Postcode SP7 0AS (Dorset)

Map showing SP7 0AS and nearby postcodes

The postcode SP7 0AS is located in Dorset It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. SP7 0AS is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

SP7 0AS 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 0AS as Rural residents > Farming communities > Established farming communities.

The closest road name to SP7 0AS is Green Lane which is centered 1.13 km away.

The nearest bus stop is Margaret Marsh Turn and is 550 m away.

The closest primary school to SP7 0AS (for ages 11 and under) is St Andrew's Church of England Primary School. 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 0AS is The Plough and is 3.99 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on March 5, 2019.

50% of residents have broadband access of 10-30 Mbps. 33.3% of residents have broadband access of 5-10 Mbps.

Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.3 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

Policing for SP7 0AS 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 SP7 0AS and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to SP7 0AS, and the approximate distance away.

Green Lane 1.13 km
B3091 1.19 km
B3081 4.79 km
A357 10.19 km
A303 14.65 km
A354 16.53 km
A36 27.18 km
A361 37.77 km
A30 66.82 km
M5 67.03 km
A38 71.91 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode SP7 0AS

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 SP7 0AS - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School 3.57 km
The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury Good
(March 21, 2017)
3.87 km
Stower Provost Community School Requires improvement
(March 27, 2019)
3.99 km
Shaftesbury School Good
(May 17, 2017)
4.58 km
Clayesmore School 5.26 km
Clayesmore Preparatory School 5.3 km
Port Regis Preparatory School 5.35 km
Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School Requires improvement
(February 8, 2018)
5.42 km
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Marnhull Good
(January 17, 2017)
5.47 km
St Gregory's Church of England Primary School, Marnhull Requires improvement
(February 28, 2019)
5.89 km
Motcombe CofE Primary School Good
(November 23, 2017)
6.03 km
Yewstock School Outstanding
(January 10, 2017)
6.54 km
Sturminster Newton High School Good
(June 13, 2018)
6.6 km
St Mary the Virgin Church of England Primary School 6.72 km
St Nicholas Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Child Okeford Good
(May 22, 2018)
6.88 km
William Barnes Primary School Good
(March 14, 2017)
7.45 km
Ludwell Primary School 7.68 km
Gillingham School Good
(July 11, 2017)
7.69 km
Gillingham Primary School Requires improvement
(November 1, 2018)
7.73 km
The Forum School Good
(December 5, 2019)
7.99 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from SP7 0AS - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Urban Larder Ltd Other catering premises 5
Very Good
April 16, 2021
3.56 km
Crook & Churn Dairy Manufacturers/packers Exempt
January 20, 2021
3.9 km
The Plough Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
March 5, 2019
3.99 km
Milk Trailer Mobile caterer 5
Very Good
July 23, 2018
4.47 km
Royal British Legion Other catering premises Exempt
March 20, 2019
5.11 km
Clayesmore School School/college/university 5
Very Good
February 10, 2020
5.26 km
Crown Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
June 30, 2021
5.32 km
Chartwells (St Marys Catholic Primary School) School/college/university 5
Very Good
November 4, 2021
5.47 km
Marnhull Pharmacy Retailers - other Exempt
November 30, 2015
5.62 km
Iwerne Minster Village Stores Retailers - other 5
Very Good
February 19, 2019
5.73 km
The Talbot Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 4
Good
October 21, 2020
5.89 km
Chartwells (St Gregorys C Of E Primary School) School/college/university 5
Very Good
November 18, 2021
5.89 km
The Jungle Hut Pre-School School/college/university 5
Very Good
November 22, 2021
5.89 km
Cafe On Goldhill Organic Farm Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 13, 2020
5.96 km
Gold Hill Organic Farm Retailers - other 5
Very Good
November 27, 2019
5.96 km
James' Cheese Manufacturers/packers 5
Very Good
February 5, 2019
5.96 km
The Dorset Meat Company Retailers - other 5
Very Good
November 14, 2017
5.96 km
The Saxon Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
February 6, 2020
6.06 km
Hinton St Mary Village Hall Other catering premises Exempt
January 7, 2016
6.07 km
The White Horse, Hinton St Mary Pub/bar/nightclub Awaiting Inspection
6.07 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to SP7 0AS - Data from Apr 2022

Margaret Marsh Turn Bus Stop/Station 550 m
Margaret Marsh Turn Bus Stop/Station 593 m
Bournemouth International Airport Air 35.51 km
Bristol Airport Air 56.89 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to SP7 0AS - Data from Dec 2021

Gupple's Copse Woodland Or Forest 781 m
Bleax Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.03 km
Sixpenny Covert Woodland Or Forest 2.23 km
Writh Copse Woodland Or Forest 2.64 km
Young Copse Woodland Or Forest 2.66 km
Penhill Copse Woodland Or Forest 2.69 km
Spring Copse Woodland Or Forest 2.73 km
Coal Pit Copse Woodland Or Forest 2.75 km
Elbury Copse Woodland Or Forest 2.79 km
Pen Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.84 km
Elbury Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.88 km
Pen Copse Woodland Or Forest 2.89 km
Hayes Coppice Woodland Or Forest 2.91 km
Parson's Copse Woodland Or Forest 2.93 km
Hatch Covert Woodland Or Forest 3.07 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for SP7 0AS - Data from Ofcom 2017

Speed Band
Mbps
Users
0-2 Mbps 0%
2-5 Mbps 0%
5-10 Mbps 33.3%
10-30 Mbps 50%
30-300 Mbps 0%
300+ Mbps 0%

Electricity Consumption

8 meters consuming 23,470 kWh - mean 2,934 kWh : median 2,487 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for SP7 0AS - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
Latitude 50.97276800
Longitude -2.23258000
OS Easting 383766
OS Northing 0119288
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
11083
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Dorset

Government

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

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code E06000059
Travel To Work Area Blandford Forum and Gillingham

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: Established farming 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 E33049464
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
North Dorset 005
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
North Dorset 005D
Output Area / Small Area 1A2