The postcode SP7 0AL is located in Dorset It was introduced in January 1980 and terminated in December 1992.SP7 0AL is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
SP7 0AL is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 2.9 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 SP7 0AL as Rural residents > Ageing rural dwellers > Rural employment and retirees.
The closest road name to SP7 0AL is Denham Drive which is centered 65 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Prison and is 168 m away.
The closest primary school to SP7 0AL (for ages 11 and under) is The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on March 21, 2017. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Shaftesbury School. The last OFSTED inspection on May 17, 2017 rated this school as Good
The local pub for residents of SP7 0AL is The Plough and is 5.38 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on March 5, 2019.
Policing for SP7 0AL 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 SP7 0AL and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to SP7 0AL, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode SP7 0AL
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | December 1992 |
| 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 SP7 0AL - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 21, 2017) | 2.48 km |
| Shaftesbury School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (May 17, 2017) | 3.19 km |
| St Andrew's Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 3.95 km | |
| Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Requires improvement (February 8, 2018) | 4.03 km |
| Port Regis Preparatory School | Independent school | 2-13 | 4.12 km | |
| Stower Provost Community School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (March 27, 2019) | 4.24 km |
| Motcombe CofE Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (November 23, 2017) | 4.82 km |
| Clayesmore Preparatory School | Independent school | 2-13 | 5.97 km | |
| Clayesmore School | Independent school | 13-19 | 5.97 km | |
| St Mary the Virgin Church of England Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 6.03 km | |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Marnhull | Academy | 3-11 | Good (January 17, 2017) | 6.27 km |
| Ludwell Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 6.48 km | |
| St Gregory's Church of England Primary School, Marnhull | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (February 28, 2019) | 6.91 km |
| Gillingham School | Maintained school | 11-18 | Good (July 11, 2017) | 7 km |
| Gillingham Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (November 1, 2018) | 7.09 km |
| Wyke Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (May 23, 2018) | 7.62 km |
| Semley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 23, 2018) | 7.82 km |
| Yewstock School | Special school | 2-19 | Outstanding (January 10, 2017) | 7.91 km |
| Sturminster Newton High School | Maintained school | 11-18 | Good (June 13, 2018) | 7.96 km |
| St Nicholas Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Child Okeford | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (May 22, 2018) | 8.07 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from SP7 0AL - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urban Larder Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 16, 2021 | 4.18 km | |
| Crook & Churn Dairy | Exempt January 20, 2021 | 5.02 km | |
| The Plough | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 5, 2019 | 5.38 km | |
| Milk Trailer | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 23, 2018 | 5.85 km | |
| Clayesmore School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 10, 2020 | 5.97 km | |
| Royal British Legion | Exempt March 20, 2019 | 6.03 km | |
| Chartwells (St Marys Catholic Primary School) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 4, 2021 | 6.27 km | |
| Crown Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 30, 2021 | 6.34 km | |
| Iwerne Minster Village Stores | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 19, 2019 | 6.42 km | |
| The Talbot | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 21, 2020 | 6.58 km | |
| Marnhull Pharmacy | Exempt November 30, 2015 | 6.61 km | |
| Chartwells (St Gregorys C Of E Primary School) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 18, 2021 | 6.91 km | |
| The Jungle Hut Pre-School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 22, 2021 | 6.91 km | |
| Ivers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 25, 2022 | 7.18 km | |
| Cafe On Goldhill Organic Farm | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 13, 2020 | 7.2 km | |
| Gold Hill Organic Farm | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 27, 2019 | 7.2 km | |
| James' Cheese | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 5, 2019 | 7.2 km | |
| The Dorset Meat Company | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 14, 2017 | 7.2 km | |
| Shepherds Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 23, 2018 | 7.23 km | |
| Robin Hill Stores | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 3, 2022 | 7.24 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to SP7 0AL - Data from Apr 2022
| Prison | 168 m | |
| Prison | 170 m | |
| Bournemouth International Airport | 35.56 km | |
| Bristol Airport | 56.49 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to SP7 0AL - Data from Dec 2021
| Gupple's Copse | 723 m | |
| Young Copse | 1.38 km | |
| Writh Copse | 1.48 km | |
| Coal Pit Copse | 1.49 km | |
| Bleax Hill | 2.39 km | |
| Castle Hill | 2.61 km | |
| Incombe Head Plantation | 2.62 km | |
| Duncliffe Wood | 2.72 km | |
| Wilderness | 2.75 km | |
| Melbury Hill | 2.8 km | |
| Elbury Copse | 2.87 km | |
| Elbury Hill | 2.9 km | |
| Duncliffe Hill | 2.96 km | |
| Parson's Copse | 3.27 km | |
| Sixpenny Covert | 3.33 km |
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 50.98279700 |
| Longitude | -2.22075400 |
| OS Easting | 384600 |
| OS Northing | 0120400 |
| OS Positional Quality | Postcode terminated prior to Gridlink® initiative, last known ONS postcode grid reference |
| Dorset |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
North Dorset |
| Electoral Ward | Beacon |
| 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 | Blandford Forum and Gillingham |
| 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 | E33049463 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
North Dorset 005 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
North Dorset 005D |
| Output Area / Small Area | 1C1 |