The postcode SP7 0AZ is located in Dorset It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. SP7 0AZ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
SP7 0AZ 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 SP7 0AZ as Rural residents > Farming communities > Agricultural communities.
The closest road name to SP7 0AZ is Church Lane which is centered 148 m away.
The nearest bus stop is East Orchard Cross Roads and is 1.09 km away.
The closest primary school to SP7 0AZ (for ages 11 and under) is Stower Provost Community School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Requires improvement on March 27, 2019. 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 SP7 0AZ is The Plough and is 2.99 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on March 5, 2019.
35.7% of residents have broadband access of 10-30 Mbps. 21.4% of residents have broadband access of 2-5 Mbps. 42.9% of residents have broadband access of 0-2 Mbps.
Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.4 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for SP7 0AZ 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 0AZ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to SP7 0AZ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode SP7 0AZ
| 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 SP7 0AZ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stower Provost Community School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (March 27, 2019) | 3.31 km |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Marnhull | Academy | 3-11 | Good (January 17, 2017) | 4.21 km |
| St Andrew's Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 4.48 km | |
| St Gregory's Church of England Primary School, Marnhull | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (February 28, 2019) | 4.5 km |
| The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 21, 2017) | 5.02 km |
| Yewstock School | Special school | 2-19 | Outstanding (January 10, 2017) | 5.32 km |
| Sturminster Newton High School | Maintained school | 11-18 | Good (June 13, 2018) | 5.35 km |
| Clayesmore School | Independent school | 13-19 | 5.75 km | |
| Shaftesbury School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (May 17, 2017) | 5.8 km |
| Clayesmore Preparatory School | Independent school | 2-13 | 5.82 km | |
| Port Regis Preparatory School | Independent school | 2-13 | 6.14 km | |
| William Barnes Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 14, 2017) | 6.28 km |
| St Nicholas Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Child Okeford | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (May 22, 2018) | 6.57 km |
| Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Requires improvement (February 8, 2018) | 6.6 km |
| Motcombe CofE Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (November 23, 2017) | 6.78 km |
| St Mary the Virgin Church of England Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 6.81 km | |
| The Forum School | Special school | 7-19 | Good (December 5, 2019) | 7.46 km |
| Gillingham Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (November 1, 2018) | 7.73 km |
| Gillingham School | Maintained school | 11-18 | Good (July 11, 2017) | 7.75 km |
| Wyke Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (May 23, 2018) | 7.92 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from SP7 0AZ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urban Larder Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 16, 2021 | 2.55 km | |
| The Plough | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 5, 2019 | 2.99 km | |
| Milk Trailer | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 23, 2018 | 3.63 km | |
| Royal British Legion | Exempt March 20, 2019 | 3.78 km | |
| Crook & Churn Dairy | Exempt January 20, 2021 | 3.89 km | |
| Crown Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 30, 2021 | 3.94 km | |
| Chartwells (St Marys Catholic Primary School) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 4, 2021 | 4.21 km | |
| Marnhull Pharmacy | Exempt November 30, 2015 | 4.25 km | |
| Chartwells (St Gregorys C Of E Primary School) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 18, 2021 | 4.5 km | |
| The Jungle Hut Pre-School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 22, 2021 | 4.5 km | |
| Shepherds Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 23, 2018 | 4.68 km | |
| Hinton St Mary Village Hall | Exempt January 7, 2016 | 4.73 km | |
| The White Horse, Hinton St Mary | Awaiting Inspection | 4.73 km | |
| Marnhull Stores | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 23, 2022 | 4.81 km | |
| Robin Hill Stores | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 3, 2022 | 5.01 km | |
| The Old Bank B&B | Exempt May 30, 2019 | 5.01 km | |
| Blackmore Vale Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 23, 2021 | 5.12 km | |
| Victoria’s Sponge Cakes | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 8, 2021 | 5.12 km | |
| Ivers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 25, 2022 | 5.12 km | |
| Sturminster Newton United Football Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 7, 2020 | 5.32 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to SP7 0AZ - Data from Apr 2022
| East Orchard Cross Roads | 1.09 km | |
| East Orchard Cross Roads | 1.1 km | |
| Bournemouth International Airport | 36.37 km | |
| Bristol Airport | 56.43 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to SP7 0AZ - Data from Dec 2021
| Bleax Hill | 1.21 km | |
| Hayes Coppice | 1.66 km | |
| Gupple's Copse | 1.93 km | |
| Sixpenny Covert | 2.53 km | |
| Northwood Coppice | 2.78 km | |
| Penhill Copse | 3.04 km | |
| Quarry Hill | 3.08 km | |
| Ashley Plantation | 3.13 km | |
| White Way Hill | 3.24 km | |
| Spring Copse | 3.27 km | |
| Duncliffe Wood | 3.35 km | |
| Pen Hill | 3.42 km | |
| Pen Copse | 3.5 km | |
| Meatyard's Coppice | 3.68 km | |
| Duncliffe Hill | 3.68 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for SP7 0AZ - Data from Ofcom 2017
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 42.9% | 57.1% |
| 2-5 Mbps | 21.4% | 35.7% |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 35.7% |
| 10-30 Mbps | 35.7% | 0% |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% |
Energy usage data for SP7 0AZ - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 50.96931700 |
| Longitude | -2.25189300 |
| OS Easting | 382409 |
| OS Northing | 0118908 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| 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: 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 | E33049437 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
North Dorset 002 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
North Dorset 002D |
| Output Area / Small Area | 1A3 |