Postcode DT11 8LE (Dorset)

Map showing DT11 8LE and nearby postcodes

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

DT11 8LE is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 4.7 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 8LE as Rural residents > Rural tenants > Rural life.

The closest road name to DT11 8LE is Tower Hill which is centered 906 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Hill Farm and is 79 m away.

The closest primary school to DT11 8LE (for ages 11 and under) is St Andrew's Church of England Primary School. 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 8LE is The Baker Arms and is 5.42 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on February 6, 2020. The nearest takeaway food is available from R Lukins Fitness and is 5.25 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as AwaitingInspection .

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

Policing for DT11 8LE 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 Roads

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

Tower Hill 906 m
Boyne's Lane 1.22 km
B3081 7.4 km
A354 11.61 km
A350 18.9 km
A303 19.06 km
A35 21.39 km
A352 26.85 km
A36 27.72 km
A361 42.65 km
A31 61.93 km
A30 70.54 km
M5 73.47 km
A38 77.83 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode DT11 8LE

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 8LE - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Clayesmore Preparatory School 2.06 km
Clayesmore School 2.22 km
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School 3.14 km
Pimperne Church of England VC Primary School Good
(September 26, 2018)
5.14 km
Hanford School 5.32 km
St Nicholas Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Child Okeford Good
(May 22, 2018)
5.54 km
Durweston CofE VA Primary School Requires improvement
(January 10, 2019)
6.53 km
Shillingstone Church of England Primary School 6.82 km
The Forum School Good
(December 5, 2019)
7.05 km
Downlands Community School Good
(October 3, 2017)
7.19 km
Bryanston Knighton House 7.35 km
Milldown CofE Academy 7.39 km
The Blandford School Requires improvement
(October 13, 2021)
7.6 km
Sandroyd School 7.82 km
Archbishop Wake Church of England Primary School Good
(March 21, 2017)
8.14 km
Ludwell Primary School 8.3 km
The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury Good
(March 21, 2017)
8.37 km
Shaftesbury School Good
(May 17, 2017)
8.4 km
Okeford Fitzpaine Church of England School 8.7 km
Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School Requires improvement
(February 8, 2018)
9.12 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Iwerne Minster Village Stores Retailers - other 5
Very Good
February 19, 2019
1.94 km
The Talbot Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 4
Good
October 21, 2020
1.97 km
Clayesmore School School/college/university 5
Very Good
February 10, 2020
2.22 km
The Cricketers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
January 13, 2022
3.18 km
Chase Royale Retailers - other 5
Very Good
October 26, 2015
3.19 km
Elizabeth Freke Hall Other catering premises Exempt
December 11, 2019
3.22 km
Gunville Game Retailers - other 5
Very Good
March 2, 2018
3.37 km
Home Farm Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 27, 2019
3.37 km
Crook & Churn Dairy Manufacturers/packers Exempt
January 20, 2021
4.5 km
Local Food Links (Pimperne Primary School) School/college/university 5
Very Good
November 22, 2018
5.14 km
R Lukins Fitness Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
5.25 km
Hanford School School/college/university 5
Very Good
May 16, 2019
5.32 km
The Baker Arms Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
February 6, 2020
5.42 km
The Cross Stores Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
March 15, 2021
5.42 km
Child Okeford Lunch Club Other catering premises 5
Very Good
March 10, 2020
5.43 km
Local Food Links (St Nicholas C Of E Primary School) School/college/university 5
Very Good
March 12, 2019
5.54 km
The Ark Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
October 21, 2021
5.54 km
Millbrook House Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
November 24, 2021
5.56 km
Cafe On Goldhill Organic Farm Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 13, 2020
5.61 km
Gold Hill Organic Farm Retailers - other 5
Very Good
November 27, 2019
5.61 km

Nearby Travel Links

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

Hill Farm Bus Stop/Station 79 m
Hill Farm Bus Stop/Station 84 m
Hill Farm Bus Stop/Station 118 m
Hill Farm Bus Stop/Station 128 m
Bournemouth International Airport Air 28.88 km

Nearby Nature

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

Iwerne Hill Hill Or Mountain 71 m
Hill Farm Plantation Woodland Or Forest 283 m
Common Bushes Woodland Or Forest 522 m
Bareden Wood Woodland Or Forest 648 m
Lime Pit Coppice Woodland Or Forest 786 m
Rolf's Wood Woodland Or Forest 786 m
Brookman's Valley Valley 886 m
Lower Barn Plantation Woodland Or Forest 944 m
Preston Wood Woodland Or Forest 990 m
Higher Barn Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.18 km
Freak's Coppice Woodland Or Forest 1.19 km
Payne Coppice Woodland Or Forest 1.2 km
Heron Grove Coppice Woodland Or Forest 1.21 km
Bull Pit Coppice Woodland Or Forest 1.22 km
Lily Bank Firs Woodland Or Forest 1.22 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for DT11 8LE - 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 50.93044600
Longitude -2.16469800
OS Easting 388522
OS Northing 0114568
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
17930
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Dorset

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
North Dorset
Electoral Ward Beacon
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: Rural tenants
Subgroup: Rural life
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Rural village
Built-Up Area Iwerne Minster BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) England (not covered)
Workplace Zone E33049466
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
North Dorset 005
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
North Dorset 005B
Output Area / Small Area 1B1