Latitude: 50.719 / 50°43'8"N
Longitude: -2.4189 / 2°25'7"W
OS Eastings: 370546
OS Northings: 91124
OS Grid: SY705911
Mapcode National: GBR PZ.B6VJ
Mapcode Global: FRA 57T5.PH7
Plus Code: 9C2VPH9J+JC
Maidenhead Locator System: IO80sr92
What Three Birds: nightingale.ouzel.heron
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DT2 8PR is a residential postcode in Dorchester, Dorset. It was first introduced in January 1980.
The most common council tax band is A.
Residential buildings are primarily detached. Domestic properties are mostly houses and maisonettes.
Residential buildings were typically constructed before 1900 and between 1996 and 2002.
Domestic properties are predominantly owner occupied.
The most common Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) ratings are G, F and D.
In the 2011 census, there were 2 people resident in DT2 8PR, of which 1 were male and 1 were female. This includes overnight visitors as well as permanent residents.
DT2 8PR is in the Dorchester and Weymouth travel to work area. NHS services are provided by the Dorset Primary Care Trust.
DT2 8PR is approximately 55m (180ft) above sea level.
Office of National Statistics Output Area Classification for the area containing DT2 8PR
1c1: Rural Residents - Ageing Rural Dwellers - Rural Employment and Retirees
Office of National Statistics Rural/Urban classification for DT2 8PR
England E1: a rural village surrounded by populated countryside
Healthy Living Index
6/10 (Moderate)
Neighbourhood Retail Diversity Index
9/10 (Very high)
Area Retail Diversity Index
2/10 (Very low)
Supermarkets near DT2 8PR include Co-Operative Food, Iceland, Lidl, Tesco and Waitrose. (Source: OpenStreetMap)
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Residents of DT2 8PR are represented at different levels of local, regional and national government by elected representatives. Where known, these are shown here.
This data is updated approximately monthly, and may not necessarily take account of the results of any elections or by-elections held recently.
Unitary Authority
Dorset Council
Ward
Charminster St Mary's
Councillor
David Taylor (Liberal Democrat)
United Kingdom Parliament
Constituency
West Dorset
MP
Chris Loder (Conservative)
Ofcom publishes annual statistics for Broadband availability. This is the most recent data for DT2 8PR.
The most recent Ofsted rankings for schools near DT2 8PR.
St Mary's Catholic First School, Dorchester
Lucetta Lane, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2DD
Academy Converter
Ages 4 - 9
Good
Manor Park Church of England First School
Mellstock Avenue, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2BH
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages 2 - 9
Good
Damers First School
Liscombe Street, Poundbury, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 3DF DT1 2LB
Community School
Ages 5 - 9
Outstanding
The Prince of Wales School
Maiden Castle Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2HH
Community School
Ages 4 - 9
Outstanding
St Mary's Church of England First School, Charminster
West Hill, Charminster, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 9RD
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages 5 - 9
Outstanding
St Osmund's Church of England Voluntary Aided Middle School, Dorchester
Barnes Way, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2DZ
Academy Converter
Ages 9 - 13
Outstanding
Dorchester Middle School
Queen's Avenue, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2HS
Academy Converter
Ages 9 - 13
Good
The Thomas Hardye School
Queen's Avenue, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2ET
Academy Converter
Ages 13 - 18
Outstanding
St Mary's Church of England Middle School, Puddletown
Puddletown, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8SA
Academy Converter
Ages 9 - 13
Good
The Wey Valley School
Dorchester Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 5AN
Academy Converter
Ages 11 - 16
Needs improvement
Budmouth College
Chickerell Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 9SY
Foundation School
Ages 11 - 18
Outstanding
All Saints' Church of England School, Weymouth
Sunnyside Road, Wyke Regis, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 9BJ
Voluntary Aided School
Ages 11 - 16
Good
Isle of Portland Aldridge Community Academy
Maritime House, Southwell Park, Portland, Dorset, DT5 2NA
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages 3 - 19
Inadequate
The overall school grade in this area is high.