The postcode SP8 5NQ is located in Dorset It was introduced in June 1999 and is an active postcode. SP8 5NQ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
SP8 5NQ is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 4.9 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 5NQ as Rural residents > Farming communities > Agricultural communities.
The closest road name to SP8 5NQ is B3092 which is centered 5.95 km away.
The closest railway station is Gillingham (Dorset) Rail Station, 3.66 km away.
The closest primary school to SP8 5NQ (for ages 11 and under) is Wyke Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Requires improvement on May 23, 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 5NQ is Blackmore Vale Inn and is 6.01 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on September 23, 2021.
100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Policing for SP8 5NQ 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 SP8 5NQ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to SP8 5NQ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode SP8 5NQ
| Introduction | June 1999 |
| 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 SP8 5NQ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyke Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (May 23, 2018) | 2.75 km |
| Gillingham Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (November 1, 2018) | 3.77 km |
| Gillingham School | Maintained school | 11-18 | Good (July 11, 2017) | 4.06 km |
| Milton-on-Stour Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (February 7, 2018) | 4.25 km |
| St Mary the Virgin Church of England Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 4.32 km | |
| St George's Church of England School, Bourton | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (February 14, 2013) | 4.91 km |
| Stower Provost Community School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (March 27, 2019) | 4.99 km |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Marnhull | Academy | 3-11 | Good (January 17, 2017) | 5.56 km |
| Whitesheet Church of England Primary Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Good (December 2, 2021) | 6.35 km |
| Wincanton Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (February 12, 2020) | 6.76 km |
| Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary | Academy | 4-11 | 6.79 km | |
| St Gregory's Church of England Primary School, Marnhull | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (February 28, 2019) | 6.86 km |
| Abbas and Templecombe Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (June 6, 2019) | 7.07 km |
| St Nicholas CofE Primary School, Henstridge | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 12, 2017) | 7.51 km |
| Motcombe CofE Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (November 23, 2017) | 7.55 km |
| Horsington Church School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (January 24, 2019) | 7.57 km |
| Port Regis Preparatory School | Independent school | 2-13 | 7.62 km | |
| King Arthur's School | Academy | 11-16 | 7.67 km | |
| Mere School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 16, 2017) | 8.15 km |
| Stalbridge Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 28, 2017) | 8.37 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from SP8 5NQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ivers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 25, 2022 | 5.39 km | |
| Chartwells (St Marys Catholic Primary School) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 4, 2021 | 5.56 km | |
| Urban Larder Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 16, 2021 | 5.84 km | |
| Blackmore Vale Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 23, 2021 | 6.01 km | |
| Victoria’s Sponge Cakes | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 8, 2021 | 6.01 km | |
| Robin Hill Stores | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 3, 2022 | 6.07 km | |
| The Old Bank B&B | Exempt May 30, 2019 | 6.07 km | |
| Royal British Legion | Exempt March 20, 2019 | 6.23 km | |
| Bell and Crown | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 27, 2020 | 6.35 km | |
| Convenience Shop | Exempt April 26, 2019 | 6.35 km | |
| Diocese Schools Academy Trust | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 10, 2021 | 6.35 km | |
| Zeals After Schools Club | Exempt February 4, 2019 | 6.35 km | |
| Marnhull Pharmacy | Exempt November 30, 2015 | 6.62 km | |
| Crown Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 30, 2021 | 6.8 km | |
| Chartwells (St Gregorys C Of E Primary School) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 18, 2021 | 6.86 km | |
| The Jungle Hut Pre-School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 22, 2021 | 6.86 km | |
| Marnhull Stores | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 23, 2022 | 7.04 km | |
| Visit Hillbrush | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 10, 2021 | 7.29 km | |
| Walnut Tree Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 3, 2020 | 7.64 km | |
| Shepherds Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 23, 2018 | 7.78 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to SP8 5NQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Gillingham (Dorset) Rail Station | 3.66 km | |
| Bournemouth International Airport | 44.38 km | |
| Bristol Airport | 48.15 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to SP8 5NQ - Data from Dec 2021
| Langham Plantations | 156 m | |
| Ring Grove | 721 m | |
| Muddock's Copse | 1.01 km | |
| Bainly Bottom | Valley | 1.6 km |
| Spear Copse | 1.82 km | |
| The Belt | 2.04 km | |
| Kington Hill | 2.66 km | |
| Depley Copse | 2.71 km | |
| Dorey's Coppice | 3.18 km | |
| Hunger Hill Coppice | 3.44 km | |
| Whistley Coppice | 3.47 km | |
| Cucklington Wood | 3.52 km | |
| Little Marsh | 3.69 km | |
| Tinker's Hill | 3.69 km | |
| Hunger Hill | 3.75 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for SP8 5NQ - 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 | 0% | 100% |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% |
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 51.02834700 |
| Longitude | -2.32396300 |
| OS Easting | 377377 |
| OS Northing | 0125493 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Dorset |
| 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 |
| 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 | E33049439 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
North Dorset 002 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
North Dorset 002A |
| Output Area / Small Area | 1A3 |