The postcode DT8 3LB is located in Dorset It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. DT8 3LB is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
DT8 3LB 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 3LB as Rural residents > Ageing rural dwellers > Rural employment and retirees.
The closest road name to DT8 3LB is Swilletts Lane which is centered 132 m away.
The closest primary school to DT8 3LB (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 3LB is SQUIRREL INN and is 4.82 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on February 25, 2020.
Residents reported an average download speed of 35.4 Mbps and an average upload speed of 7.1 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 80% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 80% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps. 20% of residents have broadband access of 10-30 Mbps.
Policing for DT8 3LB 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 DT8 3LB, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode DT8 3LB
| 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 3LB - 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) | 1.77 km |
| Marshwood CofE Primary Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Good (May 16, 2017) | 4.43 km |
| Parrett and Axe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 15, 2016) | 4.71 km |
| Beaminster St Mary's Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Requires improvement (May 22, 2019) | 5.04 km |
| Mountjoy School | Special school | 3-19 | Good (October 21, 2021) | 5.05 km |
| Salway Ash Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (January 23, 2018) | 5.09 km |
| Thorncombe, St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy | Academy | 2-11 | 5.17 km | |
| Beaminster School | Maintained school | 11-18 | Good (September 21, 2017) | 5.55 km |
| Winsham Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 6.87 km | |
| Maiden Beech Academy | Academy | 9-13 | Good (February 2, 2022) | 7.35 km |
| Misterton Church of England First School | Maintained school | 5-9 | Good (March 9, 2016) | 7.45 km |
| St Bartholomew's Church of England First School | Maintained school | 5-9 | Good (November 9, 2017) | 7.93 km |
| Hawkchurch Church of England School | Academy | 2-11 | Good (June 5, 2019) | 8.08 km |
| Symondsbury Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 11, 2020) | 8.27 km |
| The Sir John Colfox Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Good (March 1, 2018) | 8.66 km |
| Ashlands Church of England First School | Maintained school | 5-9 | Good (March 16, 2017) | 8.69 km |
| St Catherine's Roman Catholic School | Academy | 5-11 | Requires improvement (June 13, 2019) | 8.93 km |
| Wadham School | Maintained school | 13-18 | Good (June 27, 2019) | 9.03 km |
| Perrott Hill | Independent school | 3-13 | 9.26 km | |
| Bridport Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Requires improvement (March 20, 2019) | 9.59 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from DT8 3LB - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LUCYS FARMHOUSE | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 14, 2018 | 4.54 km | |
| SQUIRREL INN | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 25, 2020 | 4.82 km | |
| MRS B J BARNES | Exempt November 14, 2018 | 5.12 km | |
| THORNCOMBE COMMUNITY SHOP | Exempt March 26, 2019 | 5.12 km | |
| THORNCOMBE VILLAGE SHOP | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 10, 2021 | 5.13 km | |
| Thorncombe St Marys Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 15, 2022 | 5.17 km | |
| MAGDALEN ENVIRONMENTAL TRUST | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 11, 2019 | 5.49 km | |
| Clapton Farm | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 11, 2022 | 5.51 km | |
| GRIBB RISE COTTAGE | Exempt January 26, 2017 | 5.52 km | |
| THORNCOMBE SPORTS CLUB | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 10, 2021 | 5.56 km | |
| Wytch's Kytchn | Awaiting Inspection | 6.64 km | |
| The Bell | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 13, 2021 | 6.87 km | |
| Winsham Primary and Pre School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 14, 2021 | 6.92 km | |
| Winsham Shop & Post Office | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 24, 2020 | 6.92 km | |
| The Winsham Community Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 19, 2022 | 7.11 km | |
| FANCY THAT CAKES | Exempt October 11, 2018 | 7.12 km | |
| Maiden Beech Academy | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 8, 2021 | 7.35 km | |
| The Globe Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 23, 2022 | 7.42 km | |
| FORDE ABBEY | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 21, 2018 | 7.42 km | |
| FORDE ABBEY FRUIT SHOP | Exempt January 8, 2018 | 7.42 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to DT8 3LB - Data from Apr 2022
| Exeter International Airport | 43.02 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to DT8 3LB - Data from Dec 2021
| Great Beach Coppice | 543 m | |
| Holes Coppice | 631 m | |
| King's Moor Coppice | 722 m | |
| Wall Coppice | 795 m | |
| Westing Close Plantation | 963 m | |
| Alder Moor Coppice | 990 m | |
| Pilsdon Pen | 1.07 km | |
| Mill Coppice | 1.13 km | |
| New Plantation | 1.33 km | |
| Yards West Coppice | 1.36 km | |
| Higher Doghill Coppice | 1.38 km | |
| Lewesdon Hill | 1.45 km | |
| Doghill Coppice | 1.47 km | |
| Halfyard Coppice | 1.5 km | |
| Higher Coombe Coppice | 1.5 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for DT8 3LB - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 31.7 Mbps | 35.4 Mbps | 80 Mbps |
| Upload | 5.6 Mbps | 7.1 Mbps | 20 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 7.3 | 1 |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 20% | 80% | - | - |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 80% | 63.3 | 13.3 |
| 300+ Mbps | 80% | 80% | - | - |
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 50.81014300 |
| Longitude | -2.81946800 |
| OS Easting | 342359 |
| OS Northing | 0101497 |
| 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 |