The postcode DT11 8DQ is located in Dorset It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. DT11 8DQ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
DT11 8DQ is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 4.5 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 8DQ as Rural residents > Rural tenants > Rural white-collar workers.
The closest road name to DT11 8DQ is Common Drove which is centered 520 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Museum Hotel and is 1.05 km away.
The closest primary school to DT11 8DQ (for ages 11 and under) is Pimperne Church of England VC Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on September 26, 2018. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Shaftesbury School. The last OFSTED inspection on May 17, 2017 rated this school as Good
The local pub for residents of DT11 8DQ is The Museum Inn and is 942 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on January 10, 2019. The nearest takeaway food is available from R Lukins Fitness and is 7.13 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as AwaitingInspection .
Residents reported an average download speed of 2.5 Mbps and an average upload speed of 0.6 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.7 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for DT11 8DQ is covered by the Dorset police force association and Dorset is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to DT11 8DQ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to DT11 8DQ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode DT11 8DQ
| 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 DT11 8DQ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandroyd School | Independent school | 2-13 | 2.93 km | |
| Sixpenny Handley First School and Nursery | Academy | 2-9 | Good (November 9, 2017) | 4.73 km |
| Pimperne Church of England VC Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (September 26, 2018) | 7.35 km |
| Downlands Community School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 3, 2017) | 7.75 km |
| Ludwell Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 8.23 km | |
| Clayesmore Preparatory School | Independent school | 2-13 | 8.52 km | |
| St Andrew's Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 8.65 km | |
| Clayesmore School | Independent school | 13-19 | 8.69 km | |
| Wimborne St Giles Church of England First School and Nursery | Academy | 2-9 | 8.77 km | |
| Witchampton Church of England First School | Academy | 5-9 | 9.84 km | |
| Archbishop Wake Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (March 21, 2017) | 10.71 km |
| Milldown CofE Academy | Academy | 4-11 | 10.88 km | |
| Shaftesbury School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (May 17, 2017) | 10.95 km |
| The Blandford School | Maintained school | 11-18 | Requires improvement (October 13, 2021) | 11 km |
| Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Requires improvement (February 8, 2018) | 11.25 km |
| Bryanston Knighton House | Independent school | 3-18 | 11.37 km | |
| The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 21, 2017) | 11.44 km |
| Durweston CofE VA Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (January 10, 2019) | 11.44 km |
| Broad Chalke CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (June 21, 2012) | 13.55 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from DT11 8DQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cocoa & Whey Cakes | Awaiting Inspection | 0 m | |
| The Frying Squad | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 28, 2022 | 686 m | |
| The Museum Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 10, 2019 | 942 m | |
| Castleman Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 9, 2022 | 2 km | |
| Chettle Shop & Post Office | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good September 14, 2021 | 2 km | |
| CASHMOOR GUEST HOUSE | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 13, 2018 | 3.13 km | |
| Cashmoor Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 14, 2022 | 3.13 km | |
| Chase Royale | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 26, 2015 | 3.69 km | |
| Somerset and Dorset Hog Roast | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 8, 2019 | 3.95 km | |
| Gunville Game | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 2, 2018 | 4.46 km | |
| Home Farm Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 27, 2019 | 4.46 km | |
| Tarrant Hinton Community Lunch Group | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 8, 2021 | 4.6 km | |
| GUSSAGE ST MICHAEL CHURCH HALL (SPUD & SPOUT) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 18, 2019 | 5.22 km | |
| Chase Community Friends | Awaiting Inspection | 5.53 km | |
| Launceston Farm | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 26, 2021 | 6.06 km | |
| Woodshedding Brew & Blend | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 26, 2021 | 6.06 km | |
| Langton Arms | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 6, 2022 | 6.83 km | |
| R Lukins Fitness | Awaiting Inspection | 7.13 km | |
| THE DROVERS INN | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 5, 2021 | 7.15 km | |
| VILLAGE HALL | Exempt May 21, 2019 | 7.15 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to DT11 8DQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Museum Hotel | 1.05 km | |
| Museum Hotel | 1.05 km | |
| Bournemouth International Airport | 24.68 km | |
| Bristol Airport | 66.82 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to DT11 8DQ - Data from Dec 2021
| Hookswood Coppice | 491 m | |
| Stone-way Coppice | 662 m | |
| Rookery Coppice | 1.1 km | |
| Half Hide Coppice | 1.12 km | |
| Furzey Woolly Coppice | 1.14 km | |
| Farnham Woods | 1.21 km | |
| Chettle Chase Coppice | 1.32 km | |
| Farnham Common Wood | 1.36 km | |
| Lower Beasden Coppice | 1.38 km | |
| Bugden Bottom | Valley | 1.42 km |
| Clap Lane Coppice | 1.49 km | |
| Downend Coppice | 1.49 km | |
| Biles Coppice | 1.55 km | |
| Higher Beasden Coppice | 1.57 km | |
| Busseys Stool Plantation | 1.6 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for DT11 8DQ - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 2.2 Mbps | 2.5 Mbps | 3.28 Mbps |
| Upload | 0.4 Mbps | 0.6 Mbps | 0.89 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 2.6 | 0.6 |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | - | - |
Energy usage data for DT11 8DQ - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 50.93921700 |
| Longitude | -2.07321600 |
| OS Easting | 394952 |
| OS Northing | 0115533 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Dorset |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
North Dorset |
| Electoral Ward | Hill Forts & Upper Tarrants |
| 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 |
| International Territorial Level Code | E06000059 |
| Travel To Work Area | Blandford Forum and Gillingham |
| 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 |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Rural residents Group: Rural tenants Subgroup: Rural white-collar workers |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Rural village |
| Built-Up Area | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Workplace Zone | E33049471 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
North Dorset 006 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
North Dorset 006A |
| Output Area / Small Area | 1B2 |