The postcode DT8 3JS is located in Dorset It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. DT8 3JS is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
DT8 3JS 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 3JS as Rural residents > Ageing rural dwellers > Rural employment and retirees.
The closest road name to DT8 3JS is Norway Lane which is centered 420 m away.
The closest primary school to DT8 3JS (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 3JS is The White Swan and is 7.31 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on December 2, 2021.
40% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps. 60% of residents have broadband access of 10-30 Mbps.
Policing for DT8 3JS 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 3JS and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to DT8 3JS, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode DT8 3JS
| 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 DT8 3JS - 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) | 2.38 km |
| Beaminster St Mary's Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Requires improvement (May 22, 2019) | 2.46 km |
| Mountjoy School | Special school | 3-19 | Good (October 21, 2021) | 2.79 km |
| Beaminster School | Maintained school | 11-18 | Good (September 21, 2017) | 3.04 km |
| Salway Ash Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (January 23, 2018) | 3.2 km |
| Parrett and Axe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 15, 2016) | 4.21 km |
| The Sir John Colfox Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Good (March 1, 2018) | 6.73 km |
| Marshwood CofE Primary Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Good (May 16, 2017) | 6.87 km |
| St Catherine's Roman Catholic School | Academy | 5-11 | Requires improvement (June 13, 2019) | 7.18 km |
| Symondsbury Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 11, 2020) | 7.27 km |
| Misterton Church of England First School | Maintained school | 5-9 | Good (March 9, 2016) | 7.4 km |
| Loders CofE Primary Academy | Academy | 2-11 | Good (March 27, 2019) | 7.79 km |
| Bridport Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Requires improvement (March 20, 2019) | 7.82 km |
| Thorncombe, St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy | Academy | 2-11 | 7.99 km | |
| Powerstock Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 15, 2018) | 8.01 km |
| Maiden Beech Academy | Academy | 9-13 | Good (February 2, 2022) | 8.06 km |
| St Bartholomew's Church of England First School | Maintained school | 5-9 | Good (November 9, 2017) | 8.31 km |
| Bridport, St Mary's Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (November 1, 2018) | 8.6 km |
| Perrott Hill | Independent school | 3-13 | 9.04 km | |
| Ashlands Church of England First School | Maintained school | 5-9 | Good (March 16, 2017) | 9.32 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from DT8 3JS - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LUCYS FARMHOUSE | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 14, 2018 | 6.75 km | |
| Clapton Farm | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 11, 2022 | 7.11 km | |
| The White Swan | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 2, 2021 | 7.31 km | |
| Misterton First School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 24, 2021 | 7.4 km | |
| Calendar Cottage | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 4, 2021 | 7.43 km | |
| The Globe Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 23, 2022 | 7.45 km | |
| SQUIRREL INN | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 25, 2020 | 7.46 km | |
| Porky-Blinders Somerset Limited | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 31, 2021 | 7.52 km | |
| @ Sue's Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 8, 2021 | 7.84 km | |
| MRS B J BARNES | Exempt November 14, 2018 | 7.95 km | |
| THORNCOMBE COMMUNITY SHOP | Exempt March 26, 2019 | 7.95 km | |
| THORNCOMBE VILLAGE SHOP | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 10, 2021 | 7.96 km | |
| Thorncombe St Marys Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 15, 2022 | 7.99 km | |
| Central Stores | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 27, 2021 | 8.05 km | |
| Maiden Beech Academy | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 8, 2021 | 8.06 km | |
| RLCM Wholesale | Exempt | 8.07 km | |
| MAGDALEN ENVIRONMENTAL TRUST | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 11, 2019 | 8.13 km | |
| Severalls Jubilee Bowls Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 8, 2017 | 8.25 km | |
| Wytch's Kytchn | Awaiting Inspection | 8.3 km | |
| St Bartholomews C Of E Vc First School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 7, 2021 | 8.31 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to DT8 3JS - Data from Apr 2022
| Exeter International Airport | 45.58 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to DT8 3JS - Data from Dec 2021
| Beech Coppice | 475 m | |
| Hanging Banks Coppice | 668 m | |
| Waddon Hill | 751 m | |
| Gerrard's Hill | 1.03 km | |
| Pen Coppice | 1.18 km | |
| Crossleaze Coppice | 1.18 km | |
| Sutton Ham Coppice | 1.23 km | |
| Higher Woods Coppice | 1.26 km | |
| Crabb's Hill | 1.35 km | |
| North Bowood Rookery | 1.36 km | |
| Lewesdon Hill | 1.39 km | |
| Headlands Coppice | 1.41 km | |
| Godenhams Coppice | 1.44 km | |
| Middle Woods Coppice | 1.49 km | |
| Woods Coppice | 1.5 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for DT8 3JS - 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 | 60% | 40% |
| 30-300 Mbps | 40% | 40% |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 50.80372800 |
| Longitude | -2.78050000 |
| OS Easting | 345097 |
| OS Northing | 0100754 |
| 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 | 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 |