Postcode DT11 7UQ (Dorset)

Map showing DT11 7UQ and nearby postcodes

The postcode DT11 7UQ is located in Dorset It was introduced in October 1985 and is an active postcode. DT11 7UQ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

DT11 7UQ is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 6.8 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 7UQ as Urbanites > Urban professionals and families > White professionals.

The closest road name to DT11 7UQ is Kingston Close which is centered 32 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Lockeridge Close and is 124 m away.

The closest primary school to DT11 7UQ (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 7UQ is Blandford Bowling Club and is 392 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Exempt on November 28, 2019. The nearest takeaway food is available from Blandford Community Fridge and is 399 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on July 7, 2021.

Residents reported an average download speed of 30.9 Mbps and an average upload speed of 5.9 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 1.4 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Kingston Close 32 m
Jubilee Way 132 m
Lockeridge Close 153 m
Milldown Road 165 m
Sharp Close 170 m
Heddington Drive 180 m
Medbourne Close 198 m
Mary Cossins Close 199 m
The Orchard 204 m
Hornbeam Way 209 m
Chestnut Grove 215 m
Hilcot Way 219 m
Maple Tree Close 228 m
Avebury Court 243 m
Shaw Close 258 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode DT11 7UQ

Introduction October 1985
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 7UQ - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
The Blandford School Requires improvement
(October 13, 2021)
399 m
Milldown CofE Academy 425 m
Archbishop Wake Church of England Primary School Good
(March 21, 2017)
1.14 km
Bryanston Knighton House 1.36 km
Blandford St Mary Church of England Primary School Good
(May 9, 2019)
1.77 km
Durweston CofE VA Primary School Requires improvement
(January 10, 2019)
2.92 km
Pimperne Church of England VC Primary School Good
(September 26, 2018)
3.29 km
Downlands Community School Good
(October 3, 2017)
3.88 km
Spetisbury CofE Primary School Good
(February 21, 2017)
5.02 km
Hanford School 5.54 km
Shillingstone Church of England Primary School 6.41 km
St Nicholas Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Child Okeford Good
(May 22, 2018)
7.22 km
The Forum School Good
(December 5, 2019)
7.52 km
Clayesmore School 7.79 km
Clayesmore Preparatory School 7.8 km
Dunbury Church of England Academy Good
(March 15, 2017)
8.35 km
Okeford Fitzpaine Church of England School 8.61 km
The Luccombe Hub 9 km
Milton Abbey School 9.75 km
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School 9.92 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Blandford Community Hospital Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
November 8, 2021
144 m
Blandford Hospital Trolley Retailers - other Exempt
January 7, 2020
144 m
Central Stores Retailers - other 4
Good
October 3, 2019
147 m
The Blandford Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
August 26, 2021
147 m
Blandford Grange Care Home Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
January 15, 2019
248 m
Larks Leas Rest Home Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
June 24, 2019
248 m
SLM Blandford Leisure Centre Other catering premises Exempt
January 3, 2020
312 m
Blandford Bowling Club Pub/bar/nightclub Exempt
November 28, 2019
392 m
Castleman House Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
February 7, 2022
399 m
Blandford Community Fridge Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
July 7, 2021
399 m
J & Js Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
399 m
The Blandford School School/college/university 5
Very Good
October 21, 2021
399 m
Priory Hospital Blandford Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
September 11, 2018
412 m
Out of School Club School/college/university Exempt
November 26, 2018
425 m
Panda Pre School Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
March 1, 2019
425 m
Co-operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 5
Very Good
January 21, 2020
527 m
The Forum Frier Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
December 17, 2021
527 m
Whitecliff House Nursing Home Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
November 25, 2021
578 m
House of Sarunds Ltd Manufacturers/packers Exempt
January 9, 2019
625 m
Blandford Constitutional Club Pub/bar/nightclub Exempt
March 2, 2018
628 m

Nearby Travel Links

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

Lockeridge Close Bus Stop/Station 124 m
Lockeridge Close Bus Stop/Station 142 m
Blandford Hospital Bus Stop/Station 160 m
Blandford Hospital Bus Stop/Station 189 m
Milldown School Bus Stop/Station 214 m
Bournemouth International Airport Air 25.37 km

Nearby Nature

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

Park Plantation Woodland Or Forest 469 m
Angus Wood Woodland Or Forest 849 m
Beech Clump Woodland Or Forest 1.89 km
France Oaks Coppice Woodland Or Forest 2.04 km
Old Warren Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.13 km
Four Acre Coppice Woodland Or Forest 2.25 km
France Firs Woodland Or Forest 2.27 km
Holly Clump Woodland Or Forest 2.29 km
The Shrubbery Woodland Or Forest 2.33 km
The Hanging Woodland Or Forest 2.38 km
Old Park Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.49 km
Fair Mile Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.54 km
B Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.67 km
The Down Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.69 km
B Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.7 km

Broadband

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

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 32.1 Mbps 30.9 Mbps 40.44 Mbps
Upload 6.1 Mbps 5.9 Mbps 8.83 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% 19.9 3.4
30-300 Mbps 100% 36.1 7.1
300+ Mbps 0% - -

Gas Consumption

28 meters consuming 255,340 kWh - mean 9,119 kWh : median 8,714 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for DT11 7UQ - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
Latitude 50.86394500
Longitude -2.16646700
OS Easting 388381
OS Northing 0107173
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
26090
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: Urbanites
Group: Urban professionals and families
Subgroup: White professionals
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 E33049478
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
North Dorset 007
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
North Dorset 007A
Output Area / Small Area 5A1