Postcode DT2 7DX (Dorset)

Map showing DT2 7DX and nearby postcodes

The postcode DT2 7DX is located in Dorset It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. DT2 7DX is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

DT2 7DX 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 DT2 7DX as Rural residents > Rural tenants > Ageing rural flat tenants.

The closest road name to DT2 7DX is Old Orchard which is centered 314 m away.

The nearest bus stop is The Halsey Arms and is 537 m away.

The closest primary school to DT2 7DX (for ages 11 and under) is Buckland Newton Church of England Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on November 9, 2021. 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 DT2 7DX is The Green Man and is 3.12 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on December 3, 2021. The nearest takeaway food is available from Miee Thai and is 8.51 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on October 26, 2020.

100% of residents have broadband access of 5-10 Mbps.

Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 1.8 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

Policing for DT2 7DX 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 DT2 7DX and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to DT2 7DX, and the approximate distance away.

Old Orchard 314 m
B3143 7.01 km
A352 10.04 km
A35 16.47 km
A354 17.44 km
B3081 22.21 km
A303 30.36 km
A30 51.62 km
M5 72.45 km
A38 80.37 km
A39 115.07 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode DT2 7DX

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 DT2 7DX - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Buckland Newton Church of England Primary School Good
(November 9, 2021)
3.17 km
All Saints Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Good
(December 7, 2017)
4.77 km
Hazelbury Bryan Primary School Good
(October 17, 2017)
5.02 km
Leweston School 7.84 km
Cerne Abbas CofE VC First School Outstanding
(February 15, 2011)
7.98 km
Piddle Valley Church of England First School 8.68 km
Cheselbourne Village School Good
(March 16, 2017)
9.91 km
William Barnes Primary School Good
(March 14, 2017)
10.07 km
Stalbridge Church of England Primary School Good
(March 28, 2017)
10.34 km
Sherborne Abbey Church of England Primary School Good
(November 11, 2021)
10.54 km
Sherborne School 10.64 km
Sherborne Preparatory School 10.71 km
Sturminster Newton High School Good
(June 13, 2018)
10.84 km
Yewstock School Outstanding
(January 10, 2017)
10.91 km
Sherborne Primary School Good
(October 14, 2021)
10.96 km
Thornford CofE Primary School 11.06 km
Sherborne School for Girls 11.11 km
Milton Abbey School 11.26 km
The Gryphon School Good
(November 15, 2017)
11.47 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from DT2 7DX - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
The Green Man Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
December 3, 2021
3.12 km
King Stag Garage/Shop Retailers - other Exempt
November 26, 2018
3.35 km
Star Farm Retailers - other Exempt
January 22, 2020
3.82 km
Mappowder Village Hall Other catering premises Exempt
November 27, 2019
3.93 km
Fellini Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
September 26, 2019
4.08 km
Hazelbury Village Lunch Other catering premises 5
Very Good
November 18, 2021
4.22 km
Red Barn Village Stores Retailers - other 5
Very Good
September 3, 2020
4.26 km
Hazelbury Bryan Foundation Base School/college/university Exempt
October 10, 2019
5.02 km
Hazelbury Bryan Mother and Toddler Group Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Exempt
April 8, 2019
5.02 km
Blackmore Vale Ices Mobile caterer 3
Satisfactory
September 3, 2021
5.14 km
Hooper Hall Other catering premises Exempt
April 8, 2019
6.58 km
The Trooper Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
August 3, 2020
6.79 km
Plumber Manor Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
November 22, 2019
7.82 km
Simply Cooking Other catering premises 5
Very Good
September 27, 2021
7.86 km
Thyme After Time Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
January 26, 2022
7.86 km
Miee Thai Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
October 26, 2020
8.51 km
Seb's Saddlebacks Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
8.51 km
The Ibberton Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
November 1, 2018
8.56 km
Tiny Tims at Baker's Folly Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
September 3, 2020
8.56 km
Cool Play Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
May 2, 2019
8.61 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to DT2 7DX - Data from Apr 2022

The Halsey Arms Bus Stop/Station 537 m
The Halsey Arms Bus Stop/Station 600 m
Bournemouth International Airport Air 42.93 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to DT2 7DX - Data from Dec 2021

Brickkiln Coppice Woodland Or Forest 618 m
Splitmead Coppice Woodland Or Forest 969 m
Rabbits Coppice Woodland Or Forest 1.09 km
Dodies Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.15 km
White Down Coppice Woodland Or Forest 1.16 km
Birch Coppice Woodland Or Forest 1.17 km
Breach Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.24 km
Common Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.28 km
Buttons Coppice Woodland Or Forest 1.31 km
Mead Coppice Woodland Or Forest 1.32 km
Mullett's Coppice Woodland Or Forest 1.39 km
Green Wall Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.48 km
Ferny Knap Coppice Woodland Or Forest 1.48 km
Holwell Hill Gorse Woodland Or Forest 1.52 km
Great Wootton Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.58 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for DT2 7DX - Data from Ofcom 2017

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

Electricity Consumption

5 meters consuming 79,662 kWh - mean 15,932 kWh : median 12,219 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for DT2 7DX - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
Latitude 50.87287900
Longitude -2.42382100
OS Easting 370275
OS Northing 0108239
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
17080
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Dorset

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
North Dorset
Electoral Ward Blackmore Vale
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: Rural tenants
Subgroup: Ageing rural flat tenants
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Rural village
Built-Up Area (pseudo) England (not covered)
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) England (not covered)
Workplace Zone E33049482
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
North Dorset 008
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
North Dorset 008E
Output Area / Small Area 1B3