Postcode DT11 8RZ (Dorset)

Map showing DT11 8RZ and nearby postcodes

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

DT11 8RZ is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 4.6 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 8RZ as Rural residents > Farming communities > Rural workers and families.

The closest road name to DT11 8RZ is Luton Drove which is centered 833 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Addison Cottages and is 1.07 km away.

The closest primary school to DT11 8RZ (for ages 11 and under) is Downlands Community School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on October 3, 2017. 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 8RZ is Langton Arms and is 1.54 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on January 6, 2022.

100% of residents have broadband access of 2-5 Mbps.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Luton Drove 833 m
B3082 3.15 km
A354 8.37 km
B3081 16.07 km
A35 18.77 km
A350 26.83 km
A31 58.6 km
A30 75.42 km
M5 82.68 km
A38 86.67 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode DT11 8RZ

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 8RZ - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Downlands Community School Good
(October 3, 2017)
2.4 km
Pimperne Church of England VC Primary School Good
(September 26, 2018)
4.61 km
Witchampton Church of England First School 4.73 km
Archbishop Wake Church of England Primary School Good
(March 21, 2017)
4.99 km
Spetisbury CofE Primary School Good
(February 21, 2017)
5.37 km
Blandford St Mary Church of England Primary School Good
(May 9, 2019)
6 km
The Blandford School Requires improvement
(October 13, 2021)
6.18 km
Milldown CofE Academy 6.25 km
Bryanston Knighton House 7.17 km
Sturminster Marshall First School Outstanding
(June 20, 2007)
7.62 km
St James Church of England First School 8.26 km
Durweston CofE VA Primary School Requires improvement
(January 10, 2019)
8.48 km
Queen Elizabeth's School Good
(September 19, 2017)
8.52 km
Pamphill Church of England First School 8.62 km
Wimborne First School and Nursery 9.41 km
Dumpton School 9.52 km
Allenbourn Middle School 9.6 km
Wimborne St Giles Church of England First School and Nursery 10.16 km
Beaucroft Foundation School Outstanding
(June 13, 2018)
10.18 km
St Michael's Church of England Middle School, Colehill Good
(February 1, 2018)
10.24 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Rawston Farm Retailers - other 5
Very Good
January 6, 2022
676 m
Langton Arms Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
January 6, 2022
1.54 km
Officers Mess Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
January 20, 2022
2.16 km
Launceston Farm Mobile caterer 5
Very Good
July 26, 2021
2.3 km
Woodshedding Brew & Blend Manufacturers/packers 5
Very Good
July 26, 2021
2.3 km
Downlands Primary School School/college/university 5
Very Good
February 8, 2018
2.4 km
Cost Cutter Retailers - other 5
Very Good
June 7, 2018
2.55 km
Rendezvous Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
January 20, 2022
2.55 km
True Lovers Knot Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
September 1, 2021
2.7 km
Communication Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 18, 2021
2.94 km
The Gallery - Junior Ranks Mess Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
January 20, 2022
2.94 km
WO & Sergeants Mess Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
January 20, 2022
2.94 km
Tuck in 2 Ltd Mobile caterer Awaiting Inspection
3.08 km
Clubhouse 1896 Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
October 15, 2020
3.24 km
Muddy Monkies Forest School Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
November 29, 2019
3.24 km
Tarrant Hinton Community Lunch Group Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 8, 2021
3.91 km
Little Blue Tractor Retailers - other 5
Very Good
August 6, 2020
3.97 km
Seafest Retailers - other 5
Very Good
September 1, 2020
3.97 km
Archway Nursery Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
November 8, 2021
4.02 km
Farquharson Arms Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
May 3, 2018
4.02 km

Nearby Travel Links

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

Addison Cottages Bus Stop/Station 1.07 km
Addison Cottages Bus Stop/Station 1.08 km
Bournemouth International Airport Air 20.12 km

Nearby Nature

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

Ash Plantation Woodland Or Forest 961 m
Hogstock Coppice Woodland Or Forest 1.23 km
Stubb's Coppice Woodland Or Forest 1.37 km
Cuckoo Clump Woodland Or Forest 1.4 km
Sing Close Coppice Woodland Or Forest 1.43 km
Sheep Park Coppice Woodland Or Forest 1.52 km
Blackland Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.61 km
Weekley Coppice Woodland Or Forest 1.83 km
Long Row Coppice Woodland Or Forest 1.92 km
Harry's Coppice Woodland Or Forest 2.06 km
Pond Bottom Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.07 km
Pond Bottom Valley 2.09 km
Bratch Coppice Woodland Or Forest 2.13 km
Redland Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.32 km
Race Down Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.35 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for DT11 8RZ - Data from Ofcom 2017

Speed Band
Mbps
Users
0-2 Mbps 0%
2-5 Mbps 100%
5-10 Mbps 0%
10-30 Mbps 0%
30-300 Mbps 0%
300+ Mbps 0%

Location

Country England
Latitude 50.86435700
Longitude -2.08372700
OS Easting 394204
OS Northing 0107209
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
17578
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Dorset

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
North Dorset
Electoral Ward Cranborne Chase
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: Farming communities
Subgroup: Rural workers and families
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Rural village
Built-Up Area Tarrant Monkton BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) England (not covered)
Workplace Zone E33049468
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
North Dorset 006
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
North Dorset 006F
Output Area / Small Area 1A1