DT11 8UP 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 (8UP) 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 UP.
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 8UP postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the DT11 8UP postcode have the street address of Down Road
A close-knit community! The 2021 Census indicates that only 20 individuals call the DT11 8UP postcode their home.
It is situated within the post town of BLANDFORD FORUM within the old postal county of Dorset.
DT11 8UP is within the village of Pimperne.
The DT11 8UP postcode area is composed of 80% residential properties, 20% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in DT11 8UP are houses. The remainder of residential properties consist of bungalows. Of these houses, most are semi-detached. The remainder are detached. Of these bungalows, most are detached. The remainder are semi-detached and end-terraced. Of these flats, most are mid-terraced. The remainder are detached and end-terraced.
Most properties in DT11 8UP are owned by the occupiers with the rest being privately rented.
None Domestic Buildings in DT11 8UP fall under these categories: Industrial.
Industrial include 1A Franwill Industrial Estate, 1C Franwill Industrial Estate, and 1B Franwill Industrial Estate, Down Road.
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Map of the DT11 8UP Postcode
| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 80% |
| Commercial | 20% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for DT11 8UP
The telephone area code for DT11 8UP is 01258 Blandford Forum.
Map Coordinates for DT11 8UP
| Latitude | 50.8850528866 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -2.13656118224 |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the DT11 8UP Postcode?
Download Speeds For DT11 8UP
| Average Mbps | 36.200 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 37.400 |
| Maximum Mbps | 39.840 |
DT11 8UP has an average download speed of 36.2 Megabits per second (Mbps).
954 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
12% of postcodes (141,928) have slower broadband speeds.
88% of postcodes (1,041,759) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For DT11 8UP
| Average Mbps | 7.100 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 7.100 |
| Maximum Mbps | 10.220 |
DT11 8UP has an average upload speed of 7.1 Megabits per second (Mbps).
3,736 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
12% of postcodes (141,552) have slower upload speeds.
88% of postcodes (1,039,353) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of DT11 8UP Postcode
England Primary Schools
Pimperne Church of England VC Primary School
Address: Pimperne Church of England VC Primary School, Newfield Road, Pimperne, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 8WF
Distance: 0.18 miles
Contact: 01258452025
Archbishop Wake Church of England Primary School
Address: Archbishop Wake Church of England Primary School, Black Lane, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 8SW
Distance: 2.04 miles
Contact: 01258453120
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near DT11 8UP
COLOSSEUM DENTAL (DIPLOMAT HOUSE)
Address: OAKFIELD STREET, BLANDFORD FORUM, DORSET, DT11 7EX
Distance: 2.12 miles
Contact: :
BLANDFORD DENTAL CENTRE
Address: BLANDFORD, BLANDFORD FORUM, DORSET, DT11 7RH
Distance: 2.13 miles
Contact: :
ALASKA HOUSE DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 80 SALISBURY STREET, BLANDFORD FORUM, DORSET, DT11 7PS
Distance: 2.19 miles
Contact: :
EAST STREET DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 25-27 EAST STREET, BLANDFORD FORUM, DORSET, DT11 7DU
Distance: 2.23 miles
Contact: :
GENTLE DENTAL BLANDFORD
Address: 14 EAST STREET, BLANDFORD FORUM, DORSET, DT11 7DR
Distance: 2.23 miles
Contact: :
THE OLD SCHOOL
Address: THE OLD SCHOOL, CHURCH ROAD, SHILLINGSTONE, BLANDFORD FORUM, DORSET, DT11 0SL
Distance: 5.06 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near DT11 8UP
BOOTS
Address: 10-14 SALISBURY STREET, BLANDFORD FORUM, DORSET, DT11 7AR
Distance: 2.32 miles
Contact: tel: 01258 452824
BOOTS
Address: 45 EAST STREET, BLANDFORD FORUM, DORSET, DT11 7DX
Distance: 2.33 miles
Contact: tel: 01258 452619
WELLBEING PHARMACY
Address: 66 HIGH STREET, STURMINSTER MARSHALL, WIMBORNE, DORSET, BH21 4AY
Distance: 6.73 miles
Contact: tel: 01258 857657
BOOTS
Address: MARKET PLACE, STURMINSTER NEWTON, DORSET, DT10 1AS
Distance: 7.89 miles
Contact: tel: 01258 472426
THE WALFORD MILL PHARMACY
Address: MILL HOUSE, KNOBCROOK ROAD, WIMBORNE, DORSET, BH21 1NL
Distance: 8.47 miles
Contact: tel: 01202 840048
LLOYDSPHARMACY
Address: ABBEY VIEW MEDICAL CENTRE, SALISBURY ROAD, SHAFTESBURY, SP7 8DH
Distance: 8.48 miles
Contact: tel: 01747 852086
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near DT11 8UP
SPECSAVERS OPTICIANS BLANDFORD FORUM
Address: 44 EAST STREET, BLANDFORD FORUM, DORSET, DT11 7DR
Distance: 2.23 miles
Contact: :
HARROLD OPTICIANS (BLANDFORD FORUM)
Address: 61 EAST STREET, BLANDFORD FORUM, DORSET, DT11 7DX
Distance: 2.33 miles
Contact: :
SCRIVENS OPTICIANS (BLANDFORD FORUM)
Address: 9 MARKET PLACE, BLANDFORD FORUM, DORSET, DT11 7AF
Distance: 2.35 miles
Contact: :
ROBERT FRITH OPTOMETRISTS LTD (BLANDFORD FORUM)
Address: 3 MARKET PLACE, BLANDFORD FORUM, DORSET, DT11 7AH
Distance: 2.38 miles
Contact: :
SYLV'S SPECS
Address: SHASTON ROAD, STOURPAINE, BLANDFORD FORUM, DT11 8TA
Distance: 2.63 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (STURMINSTER NEWTON)
Address: 2 RETSEL HOUSE, BRIDGE STREET, STURMINSTER NEWTON, DORSET, DT10 1AW
Distance: 7.88 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near DT11 8UP
THE BLANDFORD GROUP PRACTICE
Address: BLANDFORD GROUP PRACTICE, WHITECLIFF MILL STREET, BLANDFORD FORUM, DT11 7BH
Distance: 2.19 miles
Contact: tel: 01258 452501
THE BLANDFORD GROUP PRACTICE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: BLANDFORD GROUP PRACTICE, WHITECLIFF MILL STREET, BLANDFORD FORUM, DT11 7BH
Distance: 2.19 miles
Contact: :
THE SURGERY
Address: UPPER ST, CHILD OAKFORD, BLANDFORD FORUM, DORSET, DT11 8EF
Distance: 4.78 miles
Contact: :
FONTMELL MAGNA SURGERY
Address: WEST STREET, FONTMELL MAGNA, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 0PF
Distance: 5.23 miles
Contact: :
WINTERBOURNE STICKLAND
Address: PAMELA HAMBRO HALL, WINTERBORNE STRICKLAND, BLANDFORD, DORSET, DT11 0NN
Distance: 5.39 miles
Contact: tel: 01258 880210
STURMINSTER MARSHALL BRANCH SURGERY
Address: MEMORIAL HALL, CHRISTCHURCH CLOSE, STURMINSTER MARSHALL, WIMBORNE, DORSET, BH21 4DH
Distance: 6.71 miles
Contact: :
Motorway Junctions near DT11 8UP
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near DT11 8UP
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
What are the Council Tax Bands for the DT11 8UP Postcode?
| Council Tax Band | Number of Properties |
|---|---|
| Band B | 2 |
| Band C | 2 |
| Band D | 4 |
| Band F | 1 |
| Band G | 1 |
| Band H | 0 |
What Addresses are in the DT11 8UP Postcode?
Addresses for Down Road, Pimperne, Blandford Forum, Dorset, which have the DT11 8UP Postcode
Who are my Elected Representatives in the DT11 8UP Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | North Dorset Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Simon Hoare |
| Political Party | Conservative |
What Council is the DT11 8UP 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 8UP 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 8UP Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the DT11 8UP Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Lidl, Wend-Al Road, BLANDFORD FORUM, DT11 7FP | 2.06 miles | Directions from DT11 8UP to Lidl |
| Iceland, Salisbury Street, BLANDFORD FORUM, DT11 7AR | 3.74 miles | Directions from DT11 8UP to Iceland |
| Morrisons, West Street, BLANDFORD FORUM, DT11 7AW | 3.91 miles | Directions from DT11 8UP to Morrisons |
| Tesco, Stour Park, Blandford St. Mary, BLANDFORD FORUM, DT11 9PU | 4.13 miles | Directions from DT11 8UP to Tesco |
| Tesco, Coppice Street, SHAFTESBURY, SP7 8PF | 13.82 miles | Directions from DT11 8UP to Tesco |
What Popular Restaurants are near the DT11 8UP Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| 48 Waterloo Road Poole, Poole, BH17 7LG | 11.74 miles | Directions from DT11 8UP to 48 Waterloo Road Poole |
| Tower Park, Poole, BH12 4NY | 12.44 miles | Directions from DT11 8UP to Tower Park |
| 34 Commercial Road, Bournemouth, BH2 5LP | 15.90 miles | Directions from DT11 8UP to 34 Commercial Road |
| 741-743 Castle Lane East, Bournemouth, BH7 7DP | 16.56 miles | Directions from DT11 8UP to 741-743 Castle Lane East |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Wessex Gate Retail Park, Broadstone Way, POOLE, BH15 3TE | 12.15 miles | Directions from DT11 8UP to McDonald's, Wessex Gate Retail Park, Broadstone Way, POOLE, BH15 3TE |
| McDonald's, Ringwood Road, FERNDOWN, BH22 9BB | 12.54 miles | Directions from DT11 8UP to McDonald's, Ringwood Road, FERNDOWN, BH22 9BB |
| McDonald's, Yarrow Road, POOLE, BH12 4QY | 12.61 miles | Directions from DT11 8UP to McDonald's, Yarrow Road, POOLE, BH12 4QY |
| McDonald's, Alder Road, POOLE, BH12 4AX | 13.97 miles | Directions from DT11 8UP to McDonald's, Alder Road, POOLE, BH12 4AX |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Ivy Cross, SHAFTESBURY, SP7 8DS | 8.99 miles | Directions from DT11 8UP to KFC Shaftsbury - Ivy Cross |
| KFC, Wessex Gate Retail Park, Broadstone Way, POOLE, BH15 3TE | 12.15 miles | Directions from DT11 8UP to KFC Poole - Wessex Gate Retail Park |
| KFC, Ringwood Road, FERNDOWN, BH22 9AH | 12.25 miles | Directions from DT11 8UP to KFC Ferndown - Ringwood Road |
| KFC, Tower Park, POOLE, BH12 4NY | 12.51 miles | Directions from DT11 8UP to KFC Poole - Tower Park |
| KFC, Dolphin Centre, POOLE, BH15 1SZ | 13.37 miles | Directions from DT11 8UP to KFC Poole - The Dolphin Centre |