The postcode DT8 3FN is located in Dorset It was introduced in December 2016 and is an active postcode. DT8 3FN is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
DT8 3FN is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 3.1 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 DT8 3FN as Rural residents > Ageing rural dwellers > Rural employment and retirees.
The closest road name to DT8 3FN is Netherhay Lane which is centered 313 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Netherhay Lane and is 71 m away. The closest railway station is Crewkerne Rail Station, 5 km away.
The closest primary school to DT8 3FN (for ages 11 and under) is Broadwindsor Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on January 25, 2018. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Beaminster School. The last OFSTED inspection on September 21, 2017 rated this school as Good
The local pub for residents of DT8 3FN is SQUIRREL INN and is 2.74 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on February 25, 2020.
100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Policing for DT8 3FN 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 DT8 3FN and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to DT8 3FN, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode DT8 3FN
| Introduction | December 2016 |
| 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 DT8 3FN - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadwindsor Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 25, 2018) | 3.58 km |
| Winsham Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 4.02 km | |
| Maiden Beech Academy | Academy | 9-13 | Good (February 2, 2022) | 4.05 km |
| Parrett and Axe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 15, 2016) | 4.2 km |
| Thorncombe, St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy | Academy | 2-11 | 4.35 km | |
| St Bartholomew's Church of England First School | Maintained school | 5-9 | Good (November 9, 2017) | 4.93 km |
| Misterton Church of England First School | Maintained school | 5-9 | Good (March 9, 2016) | 5.13 km |
| Ashlands Church of England First School | Maintained school | 5-9 | Good (March 16, 2017) | 5.32 km |
| Wadham School | Maintained school | 13-18 | Good (June 27, 2019) | 5.85 km |
| Marshwood CofE Primary Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Good (May 16, 2017) | 6.51 km |
| Mountjoy School | Special school | 3-19 | Good (October 21, 2021) | 6.63 km |
| Perrott Hill | Independent school | 3-13 | 6.82 km | |
| Beaminster St Mary's Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Requires improvement (May 22, 2019) | 7.1 km |
| Hinton St George Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (May 22, 2018) | 7.17 km |
| Beaminster School | Maintained school | 11-18 | Good (September 21, 2017) | 7.37 km |
| Merriott First School | Maintained school | 5-9 | Good (June 9, 2021) | 7.81 km |
| Haselbury Plucknett Church of England First School | Maintained school | 4-9 | Good (July 17, 2018) | 8.01 km |
| Tatworth Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (March 26, 2019) | 8.6 km |
| Hawkchurch Church of England School | Academy | 2-11 | Good (June 5, 2019) | 8.69 km |
| Avishayes Community Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (December 13, 2018) | 8.88 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from DT8 3FN - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LUCYS FARMHOUSE | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 14, 2018 | 1.04 km | |
| Clapton Farm | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 11, 2022 | 1.56 km | |
| Wytch's Kytchn | Awaiting Inspection | 2.61 km | |
| SQUIRREL INN | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 25, 2020 | 2.74 km | |
| MAGDALEN ENVIRONMENTAL TRUST | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 11, 2019 | 3.14 km | |
| The Bell | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 13, 2021 | 4.02 km | |
| Maiden Beech Academy | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 8, 2021 | 4.05 km | |
| Winsham Primary and Pre School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 14, 2021 | 4.07 km | |
| Winsham Shop & Post Office | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 24, 2020 | 4.07 km | |
| Coombe Farm Organic | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 18, 2021 | 4.22 km | |
| Kitchen @ Chard | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 30, 2021 | 4.28 km | |
| The Winsham Community Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 19, 2022 | 4.29 km | |
| Thorncombe St Marys Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 15, 2022 | 4.35 km | |
| Severalls Jubilee Bowls Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 8, 2017 | 4.39 km | |
| GRIBB RISE COTTAGE | Exempt January 26, 2017 | 4.39 km | |
| THORNCOMBE VILLAGE SHOP | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 10, 2021 | 4.4 km | |
| Central Stores | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 27, 2021 | 4.49 km | |
| Autism Wessex | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 12, 2021 | 4.5 km | |
| MRS B J BARNES | Exempt November 14, 2018 | 4.53 km | |
| THORNCOMBE COMMUNITY SHOP | Exempt March 26, 2019 | 4.53 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to DT8 3FN - Data from Apr 2022
| Netherhay Lane | 71 m | |
| Netherhay Lane | 72 m | |
| The Old Barn | 201 m | |
| The Old Barn | 214 m | |
| Royal Oak | 626 m | |
| Crewkerne Rail Station | 5 km | |
| Exeter International Airport | 43.01 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to DT8 3FN - Data from Dec 2021
| Bentom Wood | 792 m | |
| Childhay Coppice | 1.25 km | |
| Higher Coppice | 1.51 km | |
| Norton Hill Plantations | 1.57 km | |
| Long Copse | 1.63 km | |
| Norton Hill | 1.66 km | |
| Yearlings Coppice | 1.7 km | |
| Long Alder Copse | 1.73 km | |
| Morton Wood | 1.86 km | |
| Howe Copse | 1.87 km | |
| Ashcombe Covert | 1.91 km | |
| Wayford Rhododendron Woods | 1.99 km | |
| Batch Moor Copse | 1.99 km | |
| Rapehole Coppice | 2.1 km | |
| Plantation Copse | 2.13 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for DT8 3FN - Data from Ofcom 2017
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 30-300 Mbps | 100% | 100% |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 50.84536600 |
| Longitude | -2.83369400 |
| OS Easting | 341401 |
| OS Northing | 0105426 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Dorset |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
West Dorset |
| Electoral Ward | Marshwood 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 | Bridport |
| 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: Ageing rural dwellers Subgroup: Rural employment and retirees |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Rural hamlet and isolated dwellings |
| Built-Up Area | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Workplace Zone | E33049537 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
West Dorset 003 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
West Dorset 003D |
| Output Area / Small Area | 1C1 |