The postcode SP7 0PX is located in Dorset It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. SP7 0PX is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
SP7 0PX 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 0PX as Rural residents > Ageing rural dwellers > Rural employment and retirees.
The closest road name to SP7 0PX is Cole's Lane which is centered 519 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Coles Lane Cross and is 28 m away. The closest railway station is Gillingham (Dorset) Rail Station, 5.16 km away.
The closest primary school to SP7 0PX (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 0PX is The Plough and is 6.67 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on March 5, 2019.
50% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps. 50% of residents have broadband access of 10-30 Mbps.
Policing for SP7 0PX 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 0PX and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to SP7 0PX, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode SP7 0PX
| 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 0PX - 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) | 1.69 km |
| Port Regis Preparatory School | Independent school | 2-13 | 2.48 km | |
| Shaftesbury School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (May 17, 2017) | 2.57 km |
| Motcombe CofE Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (November 23, 2017) | 3.15 km |
| Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Requires improvement (February 8, 2018) | 3.18 km |
| Stower Provost Community School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (March 27, 2019) | 3.73 km |
| St Mary the Virgin Church of England Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 4.38 km | |
| Gillingham School | Maintained school | 11-18 | Good (July 11, 2017) | 5.34 km |
| Gillingham Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (November 1, 2018) | 5.46 km |
| St Andrew's Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 5.66 km | |
| Wyke Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (May 23, 2018) | 6.09 km |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Marnhull | Academy | 3-11 | Good (January 17, 2017) | 6.27 km |
| Ludwell Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 6.47 km | |
| Semley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 23, 2018) | 6.73 km |
| St Gregory's Church of England Primary School, Marnhull | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (February 28, 2019) | 7.22 km |
| Clayesmore Preparatory School | Independent school | 2-13 | 7.72 km | |
| Clayesmore School | Independent school | 13-19 | 7.72 km | |
| Milton-on-Stour Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (February 7, 2018) | 7.78 km |
| Yewstock School | Special school | 2-19 | Outstanding (January 10, 2017) | 8.99 km |
| Sturminster Newton High School | Maintained school | 11-18 | Good (June 13, 2018) | 8.99 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from SP7 0PX - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urban Larder Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 16, 2021 | 4.15 km | |
| Royal British Legion | Exempt March 20, 2019 | 6.22 km | |
| Chartwells (St Marys Catholic Primary School) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 4, 2021 | 6.27 km | |
| The Plough | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 5, 2019 | 6.67 km | |
| Crown Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 30, 2021 | 6.68 km | |
| Crook & Churn Dairy | Exempt January 20, 2021 | 6.72 km | |
| Marnhull Pharmacy | Exempt November 30, 2015 | 6.88 km | |
| Ivers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 25, 2022 | 7.11 km | |
| Chartwells (St Gregorys C Of E Primary School) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 18, 2021 | 7.22 km | |
| The Jungle Hut Pre-School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 22, 2021 | 7.22 km | |
| Milk Trailer | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 23, 2018 | 7.25 km | |
| Robin Hill Stores | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 3, 2022 | 7.33 km | |
| The Old Bank B&B | Exempt May 30, 2019 | 7.33 km | |
| Blackmore Vale Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 23, 2021 | 7.41 km | |
| Victoria’s Sponge Cakes | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 8, 2021 | 7.41 km | |
| Marnhull Stores | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 23, 2022 | 7.57 km | |
| Clayesmore School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 10, 2020 | 7.72 km | |
| Shepherds Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 23, 2018 | 7.73 km | |
| Iwerne Minster Village Stores | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 19, 2019 | 8.17 km | |
| Hinton St Mary Village Hall | Exempt January 7, 2016 | 8.24 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to SP7 0PX - Data from Apr 2022
| Coles Lane Cross | 28 m | |
| Coles Lane Cross | 39 m | |
| Coles Lane Farm | 530 m | |
| Coles Lane Farm | 535 m | |
| Little Frys | 758 m | |
| Gillingham (Dorset) Rail Station | 5.16 km | |
| Bournemouth International Airport | 36.96 km | |
| Bristol Airport | 54.91 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to SP7 0PX - Data from Dec 2021
| Castle Hill | 1.62 km | |
| Duncliffe Wood | 1.65 km | |
| Duncliffe Hill | 1.71 km | |
| Young Copse | 2.05 km | |
| Latchmore Pond | 2.06 km | |
| Hawker's Hill | 2.09 km | |
| Gupple's Copse | 2.1 km | |
| Hawker's Hill Plantation | 2.11 km | |
| Coal Pit Copse | 2.16 km | |
| Stoate's Pond | 2.19 km | |
| Lady's Copse | 2.27 km | |
| Oates Plantation | 2.34 km | |
| Turnpike Wood | 2.35 km | |
| Wilderness | 2.35 km | |
| Writh Copse | 2.39 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for SP7 0PX - Data from Ofcom 2017
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 10-30 Mbps | 50% | 50% |
| 30-300 Mbps | 50% | 50% |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 50.99828100 |
| Longitude | -2.22584400 |
| OS Easting | 384248 |
| OS Northing | 0122123 |
| 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: 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 |