Postcode BH21 5RR (Dorset)

Map showing BH21 5RR and nearby postcodes

The postcode BH21 5RR is located in Dorset It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. BH21 5RR is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

BH21 5RR is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 3.9 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 5RR as Rural residents > Ageing rural dwellers > Rural employment and retirees.

The closest road name to BH21 5RR is Wadleys Drove which is centered 214 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Middle School and is 1.04 km away.

The closest primary school to BH21 5RR (for ages 11 and under) is Western Downland Church of England Aided Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on July 5, 2017. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is The Burgate School and Sixth Form. The last OFSTED inspection on May 22, 2019 rated this school as Good

The local pub for residents of BH21 5RR is Cranborne Association of Sports Club and is 1.08 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Exempt on September 27, 2019.

100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.

Policing for BH21 5RR is covered by the Dorset police force association and Dorset is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).

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Nearby Postcodes

A list of Postcodes adjacent to BH21 5RR and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to BH21 5RR, and the approximate distance away.

Wadleys Drove 214 m
B3078 5.07 km
B3081 20.53 km
A354 22.55 km
A36 23.99 km
A303 27.78 km
A35 32.76 km
A338 36.12 km
A31 44.58 km
A361 48.38 km
A38 85.9 km
A30 88.44 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode BH21 5RR

Introduction January 1980
Termination n/a - Active Postcode
User Type Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical

Local Schools

School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from BH21 5RR - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
The Beeches School Good
(January 23, 2020)
859 m
Cranborne Middle School Good
(June 12, 2019)
985 m
Cranborne Church of England First School 1.14 km
Wimborne St Giles Church of England First School and Nursery 4.02 km
Trinity Church of England First School 4.85 km
Hillside Community First School 5.38 km
St James' Church of England First School and Nursery, Alderholt Good
(November 22, 2017)
5.5 km
Emmanuel Middle Church of England Middle School 6.07 km
Verwood Church of England First School 6.07 km
Western Downland Church of England Aided Primary School Good
(July 5, 2017)
6.26 km
Forres Sandle Manor School 6.98 km
Three Legged Cross First and Nursery School 8.02 km
Sixpenny Handley First School and Nursery Good
(November 9, 2017)
8.04 km
Fordingbridge Junior School Good
(November 27, 2019)
8.24 km
Fordingbridge Infant School Good
(January 30, 2019)
8.24 km
The Burgate School and Sixth Form Good
(May 22, 2019)
8.5 km
Breamore Church of England Primary School Good
(March 12, 2019)
9.65 km
St James Church of England First School 9.92 km
Witchampton Church of England First School 10.78 km
Moyles Court School 10.96 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from BH21 5RR - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Aurora School/college/university 5
Very Good
May 15, 2018
859 m
ORCHARD BAY BAKERY Other catering premises 5
Very Good
March 24, 2022
905 m
Wayland's Sixpenny Brewery Ltd Manufacturers/packers 5
Very Good
March 23, 2018
905 m
Ancient Technology Centre School/college/university 5
Very Good
September 10, 2021
985 m
Cranborne Middle School School/college/university 5
Very Good
July 4, 2019
985 m
Cranborne Association of Sports Club Pub/bar/nightclub Exempt
September 27, 2019
1.08 km
CRANBORNE FIRST SCHOOL School/college/university 5
Very Good
June 30, 2021
1.14 km
Cranborne Stores Retailers - other 5
Very Good
November 8, 2019
1.29 km
La Fosse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 7, 2019
1.29 km
THE SHEAF OF ARROWS Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
March 21, 2022
1.29 km
Cafe at Cranborne Garden Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
August 12, 2019
1.37 km
Fleur de Lys Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
September 30, 2020
1.37 km
Book & Bucket Cheese Co Manufacturers/packers 5
Very Good
November 13, 2020
1.83 km
From Salt to Smoke Manufacturers/packers 5
Very Good
May 26, 2021
1.83 km
Dorset Heavy Horse Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
September 21, 2018
3.67 km
Camping & Caravanning Club Site Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
3.98 km
The Willows Manufacturers/packers Awaiting Inspection
3.98 km
Home Farm House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
September 7, 2018
3.99 km
Wimborne St Giles CE VA First - Kitchen School/college/university 5
Very Good
March 17, 2022
4.02 km
Wimborne St Giles Village Hall Other catering premises Exempt
June 10, 2019
4.02 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to BH21 5RR - Data from Apr 2022

Middle School Bus Stop/Station 1.04 km
Cecil Court Bus Stop/Station 1.16 km
Cecil Court Bus Stop/Station 1.17 km
Bournemouth International Airport Air 17.2 km
Southampton Airport Air 38.49 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to BH21 5RR - Data from Dec 2021

Burwood Woodland Or Forest 545 m
Paul's Copse Woodland Or Forest 661 m
Perry Copse Woodland Or Forest 689 m
Noddle Hill Wood Woodland Or Forest 823 m
White House Copse Woodland Or Forest 859 m
Jordan Hill Plantation Woodland Or Forest 911 m
Noddle Hill Hill Or Mountain 932 m
Rookery Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.04 km
Tenantry Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.08 km
Long Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.15 km
High Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.21 km
Jordan Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.27 km
Spring Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.33 km
Little Common Woodland Or Forest 1.43 km
Bratch Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.47 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for BH21 5RR - Data from Ofcom 2017

Speed Band
Mbps
Users
0-2 Mbps 0%
2-5 Mbps 0%
5-10 Mbps 0%
10-30 Mbps 0%
30-300 Mbps 0%
300+ Mbps 100%

Location

Country England
Latitude 50.92501300
Longitude -1.90632900
OS Easting 406680
OS Northing 0113955
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
14771
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Dorset

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
North Dorset
Electoral Ward Cranborne & Alderholt
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

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code E06000059
Travel To Work Area Bournemouth

NHS

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

2011 Census

Output Area Classification Supergroup: Rural residents
Group: Ageing rural dwellers
Subgroup: Rural employment and retirees
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 E33049378
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
East Dorset 001
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
East Dorset 001C
Output Area / Small Area 1C1