The postcode DT11 8SZ is located in Dorset It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. DT11 8SZ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
DT11 8SZ is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 3.2 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 8SZ as Rural residents > Rural tenants > Rural white-collar workers.
The closest road name to DT11 8SZ is Shaston Road which is centered 854 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Durweston Bridge and is 289 m away.
The closest primary school to DT11 8SZ (for ages 11 and under) is Durweston CofE VA Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Requires improvement on January 10, 2019. 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 8SZ is White Horse and is 529 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on August 21, 2019. The nearest takeaway food is available from Blandford Community Fridge and is 2.35 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on July 7, 2021.
100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Policing for DT11 8SZ 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 8SZ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to DT11 8SZ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode DT11 8SZ
| 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 8SZ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durweston CofE VA Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (January 10, 2019) | 756 m |
| Bryanston Knighton House | Independent school | 3-18 | 1.53 km | |
| Milldown CofE Academy | Academy | 4-11 | 2.14 km | |
| The Blandford School | Maintained school | 11-18 | Requires improvement (October 13, 2021) | 2.35 km |
| Hanford School | Independent school | 7-13 | 3.09 km | |
| Archbishop Wake Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (March 21, 2017) | 3.6 km |
| Blandford St Mary Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (May 9, 2019) | 3.92 km |
| Pimperne Church of England VC Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (September 26, 2018) | 3.93 km |
| Shillingstone Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 4.02 km | |
| St Nicholas Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Child Okeford | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (May 22, 2018) | 4.78 km |
| The Forum School | Special school | 7-19 | Good (December 5, 2019) | 5.1 km |
| Downlands Community School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 3, 2017) | 5.54 km |
| Clayesmore School | Independent school | 13-19 | 5.86 km | |
| Clayesmore Preparatory School | Independent school | 2-13 | 5.91 km | |
| Okeford Fitzpaine Church of England School | Academy | 4-11 | 6.3 km | |
| Spetisbury CofE Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (February 21, 2017) | 7.41 km |
| St Andrew's Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 8.07 km | |
| Dunbury Church of England Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Good (March 15, 2017) | 8.93 km |
| The Luccombe Hub | Special school | 8-18 | 9.08 km | |
| Milton Abbey School | Independent school | 13-19 | 9.28 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from DT11 8SZ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edie-Mae's | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 15, 2017 | 529 m | |
| Stourpaine Village Stores at the White Horse Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 22, 2020 | 529 m | |
| White Horse | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 21, 2019 | 529 m | |
| Dorset Refill | Awaiting Inspection | 756 m | |
| Durweston Village Hall | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 1, 2019 | 756 m | |
| Handy Paws Pre School | Exempt February 5, 2019 | 756 m | |
| Local Food Links (Durweston Ce Va Primary School) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 20, 2019 | 756 m | |
| Stourpaine Social Club | Exempt January 22, 2020 | 958 m | |
| Chartwells (Knighton House School) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 15, 2019 | 965 m | |
| Chartwells (Bryanston School) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 10, 2019 | 1.53 km | |
| Bryanston Estate Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 5, 2019 | 2.02 km | |
| Out of School Club | Exempt November 26, 2018 | 2.14 km | |
| Panda Pre School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 1, 2019 | 2.14 km | |
| Blandford Community Fridge | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 7, 2021 | 2.35 km | |
| J & Js Cafe | Awaiting Inspection | 2.35 km | |
| The Blandford School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 21, 2021 | 2.35 km | |
| Blandford Grange Care Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 15, 2019 | 2.42 km | |
| Larks Leas Rest Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 24, 2019 | 2.42 km | |
| Blandford Community Hospital | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 8, 2021 | 2.45 km | |
| Blandford Hospital Trolley | Exempt January 7, 2020 | 2.45 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to DT11 8SZ - Data from Apr 2022
| Durweston Bridge | 289 m | |
| Durweston Bridge | 301 m | |
| Manor France Farm | 623 m | |
| Manor France Farm | 628 m | |
| White Horse | 722 m | |
| Bournemouth International Airport | 27.68 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to DT11 8SZ - Data from Dec 2021
| Conygar Clump | 424 m | |
| France Oaks Coppice | 426 m | |
| Four Acre Coppice | 1.06 km | |
| Lower Pressham Wood | 1.38 km | |
| Higher Pressham Wood | 1.46 km | |
| The Hanging | 1.58 km | |
| France Firs | 1.72 km | |
| Norton Wood | 1.75 km | |
| Sutcombe Wood | 1.8 km | |
| Little Coppice | 1.9 km | |
| Websley Coppice | 1.91 km | |
| Enford Bottom | Valley | 1.95 km |
| Kite Hill Coppice | 2 km | |
| Park Plantation | 2.03 km | |
| Roundbush Wood | 2.08 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for DT11 8SZ - 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 | 100% | 100% |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 50.87878700 |
| Longitude | -2.19228900 |
| OS Easting | 386568 |
| OS Northing | 0108828 |
| 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: Rural tenants Subgroup: Rural white-collar workers |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Rural village |
| Built-Up Area | Stourpaine BUA |
| 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 005A |
| Output Area / Small Area | 1B2 |