The postcode DT8 3QL is located in Dorset It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. DT8 3QL is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
DT8 3QL 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 3QL as Rural residents > Ageing rural dwellers > Detached rural retirement.
The closest road name to DT8 3QL is The Hayes which is centered 51 m away.
The nearest bus stop is White Lion and is 90 m away.
The closest primary school to DT8 3QL (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 3QL is SQUIRREL INN and is 5.32 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on February 25, 2020.
Residents reported an average download speed of 60.8 Mbps and an average upload speed of 13.2 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Policing for DT8 3QL 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 3QL and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to DT8 3QL, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode DT8 3QL
| 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 3QL - 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) | 0 m |
| Parrett and Axe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 15, 2016) | 2.96 km |
| Mountjoy School | Special school | 3-19 | Good (October 21, 2021) | 3.64 km |
| Beaminster St Mary's Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Requires improvement (May 22, 2019) | 3.86 km |
| Beaminster School | Maintained school | 11-18 | Good (September 21, 2017) | 4.27 km |
| Salway Ash Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (January 23, 2018) | 5.43 km |
| Misterton Church of England First School | Maintained school | 5-9 | Good (March 9, 2016) | 5.84 km |
| Maiden Beech Academy | Academy | 9-13 | Good (February 2, 2022) | 6.04 km |
| Marshwood CofE Primary Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Good (May 16, 2017) | 6.14 km |
| Thorncombe, St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy | Academy | 2-11 | 6.17 km | |
| St Bartholomew's Church of England First School | Maintained school | 5-9 | Good (November 9, 2017) | 6.48 km |
| Winsham Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 7.21 km | |
| Ashlands Church of England First School | Maintained school | 5-9 | Good (March 16, 2017) | 7.36 km |
| Wadham School | Maintained school | 13-18 | Good (June 27, 2019) | 7.6 km |
| Perrott Hill | Independent school | 3-13 | 7.62 km | |
| Haselbury Plucknett Church of England First School | Maintained school | 4-9 | Good (July 17, 2018) | 8.98 km |
| The Sir John Colfox Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Good (March 1, 2018) | 9.03 km |
| Symondsbury Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 11, 2020) | 9.2 km |
| St Catherine's Roman Catholic School | Academy | 5-11 | Requires improvement (June 13, 2019) | 9.43 km |
| Hawkchurch Church of England School | Academy | 2-11 | Good (June 5, 2019) | 9.6 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from DT8 3QL - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LUCYS FARMHOUSE | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 14, 2018 | 4.41 km | |
| Clapton Farm | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 11, 2022 | 4.76 km | |
| SQUIRREL INN | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 25, 2020 | 5.32 km | |
| The White Swan | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 2, 2021 | 5.8 km | |
| The Globe Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 23, 2022 | 5.83 km | |
| Misterton First School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 24, 2021 | 5.84 km | |
| Calendar Cottage | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 4, 2021 | 5.9 km | |
| Porky-Blinders Somerset Limited | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 31, 2021 | 5.94 km | |
| Wytch's Kytchn | Awaiting Inspection | 5.95 km | |
| MAGDALEN ENVIRONMENTAL TRUST | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 11, 2019 | 5.96 km | |
| Maiden Beech Academy | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 8, 2021 | 6.04 km | |
| @ Sue's Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 8, 2021 | 6.14 km | |
| Central Stores | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 27, 2021 | 6.15 km | |
| THORNCOMBE VILLAGE SHOP | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 10, 2021 | 6.16 km | |
| Thorncombe St Marys Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 15, 2022 | 6.17 km | |
| MRS B J BARNES | Exempt November 14, 2018 | 6.19 km | |
| THORNCOMBE COMMUNITY SHOP | Exempt March 26, 2019 | 6.19 km | |
| Severalls Jubilee Bowls Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 8, 2017 | 6.28 km | |
| RLCM Wholesale | Exempt | 6.36 km | |
| GRIBB RISE COTTAGE | Exempt January 26, 2017 | 6.45 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to DT8 3QL - Data from Apr 2022
| White Lion | 90 m | |
| White Lion | 100 m | |
| Trusthams | 229 m | |
| The Old Bakery | 234 m | |
| Exeter International Airport | 44.55 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to DT8 3QL - Data from Dec 2021
| Hollis Hill | 230 m | |
| Hursey Common | 233 m | |
| Conegar Hill | 651 m | |
| Clanden Hill | 1.23 km | |
| Easton's Hill Coppice | 1.32 km | |
| Wall Coppice | 1.39 km | |
| Potwell Covert | 1.43 km | |
| Locust Common Coppice | 1.46 km | |
| Lewesdon Hill | 1.5 km | |
| Blagdon Hill | 1.51 km | |
| Donald's Coppice | 1.62 km | |
| New Plantation | 1.65 km | |
| Pen Coppice | 1.74 km | |
| Crabb's Hill | 1.74 km | |
| Holes Coppice | 1.74 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for DT8 3QL - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 75.7 Mbps | 60.8 Mbps | 79.67 Mbps |
| Upload | 17 Mbps | 13.2 Mbps | 19.57 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 | 0% | 100% | 14 | 1 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 100% | 100% | 72.5 | 16.3 |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% | - | - |
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 50.82079300 |
| Longitude | -2.80085900 |
| OS Easting | 343683 |
| OS Northing | 0102668 |
| 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: Detached rural retirement |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Rural village |
| Built-Up Area | Broadwindsor BUA |
| 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 | 1C3 |