Postcode SP8 4DN (Dorset)

Map showing SP8 4DN and nearby postcodes

The postcode SP8 4DN is located in Dorset It was introduced in December 1997 and is an active postcode. SP8 4DN is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

SP8 4DN is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 3.9 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 SP8 4DN as Hard-pressed living > Hard pressed ageing workers > Ageing rural industry workers.

The closest road name to SP8 4DN is Tomlins Way which is centered 60 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Lodbourne Green and is 109 m away. The closest railway station is Gillingham (Dorset) Rail Station, 872 m away.

The closest primary school to SP8 4DN (for ages 11 and under) is Gillingham Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Requires improvement on November 1, 2018. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Gillingham School. The last OFSTED inspection on July 11, 2017 rated this school as Good

The local pub for residents of SP8 4DN is Walnut Tree Inn and is 4.98 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on February 3, 2020. The nearest takeaway food is available from Mere Fish & Chip Shop and is 5.42 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on January 11, 2019.

Policing for SP8 4DN 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 SP8 4DN and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to SP8 4DN, and the approximate distance away.

Tomlins Way 60 m
Dewey's Way 61 m
Tomlins Lane 100 m
Abbott's Way 110 m
Queen Street 147 m
Lodbourne Gardens 147 m
Orchard Road 156 m
Coronation Road 161 m
Lodbourne Green 163 m
Cypress Way 190 m
Lodbourne Terrace 197 m
Turners Lane 209 m
Cemetery Road 223 m
Le Neubourg Way 241 m
Mill Race 258 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode SP8 4DN

Introduction December 1997
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 SP8 4DN - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Gillingham Primary School Requires improvement
(November 1, 2018)
545 m
Gillingham School Good
(July 11, 2017)
744 m
Wyke Primary School Requires improvement
(May 23, 2018)
818 m
St Mary the Virgin Church of England Primary School 1.62 km
Milton-on-Stour Church of England Primary School Good
(February 7, 2018)
1.89 km
Motcombe CofE Primary School Good
(November 23, 2017)
4.62 km
Port Regis Preparatory School 4.93 km
St George's Church of England School, Bourton Outstanding
(February 14, 2013)
5.12 km
Stower Provost Community School Requires improvement
(March 27, 2019)
5.27 km
Whitesheet Church of England Primary Academy Good
(December 2, 2021)
5.49 km
Mere School Good
(March 16, 2017)
5.61 km
The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury Good
(March 21, 2017)
6.86 km
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Marnhull Good
(January 17, 2017)
7.26 km
Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School Requires improvement
(February 8, 2018)
7.27 km
Shaftesbury School Good
(May 17, 2017)
7.38 km
Semley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Good
(January 23, 2018)
8.48 km
St Gregory's Church of England Primary School, Marnhull Requires improvement
(February 28, 2019)
8.68 km
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary 9.45 km
Wincanton Primary School Good
(February 12, 2020)
9.51 km
Abbas and Templecombe Church of England Primary School Good
(June 6, 2019)
10.62 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from SP8 4DN - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Walnut Tree Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
February 3, 2020
4.98 km
Angel Corner Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
January 11, 2019
5.38 km
W H Davie & Son Retailers - other 4
Good
November 10, 2021
5.38 km
Mere Fish & Chip Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
January 11, 2019
5.42 km
Rosemary Goddard Day Centre Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Exempt
July 18, 2019
5.44 km
Bell and Crown Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
August 27, 2020
5.45 km
Visit Hillbrush Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
November 10, 2021
5.47 km
Waltons of Mere Retailers - other Exempt
February 15, 2019
5.47 km
The George Inn Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
January 11, 2019
5.48 km
Southern Co-operative Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 5
Very Good
October 25, 2018
5.49 km
Sprout and Flower Retailers - other 5
Very Good
January 29, 2020
5.49 km
Convenience Shop Retailers - other Exempt
April 26, 2019
5.49 km
Diocese Schools Academy Trust School/college/university 5
Very Good
November 10, 2021
5.49 km
Zeals After Schools Club Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Exempt
February 4, 2019
5.49 km
Golden Valley Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
February 8, 2018
5.52 km
Yapp Brothers Wines Retailers - other Exempt
April 24, 2019
5.52 km
Ericourt Inns Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub Awaiting Inspection
August 28, 2019
5.53 km
Mere Fish Farm Retailers - other Exempt
December 1, 2018
5.54 km
Grill and Bake Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
5.54 km
Mere Pre School/Nursery Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
March 9, 2020
5.61 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to SP8 4DN - Data from Apr 2022

Lodbourne Green Bus Stop/Station 109 m
Lodbourne Roundabout Bus Stop/Station 111 m
Lodbourne Green Bus Stop/Station 128 m
Coronation Road Bus Stop/Station 176 m
Coronation Road Bus Stop/Station 182 m
Gillingham (Dorset) Rail Station Rail 872 m
Bournemouth International Airport Air 42.86 km
Bristol Airport Air 48.91 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to SP8 4DN - Data from Dec 2021

Lodden Lakes Inland Water 1.32 km
Easterley Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.51 km
Little Marsh Wetland 1.81 km
King's Court Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.24 km
Dorey's Coppice Woodland Or Forest 2.42 km
Hunger Hill Coppice Woodland Or Forest 2.48 km
Palemead Coppice Woodland Or Forest 2.74 km
Ring Grove Woodland Or Forest 2.83 km
Whistley Coppice Woodland Or Forest 2.98 km
Muddock's Copse Woodland Or Forest 2.99 km
Bainly Bottom Valley 3.12 km
Hunger Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.27 km
Langham Plantations Woodland Or Forest 3.58 km
Fernbrook Brake Woodland Or Forest 3.62 km
Lox Lane Covert Woodland Or Forest 3.63 km

Location

Country England
Latitude 51.04118800
Longitude -2.27770100
OS Easting 380627
OS Northing 0126907
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
14795
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Dorset

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
North Dorset
Electoral Ward Gillingham
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: Hard-pressed living
Group: Hard pressed ageing workers
Subgroup: Ageing rural industry workers
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Urban city and town
Built-Up Area Gillingham (North Dorset) BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) England (not covered)
Workplace Zone E33049433
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
North Dorset 001
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
North Dorset 001A
Output Area / Small Area 8C2