DT1 1WS is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (DT1) is called the outward code. The part after the space (1WS) 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 DT1.
- Postal Sector. In our case DT1 1.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case WS.
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 DT1 1WS postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is DORCHESTER DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the DT1 1WS postcode have the street address of Long Bridge Way
A close-knit community! The 2021 Census indicates that only 11 individuals call the DT1 1WS postcode their home.
It is situated within the post town of DORCHESTER within the old postal county of Dorset.
DT1 1WS is within the town of Dorchester.
The DT1 1WS postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in DT1 1WS are houses. Of these houses, most are mid-terraced. The remainder are end-terraced.
Most properties in DT1 1WS are unknown tenure with the rest being unknown tenure.
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Map of the DT1 1WS Postcode
| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for DT1 1WS
The telephone area code for DT1 1WS is 01305 Dorchester.
Map Coordinates for DT1 1WS
| Latitude | 50.711792214 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -2.41956181742 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for DT1 1WS
| Map Series | Amazon | Ordnance Survey |
| Explorer 1:25,000 117 Cerne Abbas and Bere Regis, Blandford Forum and Beaminster | Check Price on Amazon | Buy Direct from the Ordnance Survey |
| Landranger 1:50,000 194 Dorchester & Weymouth | Check Price on Amazon | Buy Direct from the Ordnance Survey |
Weather Forecast for DT1 1WS
Sat 27th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Heavy rain | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 87.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Heavy rain | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 90.00% | NNE 13 mph |
Sun 28th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Heavy rain | 8.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 89.00% | NNE 13 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Heavy rain | 7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 89.00% | NNW 13 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Light rain | 5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 50.00% | NNW 16 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Overcast | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 49.00% | NW 13 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 46.00% | WNW 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 8.00% | W 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 5.00% | W 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Clear night | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 0.00% | WSW 7 mph |
Mon 29th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 0.00% | WSW 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 1.00% | SSW 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Sunny day | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 1.00% | S 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 6.00% | S 16 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 4.00% | S 16 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 5.00% | S 16 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Sunny day | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 5.00% | SSE 13 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Clear night | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 4.00% | SSE 11 mph |
Tue 30th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 4.00% | SSE 11 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 7.00% | SSE 13 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Sunny day | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 10.00% | SSE 13 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 10.00% | SSE 16 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Sunny day | 13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 9.00% | SSE 16 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 14.00% | SE 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 17.00% | SE 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 14.00% | SE 9 mph |
Wed 1st May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 10.00% | SE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 7.00% | SE 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 9.00% | ESE 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 8.00% | SE 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 11.00% | SSE 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 18.00% | S 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 13.00% | SSW 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 11.00% | W 4 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the DT1 1WS Postcode?
Download Speeds For DT1 1WS
| Average Mbps | 36.200 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 41.300 |
| Maximum Mbps | 43.990 |
DT1 1WS 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 DT1 1WS
| Average Mbps | 9.200 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 11.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 12.210 |
DT1 1WS has an average upload speed of 9.2 Megabits per second (Mbps).
5,155 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
20% of postcodes (232,910) have slower upload speeds.
80% of postcodes (946,576) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of DT1 1WS Postcode
England Higher Schools
Kingston Maurward College
Address: Kingston Maurward College, Kingston Maurward, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8PY
Distance: 0.80 miles
Contact: 01305215000
England Secondary Schools
Dorset Studio School
Address: Dorset Studio School, Kingston Maurward, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8PX
Distance: 0.75 miles
Contact: 01305443600
St Osmund's Church of England Middle School
Address: St Osmund's Church of England Middle School, Barnes Way, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2DZ
Distance: 0.72 miles
Contact:
Dorchester Middle School
Address: Dorchester Middle School, Queen's Avenue, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2HS
Distance: 1.28 miles
Contact: 01305265651
The Thomas Hardye School
Address: The Thomas Hardye School, Queen's Avenue, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2ET
Distance: 1.53 miles
Contact: 01305266064
England Primary Schools
Manor Park Church of England First School
Address: Manor Park Church of England First School, Mellstock Avenue, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2BH
Distance: 0.74 miles
Contact:
St Mary's Catholic First School, Dorchester
Address: St Mary's Catholic First School, Dorchester, Lucetta Lane, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2DD
Distance: 0.49 miles
Contact: 01305262258
Damers First School
Address: Damers First School, Liscombe Street, Poundbury, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 3DF
Distance: 1.87 miles
Contact:
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near DT1 1WS
SOUTH COAST DENTAL SPECIALISTS
Address: AVENUE HOUSE, SOUTH WALKS ROAD, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1DT
Distance: 0.72 miles
Contact: :
PRINCESS STREET DENTAL CARE
Address: 29-29A PRINCES STREET, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1TP
Distance: 0.86 miles
Contact: :
A COUNTRY PRACTICE
Address: 40 GREAT WESTERN ROAD, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1UF
Distance: 0.87 miles
Contact: :
THE GARDENS DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 18 CORNWALL ROAD, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1RU
Distance: 1.01 miles
Contact: :
DORCHESTER ORTHODONTIC CLINIC
Address: 15 CORNWALL ROAD, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1RU
Distance: 1.01 miles
Contact: :
ASPEN HOUSE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 4 BRIDPORT ROAD, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1RR
Distance: 1.02 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near DT1 1WS
SUPERDRUG PHARMACY
Address: 17 SOUTH STREET, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1BS
Distance: 0.76 miles
Contact: tel: 01305 264101
BOOTS
Address: 12-13 CORNHILL, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1BQ
Distance: 0.79 miles
Contact: tel: 01305 264340
TOUT'S PHARMACY
Address: UNIT 1 BREWERY SQUARE, 5 WEYMOUTH AVENUE, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1QR
Distance: 0.82 miles
Contact: tel: 01305 264193
VICTORIA PARK PHARMACY
Address: 14 MAUD ROAD, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 2LW
Distance: 1.18 miles
Contact: tel: 01305 264012
TESCO INSTORE PHARMACY
Address: TESCO STORES LTD, WEYMOUTH AVENUE, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 2RY
Distance: 1.25 miles
Contact: tel: 01305 365847
POUNDBURY PHARMACY
Address: 1 FREDERICK TREVES HOUSE, ST JOHN WAY, POUNDBURY, DORCHESTER, DT1 2FD
Distance: 1.67 miles
Contact: tel: 01305 213475
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near DT1 1WS
INSIGHT OPTICIANS
Address: 9 TUDOR ARCADE, SOUTH STREET, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1BN
Distance: 0.75 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (DORCHESTER)
Address: 20/20A SOUTH STREET, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1BS
Distance: 0.76 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (DORCHESTER)
Address: 5 SOUTH STREET, DORCHESTER, DT1 1BL
Distance: 0.77 miles
Contact: :
SCRIVENS OPTICIANS (DORCHESTER)
Address: 41 SOUTH STREET, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1DF
Distance: 0.78 miles
Contact: :
ANDREW CARE OPTICIANS
Address: 6 SOUTH TERRACE, SOUTH STREET, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1DE
Distance: 0.78 miles
Contact: :
DORCHESTER BOOTS OPTICIANS
Address: 16 CORNHILL, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1BQ
Distance: 0.79 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near DT1 1WS
FORDINGTON SURGERY
Address: 91 HIGH STREET, FORDINGTON, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1LD
Distance: 0.36 miles
Contact: tel: 01305 250515
ATRIUM HEALTH CENTRE
Address: 7 WEYMOUTH AVENUE, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1QR
Distance: 0.82 miles
Contact: tel: 01305 251545
QUEENS AVENUE SURGERY
Address: 14 QUEENS AVENUE, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 2EW
Distance: 1.12 miles
Contact: tel: 01305 262886
POUNDBURY DOCTORS SURGERY
Address: 3 FREDERICK TREVES HOUSE, ST. JOHN WAY, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 2FD
Distance: 1.67 miles
Contact: tel: 01305 251128
PRINCE OF WALES SURGERY
Address: 2 FREDERICK TREVES HOUSE, ST. JOHN WAY, DORCHESTER, DT1 2FD
Distance: 1.67 miles
Contact: tel: 01305 871468
THE PRINCE OF WALES SURGERY
Address: FREDERICK TREVES HOUSE, ST. JOHN WAY, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 2FD
Distance: 1.67 miles
Contact: tel: 01305 250989
Transport Links near DT1 1WS
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: DT1 1WS
- Dorchester West
Dorchester West station, Damers Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2LBDistance: 1.17 milesDriving Time: 2.53 minutes - Dorchester South
Dorchester South station, Station Approach, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1QXDistance: 1.23 milesDriving Time: 2.72 minutes - Moreton (Dorset)
Moreton (Dorset) station, Station Road, Moreton, Dorset, DT2 8BBDistance: 5.77 milesDriving Time: 11.49 minutes - Upwey
Upwey station, Littlemoor Road, Upwey, Dorset, DT3 5RBDistance: 6.39 milesDriving Time: 9.28 minutes - Weymouth
Weymouth station, King Street, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 7BNDistance: 8.74 milesDriving Time: 13.27 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near DT1 1WS
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near DT1 1WS
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
What are the Council Tax Bands for the DT1 1WS Postcode?
| Council Tax Band | Number of Properties |
|---|---|
| Band C | 1 |
| Band D | 4 |
What Addresses are in the DT1 1WS Postcode?
Addresses for Long Bridge Way, Dorchester, Dorset, which have the DT1 1WS Postcode
Who are my Elected Representatives in the DT1 1WS Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | West Dorset Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Chris Loder |
| Political Party | Conservative |
What Council is the DT1 1WS 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 DT1 1WS 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 CouncilHouse Sales in DT1 1WS
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £250,000 | £250,000 | £250,000 | 1 |
| 2017 | £290,000 | £275,000 | £285,000 | 4 |
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Postcodes near the DT1 1WS Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the DT1 1WS Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Waitrose, Tudor Arcade, South Street, DORCHESTER, DT1 1BN | 1.20 miles | Directions from DT1 1WS to Waitrose |
| Iceland, Trinity Street, DORCHESTER, DT1 1TU | 1.29 miles | Directions from DT1 1WS to Iceland |
| Lidl, The Grove, DORCHESTER, DT1 1XU | 1.74 miles | Directions from DT1 1WS to Lidl |
| Tesco, Weymouth Avenue, DORCHESTER, DT1 2RY | 2.01 miles | Directions from DT1 1WS to Tesco |
| Waitrose, Queen Mother Square, Poundbury, DORCHESTER, DT1 3BW | 3.35 miles | Directions from DT1 1WS to Waitrose |
What Popular Restaurants are near the DT1 1WS Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Chickerell Link Road, Chickerell, DT3 4DG | 7.35 miles | Directions from DT1 1WS to Chickerell Link Road |
| 2 Middle Street, Yeovil, BA20 1LZ | 18.35 miles | Directions from DT1 1WS to 2 Middle Street |
| 48 Waterloo Road Poole, Poole, BH17 7LG | 19.06 miles | Directions from DT1 1WS to 48 Waterloo Road Poole |
| A303/a37 Podimore, Yeovil, BA22 8JG | 23.90 miles | Directions from DT1 1WS to A303/a37 Podimore |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Bridport Road, DORCHESTER, DT2 9DL | 2.40 miles | Directions from DT1 1WS to McDonald's, Bridport Road, DORCHESTER, DT2 9DL |
| McDonald's, Gateway Business Park, Mercery Rd, Weymouth DT3 5HJ | 5.76 miles | Directions from DT1 1WS to McDonald's, Gateway Business Park, Mercery Rd, Weymouth DT3 5HJ |
| McDonald's, Jubilee Retail Park, Jubilee Close, WEYMOUTH, DT4 7BG | 6.74 miles | Directions from DT1 1WS to McDonald's, Jubilee Retail Park, Jubilee Close, WEYMOUTH, DT4 7BG |
| McDonald's, St. Mary Street, WEYMOUTH, DT4 8PJ | 7.23 miles | Directions from DT1 1WS to McDonald's, St. Mary Street, WEYMOUTH, DT4 8PJ |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Jubilee Retail Park, Jubilee Close, WEYMOUTH, DT4 7BG | 6.74 miles | Directions from DT1 1WS to KFC Weymouth - Jubilee Close |
| KFC, Wessex Gate Retail Park, Broadstone Way, POOLE, BH15 3TE | 18.74 miles | Directions from DT1 1WS to KFC Poole - Wessex Gate Retail Park |
| KFC, Dolphin Centre, POOLE, BH15 1SZ | 19.23 miles | Directions from DT1 1WS to KFC Poole - The Dolphin Centre |
| KFC, Western Avenue, Houndstone Business Park, YEOVIL, BA22 8YQ | 19.53 miles | Directions from DT1 1WS to KFC Yeovil - Western Avenue |
| KFC, Ivy Cross, SHAFTESBURY, SP7 8DS | 22.87 miles | Directions from DT1 1WS to KFC Shaftsbury - Ivy Cross |