The postcode DT11 8ST is located in Dorset It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. DT11 8ST is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
DT11 8ST is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 4.5 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 8ST as Rural residents > Farming communities > Established farming communities.
The closest road name to DT11 8ST is Salisbury Road which is centered 1.09 km away.
The nearest bus stop is Dorset Community Transport Depot and is 61 m away.
The closest primary school to DT11 8ST (for ages 11 and under) is Milldown CofE Academy. 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 8ST is J P Squash & Fitness Club and is 637 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Exempt on April 8, 2019. The nearest takeaway food is available from The Pantry at the Grainstore and is 901 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on October 4, 2021.
Residents reported an average download speed of 62.7 Mbps and an average upload speed of 16.7 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey.
Policing for DT11 8ST 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 8ST and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to DT11 8ST, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode DT11 8ST
| 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 8ST - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milldown CofE Academy | Academy | 4-11 | 1.69 km | |
| The Blandford School | Maintained school | 11-18 | Requires improvement (October 13, 2021) | 1.81 km |
| Pimperne Church of England VC Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (September 26, 2018) | 1.85 km |
| Archbishop Wake Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (March 21, 2017) | 2.01 km |
| Bryanston Knighton House | Independent school | 3-18 | 2.31 km | |
| Downlands Community School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 3, 2017) | 3.01 km |
| Blandford St Mary Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (May 9, 2019) | 3.11 km |
| Durweston CofE VA Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (January 10, 2019) | 3.24 km |
| Hanford School | Independent school | 7-13 | 5.3 km | |
| Spetisbury CofE Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (February 21, 2017) | 5.89 km |
| Shillingstone Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 6.48 km | |
| Clayesmore Preparatory School | Independent school | 2-13 | 6.79 km | |
| Clayesmore School | Independent school | 13-19 | 6.81 km | |
| St Nicholas Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Child Okeford | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (May 22, 2018) | 6.91 km |
| The Forum School | Special school | 7-19 | Good (December 5, 2019) | 7.51 km |
| Okeford Fitzpaine Church of England School | Academy | 4-11 | 8.8 km | |
| St Andrew's Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 8.84 km | |
| Dunbury Church of England Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Good (March 15, 2017) | 9.8 km |
| Witchampton Church of England First School | Academy | 5-9 | 10 km | |
| The Luccombe Hub | Special school | 8-18 | 10.39 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from DT11 8ST - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crazy Monsters | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 18, 2021 | 0 m | |
| Lidl Uk Gmbh | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 24, 2020 | 347 m | |
| From Dorset With Love | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 30, 2018 | 484 m | |
| Speedy Freight Bournemouth | Exempt July 15, 2021 | 484 m | |
| J P Squash & Fitness Club | Exempt April 8, 2019 | 637 m | |
| Wiltshire Farm Foods (Blandford) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 6, 2020 | 820 m | |
| The Old Grainstore Emporium | Exempt January 14, 2021 | 901 m | |
| The Pantry at the Grainstore | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 4, 2021 | 901 m | |
| House of Sarunds Ltd | Exempt January 9, 2019 | 949 m | |
| Damory Service Station | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 30, 2018 | 1.25 km | |
| One Stop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 18, 2020 | 1.25 km | |
| Pimperne Pre School Playgroup | Exempt November 2, 2018 | 1.4 km | |
| Central Stores | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 3, 2019 | 1.42 km | |
| The Blandford Centre | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 26, 2021 | 1.42 km | |
| Castleman House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 7, 2022 | 1.51 km | |
| Archway Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 8, 2021 | 1.55 km | |
| Farquharson Arms | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 3, 2018 | 1.55 km | |
| Priory Hospital Blandford | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 11, 2018 | 1.58 km | |
| Blandford Community Hospital | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 8, 2021 | 1.6 km | |
| Blandford Hospital Trolley | Exempt January 7, 2020 | 1.6 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to DT11 8ST - Data from Apr 2022
| Dorset Community Transport Depot | 61 m | |
| Lidl Supermarket | 376 m | |
| Lidl Supermarket | 466 m | |
| Bracewell Close | 533 m | |
| Bracewell Close | 535 m | |
| Bournemouth International Airport | 25.25 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to DT11 8ST - Data from Dec 2021
| France Firs | 1.32 km | |
| Park Plantation | 1.6 km | |
| The Shrubbery | 1.61 km | |
| Stourpaine Bushes | 1.7 km | |
| Angus Wood | 1.9 km | |
| Bingledon Wood | 2.12 km | |
| France Oaks Coppice | 2.16 km | |
| The Down Wood | 2.49 km | |
| Conygar Clump | 2.67 km | |
| Shady Bushes | 2.79 km | |
| Furzeland Coppice | 2.83 km | |
| Four Acre Coppice | 2.92 km | |
| Ferns Plantation | 2.92 km | |
| Ash Oaks Coppice | 2.93 km | |
| Holly Clump | 2.97 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for DT11 8ST - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 72.2 Mbps | 62.7 Mbps | 80 Mbps |
| Upload | 20 Mbps | 16.7 Mbps | 20 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 3.5 | 0.5 |
| 2-5 Mbps | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 24 | 5 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 70.2 | 18.9 |
| 300+ Mbps | - | - |
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 50.87555000 |
| Longitude | -2.15658800 |
| OS Easting | 389079 |
| OS Northing | 0108462 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Dorset |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
North Dorset |
| Electoral Ward | Hill Forts & Upper Tarrants |
| 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: Farming communities Subgroup: Established farming communities |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Rural village |
| Built-Up Area | Pimperne BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Workplace Zone | E33046421 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
North Dorset 006 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
North Dorset 006A |
| Output Area / Small Area | 1A2 |