The postcode DT8 3RB is located in Dorset It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. DT8 3RB is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
DT8 3RB 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 3RB as Rural residents > Ageing rural dwellers > Rural employment and retirees.
The closest road name to DT8 3RB is B3162 which is centered 3.14 km away.
The nearest bus stop is Royal Oak and is 759 m away. The closest railway station is Crewkerne Rail Station, 4.78 km away.
The closest primary school to DT8 3RB (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 3RB is SQUIRREL INN and is 3.78 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 3RB 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 3RB and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to DT8 3RB, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode DT8 3RB
| 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 3RB - 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) | 2.28 km |
| Parrett and Axe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 15, 2016) | 3.05 km |
| Maiden Beech Academy | Academy | 9-13 | Good (February 2, 2022) | 4.25 km |
| Misterton Church of England First School | Maintained school | 5-9 | Good (March 9, 2016) | 4.75 km |
| St Bartholomew's Church of England First School | Maintained school | 5-9 | Good (November 9, 2017) | 4.94 km |
| Thorncombe, St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy | Academy | 2-11 | 5.14 km | |
| Mountjoy School | Special school | 3-19 | Good (October 21, 2021) | 5.26 km |
| Winsham Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 5.34 km | |
| Ashlands Church of England First School | Maintained school | 5-9 | Good (March 16, 2017) | 5.6 km |
| Beaminster St Mary's Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Requires improvement (May 22, 2019) | 5.72 km |
| Wadham School | Maintained school | 13-18 | Good (June 27, 2019) | 5.99 km |
| Beaminster School | Maintained school | 11-18 | Good (September 21, 2017) | 5.99 km |
| Marshwood CofE Primary Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Good (May 16, 2017) | 6.5 km |
| Perrott Hill | Independent school | 3-13 | 6.54 km | |
| Salway Ash Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (January 23, 2018) | 7.69 km |
| Haselbury Plucknett Church of England First School | Maintained school | 4-9 | Good (July 17, 2018) | 7.84 km |
| Hinton St George Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (May 22, 2018) | 7.97 km |
| Merriott First School | Maintained school | 5-9 | Good (June 9, 2021) | 8.26 km |
| Hawkchurch Church of England School | Academy | 2-11 | Good (June 5, 2019) | 9.24 km |
| West Chinnock Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (June 17, 2021) | 9.7 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from DT8 3RB - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LUCYS FARMHOUSE | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 14, 2018 | 2.36 km | |
| Clapton Farm | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 11, 2022 | 2.5 km | |
| Wytch's Kytchn | Awaiting Inspection | 3.68 km | |
| SQUIRREL INN | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 25, 2020 | 3.78 km | |
| Maiden Beech Academy | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 8, 2021 | 4.25 km | |
| MAGDALEN ENVIRONMENTAL TRUST | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 11, 2019 | 4.3 km | |
| Central Stores | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 27, 2021 | 4.53 km | |
| Severalls Jubilee Bowls Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 8, 2017 | 4.55 km | |
| The Globe Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 23, 2022 | 4.65 km | |
| Misterton First School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 24, 2021 | 4.75 km | |
| Autism Wessex | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 12, 2021 | 4.76 km | |
| Da Fabio | Awaiting Inspection | 4.78 km | |
| Severalls Mini Market | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 12, 2021 | 4.78 km | |
| The White Swan | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 2, 2021 | 4.78 km | |
| Porky-Blinders Somerset Limited | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 31, 2021 | 4.79 km | |
| Crewkerne Hospital | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 1, 2020 | 4.82 km | |
| @ Sue's Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 8, 2021 | 4.83 km | |
| Calendar Cottage | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 4, 2021 | 4.85 km | |
| St Bartholomews C Of E Vc First School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 7, 2021 | 4.94 km | |
| RLCM Wholesale | Exempt | 5 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to DT8 3RB - Data from Apr 2022
| Royal Oak | 759 m | |
| Royal Oak | 760 m | |
| The Old Barn | 1.17 km | |
| The Old Barn | 1.19 km | |
| Crewkerne Rail Station | 4.78 km | |
| Exeter International Airport | 43.9 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to DT8 3RB - Data from Dec 2021
| Norton Hill | 408 m | |
| Norton Hill Plantations | 463 m | |
| Higher Coppice | 695 m | |
| Bentom Wood | 819 m | |
| Blagdon Hill | 1.1 km | |
| Donald's Coppice | 1.3 km | |
| Childhay Coppice | 1.35 km | |
| Locust Common Coppice | 1.48 km | |
| Easton's Hill Coppice | 1.64 km | |
| Conegar Hill | 1.93 km | |
| Long Copse | 1.98 km | |
| Potwell Covert | 2.02 km | |
| Hollis Hill | 2.2 km | |
| Hursey Common | 2.22 km | |
| Long Alder Copse | 2.33 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for DT8 3RB - 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 | 50.83841200 |
| Longitude | -2.81737800 |
| OS Easting | 342541 |
| OS Northing | 0104639 |
| 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 | 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 | 1C1 |