The postcode DT2 7EA is located in Dorset It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. DT2 7EA is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
DT2 7EA 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 7EA as Rural residents > Rural tenants > Ageing rural flat tenants.
The closest road name to DT2 7EA is Cannings Court Lane which is centered 295 m away.
The nearest bus stop is The Halsey Arms and is 1.01 km away.
The closest primary school to DT2 7EA (for ages 11 and under) is Hazelbury Bryan Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on October 17, 2017. 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 7EA is The Green Man and is 2.46 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on December 3, 2021. The nearest takeaway food is available from Tiny Tims at Baker's Folly and is 7.23 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on September 3, 2020.
Residents reported an average download speed of 50.2 Mbps and an average upload speed of 10.3 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 90.9% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 90.9% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps. 9.1% of residents have broadband access of 0-2 Mbps.
Policing for DT2 7EA 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 7EA and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to DT2 7EA, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode DT2 7EA
| 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 7EA - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazelbury Bryan Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (October 17, 2017) | 3.69 km |
| Buckland Newton Church of England Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | Good (November 9, 2021) | 3.81 km |
| All Saints Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (December 7, 2017) | 5.23 km |
| Cerne Abbas CofE VC First School | Maintained school | 3-9 | Outstanding (February 15, 2011) | 8.67 km |
| Piddle Valley Church of England First School | Academy | 3-9 | 8.67 km | |
| Leweston School | Independent school | 2-19 | 9.03 km | |
| William Barnes Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 14, 2017) | 9.04 km |
| Cheselbourne Village School | Maintained school | 3-9 | Good (March 16, 2017) | 9.16 km |
| Okeford Fitzpaine Church of England School | Academy | 4-11 | 9.43 km | |
| Sturminster Newton High School | Maintained school | 11-18 | Good (June 13, 2018) | 9.87 km |
| Yewstock School | Special school | 2-19 | Outstanding (January 10, 2017) | 9.92 km |
| Stalbridge Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 28, 2017) | 10.05 km |
| Milton Abbey School | Independent school | 13-19 | 10.12 km | |
| Sherborne School | Independent school | 13-18 | 11.55 km | |
| Sherborne Abbey Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (November 11, 2021) | 11.56 km |
| Sherborne Preparatory School | Independent school | 3-14 | 11.64 km | |
| Sherborne Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (October 14, 2021) | 11.81 km |
| Sherborne School for Girls | Independent school | 11-18 | 12.05 km | |
| The Gryphon School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (November 15, 2017) | 12.29 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from DT2 7EA - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Green Man | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 3, 2021 | 2.46 km | |
| Star Farm | Exempt January 22, 2020 | 2.49 km | |
| King Stag Garage/Shop | Exempt November 26, 2018 | 2.73 km | |
| Mappowder Village Hall | Exempt November 27, 2019 | 2.85 km | |
| Fellini | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 26, 2019 | 2.91 km | |
| Hazelbury Village Lunch | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 18, 2021 | 2.91 km | |
| Red Barn Village Stores | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 3, 2020 | 2.99 km | |
| Hazelbury Bryan Foundation Base | Exempt October 10, 2019 | 3.69 km | |
| Hazelbury Bryan Mother and Toddler Group | Exempt April 8, 2019 | 3.69 km | |
| Blackmore Vale Ices | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory September 3, 2021 | 3.88 km | |
| Hooper Hall | Exempt April 8, 2019 | 5.9 km | |
| Plumber Manor | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 22, 2019 | 6.69 km | |
| The Trooper Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 3, 2020 | 6.74 km | |
| The Ibberton | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 1, 2018 | 7.23 km | |
| Tiny Tims at Baker's Folly | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 3, 2020 | 7.23 km | |
| Miee Thai | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 26, 2020 | 7.44 km | |
| Seb's Saddlebacks | Awaiting Inspection | 7.44 km | |
| Simply Cooking | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 27, 2021 | 7.46 km | |
| Thyme After Time Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 26, 2022 | 7.46 km | |
| Cool Play | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 2, 2019 | 7.51 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to DT2 7EA - Data from Apr 2022
| The Halsey Arms | 1.01 km | |
| The Halsey Arms | 1.04 km | |
| Bournemouth International Airport | 41.63 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to DT2 7EA - Data from Dec 2021
| Dodies Wood | 419 m | |
| Eastfield Plantation | 1.12 km | |
| Grange Copse | 1.14 km | |
| Brockhampton Coppice | 1.32 km | |
| Brickkiln Coppice | 1.57 km | |
| Pulham Gorse | 1.68 km | |
| Short Wood | 1.69 km | |
| Ranksborough Gorse | 1.93 km | |
| Holwell Gorse | 1.94 km | |
| Holwell Hill Gorse | 1.99 km | |
| Splitmead Coppice | 2.26 km | |
| Rabbits Coppice | 2.34 km | |
| Windmill Hill | 2.35 km | |
| Kings Stag Copse | 2.36 km | |
| Common Plantation | 2.41 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for DT2 7EA - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 28.9 Mbps | 50.2 Mbps | 160 Mbps |
| Upload | 5.4 Mbps | 10.3 Mbps | 30 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 9.1% | 90.9% | 2 | 0.7 |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 90.9% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 90.9% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 90.9% | - | - |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 90.9% | 98.3 | 20 |
| 300+ Mbps | 90.9% | 90.9% | - | - |
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 50.87245200 |
| Longitude | -2.40490100 |
| OS Easting | 371606 |
| OS Northing | 0108184 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Dorset |
| 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 |
| 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: 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 |