Postcode DT11 8BJ (Dorset)

Map showing DT11 8BJ and nearby postcodes

The postcode DT11 8BJ is located in Dorset It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. DT11 8BJ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

DT11 8BJ is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 7.3 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 8BJ as Urbanites > Urban professionals and families > Multi-ethnic professionals with families.

The closest road name to DT11 8BJ is Weiner Close which is centered 147 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Nelson Road naafi and is 38 m away.

The closest primary school to DT11 8BJ (for ages 11 and under) is Downlands Community School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on October 3, 2017. 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 8BJ is The Gallery - Junior Ranks Mess and is 465 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on January 20, 2022. The nearest takeaway food is available from R Lukins Fitness and is 2.22 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as AwaitingInspection .

Policing for DT11 8BJ 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 8BJ and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to DT11 8BJ, and the approximate distance away.

Weiner Close 147 m
South Crescent 319 m
Nelson Road 560 m
Mudros Road 868 m
Salisbury Road 1.66 km
B3082 4.47 km
A354 6.75 km
B3081 14.65 km
A35 17.42 km
A350 25.82 km
A303 26.18 km
A31 60.72 km
A30 72.98 km
M5 80.91 km
A38 85.25 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode DT11 8BJ

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 8BJ - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Downlands Community School Good
(October 3, 2017)
620 m
Pimperne Church of England VC Primary School Good
(September 26, 2018)
2.37 km
Archbishop Wake Church of England Primary School Good
(March 21, 2017)
2.81 km
The Blandford School Requires improvement
(October 13, 2021)
3.79 km
Milldown CofE Academy 3.82 km
Blandford St Mary Church of England Primary School Good
(May 9, 2019)
4.05 km
Bryanston Knighton House 4.71 km
Spetisbury CofE Primary School Good
(February 21, 2017)
4.98 km
Durweston CofE VA Primary School Requires improvement
(January 10, 2019)
5.94 km
Witchampton Church of England First School 7.28 km
Hanford School 7.95 km
Clayesmore Preparatory School 8.68 km
Clayesmore School 8.74 km
Sturminster Marshall First School Outstanding
(June 20, 2007)
8.8 km
Shillingstone Church of England Primary School 9.19 km
St Nicholas Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Child Okeford Good
(May 22, 2018)
9.5 km
The Forum School Good
(December 5, 2019)
10.2 km
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School 10.51 km
Queen Elizabeth's School Good
(September 19, 2017)
10.7 km
Pamphill Church of England First School 10.73 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from DT11 8BJ - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Cost Cutter Retailers - other 5
Very Good
June 7, 2018
0 m
Rendezvous Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
January 20, 2022
0 m
Officers Mess Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
January 20, 2022
459 m
Communication Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 18, 2021
465 m
The Gallery - Junior Ranks Mess Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
January 20, 2022
465 m
WO & Sergeants Mess Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
January 20, 2022
465 m
Downlands Primary School School/college/university 5
Very Good
February 8, 2018
620 m
Clubhouse 1896 Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
October 15, 2020
1.29 km
Muddy Monkies Forest School Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
November 29, 2019
1.29 km
Archway Nursery Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
November 8, 2021
1.59 km
Farquharson Arms Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
May 3, 2018
1.59 km
Pimperne Pre School Playgroup Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Exempt
November 2, 2018
1.63 km
Little Blue Tractor Retailers - other 5
Very Good
August 6, 2020
1.75 km
Seafest Retailers - other 5
Very Good
September 1, 2020
1.75 km
The Anvil Inn Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
March 9, 2022
1.89 km
R Lukins Fitness Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
2.22 km
Local Food Links (Pimperne Primary School) School/college/university 5
Very Good
November 22, 2018
2.37 km
Rawston Farm Retailers - other 5
Very Good
January 6, 2022
2.44 km
From Dorset With Love Manufacturers/packers 5
Very Good
October 30, 2018
2.62 km
Speedy Freight Bournemouth Mobile caterer Exempt
July 15, 2021
2.62 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to DT11 8BJ - Data from Apr 2022

Nelson Road naafi Bus Stop/Station 38 m
Nelson Road naafi Bus Stop/Station 46 m
Mudros Car Park Bus Stop/Station 252 m
Mudros Car Park Bus Stop/Station 261 m
Regimental Headquarters Bus Stop/Station 336 m
Bournemouth International Airport Air 22.6 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to DT11 8BJ - Data from Dec 2021

Pond Bottom Plantation Woodland Or Forest 486 m
Race Down Plantation Woodland Or Forest 510 m
Bingledon Wood Woodland Or Forest 611 m
Pond Bottom Valley 641 m
The Down Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.08 km
The Shrubbery Woodland Or Forest 1.14 km
Cuckoo Clump Woodland Or Forest 1.53 km
Little Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.6 km
Telegraph Clump Woodland Or Forest 1.6 km
Blackland Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.61 km
Buzbury Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.66 km
Long Coppice Woodland Or Forest 1.66 km
Half Moon Coppice Woodland Or Forest 2.21 km
B Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.5 km
Holly Clump Woodland Or Forest 2.68 km

Location

Country England
Latitude 50.86985000
Longitude -2.11896100
OS Easting 391725
OS Northing 0107824
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
28066
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Dorset

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
North Dorset
Electoral Ward Cranborne Chase
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: Multi-ethnic professionals with families
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Rural village
Built-Up Area Blandford Camp BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) England (not covered)
Workplace Zone E33049468
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
North Dorset 006
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
North Dorset 006E
Output Area / Small Area 5A2