Postcode DT2 7FL (Dorset)

Map showing DT2 7FL and nearby postcodes

The postcode DT2 7FL is located in Dorset It was introduced in May 2018 and is an active postcode. DT2 7FL is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

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

The closest road name to DT2 7FL is Old Orchard which is centered 8 m away.

The nearest bus stop is The Halsey Arms and is 241 m away.

The closest primary school to DT2 7FL (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 7FL is The Green Man and is 2.81 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 8.23 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on October 26, 2020.

100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Old Orchard 8 m
Meadow Vale 60 m
Halsey Green 196 m
B3143 7.26 km
A357 9.46 km
A352 10.34 km
A35 16.57 km
A354 17.35 km
B3081 21.91 km
A303 30.06 km
A30 51.83 km
M5 72.25 km
A38 80.14 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode DT2 7FL

Introduction May 2018
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 7FL - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Buckland Newton Church of England Primary School Good
(November 9, 2021)
3.47 km
All Saints Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Good
(December 7, 2017)
4.56 km
Hazelbury Bryan Primary School Good
(October 17, 2017)
4.85 km
Leweston School 7.87 km
Cerne Abbas CofE VC First School Outstanding
(February 15, 2011)
8.29 km
Piddle Valley Church of England First School 8.92 km
William Barnes Primary School Good
(March 14, 2017)
9.78 km
Cheselbourne Village School Good
(March 16, 2017)
10.02 km
Stalbridge Church of England Primary School Good
(March 28, 2017)
10.05 km
Sherborne Abbey Church of England Primary School Good
(November 11, 2021)
10.5 km
Sturminster Newton High School Good
(June 13, 2018)
10.54 km
Sherborne School 10.56 km
Yewstock School Outstanding
(January 10, 2017)
10.62 km
Sherborne Preparatory School 10.63 km
Sherborne Primary School Good
(October 14, 2021)
10.86 km
Sherborne School for Girls 11.04 km
Milton Abbey School 11.24 km
The Gryphon School Good
(November 15, 2017)
11.37 km

Nearby Food

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

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

Nearby Travel Links

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

The Halsey Arms Bus Stop/Station 241 m
The Halsey Arms Bus Stop/Station 304 m
Bournemouth International Airport Air 42.82 km

Nearby Nature

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

Brickkiln Coppice Woodland Or Forest 909 m
Dodies Wood Woodland Or Forest 928 m
Rabbits Coppice Woodland Or Forest 1.15 km
Splitmead Coppice Woodland Or Forest 1.23 km
Common Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.25 km
Holwell Hill Gorse Woodland Or Forest 1.27 km
Birch Coppice Woodland Or Forest 1.37 km
Buttons Coppice Woodland Or Forest 1.38 km
White Down Coppice Woodland Or Forest 1.38 km
Holwell Gorse Woodland Or Forest 1.47 km
Mead Coppice Woodland Or Forest 1.5 km
Breach Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.52 km
Grange Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.54 km
Pulham Gorse Woodland Or Forest 1.54 km
Mullett's Coppice Woodland Or Forest 1.57 km

Broadband

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

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

Location

Country England
Latitude 50.87511900
Longitude -2.42129700
OS Easting 370454
OS Northing 0108488
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