Postcode DT11 8QP (Dorset)

Map showing DT11 8QP and nearby postcodes

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

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

The closest road name to DT11 8QP is New Field Lane which is centered 202 m away.

The closest primary school to DT11 8QP (for ages 11 and under) is St Nicholas Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Child Okeford. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on May 22, 2018. 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 8QP is The Baker Arms and is 1.41 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 8QP 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 8QP and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

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

New Field Lane 202 m
Sandy Lane 422 m
Bessells Lane 454 m
B3081 9.15 km
A354 10.48 km
A357 11.67 km
A35 18.96 km
A303 20.39 km
A352 23.06 km
A36 30.96 km
A361 43.74 km
A30 66.58 km
M5 72.78 km
A38 77.91 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode DT11 8QP

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 8QP - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
St Nicholas Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Child Okeford Good
(May 22, 2018)
1.57 km
Clayesmore School 2.11 km
Hanford School 2.22 km
Clayesmore Preparatory School 2.26 km
The Forum School Good
(December 5, 2019)
3.13 km
Shillingstone Church of England Primary School 3.22 km
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School 3.97 km
Okeford Fitzpaine Church of England School 4.73 km
Durweston CofE VA Primary School Requires improvement
(January 10, 2019)
4.83 km
Yewstock School Outstanding
(January 10, 2017)
5.99 km
William Barnes Primary School Good
(March 14, 2017)
6.17 km
Sturminster Newton High School Good
(June 13, 2018)
6.23 km
Bryanston Knighton House 6.38 km
Pimperne Church of England VC Primary School Good
(September 26, 2018)
6.68 km
Milldown CofE Academy 6.92 km
The Blandford School Requires improvement
(October 13, 2021)
7.14 km
Archbishop Wake Church of England Primary School Good
(March 21, 2017)
8.23 km
St Gregory's Church of England Primary School, Marnhull Requires improvement
(February 28, 2019)
8.65 km
Blandford St Mary Church of England Primary School Good
(May 9, 2019)
8.75 km
Downlands Community School Good
(October 3, 2017)
8.9 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
The Cricketers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
January 13, 2022
1.39 km
The Baker Arms Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
February 6, 2020
1.41 km
The Cross Stores Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
March 15, 2021
1.41 km
Child Okeford Lunch Club Other catering premises 5
Very Good
March 10, 2020
1.42 km
Elizabeth Freke Hall Other catering premises Exempt
December 11, 2019
1.46 km
Local Food Links (St Nicholas C Of E Primary School) School/college/university 5
Very Good
March 12, 2019
1.57 km
The Ark Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
October 21, 2021
1.57 km
Millbrook House Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
November 24, 2021
1.57 km
Cafe On Goldhill Organic Farm Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 13, 2020
1.67 km
Gold Hill Organic Farm Retailers - other 5
Very Good
November 27, 2019
1.67 km
James' Cheese Manufacturers/packers 5
Very Good
February 5, 2019
1.67 km
The Dorset Meat Company Retailers - other 5
Very Good
November 14, 2017
1.67 km
The Saxon Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
February 6, 2020
1.73 km
The Talbot Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 4
Good
October 21, 2020
2.06 km
Clayesmore School School/college/university 5
Very Good
February 10, 2020
2.11 km
Iwerne Minster Village Stores Retailers - other 5
Very Good
February 19, 2019
2.13 km
Crook & Churn Dairy Manufacturers/packers Exempt
January 20, 2021
2.18 km
Hanford School School/college/university 5
Very Good
May 16, 2019
2.22 km
Boil and Broth Ltd Manufacturers/packers Awaiting Inspection
2.8 km
North Dorset Railway Trust Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
August 15, 2018
2.8 km

Nearby Travel Links

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

Bournemouth International Airport Air 31.38 km

Nearby Nature

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

Shroton Brake Woodland Or Forest 706 m
Hambledon Hill Hill Or Mountain 768 m
Nicholas's Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.06 km
Wigmore Coppices Woodland Or Forest 1.12 km
Fernhayes Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.24 km
Coombe Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.41 km
Gold Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.47 km
Terrace Coppice Woodland Or Forest 1.61 km
Coombe Bottom Valley 1.63 km
Okeford Coppice Woodland Or Forest 1.69 km
Hazel Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.76 km
Porter's Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.76 km
Yew Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.78 km
Park Coppice Woodland Or Forest 1.81 km
Newbury Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.83 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for DT11 8QP - 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 50.91902900
Longitude -2.21885400
OS Easting 384712
OS Northing 0113309
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 hamlet and isolated dwellings
Built-Up Area (pseudo) England (not covered)
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) England (not covered)
Workplace Zone E33049461
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