The postcode DT11 8LJ is located in Dorset It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. DT11 8LJ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
DT11 8LJ 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 8LJ as Rural residents > Ageing rural dwellers > Rural employment and retirees.
The closest road name to DT11 8LJ is Blandford Road which is centered 480 m away.
The nearest bus stop is War Memorial and is 260 m away.
The closest primary school to DT11 8LJ (for ages 11 and under) is St Andrew's Church of England Primary School. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Sturminster Newton High School. The last OFSTED inspection on June 13, 2018 rated this school as Good
The local pub for residents of DT11 8LJ is The Baker Arms and is 3.72 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on February 6, 2020.
100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Policing for DT11 8LJ 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 8LJ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to DT11 8LJ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode DT11 8LJ
| 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 8LJ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayesmore Preparatory School | Independent school | 2-13 | 90 m | |
| Clayesmore School | Independent school | 13-19 | 235 m | |
| St Andrew's Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 2.08 km | |
| St Nicholas Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Child Okeford | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (May 22, 2018) | 3.91 km |
| Hanford School | Independent school | 7-13 | 4.23 km | |
| The Forum School | Special school | 7-19 | Good (December 5, 2019) | 5.47 km |
| Shillingstone Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 5.5 km | |
| Durweston CofE VA Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (January 10, 2019) | 6.24 km |
| Pimperne Church of England VC Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (September 26, 2018) | 6.36 km |
| Okeford Fitzpaine Church of England School | Academy | 4-11 | 7.05 km | |
| Bryanston Knighton House | Independent school | 3-18 | 7.47 km | |
| Yewstock School | Special school | 2-19 | Outstanding (January 10, 2017) | 7.57 km |
| The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 21, 2017) | 7.72 km |
| Milldown CofE Academy | Academy | 4-11 | 7.76 km | |
| Sturminster Newton High School | Maintained school | 11-18 | Good (June 13, 2018) | 7.78 km |
| Shaftesbury School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (May 17, 2017) | 7.96 km |
| William Barnes Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 14, 2017) | 7.98 km |
| The Blandford School | Maintained school | 11-18 | Requires improvement (October 13, 2021) | 7.98 km |
| Downlands Community School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 3, 2017) | 8.56 km |
| Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Requires improvement (February 8, 2018) | 8.77 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from DT11 8LJ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clayesmore School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 10, 2020 | 235 m | |
| Iwerne Minster Village Stores | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 19, 2019 | 523 m | |
| The Talbot | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 21, 2020 | 695 m | |
| The Cricketers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 13, 2022 | 2.2 km | |
| Elizabeth Freke Hall | Exempt December 11, 2019 | 2.29 km | |
| Crook & Churn Dairy | Exempt January 20, 2021 | 2.47 km | |
| Child Okeford Lunch Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 10, 2020 | 3.66 km | |
| The Baker Arms | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 6, 2020 | 3.72 km | |
| The Cross Stores | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 15, 2021 | 3.72 km | |
| Cafe On Goldhill Organic Farm | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 13, 2020 | 3.75 km | |
| Gold Hill Organic Farm | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 27, 2019 | 3.75 km | |
| James' Cheese | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 5, 2019 | 3.75 km | |
| The Dorset Meat Company | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 14, 2017 | 3.75 km | |
| Millbrook House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 24, 2021 | 3.75 km | |
| The Saxon Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 6, 2020 | 3.84 km | |
| Local Food Links (St Nicholas C Of E Primary School) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 12, 2019 | 3.91 km | |
| The Ark | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 21, 2021 | 3.91 km | |
| Hanford School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 16, 2019 | 4.23 km | |
| Milk Trailer | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 23, 2018 | 4.89 km | |
| Boil and Broth Ltd | Awaiting Inspection | 5.13 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to DT11 8LJ - Data from Apr 2022
| War Memorial | 260 m | |
| War Memorial | 263 m | |
| Talbot Hotel | 475 m | |
| Talbot Hotel | 487 m | |
| Millhayes Cottage | 967 m | |
| Bournemouth International Airport | 30.67 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to DT11 8LJ - Data from Dec 2021
| Woodlynch Wood | 284 m | |
| Westhill Plantation | 738 m | |
| West Hill | 782 m | |
| Wales Wood | 842 m | |
| Brookman's Valley | Valley | 1.27 km |
| Wigmore Coppices | 1.28 km | |
| Preston Hill Plantation | 1.29 km | |
| Lower Barn Plantation | 1.4 km | |
| Higher Barn Plantation | 1.46 km | |
| Bareden Wood | 1.47 km | |
| Preston Hill | 1.53 km | |
| Combe Bottom | Valley | 1.55 km |
| Beech Clump | 1.77 km | |
| Hill Farm Plantation | 1.95 km | |
| Iwerne Hill | 1.97 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for DT11 8LJ - Data from Ofcom 2017
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% |
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 50.93263400 |
| Longitude | -2.19346000 |
| OS Easting | 386501 |
| OS Northing | 0114817 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Dorset |
| 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 |
| 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: Ageing rural dwellers Subgroup: Rural employment and retirees |
| 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 | 1C1 |