The postcode DT8 3JZ is located in Dorset It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. DT8 3JZ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
DT8 3JZ 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 3JZ as Rural residents > Ageing rural dwellers > Rural employment and retirees.
The closest road name to DT8 3JZ is Coombe Lane which is centered 62 m away.
The closest primary school to DT8 3JZ (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 3JZ is SQUIRREL INN and is 6.17 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on February 25, 2020.
Residents reported an average download speed of 105.2 Mbps and an average upload speed of 15.6 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 50% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 50% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps. 50% of residents have broadband access of 10-30 Mbps.
Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.9 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for DT8 3JZ 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 3JZ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to DT8 3JZ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode DT8 3JZ
| 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 3JZ - 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) | 1.89 km |
| Salway Ash Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (January 23, 2018) | 3.82 km |
| Beaminster St Mary's Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Requires improvement (May 22, 2019) | 3.96 km |
| Mountjoy School | Special school | 3-19 | Good (October 21, 2021) | 4.13 km |
| Beaminster School | Maintained school | 11-18 | Good (September 21, 2017) | 4.51 km |
| Parrett and Axe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 15, 2016) | 4.63 km |
| Marshwood CofE Primary Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Good (May 16, 2017) | 5.33 km |
| Thorncombe, St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy | Academy | 2-11 | 6.52 km | |
| Symondsbury Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 11, 2020) | 7.34 km |
| The Sir John Colfox Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Good (March 1, 2018) | 7.42 km |
| Misterton Church of England First School | Maintained school | 5-9 | Good (March 9, 2016) | 7.67 km |
| St Catherine's Roman Catholic School | Academy | 5-11 | Requires improvement (June 13, 2019) | 7.75 km |
| Maiden Beech Academy | Academy | 9-13 | Good (February 2, 2022) | 7.92 km |
| Winsham Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 8.21 km | |
| St Bartholomew's Church of England First School | Maintained school | 5-9 | Good (November 9, 2017) | 8.36 km |
| Bridport Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Requires improvement (March 20, 2019) | 8.4 km |
| Loders CofE Primary Academy | Academy | 2-11 | Good (March 27, 2019) | 8.77 km |
| Bridport, St Mary's Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (November 1, 2018) | 8.94 km |
| Hawkchurch Church of England School | Academy | 2-11 | Good (June 5, 2019) | 9.17 km |
| Ashlands Church of England First School | Maintained school | 5-9 | Good (March 16, 2017) | 9.25 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from DT8 3JZ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LUCYS FARMHOUSE | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 14, 2018 | 5.74 km | |
| SQUIRREL INN | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 25, 2020 | 6.17 km | |
| MRS B J BARNES | Exempt November 14, 2018 | 6.46 km | |
| THORNCOMBE COMMUNITY SHOP | Exempt March 26, 2019 | 6.46 km | |
| Clapton Farm | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 11, 2022 | 6.46 km | |
| THORNCOMBE VILLAGE SHOP | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 10, 2021 | 6.48 km | |
| Thorncombe St Marys Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 15, 2022 | 6.52 km | |
| MAGDALEN ENVIRONMENTAL TRUST | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 11, 2019 | 6.84 km | |
| GRIBB RISE COTTAGE | Exempt January 26, 2017 | 6.88 km | |
| THORNCOMBE SPORTS CLUB | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 10, 2021 | 6.9 km | |
| The White Swan | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 2, 2021 | 7.62 km | |
| Wytch's Kytchn | Awaiting Inspection | 7.63 km | |
| Misterton First School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 24, 2021 | 7.67 km | |
| The Globe Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 23, 2022 | 7.68 km | |
| Calendar Cottage | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 4, 2021 | 7.73 km | |
| Porky-Blinders Somerset Limited | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 31, 2021 | 7.78 km | |
| Maiden Beech Academy | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 8, 2021 | 7.92 km | |
| @ Sue's Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 8, 2021 | 8.01 km | |
| Central Stores | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 27, 2021 | 8.04 km | |
| Severalls Jubilee Bowls Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 8, 2017 | 8.17 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to DT8 3JZ - Data from Apr 2022
| Exeter International Airport | 44.04 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to DT8 3JZ - Data from Dec 2021
| New Plantation | 248 m | |
| Crabb's Hill | 277 m | |
| Yards West Coppice | 357 m | |
| Westing Close Plantation | 438 m | |
| Pen Coppice | 440 m | |
| Lewesdon Hill | 456 m | |
| Yards South Coppice | 515 m | |
| Higher Coombe Coppice | 561 m | |
| Wall Coppice | 716 m | |
| Holes Coppice | 742 m | |
| Willow Bed Coppice | 815 m | |
| Sweed Moor | 866 m | |
| Alder Moor Coppice | 874 m | |
| Great Beach Coppice | 900 m | |
| Hanging Banks Coppice | 965 m |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for DT8 3JZ - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 52.2 Mbps | 105.2 Mbps | 330 Mbps |
| Upload | 10.6 Mbps | 15.6 Mbps | 50 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 8.5 | 1 |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 50% | 50% | 17.5 | 1 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 50% | 153.3 | 23.3 |
| 300+ Mbps | 50% | 50% | 330 | 50 |
Energy usage data for DT8 3JZ - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 50.80384700 |
| Longitude | -2.80276800 |
| OS Easting | 343528 |
| OS Northing | 0100784 |
| 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 |