The postcode SP5 5RS is located in Dorset It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. SP5 5RS is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
SP5 5RS is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 4.1 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 SP5 5RS as Rural residents > Farming communities > Agricultural communities.
The closest road name to SP5 5RS is Straight Lane which is centered 683 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Chase Cresent and is 538 m away.
The closest primary school to SP5 5RS (for ages 11 and under) is Ludwell Primary School. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is The Blandford School. The last OFSTED inspection on October 13, 2021 rated this school as Requires improvement
The local pub for residents of SP5 5RS is The Museum Inn and is 2.23 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on January 10, 2019.
50% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Policing for SP5 5RS 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 SP5 5RS and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to SP5 5RS, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode SP5 5RS
| 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 SP5 5RS - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sixpenny Handley First School and Nursery | Academy | 2-9 | Good (November 9, 2017) | 1.99 km |
| Sandroyd School | Independent school | 2-13 | 2.74 km | |
| Wimborne St Giles Church of England First School and Nursery | Academy | 2-9 | 7.2 km | |
| Cranborne Middle School | Maintained school | 9-13 | Good (June 12, 2019) | 8.91 km |
| Ludwell Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 8.94 km | |
| Cranborne Church of England First School | Academy | 2-9 | 8.97 km | |
| The Beeches School | Special school | 11-16 | Good (January 23, 2020) | 9.73 km |
| Pimperne Church of England VC Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (September 26, 2018) | 9.9 km |
| Downlands Community School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 3, 2017) | 9.95 km |
| Broad Chalke CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (June 21, 2012) | 11.01 km |
| Milldown CofE Academy | Academy | 4-11 | 13.44 km | |
| The Blandford School | Maintained school | 11-18 | Requires improvement (October 13, 2021) | 13.54 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from SP5 5RS - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Frying Squad | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 28, 2022 | 2.16 km | |
| The Museum Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 10, 2019 | 2.23 km | |
| Cocoa & Whey Cakes | Awaiting Inspection | 2.76 km | |
| CASHMOOR GUEST HOUSE | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 13, 2018 | 3.06 km | |
| Cashmoor Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 14, 2022 | 3.06 km | |
| Somerset and Dorset Hog Roast | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 8, 2019 | 3.81 km | |
| Castleman Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 9, 2022 | 3.99 km | |
| Chettle Shop & Post Office | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good September 14, 2021 | 3.99 km | |
| GUSSAGE ST MICHAEL CHURCH HALL (SPUD & SPOUT) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 18, 2019 | 5.22 km | |
| Chase Community Friends | Awaiting Inspection | 5.46 km | |
| ALL HALLOWS SCHOOL | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 31, 2019 | 6.37 km | |
| Chase Royale | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 26, 2015 | 6.45 km | |
| THE DROVERS INN | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 5, 2021 | 6.66 km | |
| VILLAGE HALL | Exempt May 21, 2019 | 6.66 km | |
| Tarrant Hinton Community Lunch Group | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 8, 2021 | 6.73 km | |
| Gunville Game | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 2, 2018 | 7.18 km | |
| Home Farm Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 27, 2019 | 7.18 km | |
| Wimborne St Giles CE VA First - Kitchen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 17, 2022 | 7.2 km | |
| Wimborne St Giles Village Hall | Exempt June 10, 2019 | 7.2 km | |
| BOWERSWAIN FARM PARTNERSHIP | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 8, 2020 | 7.4 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to SP5 5RS - Data from Apr 2022
| Chase Cresent | 538 m | |
| Chase Cresent | 546 m | |
| Dean Cross | 953 m | |
| Dean Cross | 960 m | |
| Bournemouth International Airport | 23.97 km | |
| Southampton Airport | 47.6 km | |
| Bristol Airport | 67.64 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to SP5 5RS - Data from Dec 2021
| Littlestone Coppice | 562 m | |
| Greatstone Coppice | 763 m | |
| Humby's Stock Coppice | 949 m | |
| Chaffinger's Coppice | 1.01 km | |
| Deanend Bushes | 1.08 km | |
| Brockwell Coppice | 1.11 km | |
| Stock Coppice | 1.16 km | |
| Hutchins Coppice | 1.31 km | |
| Scrubbity Coppice | 1.32 km | |
| Barrow Coppice | 1.42 km | |
| Withywind Coppice | 1.44 km | |
| Tarrant's Coppice | 1.59 km | |
| Monks' Arundell Coppice | 1.69 km | |
| Pollards Wood | 1.71 km | |
| Tarrant's Bottom | Valley | 1.74 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for SP5 5RS - 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 | 50% | 100% |
| 300+ Mbps | 50% | 50% |
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 50.94983900 |
| Longitude | -2.03768000 |
| OS Easting | 397449 |
| OS Northing | 0116713 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Dorset |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
North Dorset |
| Electoral Ward | Cranborne Chase |
| 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 | Salisbury |
| 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 | E33049376 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
East Dorset 001 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
East Dorset 001D |
| Output Area / Small Area | 1A3 |