The postcode DT2 0AQ is located in Dorset It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. DT2 0AQ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
DT2 0AQ is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 4.3 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 DT2 0AQ as Urbanites > Ageing urban living > Communal retirement.
The closest road name to DT2 0AQ is Webbers Piece which is centered 21 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Bramble Cottage and is 86 m away. The closest railway station is Maiden Newton Rail Station, 215 m away.
The closest primary school to DT2 0AQ (for ages 11 and under) is Maiden Newton, Greenford Church of England Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on May 10, 2018.
Residents reported an average download speed of 72.6 Mbps and an average upload speed of 17.7 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Policing for DT2 0AQ 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 DT2 0AQ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to DT2 0AQ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode DT2 0AQ
| 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 DT2 0AQ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maiden Newton, Greenford Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (May 10, 2018) | 377 m |
| Sticklands Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (May 22, 2019) | 6.83 km |
| Cerne Abbas CofE VC First School | Maintained school | 3-9 | Outstanding (February 15, 2011) | 7.39 km |
| Winterbourne Valley Church of England Aided First School | Maintained school | 3-9 | Outstanding (February 2, 2011) | 7.88 km |
| Powerstock Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 15, 2018) | 8.35 km |
| Thorner's Church of England School, Litton Cheney | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (February 5, 2019) | 9.1 km |
| St Mary's Church of England First School, Charminster | Maintained school | 5-9 | Good (June 26, 2019) | 9.7 km |
| Damers First School | Academy | 5-9 | 10.62 km | |
| The Thomas Hardye School | Academy | 13-18 | Outstanding (March 20, 2015) | 11.59 km |
| The Prince of Wales School | Maintained school | 4-9 | Good (June 22, 2018) | 11.81 km |
| Buckland Newton Church of England Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | Good (November 9, 2021) | 11.87 km |
| Dorchester Middle School | Academy | 9-13 | Requires improvement (May 22, 2019) | 11.88 km |
| Sunninghill Preparatory School | Independent school | 3-13 | 12.45 km | |
| St Osmund's Church of England Middle School | Academy | 9-13 | 12.92 km | |
| Manor Park Church of England First School | Maintained school | 2-9 | Good (November 21, 2018) | 13.15 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from DT2 0AQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| OVERLANDS FARM | Exempt December 12, 2018 | 12.12 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to DT2 0AQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Bramble Cottage | 86 m | |
| Bramble Cottage | 88 m | |
| The Old School | 270 m | |
| The Old School | 275 m | |
| Village Stores | 339 m | |
| Maiden Newton Rail Station | 215 m |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to DT2 0AQ - Data from Dec 2021
| Norden Hill | 800 m | |
| Combe Bottom | Valley | 867 m |
| Langcombe Bottom | Valley | 1.07 km |
| Fore Hill | 1.07 km | |
| Stander's Mill Plantation | 1.07 km | |
| Ashbed Plantation | 1.17 km | |
| Collin's Wood | 1.45 km | |
| Maiden Newton Coppice | 1.46 km | |
| Whitesheet Hill | 1.46 km | |
| Blanchard's Plantation | 1.59 km | |
| Parson's Coppice | 1.63 km | |
| Chammen's Hill | 1.66 km | |
| Yew Cliff Coppice | 1.7 km | |
| Plain Bottom | Valley | 1.71 km |
| Hog Cliff Bottom | Valley | 2.05 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for DT2 0AQ - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 76.8 Mbps | 72.6 Mbps | 80 Mbps |
| Upload | 19.8 Mbps | 17.7 Mbps | 20 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 21 | 1 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 100% | 100% | 75.6 | 18.7 |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% | - | - |
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 50.78056500 |
| Longitude | -2.57244300 |
| OS Easting | 359738 |
| OS Northing | 0098045 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Dorset |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
West Dorset |
| Electoral Ward | Eggardon |
| 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 | Dorchester and Weymouth |
| 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: Urbanites Group: Ageing urban living Subgroup: Communal retirement |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Rural town and fringe |
| Built-Up Area | Maiden Newton BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Workplace Zone | E33049539 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
West Dorset 003 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
West Dorset 003F |
| Output Area / Small Area | 5B2 |