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The postcode CT3 2BU is located in Dover, in the county of Kent. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. CT3 2BU is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
CT3 2BU is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 4.2 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 CT3 2BU as Rural residents > Rural tenants > Rural life.
The closest road name to CT3 2BU is Orchard View which is centered 26 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Langdon Avenue and is 140 m away. The closest railway station is Sandwich Rail Station, 3.51 km away.
The closest primary school to CT3 2BU (for ages 11 and under) is St Faith's At Ash School Limited. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Sir Roger Manwood's School. The last OFSTED inspection on April 26, 2012 rated this school as Outstanding
The local pub for residents of CT3 2BU is Sandwich Town Cricket Club and is 2.99 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Exempt on July 11, 2017. The nearest takeaway food is available from Amigos and is 3.18 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on February 28, 2019.
Residents reported an average download speed of 33.5 Mbps and an average upload speed of 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 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for CT3 2BU is covered by the Kent police force association and Eastern and Coastal Kent is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to CT3 2BU and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to CT3 2BU, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode CT3 2BU
| 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 CT3 2BU - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Faith's At Ash School Limited | Independent school | 2-11 | 1.29 km | |
| Ash Cartwright and Kelsey Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (September 25, 2019) | 1.52 km |
| The Davenport School | Special school | 5-12 | Requires improvement (November 14, 2019) | 2.28 km |
| Sandwich Infant School | Academy | 5-7 | 3.09 km | |
| Sandwich Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Outstanding (June 22, 2016) | 3.14 km |
| Eastry Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (October 17, 2019) | 3.22 km |
| Sandwich Technology School | Academy | 11-19 | Good (May 2, 2019) | 3.27 km |
| Sir Roger Manwood's School | Academy | 11-18 | Outstanding (April 26, 2012) | 3.7 km |
| Worth Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 4.43 km | |
| Preston Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (May 22, 2018) | 5.36 km |
| Goodnestone Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 17, 2019) | 5.39 km |
| Wingham Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (November 17, 2021) | 5.55 km |
| Northbourne Park School | Independent school | 2-13 | 5.69 km | |
| Life Skills Manor for Autism | Special school | 10-16 | 5.76 km | |
| Great Oaks Small School | Special school | 11-19 | Good (February 1, 2018) | 6.05 km |
| Northbourne Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 6.36 km | |
| Beech Grove School | Independent school | 4-19 | Good (December 6, 2019) | 6.4 km |
| Minster Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (November 7, 2017) | 6.48 km |
| Monkton Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (September 12, 2018) | 7.09 km |
| Nonington Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (June 13, 2018) | 7.35 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from CT3 2BU - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Mill Farm Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good September 12, 2018 | 2.48 km | |
| White Mills Wake and Aquapark | Awaiting Inspection | 2.48 km | |
| The Field Kitchen | Awaiting Inspection | 2.7 km | |
| Infinite Spirit Limited | Exempt | 2.86 km | |
| Sandwich Wildlife Park | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good July 21, 2011 | 2.87 km | |
| Sandwich Wildlife Park Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 12, 2019 | 2.87 km | |
| Dover Deal & S'wich Childrens Centre | Exempt December 2, 2019 | 2.99 km | |
| Merry Go Round Pre School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 10, 2020 | 2.99 km | |
| The Phoenix Centre | Exempt June 25, 2019 | 2.99 km | |
| Sandwich Town Cricket Club | Exempt July 11, 2017 | 2.99 km | |
| Co-op | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 18, 2021 | 3.09 km | |
| Sandwich Infant School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 1, 2019 | 3.09 km | |
| Red Cow Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 28, 2022 | 3.11 km | |
| Warehouse Rear Of 26 | Exempt September 5, 2019 | 3.11 km | |
| Sandwich County Junior School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 8, 2019 | 3.14 km | |
| St Barts Day Nurseries Out Of School Centre | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 6, 2018 | 3.14 km | |
| The Empire Cinema | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 18, 2020 | 3.16 km | |
| Amigos | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 28, 2019 | 3.18 km | |
| Mermaids Locker | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 22, 2021 | 3.18 km | |
| The Sandwich Sausage Company | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 19, 2021 | 3.18 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to CT3 2BU - Data from Apr 2022
| Langdon Avenue | 140 m | |
| Langdon Avenue | 222 m | |
| Collar Makers Green | 319 m | |
| Collar Makers Green | 350 m | |
| Mill Field | 468 m | |
| Guildhall | 3.22 km | |
| Sandwich Rail Station | 3.51 km | |
| Sandwich Rail Station | 3.54 km | |
| Ramsgate Ferry Terminal | 10.08 km | |
| Ramsgate Ferry Terminal | 10.24 km | |
| Ramsgate Ferry Terminal | 10.25 km | |
| Kent International Airport | 9.19 km | |
| Lydd London Ashford Airport | 43.65 km | |
| London Southend Airport | 52.38 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to CT3 2BU - Data from Dec 2021
| Beacon Hill | 1.06 km | |
| Black Pond | 1.31 km | |
| Mary-le-bone Hill | 1.94 km | |
| Howson's Wood | 2 km | |
| Goshall Valley | Valley | 2.12 km |
| Highborough Hill | 2.62 km | |
| Richborough Hill | 2.89 km | |
| Reedbrook Wood | 3.76 km | |
| Stonar Lake | 3.95 km | |
| Buttsole Pond | 4.1 km | |
| Worth Hill | 4.14 km | |
| Crixhall Rough | 4.2 km | |
| Twitham Hill | 4.31 km | |
| Bushy Rough | 4.48 km | |
| Blackney Hill | 4.6 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for CT3 2BU - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 37 Mbps | 33.5 Mbps | 52.46 Mbps |
| Upload | 7.1 Mbps | 6 Mbps | 9.76 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 20.8 | 2.8 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 100% | 100% | 40.9 | 8 |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% | - | - |
Energy usage data for CT3 2BU - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Kent |
| Latitude | 51.27546500 |
| Longitude | 1.29263500 |
| OS Easting | 629748 |
| OS Northing | 0158074 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Kent |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
South Thanet |
| County Electorial Division | Sandwich ED |
| Electoral Ward | Little Stour & Ashstone |
| Local Authority District | Dover |
| Region / Government Office Region | South East |
| European Electoral Region | South East |
| Local Enterprise Partnership | Primary: South East Secondary: |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | Kent and Medway |
| International Territorial Level Code | E07000108 |
| Travel To Work Area | Canterbury |
| NHS England Region | South East |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Eastern and Coastal Kent |
| Cancer Alliance | Kent and Medway |
| Strategic Health Authority (SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB) |
South East Coast |
| Sustainability and Transformation Partnership |
Kent and Medway |
| Clinical Comissioning Group (CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
NHS Kent and Medway CCG |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Rural residents Group: Rural tenants Subgroup: Rural life |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Rural village |
| Built-Up Area | Ash (Dover) BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Workplace Zone | E33042912 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Dover 001 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Dover 001B |
| Output Area / Small Area | 1B1 |