Postcode BH21 5RS (Dorset)

Map showing BH21 5RS and nearby postcodes

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

BH21 5RS 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 5RS as Rural residents > Ageing rural dwellers > Rural employment and retirees.

The closest road name to BH21 5RS is B3078 which is centered 4.12 km away.

The closest primary school to BH21 5RS (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 5RS is Cranborne Association of Sports Club and is 2.04 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Exempt on September 27, 2019.

33.3% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 33.3% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps. 33.3% of residents have broadband access of 10-30 Mbps. 33.3% of residents have broadband access of 5-10 Mbps.

Policing for BH21 5RS 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 5RS and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

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

B3078 4.12 km
B3081 21.46 km
A354 23.49 km
A36 24.07 km
A303 28.47 km
A35 33.64 km
A338 35.59 km
A31 43.58 km
A361 48.79 km
A38 86.36 km
A30 89.46 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode BH21 5RS

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 5RS - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
The Beeches School Good
(January 23, 2020)
1.03 km
Cranborne Middle School Good
(June 12, 2019)
1.98 km
Cranborne Church of England First School 2.09 km
St James' Church of England First School and Nursery, Alderholt Good
(November 22, 2017)
4.54 km
Trinity Church of England First School 4.58 km
Wimborne St Giles Church of England First School and Nursery 4.99 km
Hillside Community First School 5.08 km
Western Downland Church of England Aided Primary School Good
(July 5, 2017)
5.46 km
Emmanuel Middle Church of England Middle School 5.94 km
Verwood Church of England First School 5.94 km
Forres Sandle Manor School 5.96 km
Fordingbridge Junior School Good
(November 27, 2019)
7.22 km
Fordingbridge Infant School Good
(January 30, 2019)
7.22 km
The Burgate School and Sixth Form Good
(May 22, 2019)
7.48 km
Three Legged Cross First and Nursery School 7.97 km
Breamore Church of England Primary School Good
(March 12, 2019)
8.68 km
Sixpenny Handley First School and Nursery Good
(November 9, 2017)
8.96 km
Hyde Church of England Primary School Good
(July 5, 2018)
9.3 km
Moyles Court School 10.12 km
St James Church of England First School 10.49 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Aurora School/college/university 5
Very Good
May 15, 2018
1.03 km
ORCHARD BAY BAKERY Other catering premises 5
Very Good
March 24, 2022
1.34 km
Wayland's Sixpenny Brewery Ltd Manufacturers/packers 5
Very Good
March 23, 2018
1.34 km
Ancient Technology Centre School/college/university 5
Very Good
September 10, 2021
1.98 km
Cranborne Middle School School/college/university 5
Very Good
July 4, 2019
1.98 km
Cranborne Association of Sports Club Pub/bar/nightclub Exempt
September 27, 2019
2.04 km
CRANBORNE FIRST SCHOOL School/college/university 5
Very Good
June 30, 2021
2.09 km
Cranborne Stores Retailers - other 5
Very Good
November 8, 2019
2.27 km
La Fosse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 7, 2019
2.27 km
THE SHEAF OF ARROWS Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
March 21, 2022
2.27 km
Cafe at Cranborne Garden Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
August 12, 2019
2.34 km
Fleur de Lys Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
September 30, 2020
2.34 km
Book & Bucket Cheese Co Manufacturers/packers 5
Very Good
November 13, 2020
2.86 km
From Salt to Smoke Manufacturers/packers 5
Very Good
May 26, 2021
2.86 km
Dorset Heavy Horse Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
September 21, 2018
3.52 km
Camping & Caravanning Club Site Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
4.38 km
The Willows Manufacturers/packers Awaiting Inspection
4.38 km
ORCHARD DAY NURSERY Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Exempt
December 7, 2021
4.58 km
CRANE VALLEY GOLF CLUB Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
July 3, 2019
4.72 km
RTB Catering Ltd Mobile caterer 5
Very Good
May 4, 2021
4.74 km

Nearby Travel Links

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

Bournemouth International Airport Air 16.99 km
Southampton Airport Air 37.46 km

Nearby Nature

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

Long Copse Woodland Or Forest 191 m
White House Copse Woodland Or Forest 312 m
Bratch Copse Woodland Or Forest 452 m
Perry Copse Woodland Or Forest 518 m
Little Common Woodland Or Forest 555 m
Paul's Copse Woodland Or Forest 678 m
Tenantry Wood Woodland Or Forest 815 m
Biddlesgate Copse Woodland Or Forest 852 m
Jordan Hill Plantation Woodland Or Forest 880 m
Yewtree Copse Woodland Or Forest 970 m
Spring Copse Woodland Or Forest 975 m
White Leaze Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.01 km
Jordan Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.01 km
Stapleton Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.07 km
High Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.13 km

Broadband

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

Speed Band
Mbps
Users
0-2 Mbps 0%
2-5 Mbps 0%
5-10 Mbps 33.3%
10-30 Mbps 33.3%
30-300 Mbps 0%
300+ Mbps 33.3%

Location

Country England
Latitude 50.92563000
Longitude -1.89173000
OS Easting 407706
OS Northing 0114025
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