Postcode SP7 0JU (Dorset)

Map showing SP7 0JU and nearby postcodes

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

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

The closest road name to SP7 0JU is B3091 which is centered 2 km away.

The nearest bus stop is Cross Roads and is 164 m away.

The closest primary school to SP7 0JU (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 0JU is The Plough and is 4.04 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on March 5, 2019.

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

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

Nearby Roads

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

B3091 2 km
B3081 5.06 km
A357 11.33 km
A354 14.68 km
A303 16.05 km
A36 27.42 km
A361 39.41 km
A31 64.71 km
A30 67.74 km
M5 69.12 km
A38 73.87 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode SP7 0JU

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 0JU - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School 1.52 km
Clayesmore School 3.2 km
Clayesmore Preparatory School 3.21 km
The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury Good
(March 21, 2017)
4.95 km
Shaftesbury School Good
(May 17, 2017)
5.39 km
St Nicholas Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Child Okeford Good
(May 22, 2018)
5.48 km
Stower Provost Community School Requires improvement
(March 27, 2019)
6.05 km
Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School Requires improvement
(February 8, 2018)
6.26 km
Hanford School 6.56 km
Yewstock School Outstanding
(January 10, 2017)
6.75 km
The Forum School Good
(December 5, 2019)
6.83 km
Port Regis Preparatory School 6.87 km
Sturminster Newton High School Good
(June 13, 2018)
6.88 km
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Marnhull Good
(January 17, 2017)
7.15 km
St Gregory's Church of England Primary School, Marnhull Requires improvement
(February 28, 2019)
7.25 km
Shillingstone Church of England Primary School 7.34 km
Ludwell Primary School 7.48 km
William Barnes Primary School Good
(March 14, 2017)
7.49 km
Motcombe CofE Primary School Good
(November 23, 2017)
7.57 km
Okeford Fitzpaine Church of England School 8.06 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Crook & Churn Dairy Manufacturers/packers Exempt
January 20, 2021
2.44 km
Clayesmore School School/college/university 5
Very Good
February 10, 2020
3.2 km
Iwerne Minster Village Stores Retailers - other 5
Very Good
February 19, 2019
3.66 km
The Talbot Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 4
Good
October 21, 2020
3.82 km
The Plough Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
March 5, 2019
4.04 km
Milk Trailer Mobile caterer 5
Very Good
July 23, 2018
4.13 km
Cafe On Goldhill Organic Farm Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 13, 2020
4.73 km
Gold Hill Organic Farm Retailers - other 5
Very Good
November 27, 2019
4.73 km
James' Cheese Manufacturers/packers 5
Very Good
February 5, 2019
4.73 km
The Dorset Meat Company Retailers - other 5
Very Good
November 14, 2017
4.73 km
The Saxon Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
February 6, 2020
4.84 km
Millbrook House Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
November 24, 2021
4.9 km
Child Okeford Lunch Club Other catering premises 5
Very Good
March 10, 2020
4.96 km
The Cricketers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
January 13, 2022
5.02 km
Elizabeth Freke Hall Other catering premises Exempt
December 11, 2019
5.13 km
The Baker Arms Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
February 6, 2020
5.2 km
The Cross Stores Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
March 15, 2021
5.2 km
Local Food Links (St Nicholas C Of E Primary School) School/college/university 5
Very Good
March 12, 2019
5.48 km
The Ark Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
October 21, 2021
5.48 km
Urban Larder Ltd Other catering premises 5
Very Good
April 16, 2021
5.48 km

Nearby Travel Links

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

Cross Roads Bus Stop/Station 164 m
Cross Roads Bus Stop/Station 176 m
Council Houses Bus Stop/Station 664 m
Council Houses Bus Stop/Station 671 m
Bournemouth International Airport Air 33.46 km
Bristol Airport Air 59.01 km

Nearby Nature

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

Spring Copse Woodland Or Forest 843 m
Pen Hill Hill Or Mountain 865 m
Pen Copse Woodland Or Forest 873 m
Parson's Copse Woodland Or Forest 989 m
Hatch Covert Woodland Or Forest 1.01 km
Sixpenny Covert Woodland Or Forest 1.06 km
Penhill Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.11 km
Brookland Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.11 km
Elbury Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.25 km
Elbury Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.4 km
Bleax Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.77 km
Spear Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.84 km
Gupple's Copse Woodland Or Forest 2.65 km
Westhill Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.75 km
West Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.8 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for SP7 0JU - 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 50.95793900
Longitude -2.21366900
OS Easting 385089
OS Northing 0117635
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