DT11 8LX is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (DT11) is called the outward code. The part after the space (8LX) is called the inward code. The letters C, I, K, M, O and V are not allowed in the inward code. In addition to the inward and outward code, the postcode can be broken up into four parts:
- Postal Area. In our case DT which means Dorchester.
- Postal District. In our case DT11.
- Postal Sector. In our case DT11 8.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case LX.
The regional mail center for the post area DT is the South West Distribution Centre, which is located at Western Approach, Distribution Park, Severn Beach, BRISTOL, BS35 4GG.
The final port of call for any post addressed to the DT11 8LX postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the DT11 8LX postcode have the street address of Higher Street
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the DT11 8LX postcode is home to a bustling 24 residents!
It is situated within the post town of BLANDFORD FORUM within the old postal county of Dorset.
DT11 8LX is within the village of Iwerne Minster.
The DT11 8LX postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in DT11 8LX are houses. Of these houses, most are semi-detached. The remainder are mid-terraced and end-terraced.
Most properties in DT11 8LX are owned by the occupiers with the rest being unknown tenure.
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Map of the DT11 8LX Postcode
| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Map Coordinates for DT11 8LX
| Latitude | 50.9300358444 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -2.1918604642 |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the DT11 8LX Postcode?
Download Speeds For DT11 8LX
| Average Mbps | 65.600 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 79.700 |
| Maximum Mbps | 79.670 |
DT11 8LX has an average download speed of 65.6 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,137 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
45% of postcodes (530,150) have slower broadband speeds.
55% of postcodes (653,354) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For DT11 8LX
| Average Mbps | 16.600 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 20.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 20.000 |
DT11 8LX has an average upload speed of 16.6 Megabits per second (Mbps).
8,847 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
79% of postcodes (938,360) have slower upload speeds.
20% of postcodes (237,434) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of DT11 8LX Postcode
England Primary Schools
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Fontmell Magna
Address: St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Fontmell Magna, West Street, Fontmell Magna, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 0PF
Distance: 1.48 miles
Contact:
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near DT11 8LX
THE OLD SCHOOL
Address: THE OLD SCHOOL, CHURCH ROAD, SHILLINGSTONE, BLANDFORD FORUM, DORSET, DT11 0SL
Distance: 3.22 miles
Contact: :
GUYS MARSH (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: GUYS MARSH, SHAFTESBURY, WILTSHIRE, SP7 0AH
Distance: 4.00 miles
Contact: :
OLD MARKET DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: STATION ROAD, STURMINSTER NEWTON, DORSET, DT10 1BB
Distance: 4.91 miles
Contact: :
THE OLD MALT HOUSE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: BRIDGE STREET, STURMINSTER NEWTON, DORSET, DT10 1BZ
Distance: 5.00 miles
Contact: :
BLANDFORD DENTAL CENTRE
Address: BLANDFORD, BLANDFORD FORUM, DORSET, DT11 7RH
Distance: 5.06 miles
Contact: :
ALASKA HOUSE DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 80 SALISBURY STREET, BLANDFORD FORUM, DORSET, DT11 7PS
Distance: 5.09 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near DT11 8LX
BOOTS
Address: MARKET PLACE, STURMINSTER NEWTON, DORSET, DT10 1AS
Distance: 4.95 miles
Contact: tel: 01258 472426
LLOYDSPHARMACY
Address: ABBEY VIEW MEDICAL CENTRE, SALISBURY ROAD, SHAFTESBURY, SP7 8DH
Distance: 5.03 miles
Contact: tel: 01747 852086
BOOTS
Address: 10-14 SALISBURY STREET, BLANDFORD FORUM, DORSET, DT11 7AR
Distance: 5.21 miles
Contact: tel: 01258 452824
BOOTS
Address: 33 HIGH STREET, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8JE
Distance: 5.25 miles
Contact: tel: 01747 852471
BOOTS
Address: 45 EAST STREET, BLANDFORD FORUM, DORSET, DT11 7DX
Distance: 5.27 miles
Contact: tel: 01258 452619
MARNHULL PHARMACY
Address: CHURCH HILL, MARNHULL, STURMINSTER NEWTON, DORSET, DT10 1PU
Distance: 5.91 miles
Contact: tel: 01258 820352
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near DT11 8LX
SYLV'S SPECS
Address: SHASTON ROAD, STOURPAINE, BLANDFORD FORUM, DT11 8TA
Distance: 3.26 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (STURMINSTER NEWTON)
Address: 2 RETSEL HOUSE, BRIDGE STREET, STURMINSTER NEWTON, DORSET, DT10 1AW
Distance: 4.98 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS OPTICIANS BLANDFORD FORUM
Address: 44 EAST STREET, BLANDFORD FORUM, DORSET, DT11 7DR
Distance: 5.23 miles
Contact: :
SCRIVENS OPTICIANS (BLANDFORD FORUM)
Address: 9 MARKET PLACE, BLANDFORD FORUM, DORSET, DT11 7AF
Distance: 5.23 miles
Contact: :
ROBERT FRITH OPTOMETRISTS LTD (BLANDFORD FORUM)
Address: 3 MARKET PLACE, BLANDFORD FORUM, DORSET, DT11 7AH
Distance: 5.23 miles
Contact: :
HARROLD OPTICIANS (SHAFTSBURY)
Address: 49 HIGH STREET, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8JE
Distance: 5.25 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near DT11 8LX
FONTMELL MAGNA SURGERY
Address: WEST STREET, FONTMELL MAGNA, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 0PF
Distance: 1.48 miles
Contact: :
THE SURGERY
Address: UPPER ST, CHILD OAKFORD, BLANDFORD FORUM, DORSET, DT11 8EF
Distance: 2.17 miles
Contact: :
STURMINSTER NEWTON MEDICAL CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: OLD MARKET HILL, STURMINSTER NEWTON, DORSET, DT10 1QU
Distance: 4.88 miles
Contact: :
STURMINSTER NEWTON MEDICAL CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: OLD MARKET HILL, STURMINSTER NEWTON, DORSET, DT10 1QU
Distance: 4.88 miles
Contact: :
BLACKMORE VALE PARTNERSHIP
Address: OLD MARKET HILL, STURMINSTER NEWTON, DORSET, DT10 1QU
Distance: 4.88 miles
Contact: tel: 01258 474500
ABBEY VIEW MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: SALISBURY ROAD, SHAFTESBURY, SP7 8DH
Distance: 5.03 miles
Contact: :
Motorway Junctions near DT11 8LX
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near DT11 8LX
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
What are the Council Tax Bands for the DT11 8LX Postcode?
| Council Tax Band | Number of Properties |
|---|---|
| Band C | 1 |
| Band D | 3 |
| Band E | 1 |
| Band F | 1 |
| Band G | 3 |
| Band H | 0 |
What Addresses are in the DT11 8LX Postcode?
Addresses for Higher Street, Iwerne Minster, Blandford Forum, Dorset, which have the DT11 8LX Postcode
Who are my Elected Representatives in the DT11 8LX Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | North Dorset Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Simon Hoare |
| Political Party | Conservative |
What Council is the DT11 8LX Postcode in?
The Council for this Postcode is Dorset Council, who are a Unitary authority. This means that they are responsible for providing education, libraries and maintaining highways as well as normal council duties such as council tax, rubbish collection, housing, environmental health and planning.
You can visit the website for Dorset at the following link Dorset.How much is the Council Tax?
Dorset Council is responsible for collecting council tax. This will vary depending on which council tax band the property falls within. You can check the council tax band at the gov.uk website.
Once you know the council tax band you can view how much Dorset charge for that band by visiting the The Council Tax section of their website.
Planning Applications
When moving house to a new post code it is worth checking out what will be built in the neighbourhood.
Few people want to live next door to a building site, have their garden overlooked or have the views from their property ruined.
Visit the local planning department and search for planning applications in this postcode granted within the last three years or still awaiting a decision. This will give an indication of what could still be built.
Where can I find out where the nearest Library to the DT11 8LX Postcode is?
Libraries are the responsibility of Dorset council
Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.
Libraries - Dorset CouncilPostcodes near the DT11 8LX Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the DT11 8LX Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Lidl, Wend-Al Road, BLANDFORD FORUM, DT11 7FP | 6.99 miles | Directions from DT11 8LX to Lidl |
| Tesco, Coppice Street, SHAFTESBURY, SP7 8PF | 8.35 miles | Directions from DT11 8LX to Tesco |
| Iceland, Salisbury Street, BLANDFORD FORUM, DT11 7AR | 8.36 miles | Directions from DT11 8LX to Iceland |
| Morrisons, West Street, BLANDFORD FORUM, DT11 7AW | 8.50 miles | Directions from DT11 8LX to Morrisons |
| Tesco, Stour Park, Blandford St. Mary, BLANDFORD FORUM, DT11 9PU | 9.09 miles | Directions from DT11 8LX to Tesco |
What Popular Restaurants are near the DT11 8LX Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| 48 Waterloo Road Poole, Poole, BH17 7LG | 15.66 miles | Directions from DT11 8LX to 48 Waterloo Road Poole |
| Tower Park, Poole, BH12 4NY | 16.36 miles | Directions from DT11 8LX to Tower Park |
| 2 Middle Street, Yeovil, BA20 1LZ | 19.15 miles | Directions from DT11 8LX to 2 Middle Street |
| 34 Commercial Road, Bournemouth, BH2 5LP | 19.80 miles | Directions from DT11 8LX to 34 Commercial Road |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Lawrence Hill, WINCANTON, BA9 8AB | 12.86 miles | Directions from DT11 8LX to McDonald's, Lawrence Hill, WINCANTON, BA9 8AB |
| McDonald's, Wessex Gate Retail Park, Broadstone Way, POOLE, BH15 3TE | 16.06 miles | Directions from DT11 8LX to McDonald's, Wessex Gate Retail Park, Broadstone Way, POOLE, BH15 3TE |
| McDonald's, Ringwood Road, FERNDOWN, BH22 9BB | 16.10 miles | Directions from DT11 8LX to McDonald's, Ringwood Road, FERNDOWN, BH22 9BB |
| McDonald's, Yarrow Road, POOLE, BH12 4QY | 16.53 miles | Directions from DT11 8LX to McDonald's, Yarrow Road, POOLE, BH12 4QY |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Ivy Cross, SHAFTESBURY, SP7 8DS | 5.55 miles | Directions from DT11 8LX to KFC Shaftsbury - Ivy Cross |
| KFC, Lawrence Hill, WINCANTON, BA9 8AB | 12.86 miles | Directions from DT11 8LX to KFC Wincanton - Lawrence Hill |
| KFC, Ringwood Road, FERNDOWN, BH22 9AH | 15.89 miles | Directions from DT11 8LX to KFC Ferndown - Ringwood Road |
| KFC, Wessex Gate Retail Park, Broadstone Way, POOLE, BH15 3TE | 16.06 miles | Directions from DT11 8LX to KFC Poole - Wessex Gate Retail Park |
| KFC, Tower Park, POOLE, BH12 4NY | 16.43 miles | Directions from DT11 8LX to KFC Poole - Tower Park |