Postcode BH22 8EJ (Dorset)

Map showing BH22 8EJ and nearby postcodes

The postcode BH22 8EJ is located in Dorset It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. BH22 8EJ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

BH22 8EJ is one of the least deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 8.1 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 BH22 8EJ as Suburbanites > Suburban achievers > Ageing in suburbia.

The closest road name to BH22 8EJ is Fernlea Close which is centered 105 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Town Centre and is 211 m away.

The closest primary school to BH22 8EJ (for ages 11 and under) is Kinson Academy.

The local pub for residents of BH22 8EJ is The Nightjar and is 362 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on September 29, 2021. The nearest takeaway food is available from Club Desh and is 173 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on September 9, 2020.

Residents reported an average download speed of 56.9 Mbps and an average upload speed of 13.6 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.

Gas consumption for the area is rated at 2.2 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.5 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

Policing for BH22 8EJ 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 BH22 8EJ and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to BH22 8EJ, and the approximate distance away.

Fernlea Close 105 m
Fernlea Avenue 179 m
Fernlea Gardens 204 m
Spinneys Lane 232 m
Chander Close 237 m
Carroll Avenue 259 m
Orchard Close 329 m
Library Road 369 m
Dudsbury Avenue 476 m
Victoria Road 538 m
Dorset Avenue 690 m
Ringwood Road 797 m
New Road 1.82 km
B3073 2.12 km
A348 2.31 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode BH22 8EJ

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 BH22 8EJ - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Ferndown First School 742 m
Ferndown Middle School 787 m
Parley First School 821 m
Ferndown Upper School Good
(December 8, 2021)
1.15 km
West Moors Middle School Good
(February 2, 2022)
2.5 km
Oakhurst Community First School Good
(November 24, 2021)
2.54 km
Hampreston Church of England Voluntary Aided First School Outstanding
(May 2, 2013)
2.73 km
Portfield School Good
(March 21, 2019)
2.81 km
West Moors, St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled First School Good
(March 21, 2018)
3.32 km
Kinson Academy 3.67 km
Christ The King Catholic Primary School Good
(December 5, 2019)
3.95 km
Hayeswood First School 4.32 km
Colehill First School 4.52 km
LeAF Studio Good
(January 23, 2019)
4.53 km
Elm Academy Outstanding
(April 25, 2014)
4.53 km
The Epiphany School Good
(January 18, 2018)
4.6 km
Canford School 4.69 km
Parkfield School 4.7 km
Oak Academy Requires improvement
(November 2, 2018)
4.72 km
Bearwood Primary and Nursery School Good
(September 18, 2019)
4.72 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from BH22 8EJ - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
CHIANTI PIZZERIA RESTAURANT Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
January 8, 2021
126 m
Amberwood House Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
November 11, 2021
142 m
The White Heather Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
January 25, 2018
157 m
Club Desh Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
September 9, 2020
173 m
First Plaice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 16, 2022
173 m
JOY FERNDOWN Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
January 12, 2022
173 m
MILLIE Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
173 m
PAPA JOHNS Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
March 10, 2021
173 m
Top Wok Original Ferndown Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
March 15, 2022
173 m
ITALIAN PIZZA UK Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
August 25, 2021
205 m
LOVE ALL FOOD LTD Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
September 24, 2020
205 m
PEDAL CYCLES LTD Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
August 25, 2021
205 m
Blue Riband Fish and Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
October 8, 2020
219 m
Cinnamon Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
January 12, 2022
219 m
Stone Family Butchers Retailers - other 5
Very Good
October 13, 2021
219 m
The Hungry One Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
219 m
PENNY'S CAFE Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
January 7, 2020
249 m
Tesco Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 5
Very Good
September 25, 2019
249 m
Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other Exempt
May 11, 2012
362 m
The Nightjar Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
September 29, 2021
362 m

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to BH22 8EJ - Data from Apr 2022

Town Centre Bus Stop/Station 211 m
Chander Close Bus Stop/Station 222 m
Chander Close Bus Stop/Station 241 m
Carroll Avenue Bus Stop/Station 272 m
Town Centre Bus Stop/Station 275 m
Tuckton Tea Gardens Ferry Landing Ferry 10.48 km
Tuckton Tea Gardens Ferry Landing Ferry 10.49 km
Tea Gardens Ferry Landing Ferry 10.49 km
Bournemouth International Airport Air 4.68 km
Southampton Airport Air 40.8 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to BH22 8EJ - Data from Dec 2021

Poor Common Woodland Or Forest 1.52 km
Belle Vue Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.57 km
Tom's Coppice Woodland Or Forest 1.68 km
Gibbet Firs Woodland Or Forest 1.69 km
The Roughs Woodland Or Forest 1.8 km
Parley Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.81 km
Big Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.84 km
Woolslope Coppice Woodland Or Forest 1.85 km
Fernside Park Woodland Or Forest 2 km
Broadmoor Coppice Woodland Or Forest 2 km
Crow Copse Woodland Or Forest 2.1 km
Dudsbury Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.14 km
Ferndown Forest Woodland Or Forest 2.26 km
Pennington's Copse Woodland Or Forest 2.52 km
Longham Lakes Inland Water 2.56 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for BH22 8EJ - Data from Ofcom 2017

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 56.8 Mbps 56.9 Mbps 78.12 Mbps
Upload 13.9 Mbps 13.6 Mbps 20 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% - -
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 0% 19 2
30-300 Mbps 100% 62.3 15.2
300+ Mbps 0% - -

Gas Consumption

30 meters consuming 431,942 kWh - mean 14,398 kWh : median 10,917 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Electricity Consumption

40 meters consuming 173,260 kWh - mean 4,331 kWh : median 3,499 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for BH22 8EJ - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
Latitude 50.80012900
Longitude -1.88913900
OS Easting 407909
OS Northing 0100069
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
31132
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Dorset

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Christchurch
Electoral Ward Ferndown South
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: Suburbanites
Group: Suburban achievers
Subgroup: Ageing in suburbia
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Urban city and town
Built-Up Area Bournemouth/Poole BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division Ferndown BUASD
Workplace Zone E33049422
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
East Dorset 011
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
East Dorset 011A
Output Area / Small Area 6A4