Postcode BH21 7JB (Dorset)

Map showing BH21 7JB and nearby postcodes

The postcode BH21 7JB is located in Dorset It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. BH21 7JB is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

BH21 7JB 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 7JB as Rural residents > Ageing rural dwellers > Detached rural retirement.

The closest road name to BH21 7JB is Orchard Mews which is centered 62 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Welchnut Cottages and is 39 m away.

The local pub for residents of BH21 7JB is GAUNTS SPORTS AND SOCIAL CLUB and is 2.57 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Exempt on July 1, 2019.

100% of residents have broadband access of 10-30 Mbps.

Policing for BH21 7JB 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 7JB and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to BH21 7JB, and the approximate distance away.

Orchard Mews 62 m
B3078 9.87 km
A354 16.66 km
B3081 20.93 km
A35 26.2 km
A303 30.52 km
A31 50.37 km
A30 84.19 km
A38 89.82 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode BH21 7JB

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 7JB - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
St James Church of England First School 2.57 km
Witchampton Church of England First School 4.22 km
Wimborne St Giles Church of England First School and Nursery 4.64 km
Three Legged Cross First and Nursery School 5.36 km
Emmanuel Middle Church of England Middle School 5.45 km
Verwood Church of England First School 5.45 km
Trinity Church of England First School 6.1 km
Dumpton School 6.15 km
Hillside Community First School 6.28 km
Cranborne Church of England First School 6.39 km
St Michael's Church of England Middle School, Colehill Good
(February 1, 2018)
6.42 km
West Moors, St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled First School Good
(March 21, 2018)
6.43 km
Colehill First School 6.55 km
Cranborne Middle School Good
(June 12, 2019)
6.63 km
Beaucroft Foundation School Outstanding
(June 13, 2018)
6.74 km
Wimborne First School and Nursery 6.81 km
Hayeswood First School 6.93 km
Allenbourn Middle School 7.4 km
Queen Elizabeth's School Good
(September 19, 2017)
7.53 km
Oakhurst Community First School Good
(November 24, 2021)
7.61 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from BH21 7JB - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
FERNDOWN DINER Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
October 24, 2019
812 m
MEADOW COTTAGE HOLIDAY HOMES Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
June 5, 2019
1.2 km
The Little House Other catering premises 5
Very Good
August 3, 2021
1.41 km
HOLTWOOD METHODIST CHURCH Other catering premises Exempt
June 13, 2019
1.54 km
ANTELL BROTHERS Manufacturers/packers Exempt
November 8, 2018
1.61 km
Horton Inn Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
December 23, 2020
1.65 km
Remedy Oak Brewing Company Manufacturers/packers Exempt
March 12, 2021
1.74 km
REMEDY OAK GOLF CLUB Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
June 9, 2021
1.74 km
Peter Eaton - Game Farmers/growers Awaiting Inspection
2.31 km
The Dorset Goat Meat Company Retailers - other 5
Very Good
February 13, 2019
2.48 km
Cinnamon Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
May 26, 2021
2.51 km
GAUNTS SPORTS AND SOCIAL CLUB Pub/bar/nightclub Exempt
July 1, 2019
2.57 km
ST JAMES' COTTAGE NURSERY Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Exempt
December 9, 2021
2.57 km
ST JAMES FIRST SCHOOL AND NURSERY School/college/university 5
Very Good
March 28, 2019
2.57 km
Highlea Butchers Retailers - other 5
Very Good
July 3, 2019
3.25 km
Witchampton & Crichel Sports Club Pub/bar/nightclub 3
Satisfactory
January 15, 2016
3.35 km
GAUNTS HOUSE Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
October 15, 2021
3.37 km
BOWERSWAIN FARM PARTNERSHIP Farmers/growers 5
Very Good
January 8, 2020
3.38 km
Wimborne Coffee Roasters Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
September 18, 2020
3.53 km
THE OLD INN Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
June 9, 2021
3.57 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to BH21 7JB - Data from Apr 2022

Welchnut Cottages Bus Stop/Station 39 m
Welchnut Cottages Bus Stop/Station 49 m
Hell Corner Bus Stop/Station 880 m
Hell Corner Bus Stop/Station 884 m
Bournemouth International Airport Air 13.38 km
Southampton Airport Air 43.12 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to BH21 7JB - Data from Dec 2021

Castle Copse Woodland Or Forest 744 m
Adder's Copse Woodland Or Forest 796 m
Haythorn Copse Woodland Or Forest 807 m
Ivory Hill Copse Woodland Or Forest 852 m
Duke's Copse Woodland Or Forest 950 m
Priors Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.28 km
Oxleaze Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.32 km
Chalbury Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.34 km
Ferndown Forest Woodland Or Forest 1.45 km
Bagman's Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.52 km
Queen's Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.61 km
Sturt's Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.66 km
Piper's Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.69 km
Rooks Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.75 km
Holt Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.78 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for BH21 7JB - Data from Ofcom 2017

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

Location

Country England
Latitude 50.86751900
Longitude -1.95917900
OS Easting 402969
OS Northing 0107558
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
18231
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Dorset

Government

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

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code E06000059
Travel To Work Area Poole

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: Detached rural retirement
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 E33049399
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
East Dorset 005
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
East Dorset 005B
Output Area / Small Area 1C3