Postcode DT11 7BQ (Dorset)

Map showing DT11 7BQ and nearby postcodes

The postcode DT11 7BQ is located in Dorset It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. DT11 7BQ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

DT11 7BQ is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 3.3 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 7BQ as Rural residents > Ageing rural dwellers > Renting rural retirement.

The closest road name to DT11 7BQ is Whitecliff Mill Street which is centered 26 m away.

The nearest bus stop is The Half Moon and is 119 m away.

The closest primary school to DT11 7BQ (for ages 11 and under) is Milldown CofE Academy. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is The Blandford School. The last OFSTED inspection on October 13, 2021 rated this school as Requires improvement

The local pub for residents of DT11 7BQ is Blandford Constitutional Club and is 97 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Exempt on March 2, 2018. The nearest takeaway food is available from Lucky House and is 139 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on August 12, 2021.

Residents reported an average download speed of 37.1 Mbps and an average upload speed of 8.2 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 3.5 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.8 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

Policing for DT11 7BQ 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 7BQ and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to DT11 7BQ, and the approximate distance away.

Whitecliff Mill Street 26 m
Hanover Court 54 m
Whitecliff Gardens 98 m
Eagle House Gardens 106 m
Portman Place 121 m
Salisbury Street 127 m
North Place 157 m
Fields Oak 173 m
Bryanston Street 187 m
Park Road 196 m
Park Lands 218 m
The Plocks 223 m
Dorset Street 225 m
Short's Lane 249 m
Orchard Street 251 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode DT11 7BQ

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 7BQ - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
The Blandford School Requires improvement
(October 13, 2021)
562 m
Milldown CofE Academy 769 m
Archbishop Wake Church of England Primary School Good
(March 21, 2017)
845 m
Blandford St Mary Church of England Primary School Good
(May 9, 2019)
1.19 km
Bryanston Knighton House 1.6 km
Durweston CofE VA Primary School Requires improvement
(January 10, 2019)
3.29 km
Pimperne Church of England VC Primary School Good
(September 26, 2018)
3.73 km
Downlands Community School Good
(October 3, 2017)
4.04 km
Spetisbury CofE Primary School Good
(February 21, 2017)
4.51 km
Hanford School 6 km
Shillingstone Church of England Primary School 6.78 km
St Nicholas Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Child Okeford Good
(May 22, 2018)
7.69 km
The Forum School Good
(December 5, 2019)
7.91 km
Dunbury Church of England Academy Good
(March 15, 2017)
7.93 km
Clayesmore School 8.36 km
Clayesmore Preparatory School 8.37 km
The Luccombe Hub 8.68 km
Okeford Fitzpaine Church of England School 8.92 km
Sturminster Marshall First School Outstanding
(June 20, 2007)
9.52 km
Milton Abbey School 9.53 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from DT11 7BQ - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Whitecliff House Nursing Home Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
November 25, 2021
0 m
Blandford Constitutional Club Pub/bar/nightclub Exempt
March 2, 2018
97 m
Blandford Foodbank Other catering premises Awaiting Inspection
97 m
Nelsons Cheese & Ale House Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
October 14, 2020
97 m
Kings Arms Alehouse Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
December 4, 2020
123 m
Lucky House Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
August 12, 2021
139 m
Forum Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
October 31, 2019
164 m
Offcamber Retailers - other Exempt
February 18, 2020
164 m
Cavalcade of Costume Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Exempt
November 26, 2018
188 m
Blandford Bowling Club Pub/bar/nightclub Exempt
November 28, 2019
188 m
Co-operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 5
Very Good
January 21, 2020
238 m
The Forum Frier Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
December 17, 2021
238 m
Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other Exempt
February 3, 2016
242 m
Iceland Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 5
Very Good
January 21, 2020
242 m
Oxfam Retailers - other Exempt
December 20, 2019
242 m
Subway Retailers - other 5
Very Good
August 12, 2021
242 m
Yellow Bicycle Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
October 31, 2019
242 m
Blandford Beauty Centre Other catering premises Exempt
November 18, 2019
248 m
Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other Exempt
November 5, 2018
248 m
Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Exempt
January 11, 2018
248 m

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to DT11 7BQ - Data from Apr 2022

The Half Moon Bus Stop/Station 119 m
Fairfield Road Bus Stop/Station 284 m
Fairfield Road Bus Stop/Station 293 m
Crown Hotel Bus Stop/Station 337 m
Market Place Bus Stop/Station 338 m
Bournemouth International Airport Air 25.1 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to DT11 7BQ - Data from Dec 2021

Angus Wood Woodland Or Forest 535 m
Park Plantation Woodland Or Forest 889 m
Beech Clump Woodland Or Forest 1.54 km
Old Warren Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.89 km
Holly Clump Woodland Or Forest 1.92 km
B Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.22 km
Fair Mile Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.23 km
B Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.33 km
Long Copse Woodland Or Forest 2.47 km
Old Park Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.47 km
France Oaks Coppice Woodland Or Forest 2.5 km
Lower Inclosure Woodland Or Forest 2.51 km
The Shrubbery Woodland Or Forest 2.52 km
Four Acre Coppice Woodland Or Forest 2.53 km
The Hanging Woodland Or Forest 2.55 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for DT11 7BQ - Data from Ofcom 2017

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 34.9 Mbps 37.1 Mbps 79.67 Mbps
Upload 7.2 Mbps 8.2 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% 23.3 4.3
30-300 Mbps 100% 45.1 10.4
300+ Mbps 0% - -

Gas Consumption

11 meters consuming 251,076 kWh - mean 22,825 kWh : median 25,630 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Electricity Consumption

22 meters consuming 157,804 kWh - mean 7,173 kWh : median 6,294 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for DT11 7BQ - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
Latitude 50.85877500
Longitude -2.16562400
OS Easting 388439
OS Northing 0106598
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
12782
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Dorset

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
North Dorset
Electoral Ward Blandford
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: Ageing rural dwellers
Subgroup: Renting rural retirement
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Urban city and town
Built-Up Area Blandford Forum BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) England (not covered)
Workplace Zone E33046420
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
North Dorset 007
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
North Dorset 007D
Output Area / Small Area 1C2