Postcode SP5 5RT (Dorset)

Map showing SP5 5RT and nearby postcodes

The postcode SP5 5RT is located in Dorset It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. SP5 5RT is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

SP5 5RT 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 5RT as Rural residents > Farming communities > Agricultural communities.

The closest road name to SP5 5RT is Straight Lane which is centered 817 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Dean Cross and is 34 m away.

The closest primary school to SP5 5RT (for ages 11 and under) is Downlands Community School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on October 3, 2017. 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 5RT is The Museum Inn and is 1.99 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on January 10, 2019.

100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.

Policing for SP5 5RT is covered by the Dorset police force association and Dorset is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).

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Nearby Postcodes

A list of Postcodes adjacent to SP5 5RT and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to SP5 5RT, and the approximate distance away.

Straight Lane 817 m
B3081 11.68 km
A354 16.7 km
A350 19.81 km
A303 20.73 km
A36 22.74 km
A35 27.38 km
A361 43.23 km
A31 52.69 km
M5 77.42 km
A30 79.82 km
A38 80.09 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode SP5 5RT

Introduction January 1980
Termination n/a - Active Postcode
User Type Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical

Local Schools

School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from SP5 5RT - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Sixpenny Handley First School and Nursery Good
(November 9, 2017)
2.19 km
Sandroyd School 3.55 km
Wimborne St Giles Church of England First School and Nursery 6.46 km
Cranborne Middle School Good
(June 12, 2019)
8.37 km
Cranborne Church of England First School 8.41 km
The Beeches School Good
(January 23, 2020)
9.33 km
Downlands Community School Good
(October 3, 2017)
9.37 km
Witchampton Church of England First School 9.38 km
Pimperne Church of England VC Primary School Good
(September 26, 2018)
9.5 km
Ludwell Primary School 9.74 km
Broad Chalke CofE Primary School Outstanding
(June 21, 2012)
11.56 km
Archbishop Wake Church of England Primary School Good
(March 21, 2017)
12.61 km
Milldown CofE Academy 13.03 km
The Blandford School Requires improvement
(October 13, 2021)
13.11 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from SP5 5RT - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
The Museum Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
January 10, 2019
1.99 km
The Frying Squad Mobile caterer 5
Very Good
February 28, 2022
2.1 km
CASHMOOR GUEST HOUSE Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
November 13, 2018
2.18 km
Cashmoor Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
January 14, 2022
2.18 km
Cocoa & Whey Cakes Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
2.78 km
Somerset and Dorset Hog Roast Mobile caterer 5
Very Good
June 8, 2019
2.89 km
Castleman Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 9, 2022
3.52 km
Chettle Shop & Post Office Retailers - other 4
Good
September 14, 2021
3.52 km
GUSSAGE ST MICHAEL CHURCH HALL (SPUD & SPOUT) Other catering premises 5
Very Good
January 18, 2019
4.3 km
Chase Community Friends Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Awaiting Inspection
4.53 km
ALL HALLOWS SCHOOL Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
July 31, 2019
5.62 km
THE DROVERS INN Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
November 5, 2021
5.74 km
VILLAGE HALL Other catering premises Exempt
May 21, 2019
5.74 km
Tarrant Hinton Community Lunch Group Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 8, 2021
6.17 km
Chase Royale Retailers - other 5
Very Good
October 26, 2015
6.37 km
Wimborne St Giles CE VA First - Kitchen School/college/university 5
Very Good
March 17, 2022
6.46 km
Wimborne St Giles Village Hall Other catering premises Exempt
June 10, 2019
6.46 km
BOWERSWAIN FARM PARTNERSHIP Farmers/growers 5
Very Good
January 8, 2020
6.48 km
Home Farm House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
September 7, 2018
6.9 km
St Giles House Events Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
October 4, 2018
6.95 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to SP5 5RT - Data from Apr 2022

Dean Cross Bus Stop/Station 34 m
Dean Cross Bus Stop/Station 34 m
Bournemouth International Airport Air 23.1 km
Southampton Airport Air 47.35 km
Bristol Airport Air 68.47 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to SP5 5RT - Data from Dec 2021

Littlestone Coppice Woodland Or Forest 1.37 km
Humby's Stock Coppice Woodland Or Forest 1.37 km
Stock Coppice Woodland Or Forest 1.45 km
Greatstone Coppice Woodland Or Forest 1.62 km
Hutchins Coppice Woodland Or Forest 1.8 km
Chaffinger's Coppice Woodland Or Forest 1.94 km
Deanend Bushes Woodland Or Forest 2 km
Brockwell Coppice Woodland Or Forest 2 km
Common Pond Inland Water 2.14 km
Scrubbity Coppice Woodland Or Forest 2.25 km
Barrow Coppice Woodland Or Forest 2.34 km
Withywind Coppice Woodland Or Forest 2.35 km
Half Hide Coppice Woodland Or Forest 2.35 km
Pollards Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.41 km
Tarrant's Coppice Woodland Or Forest 2.52 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for SP5 5RT - Data from Ofcom 2017

Speed Band
Mbps
Users
0-2 Mbps 0%
2-5 Mbps 0%
5-10 Mbps 0%
10-30 Mbps 0%
30-300 Mbps 0%
300+ Mbps 100%

Location

Country England
Latitude 50.94183400
Longitude -2.03386600
OS Easting 397717
OS Northing 0115822
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
15809
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Dorset

Government

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

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code E06000059
Travel To Work Area Salisbury

NHS

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

2011 Census

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