 2016.
50% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 50% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps. 50% of residents have broadband access of 10-30 Mbps.
Policing for BH21 5AF is covered by the Dorset police force association and Dorset is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to BH21 5AF and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to BH21 5AF, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode BH21 5AF
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from BH21 5AF - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Witchampton Church of England First School | Academy | 5-9 | 1.34 km | |
| St James Church of England First School | Academy | 5-9 | 2.28 km | |
| Dumpton School | Independent school | 2-13 | 4.67 km | |
| Wimborne First School and Nursery | Academy | 2-9 | 5 km | |
| Queen Elizabeth's School | Academy | 13-18 | Good (September 19, 2017) | 5.08 km |
| St Michael's Church of England Middle School, Colehill | Academy | 9-13 | Good (February 1, 2018) | 5.26 km |
| Beaucroft Foundation School | Special school | 4-19 | Outstanding (June 13, 2018) | 5.39 km |
| Allenbourn Middle School | Academy | 9-13 | 5.47 km | |
| Pamphill Church of England First School | Academy | 5-9 | 5.5 km | |
| Colehill First School | Academy | 5-9 | 5.92 km | |
| St John's Church of England First School, Wimborne | Academy | 5-9 | 5.99 km | |
| Hayeswood First School | Academy | 5-9 | 6.29 km | |
| Wimborne St Giles Church of England First School and Nursery | Academy | 2-9 | 7.06 km | |
| Merley First School | Academy | 5-9 | 7.57 km | |
| Canford School | Independent school | 13-18 | 7.68 km | |
| Sturminster Marshall First School | Maintained school | 5-9 | Outstanding (June 20, 2007) | 8.03 km |
| Three Legged Cross First and Nursery School | Academy | 2-9 | 8.1 km | |
| West Moors, St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled First School | Academy | 2-9 | Good (March 21, 2018) | 8.21 km |
| Downlands Community School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 3, 2017) | 8.33 km |
| Lockyer's Middle School | Academy | 9-13 | 8.35 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from BH21 5AF - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highlea Butchers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 3, 2019 | 209 m | |
| Peter Eaton - Game | Awaiting Inspection | 1.18 km | |
| Witchampton & Crichel Sports Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory January 15, 2016 | 1.24 km | |
| Witchampton and Crichel Social Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 28, 2021 | 1.34 km | |
| WITCHAMPTON C E FIRST SCHOOL | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 14, 2019 | 1.34 km | |
| THE SACRED TRUST | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 18, 2019 | 2.02 km | |
| GAUNTS SPORTS AND SOCIAL CLUB | Exempt July 1, 2019 | 2.28 km | |
| ST JAMES' COTTAGE NURSERY | Exempt December 9, 2021 | 2.28 km | |
| ST JAMES FIRST SCHOOL AND NURSERY | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 28, 2019 | 2.28 km | |
| GAUNTS HOUSE | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 15, 2021 | 2.53 km | |
| Tuck in 2 Ltd | Awaiting Inspection | 3.11 km | |
| HOLTWOOD METHODIST CHURCH | Exempt June 13, 2019 | 3.14 km | |
| Horton Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 23, 2020 | 3.27 km | |
| THE OLD INN | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 9, 2021 | 3.53 km | |
| Maycottage Goatsmilk | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 10, 2022 | 3.62 km | |
| The Stocks Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 31, 2019 | 3.78 km | |
| Aunt Fannys Farmshop & Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 18, 2021 | 3.99 km | |
| The Country Store | Awaiting Inspection | 3.99 km | |
| Co-op | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 5, 2019 | 4.05 km | |
| FURZEHILL POST OFFICE & STORES | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 21, 2021 | 4.05 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to BH21 5AF - Data from Apr 2022
| Bournemouth International Airport | 14.43 km | |
| Southampton Airport | 46.38 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to BH21 5AF - Data from Dec 2021
| Hussey's Coppice | 1.12 km | |
| Old Lawn Coppice | 1.42 km | |
| Wiltshire Wood | 1.48 km | |
| Clay Hill | 1.56 km | |
| Downley Coppice | 1.64 km | |
| Ashton Wood | 1.66 km | |
| Sturt's Copse | 1.76 km | |
| Pear Close Copse | 1.81 km | |
| Crichel Lake | 1.81 km | |
| Piper's Hill | 1.88 km | |
| Sweet Apple Copse | 1.95 km | |
| Chalbury Hill | 2.08 km | |
| Zannies Coppice | 2.14 km | |
| Oxleaze Copse | 2.16 km | |
| The Withy Bed | 2.16 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for BH21 5AF - Data from Ofcom 2017
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 10-30 Mbps | 50% | 50% |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 50% |
| 300+ Mbps | 50% | 50% |
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 50.85187900 |
| Longitude | -2.00102800 |
| OS Easting | 400024 |
| OS Northing | 0105818 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Dorset |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
North Dorset |
| Electoral Ward | Stour & Allen Vale |
| Local Authority District | Dorset |
| Region / Government Office Region | South West |
| European Electoral Region | South West |
| Local Enterprise Partnership | Primary: Dorset Secondary: |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | Bournemouth, Dorset and Poole |
| International Territorial Level Code | E06000059 |
| Travel To Work Area | Poole |
| NHS England Region | South West |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Dorset |
| Cancer Alliance | Wessex |
| Strategic Health Authority (SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB) |
South West |
| Sustainability and Transformation Partnership |
Dorset |
| Clinical Comissioning Group (CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
NHS Dorset CCG |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Rural residents Group: Farming communities Subgroup: Established farming communities |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Rural hamlet and isolated dwellings |
| Built-Up Area | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Workplace Zone | E33049394 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
East Dorset 005 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
East Dorset 005B |
| Output Area / Small Area | 1A2 |