The postcode DT9 5LW is located in Dorset It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. DT9 5LW is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
DT9 5LW is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 4.9 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 DT9 5LW as Rural residents > Farming communities > Agricultural communities.
The closest road name to DT9 5LW is Peaceful Lane which is centered 457 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Bus Shelter and is 926 m away.
The closest primary school to DT9 5LW (for ages 11 and under) is All Saints Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on December 7, 2017. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Sturminster Newton High School. The last OFSTED inspection on June 13, 2018 rated this school as Good
The local pub for residents of DT9 5LW is The Green Man and is 947 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on December 3, 2021. The nearest takeaway food is available from Miee Thai and is 6.16 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on October 26, 2020.
100% of residents have broadband access of 5-10 Mbps.
Policing for DT9 5LW 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 DT9 5LW and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to DT9 5LW, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode DT9 5LW
| 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 DT9 5LW - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (December 7, 2017) | 2.91 km |
| Hazelbury Bryan Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (October 17, 2017) | 4.66 km |
| Buckland Newton Church of England Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | Good (November 9, 2021) | 6.27 km |
| Stalbridge Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 28, 2017) | 7.27 km |
| William Barnes Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 14, 2017) | 7.54 km |
| Leweston School | Independent school | 2-19 | 8.12 km | |
| Sturminster Newton High School | Maintained school | 11-18 | Good (June 13, 2018) | 8.15 km |
| Yewstock School | Special school | 2-19 | Outstanding (January 10, 2017) | 8.26 km |
| Milborne Port Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (June 6, 2017) | 8.71 km |
| St Nicholas CofE Primary School, Henstridge | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 12, 2017) | 8.95 km |
| Okeford Fitzpaine Church of England School | Academy | 4-11 | 9.02 km | |
| Sherborne School | Independent school | 13-18 | 9.67 km | |
| Sherborne Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (October 14, 2021) | 9.79 km |
| Sherborne Preparatory School | Independent school | 3-14 | 9.8 km | |
| St Gregory's Church of England Primary School, Marnhull | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (February 28, 2019) | 9.89 km |
| Sherborne Abbey Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (November 11, 2021) | 9.95 km |
| The Gryphon School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (November 15, 2017) | 10.2 km |
| Sherborne School for Girls | Independent school | 11-18 | 10.24 km | |
| Cerne Abbas CofE VC First School | Maintained school | 3-9 | Outstanding (February 15, 2011) | 11.08 km |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Marnhull | Academy | 3-11 | Good (January 17, 2017) | 11.22 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from DT9 5LW - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| King Stag Garage/Shop | Exempt November 26, 2018 | 887 m | |
| The Green Man | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 3, 2021 | 947 m | |
| Fellini | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 26, 2019 | 2.79 km | |
| Red Barn Village Stores | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 3, 2020 | 3.42 km | |
| Hooper Hall | Exempt April 8, 2019 | 3.62 km | |
| Hazelbury Village Lunch | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 18, 2021 | 3.64 km | |
| Star Farm | Exempt January 22, 2020 | 3.69 km | |
| The Trooper Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 3, 2020 | 3.88 km | |
| Blackmore Vale Ices | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory September 3, 2021 | 3.98 km | |
| Hazelbury Bryan Foundation Base | Exempt October 10, 2019 | 4.66 km | |
| Hazelbury Bryan Mother and Toddler Group | Exempt April 8, 2019 | 4.66 km | |
| Simply Cooking | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 27, 2021 | 4.76 km | |
| Thyme After Time Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 26, 2022 | 4.76 km | |
| Mappowder Village Hall | Exempt November 27, 2019 | 5.27 km | |
| Plumber Manor | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 22, 2019 | 5.69 km | |
| Miee Thai | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 26, 2020 | 6.16 km | |
| Seb's Saddlebacks | Awaiting Inspection | 6.16 km | |
| Cool Play | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 2, 2019 | 6.31 km | |
| Olives Et Al | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 24, 2022 | 6.46 km | |
| Olives Et Al Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 24, 2022 | 6.46 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to DT9 5LW - Data from Apr 2022
| Bus Shelter | 926 m | |
| Bus Shelter | 930 m | |
| The Green Man | 985 m | |
| The Green Man | 988 m | |
| Bournemouth International Airport | 42.44 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to DT9 5LW - Data from Dec 2021
| New Gorse | 434 m | |
| Bulhams Plantation | 482 m | |
| Windmill Hill | 548 m | |
| Rodmore Plantation | 971 m | |
| Kings Stag Copse | 1.06 km | |
| Ranksborough Gorse | 1.25 km | |
| Pulham Gorse | 1.28 km | |
| Crouch Hill | 1.41 km | |
| Holwell Gorse | 1.41 km | |
| Church Park Belt | 1.49 km | |
| Bishop's Belt | 1.72 km | |
| Grange Copse | 1.73 km | |
| Holwell Hill Gorse | 1.77 km | |
| Ridge Belt | 1.77 km | |
| Hydes Withybed | 1.79 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for DT9 5LW - Data from Ofcom 2017
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 5-10 Mbps | 100% | 0% |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 50.89812500 |
| Longitude | -2.40502500 |
| OS Easting | 371613 |
| OS Northing | 0111039 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Dorset |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
West Dorset |
| Electoral Ward | Sherborne Rural |
| 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 | Yeovil |
| 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 | E33049533 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
West Dorset 002 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
West Dorset 002B |
| Output Area / Small Area | 1A3 |