The postcode DT8 3LJ is located in Dorset It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. DT8 3LJ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
DT8 3LJ 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 3LJ as Rural residents > Farming communities > Agricultural communities.
The closest road name to DT8 3LJ is Pound Lane which is centered 212 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Quarry Mead and is 112 m away.
The closest primary school to DT8 3LJ (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 3LJ is SQUIRREL INN and is 3.81 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on February 25, 2020.
100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Policing for DT8 3LJ 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 3LJ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to DT8 3LJ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode DT8 3LJ
| 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 3LJ - 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) | 1.57 km |
| Parrett and Axe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 15, 2016) | 3.97 km |
| Thorncombe, St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy | Academy | 2-11 | 4.61 km | |
| Marshwood CofE Primary Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Good (May 16, 2017) | 5.03 km |
| Mountjoy School | Special school | 3-19 | Good (October 21, 2021) | 5.2 km |
| Beaminster St Mary's Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Requires improvement (May 22, 2019) | 5.42 km |
| Winsham Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 5.76 km | |
| Beaminster School | Maintained school | 11-18 | Good (September 21, 2017) | 5.84 km |
| Maiden Beech Academy | Academy | 9-13 | Good (February 2, 2022) | 5.98 km |
| Misterton Church of England First School | Maintained school | 5-9 | Good (March 9, 2016) | 6.31 km |
| Salway Ash Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (January 23, 2018) | 6.39 km |
| St Bartholomew's Church of England First School | Maintained school | 5-9 | Good (November 9, 2017) | 6.64 km |
| Ashlands Church of England First School | Maintained school | 5-9 | Good (March 16, 2017) | 7.33 km |
| Wadham School | Maintained school | 13-18 | Good (June 27, 2019) | 7.71 km |
| Perrott Hill | Independent school | 3-13 | 8.13 km | |
| Hawkchurch Church of England School | Academy | 2-11 | Good (June 5, 2019) | 8.21 km |
| Haselbury Plucknett Church of England First School | Maintained school | 4-9 | Good (July 17, 2018) | 9.45 km |
| Hinton St George Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (May 22, 2018) | 9.63 km |
| Tatworth Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (March 26, 2019) | 9.64 km |
| Symondsbury Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 11, 2020) | 9.73 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from DT8 3LJ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LUCYS FARMHOUSE | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 14, 2018 | 3.17 km | |
| SQUIRREL INN | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 25, 2020 | 3.81 km | |
| Clapton Farm | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 11, 2022 | 4.04 km | |
| MAGDALEN ENVIRONMENTAL TRUST | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 11, 2019 | 4.46 km | |
| THORNCOMBE VILLAGE SHOP | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 10, 2021 | 4.6 km | |
| Thorncombe St Marys Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 15, 2022 | 4.61 km | |
| MRS B J BARNES | Exempt November 14, 2018 | 4.64 km | |
| THORNCOMBE COMMUNITY SHOP | Exempt March 26, 2019 | 4.64 km | |
| GRIBB RISE COTTAGE | Exempt January 26, 2017 | 4.88 km | |
| THORNCOMBE SPORTS CLUB | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 10, 2021 | 5.09 km | |
| Wytch's Kytchn | Awaiting Inspection | 5.17 km | |
| The Bell | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 13, 2021 | 5.76 km | |
| Winsham Primary and Pre School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 14, 2021 | 5.81 km | |
| Winsham Shop & Post Office | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 24, 2020 | 5.81 km | |
| Maiden Beech Academy | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 8, 2021 | 5.98 km | |
| The Winsham Community Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 19, 2022 | 6.02 km | |
| Central Stores | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 27, 2021 | 6.24 km | |
| The Globe Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 23, 2022 | 6.25 km | |
| Severalls Jubilee Bowls Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 8, 2017 | 6.27 km | |
| Misterton First School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 24, 2021 | 6.31 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to DT8 3LJ - Data from Apr 2022
| Quarry Mead | 112 m | |
| Quarry Mead | 120 m | |
| Exeter International Airport | 43.11 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to DT8 3LJ - Data from Dec 2021
| Higher Coppice | 1.14 km | |
| Hursey Common | 1.36 km | |
| Childhay Coppice | 1.5 km | |
| Hollis Hill | 1.69 km | |
| Conegar Hill | 1.8 km | |
| Boyden's Wood | 1.84 km | |
| Blagdon Hill | 1.85 km | |
| Wall Coppice | 1.86 km | |
| Holes Coppice | 1.97 km | |
| Great Beach Coppice | 1.97 km | |
| Pilsdon Pen | 1.98 km | |
| Norton Hill | 1.99 km | |
| Donald's Coppice | 2.12 km | |
| Norton Hill Plantations | 2.12 km | |
| Locust Common Coppice | 2.13 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for DT8 3LJ - 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 | 0% | 100% |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% |
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 50.82320400 |
| Longitude | -2.82277900 |
| OS Easting | 342142 |
| OS Northing | 0102953 |
| 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 village |
| 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 |