The postcode SP8 5RA is located in Dorset It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. SP8 5RA is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
SP8 5RA is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 6.9 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 5RA as Rural residents > Ageing rural dwellers > Renting rural retirement.
The closest road name to SP8 5RA is Kine Bush Lane which is centered 238 m away.
The closest railway station is Gillingham (Dorset) Rail Station, 2.19 km away.
The closest primary school to SP8 5RA (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 5RA is Blackmore Vale Inn and is 5.99 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on September 23, 2021.
100% of residents have broadband access of 10-30 Mbps.
Policing for SP8 5RA 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 5RA and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to SP8 5RA, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode SP8 5RA
| 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 SP8 5RA - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyke Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (May 23, 2018) | 1.55 km |
| Gillingham Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (November 1, 2018) | 2.4 km |
| Gillingham School | Maintained school | 11-18 | Good (July 11, 2017) | 2.68 km |
| St Mary the Virgin Church of England Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 2.76 km | |
| Milton-on-Stour Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (February 7, 2018) | 3.68 km |
| Stower Provost Community School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (March 27, 2019) | 3.93 km |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Marnhull | Academy | 3-11 | Good (January 17, 2017) | 5.26 km |
| St George's Church of England School, Bourton | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (February 14, 2013) | 5.55 km |
| Motcombe CofE Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (November 23, 2017) | 5.95 km |
| Port Regis Preparatory School | Independent school | 2-13 | 6.01 km | |
| Whitesheet Church of England Primary Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Good (December 2, 2021) | 6.61 km |
| St Gregory's Church of England Primary School, Marnhull | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (February 28, 2019) | 6.67 km |
| The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 21, 2017) | 7.44 km |
| Mere School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 16, 2017) | 7.67 km |
| Shaftesbury School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (May 17, 2017) | 8.15 km |
| Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Requires improvement (February 8, 2018) | 8.28 km |
| Wincanton Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (February 12, 2020) | 8.32 km |
| Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary | Academy | 4-11 | 8.34 km | |
| Abbas and Templecombe Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (June 6, 2019) | 8.48 km |
| St Nicholas CofE Primary School, Henstridge | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 12, 2017) | 8.51 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from SP8 5RA - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urban Larder Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 16, 2021 | 4.95 km | |
| Chartwells (St Marys Catholic Primary School) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 4, 2021 | 5.26 km | |
| Ivers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 25, 2022 | 5.36 km | |
| Royal British Legion | Exempt March 20, 2019 | 5.86 km | |
| Blackmore Vale Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 23, 2021 | 5.99 km | |
| Victoria’s Sponge Cakes | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 8, 2021 | 5.99 km | |
| Robin Hill Stores | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 3, 2022 | 6.02 km | |
| The Old Bank B&B | Exempt May 30, 2019 | 6.02 km | |
| Marnhull Pharmacy | Exempt November 30, 2015 | 6.37 km | |
| Crown Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 30, 2021 | 6.47 km | |
| Bell and Crown | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 27, 2020 | 6.59 km | |
| Convenience Shop | Exempt April 26, 2019 | 6.61 km | |
| Diocese Schools Academy Trust | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 10, 2021 | 6.61 km | |
| Zeals After Schools Club | Exempt February 4, 2019 | 6.61 km | |
| Chartwells (St Gregorys C Of E Primary School) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 18, 2021 | 6.67 km | |
| The Jungle Hut Pre-School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 22, 2021 | 6.67 km | |
| Marnhull Stores | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 23, 2022 | 6.91 km | |
| Walnut Tree Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 3, 2020 | 7.09 km | |
| Visit Hillbrush | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 10, 2021 | 7.15 km | |
| Angel Corner Tea Room | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 11, 2019 | 7.38 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to SP8 5RA - Data from Apr 2022
| Gillingham (Dorset) Rail Station | 2.19 km | |
| Bournemouth International Airport | 42.99 km | |
| Bristol Airport | 49.26 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to SP8 5RA - Data from Dec 2021
| Muddock's Copse | 710 m | |
| Ring Grove | 1.05 km | |
| Dorey's Coppice | 1.61 km | |
| Langham Plantations | 1.73 km | |
| Hunger Hill Coppice | 1.86 km | |
| Lodden Lakes | 2.19 km | |
| Hunger Hill | 2.31 km | |
| Bainly Bottom | Valley | 2.36 km |
| Spear Copse | 2.9 km | |
| Kington Hill | 2.94 km | |
| Little Marsh | 3.24 km | |
| The Belt | 3.54 km | |
| Whistley Coppice | 3.64 km | |
| Depley Copse | 3.68 km | |
| Fifehead Wood | 3.83 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for SP8 5RA - 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 | 100% | 0% |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 51.02613000 |
| Longitude | -2.30123700 |
| OS Easting | 378970 |
| OS Northing | 0125239 |
| 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: Ageing rural dwellers Subgroup: Renting rural retirement |
| 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 | E33049434 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
North Dorset 001 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
North Dorset 001D |
| Output Area / Small Area | 1C2 |