The postcode DT8 3LG is located in Dorset It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. DT8 3LG is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
DT8 3LG 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 3LG as Rural residents > Farming communities > Agricultural communities.
The closest road name to DT8 3LG is School Lane which is centered 543 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Wood Lane and is 22 m away.
The closest primary school to DT8 3LG (for ages 11 and under) is Thorncombe, St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy. 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 3LG is SQUIRREL INN and is 1.21 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on February 25, 2020.
Residents reported an average download speed of 58.6 Mbps and an average upload speed of 13.1 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 91.7% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps. 8.3% of residents have broadband access of 10-30 Mbps.
Policing for DT8 3LG 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 3LG and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to DT8 3LG, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode DT8 3LG
| 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 3LG - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thorncombe, St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy | Academy | 2-11 | 2.26 km | |
| Winsham Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 3.26 km | |
| Broadwindsor Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 25, 2018) | 4.16 km |
| Marshwood CofE Primary Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Good (May 16, 2017) | 4.52 km |
| Parrett and Axe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 15, 2016) | 5.92 km |
| Maiden Beech Academy | Academy | 9-13 | Good (February 2, 2022) | 6.22 km |
| Hawkchurch Church of England School | Academy | 2-11 | Good (June 5, 2019) | 6.5 km |
| Tatworth Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (March 26, 2019) | 7.07 km |
| St Bartholomew's Church of England First School | Maintained school | 5-9 | Good (November 9, 2017) | 7.12 km |
| Misterton Church of England First School | Maintained school | 5-9 | Good (March 9, 2016) | 7.31 km |
| Ashlands Church of England First School | Maintained school | 5-9 | Good (March 16, 2017) | 7.44 km |
| Mountjoy School | Special school | 3-19 | Good (October 21, 2021) | 7.74 km |
| Wadham School | Maintained school | 13-18 | Good (June 27, 2019) | 8.01 km |
| Beaminster St Mary's Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Requires improvement (May 22, 2019) | 8.02 km |
| Avishayes Community Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (December 13, 2018) | 8.2 km |
| Beaminster School | Maintained school | 11-18 | Good (September 21, 2017) | 8.41 km |
| St Andrew's CofE Primary Academy | Academy | 5-11 | Requires improvement (February 26, 2020) | 8.53 km |
| Chard School | Independent school | 4-11 | 8.64 km | |
| Salway Ash Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (January 23, 2018) | 8.69 km |
| Manor Court Community Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | Good (December 4, 2019) | 8.72 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from DT8 3LG - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SQUIRREL INN | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 25, 2020 | 1.21 km | |
| LUCYS FARMHOUSE | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 14, 2018 | 1.72 km | |
| MAGDALEN ENVIRONMENTAL TRUST | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 11, 2019 | 1.88 km | |
| Thorncombe St Marys Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 15, 2022 | 2.26 km | |
| THORNCOMBE VILLAGE SHOP | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 10, 2021 | 2.29 km | |
| MRS B J BARNES | Exempt November 14, 2018 | 2.4 km | |
| THORNCOMBE COMMUNITY SHOP | Exempt March 26, 2019 | 2.4 km | |
| GRIBB RISE COTTAGE | Exempt January 26, 2017 | 2.42 km | |
| THORNCOMBE SPORTS CLUB | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 10, 2021 | 2.79 km | |
| The Bell | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 13, 2021 | 3.26 km | |
| Winsham Primary and Pre School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 14, 2021 | 3.3 km | |
| Winsham Shop & Post Office | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 24, 2020 | 3.3 km | |
| The Winsham Community Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 19, 2022 | 3.5 km | |
| Clapton Farm | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 11, 2022 | 3.53 km | |
| Relish Foods T/A Pop-Up Pasties | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 5, 2021 | 3.93 km | |
| FANCY THAT CAKES | Exempt October 11, 2018 | 3.95 km | |
| FORDE ABBEY | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 21, 2018 | 4 km | |
| FORDE ABBEY FRUIT SHOP | Exempt January 8, 2018 | 4 km | |
| Wytch's Kytchn | Awaiting Inspection | 4.24 km | |
| Kitchen @ Chard | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 30, 2021 | 5.11 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to DT8 3LG - Data from Apr 2022
| Wood Lane | 22 m | |
| Wood Lane | 35 m | |
| Kittwhistle Garage | 247 m | |
| Kittwhistle Garage | 250 m | |
| Holy Trinity Church | 925 m | |
| Exeter International Airport | 41.02 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to DT8 3LG - Data from Dec 2021
| Blackdown Hill | 276 m | |
| Foxbury Coppice | 749 m | |
| Synderford Coppice | 1.07 km | |
| Causeway Coppice | 1.13 km | |
| Yearlings Coppice | 1.2 km | |
| Lower Causeway Coppice | 1.39 km | |
| Rapehole Coppice | 1.47 km | |
| Boyden's Wood | 1.52 km | |
| Childhay Coppice | 1.55 km | |
| Stall Close Coppice | 1.57 km | |
| Oxenleaze Coppice | 1.63 km | |
| The Rookery | 1.67 km | |
| Dry Close Plantation | 1.73 km | |
| Claypit Coppice | 1.89 km | |
| Wetwood Coppice | 1.93 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for DT8 3LG - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 57.9 Mbps | 58.6 Mbps | 78.12 Mbps |
| Upload | 13.9 Mbps | 13.1 Mbps | 19.53 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 8.3% | 91.7% | 25 | 2 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 91.7% | 91.7% | 65.4 | 15.4 |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% | - | - |
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 50.83225600 |
| Longitude | -2.85707600 |
| OS Easting | 339738 |
| OS Northing | 0103987 |
| 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: Farming communities Subgroup: Agricultural communities |
| 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 | 1A3 |