The postcode DT3 4BX is located in Dorset It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. DT3 4BX is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
DT3 4BX is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 6 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 DT3 4BX as Rural residents > Rural tenants > Rural white-collar workers.
The closest road name to DT3 4BX is Nottington Lane which is centered 1.53 km away.
The closest railway station is Upwey Rail Station, 3.93 km away.
The closest primary school to DT3 4BX (for ages 11 and under) is Chickerell Primary Academy. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on November 28, 2018. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Budmouth Academy Weymouth.
Residents reported an average download speed of 12.9 Mbps and an average upload speed of 1.3 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 90% of residents have broadband access of 10-30 Mbps. 10% of residents have broadband access of 2-5 Mbps.
Policing for DT3 4BX 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 road names near to DT3 4BX, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode DT3 4BX
| 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 DT3 4BX - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chickerell Primary Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Good (November 28, 2018) | 2.99 km |
| St Nicholas and St Laurence Church of England Primary School, Broadwey | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (June 3, 2015) | 3.67 km |
| Wey Valley Academy | Academy | 11-16 | 3.73 km | |
| Radipole Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 21, 2017) | 3.83 km |
| Wyvern Academy | Special school | 2-19 | Good (June 18, 2019) | 3.84 km |
| Southill Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (April 5, 2017) | 3.87 km |
| Portesham Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Special Measures (May 20, 2021) | 3.96 km |
| Budmouth Academy Weymouth | Academy | 11-18 | 4.37 km | |
| Conifers Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (February 13, 2019) | 4.7 km |
| Bincombe Valley Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (June 30, 2021) | 5.06 km |
| Beechcroft St Pauls CofE Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Requires improvement (January 16, 2020) | 5.1 km |
| Arbour House School | Special school | 6-18 | Good (June 28, 2018) | 5.46 km |
| St John's Church of England Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | Good (January 23, 2020) | 5.48 km |
| Weymouth College | College | 16-99 | Good (March 5, 2020) | 5.59 km |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Weymouth | Academy | 4-11 | Good (January 31, 2017) | 5.61 km |
| Westfield Arts College | Special school | 4-19 | Outstanding (November 29, 2016) | 6.08 km |
| St Andrew's Church of England Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (February 5, 2020) | 6.08 km |
| Holy Trinity Church of England VC Primary School & Community Nursery | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (June 6, 2018) | 6.32 km |
| Wyke Regis Infant School and Nursery | Maintained school | 3-7 | Good (March 5, 2020) | 6.37 km |
| All Saints' Church of England Academy | Academy | 11-16 | 6.54 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to DT3 4BX - Data from Apr 2022
| Upwey Rail Station | 3.93 km | |
| Weymouth Rail Station | 5.86 km | |
| Weymouth Ferry Terminal | 6.66 km | |
| Weymouth Ferry Terminal | 6.66 km | |
| Weymouth Ferry Terminal | 6.66 km | |
| Bournemouth International Airport | 50.74 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to DT3 4BX - Data from Dec 2021
| Tatton Coppice | 445 m | |
| Loscombe Wood | 465 m | |
| Hyde Coppice | 498 m | |
| Broad Coppice | 546 m | |
| Drift Plantation | 683 m | |
| Coverwell Coppice | 768 m | |
| Whitmore Plantation | 897 m | |
| Moor Coppice | 940 m | |
| Dairy House Coppice | 942 m | |
| Ash Bed | 1.04 km | |
| Whitmore Coppice | 1.06 km | |
| Seven Acre Coppice | 1.07 km | |
| Half Moon Coppice | 1.08 km | |
| Pond Coppice | 1.19 km | |
| Square Coppice | 1.25 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for DT3 4BX - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 9.8 Mbps | 12.9 Mbps | 24.85 Mbps |
| Upload | 1.2 Mbps | 1.3 Mbps | 2.73 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 8.3 | 1 |
| 2-5 Mbps | 10% | 90% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 90% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 90% | 0% | 17.5 | 1.5 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 0% | - | - |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% | - | - |
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 50.64605700 |
| Longitude | -2.52154500 |
| OS Easting | 363221 |
| OS Northing | 0083060 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Dorset |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
West Dorset |
| Electoral Ward | Chickerell |
| 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: Rural residents Group: Rural tenants Subgroup: Rural white-collar workers |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Rural town and fringe |
| Built-Up Area | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Workplace Zone | E33049603 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
West Dorset 012 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
West Dorset 012C |
| Output Area / Small Area | 1B2 |