The postcode BH24 2RU is located in Dorset It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. BH24 2RU is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
BH24 2RU is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 5 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 BH24 2RU as Suburbanites > Suburban achievers > Detached retirement living.
The closest road name to BH24 2RU is North Drive which is centered 12 m away.
The nearest bus stop is St Leonards Hospital and is 195 m away.
The closest primary school to BH24 2RU (for ages 11 and under) is St Ives Primary & Nursery School.
The local pub for residents of BH24 2RU is BLUES BAR & OAK SUITE and is 588 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Exempt on April 20, 2011. The nearest takeaway food is available from Jade Peking and is 687 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on November 25, 2021.
100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 1.6 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for BH24 2RU 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 BH24 2RU and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to BH24 2RU, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode BH24 2RU
| 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 BH24 2RU - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Moors Middle School | Maintained school | 9-13 | Good (February 2, 2022) | 1.06 km |
| Oakhurst Community First School | Academy | 5-9 | Good (November 24, 2021) | 1.4 km |
| West Moors, St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled First School | Academy | 2-9 | Good (March 21, 2018) | 2.53 km |
| Ferndown Upper School | Maintained school | 13-19 | Good (December 8, 2021) | 3.16 km |
| Ferndown Middle School | Academy | 9-13 | 3.17 km | |
| Ferndown First School | Academy | 5-9 | 3.19 km | |
| Parley First School | Academy | 5-9 | 3.45 km | |
| St Ives Primary & Nursery School | Academy | 2-11 | 3.58 km | |
| Portfield School | Special school | 4-19 | Good (March 21, 2019) | 4.01 km |
| Sheiling School | Special school | 5-19 | Good (November 30, 2017) | 4.35 km |
| Three Legged Cross First and Nursery School | Academy | 2-9 | 4.53 km | |
| Ringwood Waldorf School | Independent school | 3-18 | Good (April 4, 2019) | 4.59 km |
| Parkfield School | Academy | 4-19 | 4.59 km | |
| Hampreston Church of England Voluntary Aided First School | Maintained school | 5-9 | Outstanding (May 2, 2013) | 5.38 km |
| The Epiphany School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (January 18, 2018) | 6.02 km |
| Ringwood Church of England Infant School | Maintained school | 5-7 | Good (October 6, 2021) | 6.03 km |
| Kinson Academy | Academy | 4-11 | 6.13 km | |
| Muscliff Primary School | Academy | 5-11 | Good (October 2, 2018) | 6.34 km |
| Ringwood Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (November 20, 2019) | 6.34 km |
| Hayeswood First School | Academy | 5-9 | 6.4 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from BH24 2RU - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moors Manor Care Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 10, 2021 | 203 m | |
| Esso Garage | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory February 13, 2019 | 580 m | |
| BLUES BAR & OAK SUITE | Exempt April 20, 2011 | 588 m | |
| Nisa Local | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 7, 2008 | 588 m | |
| The Acorn Bar/Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 17, 2018 | 588 m | |
| Lime Coast Catering | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 31, 2021 | 610 m | |
| Jade Peking | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 25, 2021 | 687 m | |
| Morrisons Daily | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 23, 2012 | 687 m | |
| DANCING ROOSTER | Awaiting Inspection | 716 m | |
| MFG West Moors | Awaiting Inspection | 716 m | |
| LIDL | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 27, 2018 | 855 m | |
| Back of Beyond Touring Park | Awaiting Inspection | 938 m | |
| SHAMBA CLUB | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 11, 2019 | 938 m | |
| SHAMBA HOLIDAY PARK STORES | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 24, 2013 | 938 m | |
| THE WOODMAN | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 26, 2021 | 938 m | |
| Spar - Forest Edge | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 7, 2000 | 955 m | |
| SMUGGLERS HAUNT | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 12, 2020 | 1.06 km | |
| BALCONY CAFE | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 1, 2019 | 1.17 km | |
| Boots UK Ltd | Exempt May 8, 2013 | 1.17 km | |
| Sainsbury's | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 11, 2021 | 1.17 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to BH24 2RU - Data from Apr 2022
| St Leonards Hospital | 195 m | |
| St Leonards Hospital | 367 m | |
| Pinehurst Road | 542 m | |
| Boundary Lane | 600 m | |
| Shopping Centre | 650 m | |
| Tuckton Tea Gardens Ferry Landing | 10.86 km | |
| Tuckton Tea Gardens Ferry Landing | 10.86 km | |
| Tea Gardens Ferry Landing | 10.86 km | |
| Bournemouth International Airport | 4.76 km | |
| Southampton Airport | 38.23 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to BH24 2RU - Data from Dec 2021
| West Moors Plantation | 1.29 km | |
| Tom's Coppice | 1.53 km | |
| White Moor | 1.55 km | |
| Woolslope Coppice | 1.78 km | |
| Lions Hill | 2.1 km | |
| Broadmoor Coppice | 2.16 km | |
| Gibbet Firs | 2.18 km | |
| Fir Grove Copse | 2.21 km | |
| Pennington's Copse | 2.35 km | |
| Foxbury Hill | 2.61 km | |
| Hatchard's Copse | 2.76 km | |
| Keys Copse | 2.83 km | |
| Puntis Copse | 2.89 km | |
| Nightingale Copse | 2.97 km | |
| Barnsfield Wood | 3.05 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for BH24 2RU - 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 | 0% | 100% |
| 30-300 Mbps | 100% | 100% |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% |
Energy usage data for BH24 2RU - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 50.81654600 |
| Longitude | -1.86065400 |
| OS Easting | 409913 |
| OS Northing | 0101898 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Dorset |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Christchurch |
| Electoral Ward | St Leonards & St Ives |
| 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 | Bournemouth |
| 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: Suburbanites Group: Suburban achievers Subgroup: Detached retirement living |
| 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 | E33049391 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
East Dorset 004 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
East Dorset 004C |
| Output Area / Small Area | 6A3 |