Postcode DT11 8LL (Dorset)

Map showing DT11 8LL and nearby postcodes

The postcode DT11 8LL is located in Dorset It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. DT11 8LL is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.

DT11 8LL 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 8LL as Rural residents > Ageing rural dwellers > Rural employment and retirees.

The closest road name to DT11 8LL is Higher Street which is centered 331 m away.

The nearest bus stop is War Memorial and is 252 m away.

The closest primary school to DT11 8LL (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 8LL is The Baker Arms and is 3.49 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on February 6, 2020.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Higher Street 331 m
Blandford Road 422 m
B3091 4.75 km
B3081 7.39 km
A354 11.63 km
A357 12.83 km
A303 18.9 km
A350 18.94 km
A35 20.72 km
A352 25.17 km
A36 28.9 km
A361 42.39 km
A31 64.06 km
A30 68.38 km
M5 72.3 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode DT11 8LL

Introduction January 1980
Termination n/a - Active Postcode
User Type Large User - allocated to single addresses receiving at least 500 mail items per day

Local Schools

School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from DT11 8LL - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Clayesmore School 0 m
Clayesmore Preparatory School 169 m
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School 2.21 km
St Nicholas Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Child Okeford Good
(May 22, 2018)
3.67 km
Hanford School 4.02 km
The Forum School Good
(December 5, 2019)
5.23 km
Shillingstone Church of England Primary School 5.27 km
Durweston CofE VA Primary School Requires improvement
(January 10, 2019)
6.08 km
Pimperne Church of England VC Primary School Good
(September 26, 2018)
6.37 km
Okeford Fitzpaine Church of England School 6.81 km
Bryanston Knighton House 7.35 km
Yewstock School Outstanding
(January 10, 2017)
7.38 km
Sturminster Newton High School Good
(June 13, 2018)
7.59 km
Milldown CofE Academy 7.66 km
William Barnes Primary School Good
(March 14, 2017)
7.77 km
The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury Good
(March 21, 2017)
7.85 km
The Blandford School Requires improvement
(October 13, 2021)
7.89 km
Shaftesbury School Good
(May 17, 2017)
8.1 km
Downlands Community School Good
(October 3, 2017)
8.59 km
Archbishop Wake Church of England Primary School Good
(March 21, 2017)
8.74 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Clayesmore School School/college/university 5
Very Good
February 10, 2020
0 m
Iwerne Minster Village Stores Retailers - other 5
Very Good
February 19, 2019
476 m
The Talbot Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 4
Good
October 21, 2020
625 m
The Cricketers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
January 13, 2022
2.02 km
Elizabeth Freke Hall Other catering premises Exempt
December 11, 2019
2.12 km
Crook & Churn Dairy Manufacturers/packers Exempt
January 20, 2021
2.32 km
Child Okeford Lunch Club Other catering premises 5
Very Good
March 10, 2020
3.43 km
The Baker Arms Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
February 6, 2020
3.49 km
The Cross Stores Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
March 15, 2021
3.49 km
Cafe On Goldhill Organic Farm Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 13, 2020
3.52 km
Gold Hill Organic Farm Retailers - other 5
Very Good
November 27, 2019
3.52 km
James' Cheese Manufacturers/packers 5
Very Good
February 5, 2019
3.52 km
The Dorset Meat Company Retailers - other 5
Very Good
November 14, 2017
3.52 km
Millbrook House Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
November 24, 2021
3.52 km
The Saxon Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
February 6, 2020
3.61 km
Local Food Links (St Nicholas C Of E Primary School) School/college/university 5
Very Good
March 12, 2019
3.67 km
The Ark Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
October 21, 2021
3.67 km
Hanford School School/college/university 5
Very Good
May 16, 2019
4.02 km
Milk Trailer Mobile caterer 5
Very Good
July 23, 2018
4.72 km
Boil and Broth Ltd Manufacturers/packers Awaiting Inspection
4.9 km

Nearby Travel Links

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

War Memorial Bus Stop/Station 252 m
War Memorial Bus Stop/Station 264 m
Talbot Hotel Bus Stop/Station 421 m
Talbot Hotel Bus Stop/Station 424 m
Millhayes Cottage Bus Stop/Station 865 m
Bournemouth International Airport Air 30.75 km

Nearby Nature

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

Woodlynch Wood Woodland Or Forest 511 m
Westhill Plantation Woodland Or Forest 604 m
West Hill Hill Or Mountain 627 m
Wigmore Coppices Woodland Or Forest 1.05 km
Wales Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.05 km
Preston Hill Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.23 km
Brookman's Valley Valley 1.41 km
Preston Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.52 km
Lower Barn Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.62 km
Bareden Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.67 km
Beech Clump Woodland Or Forest 1.68 km
Higher Barn Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.7 km
Combe Bottom Valley 1.78 km
Three Cornered Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.03 km
Ranston Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.04 km

Location

Country England
Latitude 50.93141300
Longitude -2.19619200
OS Easting 386309
OS Northing 0114681
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: 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