The postcode DT11 8LQ is located in Dorset It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. DT11 8LQ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
DT11 8LQ is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 2.9 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 8LQ as Rural residents > Rural tenants > Rural white-collar workers.
The closest road name to DT11 8LQ is B3081 which is centered 6 km away.
The closest primary school to DT11 8LQ (for ages 11 and under) is St Andrew's Church of England Primary School. 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 8LQ is The Baker Arms and is 6.24 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 8LQ 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 8LQ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to DT11 8LQ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode DT11 8LQ
| 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 8LQ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrew's Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 2.48 km | |
| Clayesmore Preparatory School | Independent school | 2-13 | 2.6 km | |
| Clayesmore School | Independent school | 13-19 | 2.76 km | |
| St Nicholas Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Child Okeford | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (May 22, 2018) | 6.41 km |
| Pimperne Church of England VC Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (September 26, 2018) | 6.45 km |
| Hanford School | Independent school | 7-13 | 6.49 km | |
| Ludwell Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 6.86 km | |
| Sandroyd School | Independent school | 2-13 | 7.02 km | |
| Shaftesbury School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (May 17, 2017) | 7.05 km |
| The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 21, 2017) | 7.1 km |
| Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Requires improvement (February 8, 2018) | 7.74 km |
| Shillingstone Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 7.9 km | |
| Durweston CofE VA Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (January 10, 2019) | 7.94 km |
| The Forum School | Special school | 7-19 | Good (December 5, 2019) | 7.97 km |
| Downlands Community School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 3, 2017) | 8.38 km |
| Bryanston Knighton House | Independent school | 3-18 | 8.81 km | |
| Milldown CofE Academy | Academy | 4-11 | 8.85 km | |
| The Blandford School | Maintained school | 11-18 | Requires improvement (October 13, 2021) | 9.05 km |
| Port Regis Preparatory School | Independent school | 2-13 | 9.3 km | |
| Archbishop Wake Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (March 21, 2017) | 9.57 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from DT11 8LQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iwerne Minster Village Stores | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 19, 2019 | 2.73 km | |
| Clayesmore School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 10, 2020 | 2.76 km | |
| The Talbot | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 21, 2020 | 2.84 km | |
| Chase Royale | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 26, 2015 | 3.59 km | |
| Gunville Game | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 2, 2018 | 4.16 km | |
| Home Farm Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 27, 2019 | 4.16 km | |
| The Cricketers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 13, 2022 | 4.33 km | |
| Elizabeth Freke Hall | Exempt December 11, 2019 | 4.39 km | |
| Crook & Churn Dairy | Exempt January 20, 2021 | 4.67 km | |
| Child Okeford Lunch Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 10, 2020 | 6.19 km | |
| Cocoa & Whey Cakes | Awaiting Inspection | 6.24 km | |
| The Baker Arms | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 6, 2020 | 6.24 km | |
| The Cross Stores | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 15, 2021 | 6.24 km | |
| Cafe On Goldhill Organic Farm | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 13, 2020 | 6.27 km | |
| Gold Hill Organic Farm | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 27, 2019 | 6.27 km | |
| James' Cheese | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 5, 2019 | 6.27 km | |
| The Dorset Meat Company | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 14, 2017 | 6.27 km | |
| Millbrook House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 24, 2021 | 6.28 km | |
| The Saxon Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 6, 2020 | 6.36 km | |
| Local Food Links (St Nicholas C Of E Primary School) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 12, 2019 | 6.41 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to DT11 8LQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Bournemouth International Airport | 29.59 km | |
| Bristol Airport | 62.49 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to DT11 8LQ - Data from Dec 2021
| Sutton Hill | 670 m | |
| Freak's Coppice | 822 m | |
| Balfour's Wood | 1.06 km | |
| Higher Barn Plantation | 1.07 km | |
| Spinney Pits Coppice | 1.08 km | |
| Lower Freaks Coppice | 1.11 km | |
| Washers Pit Coppice | 1.14 km | |
| Littlecombe Bottom | Valley | 1.18 km |
| Lower Barn Plantation | 1.19 km | |
| Fry's Coppice | 1.2 km | |
| Hill Flower Coppice | 1.22 km | |
| Common Bushes | 1.25 km | |
| Higher Furzey Coppice | 1.28 km | |
| Combe Bottom | Valley | 1.31 km |
| Fontmell Wood | 1.34 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for DT11 8LQ - 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 | 50.94342600 |
| Longitude | -2.16175500 |
| OS Easting | 388732 |
| OS Northing | 0116011 |
| 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: Rural tenants Subgroup: Rural white-collar workers |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Rural village |
| Built-Up Area | Sutton Waldron 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 005D |
| Output Area / Small Area | 1B2 |