The postcode DT8 3LQ is located in Dorset It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. DT8 3LQ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
DT8 3LQ 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 3LQ as Rural residents > Farming communities > Agricultural communities.
The closest road name to DT8 3LQ is Childhay Lane which is centered 249 m away.
The closest railway station is Crewkerne Rail Station, 6.19 km away.
The closest primary school to DT8 3LQ (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 3LQ is SQUIRREL INN and is 2.4 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on February 25, 2020.
100% of residents have broadband access of 10-30 Mbps.
Policing for DT8 3LQ 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 3LQ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to DT8 3LQ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode DT8 3LQ
| 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 3LQ - 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) | 2.95 km |
| Thorncombe, St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy | Academy | 2-11 | 3.56 km | |
| Winsham Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 4.26 km | |
| Parrett and Axe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 15, 2016) | 4.6 km |
| Marshwood CofE Primary Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Good (May 16, 2017) | 5.13 km |
| Maiden Beech Academy | Academy | 9-13 | Good (February 2, 2022) | 5.41 km |
| St Bartholomew's Church of England First School | Maintained school | 5-9 | Good (November 9, 2017) | 6.22 km |
| Misterton Church of England First School | Maintained school | 5-9 | Good (March 9, 2016) | 6.23 km |
| Mountjoy School | Special school | 3-19 | Good (October 21, 2021) | 6.46 km |
| Ashlands Church of England First School | Maintained school | 5-9 | Good (March 16, 2017) | 6.7 km |
| Beaminster St Mary's Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Requires improvement (May 22, 2019) | 6.78 km |
| Beaminster School | Maintained school | 11-18 | Good (September 21, 2017) | 7.14 km |
| Wadham School | Maintained school | 13-18 | Good (June 27, 2019) | 7.2 km |
| Hawkchurch Church of England School | Academy | 2-11 | Good (June 5, 2019) | 7.65 km |
| Salway Ash Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (January 23, 2018) | 7.89 km |
| Perrott Hill | Independent school | 3-13 | 7.99 km | |
| Tatworth Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (March 26, 2019) | 8.37 km |
| Hinton St George Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (May 22, 2018) | 8.58 km |
| Merriott First School | Maintained school | 5-9 | Good (June 9, 2021) | 9.23 km |
| Haselbury Plucknett Church of England First School | Maintained school | 4-9 | Good (July 17, 2018) | 9.24 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from DT8 3LQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LUCYS FARMHOUSE | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 14, 2018 | 1.69 km | |
| SQUIRREL INN | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 25, 2020 | 2.4 km | |
| Clapton Farm | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 11, 2022 | 2.99 km | |
| MAGDALEN ENVIRONMENTAL TRUST | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 11, 2019 | 3.01 km | |
| Thorncombe St Marys Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 15, 2022 | 3.56 km | |
| THORNCOMBE VILLAGE SHOP | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 10, 2021 | 3.59 km | |
| MRS B J BARNES | Exempt November 14, 2018 | 3.68 km | |
| THORNCOMBE COMMUNITY SHOP | Exempt March 26, 2019 | 3.68 km | |
| GRIBB RISE COTTAGE | Exempt January 26, 2017 | 3.74 km | |
| Wytch's Kytchn | Awaiting Inspection | 3.98 km | |
| THORNCOMBE SPORTS CLUB | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 10, 2021 | 4.09 km | |
| The Bell | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 13, 2021 | 4.26 km | |
| Winsham Primary and Pre School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 14, 2021 | 4.3 km | |
| Winsham Shop & Post Office | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 24, 2020 | 4.3 km | |
| The Winsham Community Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 19, 2022 | 4.52 km | |
| Relish Foods T/A Pop-Up Pasties | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 5, 2021 | 5.14 km | |
| FORDE ABBEY | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 21, 2018 | 5.26 km | |
| FORDE ABBEY FRUIT SHOP | Exempt January 8, 2018 | 5.26 km | |
| FANCY THAT CAKES | Exempt October 11, 2018 | 5.27 km | |
| Kitchen @ Chard | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 30, 2021 | 5.38 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to DT8 3LQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Crewkerne Rail Station | 6.19 km | |
| Exeter International Airport | 42.32 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to DT8 3LQ - Data from Dec 2021
| Childhay Coppice | 256 m | |
| Higher Coppice | 1.05 km | |
| Foxbury Coppice | 1.43 km | |
| Blackdown Hill | 1.57 km | |
| Boyden's Wood | 1.62 km | |
| Bentom Wood | 1.76 km | |
| Yearlings Coppice | 1.77 km | |
| Norton Hill | 2 km | |
| Norton Hill Plantations | 2.04 km | |
| Rapehole Coppice | 2.23 km | |
| Synderford Coppice | 2.3 km | |
| Causeway Coppice | 2.31 km | |
| Dry Close Plantation | 2.31 km | |
| Stall Close Coppice | 2.46 km | |
| Blagdon Hill | 2.48 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for DT8 3LQ - 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 | 100% | 0% |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 50.83282400 |
| Longitude | -2.83825600 |
| OS Easting | 341064 |
| OS Northing | 0104035 |
| 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 |