Postcode DT11 0RU (Dorset)

Map showing DT11 0RU and nearby postcodes

The postcode DT11 0RU is located in Dorset It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. DT11 0RU is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

DT11 0RU is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 4.3 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 DT11 0RU as Rural residents > Farming communities > Rural workers and families.

The closest road name to DT11 0RU is Garlands Lane which is centered 278 m away.

The closest primary school to DT11 0RU (for ages 11 and under) is Okeford Fitzpaine Church of England School. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Sturminster Newton High School. The last OFSTED inspection on June 13, 2018 rated this school as Good

The local pub for residents of DT11 0RU is The Royal Oak and is 1.81 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on August 29, 2019. The nearest takeaway food is available from Tiny Tims at Baker's Folly and is 2.4 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on September 3, 2020.

100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.

Policing for DT11 0RU 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 DT11 0RU and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to DT11 0RU, and the approximate distance away.

Garlands Lane 278 m
A357 8.89 km
A354 10.66 km
B3081 14.7 km
A35 15.24 km
A352 16.65 km
A303 24.76 km
A30 60.47 km
M5 73.32 km
A38 79.66 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode DT11 0RU

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 DT11 0RU - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Okeford Fitzpaine Church of England School 1.83 km
The Forum School Good
(December 5, 2019)
3.48 km
William Barnes Primary School Good
(March 14, 2017)
3.81 km
Shillingstone Church of England Primary School 4.02 km
Hazelbury Bryan Primary School Good
(October 17, 2017)
4.17 km
Yewstock School Outstanding
(January 10, 2017)
4.73 km
Sturminster Newton High School Good
(June 13, 2018)
4.88 km
St Nicholas Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Child Okeford Good
(May 22, 2018)
4.99 km
Hanford School 5.59 km
Durweston CofE VA Primary School Requires improvement
(January 10, 2019)
7.04 km
Milton Abbey School 7.83 km
Bryanston Knighton House 8.54 km
St Gregory's Church of England Primary School, Marnhull Requires improvement
(February 28, 2019)
8.57 km
Clayesmore School 8.62 km
Clayesmore Preparatory School 8.79 km
The Luccombe Hub 9.35 km
Milldown CofE Academy 9.46 km
Stalbridge Church of England Primary School Good
(March 28, 2017)
9.55 km
The Blandford School Requires improvement
(October 13, 2021)
9.6 km
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Marnhull Good
(January 17, 2017)
9.88 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from DT11 0RU - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Rachel Yeatman Other catering premises 5
Very Good
August 7, 2020
516 m
The Royal Oak Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
August 29, 2019
1.81 km
Okeford Fitzpaine Village Hall Other catering premises Exempt
March 26, 2019
1.82 km
Chartwells (Okeford Fitzpaine) School/college/university 5
Very Good
March 2, 2018
1.83 km
Oak Tree Pre School Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Exempt
December 5, 2019
1.83 km
Okeford Village Stores Retailers - other 4
Good
March 15, 2021
1.83 km
Plumber Manor Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
November 22, 2019
2.34 km
The Ibberton Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
November 1, 2018
2.4 km
Tiny Tims at Baker's Folly Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
September 3, 2020
2.4 km
Cool Play Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
May 2, 2019
2.67 km
Miee Thai Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
October 26, 2020
2.86 km
Seb's Saddlebacks Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
2.86 km
Bull Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
October 21, 2021
3.41 km
Fiddleford Fruit Farmers/growers Exempt
November 21, 2018
3.45 km
The Fiddleford Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
July 9, 2019
3.45 km
The Forum School School/college/university 5
Very Good
March 2, 2020
3.48 km
Olives Et Al Retailers - other 5
Very Good
February 24, 2022
3.63 km
Olives Et Al Ltd Manufacturers/packers 5
Very Good
February 24, 2022
3.63 km
Co-operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 5
Very Good
September 1, 2021
3.68 km
The Rustic Bakery Retailers - other 5
Very Good
March 8, 2021
3.75 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to DT11 0RU - Data from Apr 2022

Bournemouth International Airport Air 35.21 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to DT11 0RU - Data from Dec 2021

Whitmore Coppice Woodland Or Forest 1.02 km
Hibbett Coppice Woodland Or Forest 1.34 km
Okeford Common Woodland Or Forest 1.54 km
Hibbett Bottom Valley 1.72 km
Fifehead Common Woodland Or Forest 1.78 km
Banbury Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.79 km
Kitford Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.84 km
Plumber Coppice Woodland Or Forest 1.97 km
Fudge Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.98 km
Bell Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.03 km
Turnworth Clump Woodland Or Forest 2.12 km
Thorncroft Copse Woodland Or Forest 2.7 km
Ewern Down Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.7 km
Piddles Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.83 km
Hole Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.88 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for DT11 0RU - Data from Ofcom 2017

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

Location

Country England
Latitude 50.89046700
Longitude -2.30034400
OS Easting 378971
OS Northing 0110153
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
16482
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Dorset

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
North Dorset
Electoral Ward Blackmore 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 Blandford Forum and Gillingham

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: Farming communities
Subgroup: Rural workers and families
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 E33049480
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
North Dorset 008
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
North Dorset 008D
Output Area / Small Area 1A1