Postcode DT8 3JP (Dorset)

Map showing DT8 3JP and nearby postcodes

The postcode DT8 3JP is located in Dorset It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. DT8 3JP is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

DT8 3JP 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 3JP as Rural residents > Ageing rural dwellers > Rural employment and retirees.

The closest road name to DT8 3JP is Mason's Lane which is centered 357 m away.

The closest primary school to DT8 3JP (for ages 11 and under) is Beaminster St Mary's Academy. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Requires improvement on May 22, 2019. 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 3JP is The White Swan and is 7.29 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on December 2, 2021.

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

Policing for DT8 3JP 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 DT8 3JP and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to DT8 3JP, and the approximate distance away.

Mason's Lane 357 m
Norway Lane 569 m
B3163 2.55 km
A3066 2.59 km
B3164 2.91 km
B3162 6.97 km
A356 7.57 km
B3165 7.8 km
A30 26.51 km
A35 35.2 km
M5 77.92 km
A38 89.51 km
A39 93.04 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode DT8 3JP

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 DT8 3JP - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Beaminster St Mary's Academy Requires improvement
(May 22, 2019)
2.29 km
Broadwindsor Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Good
(January 25, 2018)
2.5 km
Mountjoy School Good
(October 21, 2021)
2.64 km
Beaminster School Good
(September 21, 2017)
2.87 km
Salway Ash Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Good
(January 23, 2018)
3.17 km
Parrett and Axe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Good
(March 15, 2016)
4.2 km
The Sir John Colfox Academy Good
(March 1, 2018)
6.67 km
Marshwood CofE Primary Academy Good
(May 16, 2017)
7.05 km
St Catherine's Roman Catholic School Requires improvement
(June 13, 2019)
7.13 km
Symondsbury Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Good
(March 11, 2020)
7.29 km
Misterton Church of England First School Good
(March 9, 2016)
7.39 km
Loders CofE Primary Academy Good
(March 27, 2019)
7.69 km
Bridport Primary School Requires improvement
(March 20, 2019)
7.77 km
Powerstock Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Good
(March 15, 2018)
7.86 km
Maiden Beech Academy Good
(February 2, 2022)
8.09 km
Thorncombe, St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy 8.17 km
St Bartholomew's Church of England First School Good
(November 9, 2017)
8.33 km
Bridport, St Mary's Church of England Primary School Good
(November 1, 2018)
8.58 km
Perrott Hill 9.02 km
Ashlands Church of England First School Good
(March 16, 2017)
9.34 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from DT8 3JP - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
LUCYS FARMHOUSE Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 14, 2018
6.88 km
Clapton Farm Retailers - other 5
Very Good
January 11, 2022
7.2 km
The White Swan Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
December 2, 2021
7.29 km
Misterton First School School/college/university 5
Very Good
April 24, 2021
7.39 km
Calendar Cottage Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
November 4, 2021
7.41 km
The Globe Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
March 23, 2022
7.45 km
Porky-Blinders Somerset Limited Retailers - other 4
Good
October 31, 2021
7.52 km
SQUIRREL INN Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
February 25, 2020
7.62 km
@ Sue's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
December 8, 2021
7.84 km
RLCM Wholesale Other catering premises Exempt
8.07 km
Central Stores Retailers - other 5
Very Good
July 27, 2021
8.07 km
Maiden Beech Academy School/college/university 5
Very Good
October 8, 2021
8.09 km
MRS B J BARNES Retailers - other Exempt
November 14, 2018
8.13 km
THORNCOMBE COMMUNITY SHOP Retailers - other Exempt
March 26, 2019
8.13 km
THORNCOMBE VILLAGE SHOP Retailers - other 5
Very Good
December 10, 2021
8.13 km
Thorncombe St Marys Primary School School/college/university 5
Very Good
February 15, 2022
8.17 km
Severalls Jubilee Bowls Club Other catering premises 5
Very Good
May 8, 2017
8.28 km
MAGDALEN ENVIRONMENTAL TRUST School/college/university 5
Very Good
October 11, 2019
8.28 km
St Bartholomews C Of E Vc First School School/college/university 5
Very Good
December 7, 2021
8.33 km
Wytch's Kytchn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
8.39 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to DT8 3JP - Data from Apr 2022

Exeter International Airport Air 45.77 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to DT8 3JP - Data from Dec 2021

Beech Coppice Woodland Or Forest 399 m
Waddon Hill Hill Or Mountain 796 m
Hanging Banks Coppice Woodland Or Forest 844 m
Gerrard's Hill Hill Or Mountain 868 m
Crossleaze Coppice Woodland Or Forest 1.07 km
Sutton Ham Coppice Woodland Or Forest 1.1 km
Higher Woods Coppice Woodland Or Forest 1.14 km
Headlands Coppice Woodland Or Forest 1.25 km
Godenhams Coppice Woodland Or Forest 1.29 km
Woods Coppice Woodland Or Forest 1.35 km
Middle Woods Coppice Woodland Or Forest 1.35 km
Little Giant Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.36 km
Pen Coppice Woodland Or Forest 1.36 km
North Bowood Rookery Woodland Or Forest 1.43 km
Oxleaze Coppice Woodland Or Forest 1.48 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for DT8 3JP - 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 100%
300+ Mbps 0%

Location

Country England
Latitude 50.80371900
Longitude -2.77788800
OS Easting 345281
OS Northing 0100751
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
11849
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Dorset

Government

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

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code E06000059
Travel To Work Area Bridport

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: 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 E33049538
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