DT1 2LQ 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 (2LQ) 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 2.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case LQ.
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 2LQ 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 2LQ postcode have the street address of Lorne Road
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the DT1 2LQ postcode is home to a bustling 60 residents!
It is situated within the post town of DORCHESTER within the old postal county of Dorset.
DT1 2LQ is within the town of Dorchester.
The DT1 2LQ postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in DT1 2LQ are houses. The remainder of residential properties consist of flats. Of these houses, most are mid-terraced. The remainder are semi-detached, detached and end-terraced. Of these flats, most are mid-terraced. The remainder are end-terraced and semi-detached. Of these bungalows, most are detached.
Most properties in DT1 2LQ are owned by the occupiers with the rest being privately rented.
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Map of the DT1 2LQ Postcode
| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for DT1 2LQ
The telephone area code for DT1 2LQ is 01305 Dorchester.
Map Coordinates for DT1 2LQ
| Latitude | 50.7105834846 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -2.44715455772 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for DT1 2LQ
| 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 2LQ
Tue 30th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Clear night | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 2.00% | SSE 11 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Sunny day | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 2.00% | SSE 13 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 9.00% | SSE 16 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Light rain shower (day) | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 48.00% | SSE 16 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Heavy rain | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 81.00% | S 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Light rain | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 56.00% | S 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 14.00% | SSE 4 mph |
Wed 1st May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 8.00% | SSE 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 5.00% | SE 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 7.00% | E 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 7.00% | SE 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 12.00% | SSW 4 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 16.00% | WSW 4 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Light rain | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 63.00% | WNW 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Light rain | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 60.00% | WNW 9 mph |
Thu 2nd May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Light rain | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 52.00% | NW 11 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Light rain | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 57.00% | NW 11 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Light rain | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 48.00% | NNW 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 15.00% | NNW 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 13.00% | NNW 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 21.00% | NW 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 9.00% | WNW 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Clear night | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 8.00% | NW 9 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the DT1 2LQ Postcode?
Download Speeds For DT1 2LQ
| Average Mbps | 48.800 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 54.800 |
| Maximum Mbps | 80.000 |
DT1 2LQ has an average download speed of 48.8 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,465 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
25% of postcodes (292,477) have slower broadband speeds.
75% of postcodes (890,699) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For DT1 2LQ
| Average Mbps | 12.000 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 10.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 20.000 |
DT1 2LQ has an average upload speed of 12 Megabits per second (Mbps).
9,693 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
37% of postcodes (433,439) have slower upload speeds.
63% of postcodes (741,509) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of DT1 2LQ Postcode
England Secondary Schools
Dorset Studio School
Address: Dorset Studio School, Kingston Maurward, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8PX
Distance: 1.86 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: 0.73 miles
Contact:
Dorchester Middle School
Address: Dorchester Middle School, Queen's Avenue, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2HS
Distance: 0.17 miles
Contact: 01305265651
The Thomas Hardye School
Address: The Thomas Hardye School, Queen's Avenue, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2ET
Distance: 0.34 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: 0.86 miles
Contact:
The Prince of Wales School
Address: The Prince of Wales School, Maiden Castle Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2HH
Distance: 0.60 miles
Contact: 01305257120
St Mary's Catholic First School, Dorchester
Address: St Mary's Catholic First School, Dorchester, Lucetta Lane, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2DD
Distance: 0.79 miles
Contact: 01305262258
St Mary's Church of England First School, Charminster
Address: St Mary's Church of England First School, Charminster, West Hill, Charminster, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 9RD
Distance: 1.60 miles
Contact: 01305263880
Damers First School
Address: Damers First School, Liscombe Street, Poundbury, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 3DF
Distance: 0.74 miles
Contact:
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near DT1 2LQ
DORSET COUNTY HOSPITAL
Address: WILLIAMS AVENUE, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 2JY
Distance: 0.16 miles
Contact: :
SPECIAL CARE DENTISTRY SERVICE
Address: DORSET COUNTY HOSPITAL, WILLIAMS AVENUE, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 2JY
Distance: 0.16 miles
Contact: :
THE GARDENS DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 18 CORNWALL ROAD, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1RU
Distance: 0.27 miles
Contact: :
DORCHESTER ORTHODONTIC CLINIC
Address: 15 CORNWALL ROAD, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1RU
Distance: 0.27 miles
Contact: :
VESPASIAN HOUSE
Address: BRIDPORT ROAD, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1TS
Distance: 0.31 miles
Contact: :
ROYAL TERRACE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 35 CORNWALL ROAD, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1RY
Distance: 0.32 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near DT1 2LQ
VICTORIA PARK PHARMACY
Address: 14 MAUD ROAD, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 2LW
Distance: 0.04 miles
Contact: tel: 01305 264012
TOUT'S PHARMACY
Address: UNIT 1 BREWERY SQUARE, 5 WEYMOUTH AVENUE, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1QR
Distance: 0.39 miles
Contact: tel: 01305 264193
SUPERDRUG PHARMACY
Address: 17 SOUTH STREET, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1BS
Distance: 0.49 miles
Contact: tel: 01305 264101
POUNDBURY PHARMACY
Address: 1 FREDERICK TREVES HOUSE, ST JOHN WAY, POUNDBURY, DORCHESTER, DT1 2FD
Distance: 0.50 miles
Contact: tel: 01305 213475
BOOTS
Address: 12-13 CORNHILL, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1BQ
Distance: 0.53 miles
Contact: tel: 01305 264340
TESCO INSTORE PHARMACY
Address: TESCO STORES LTD, WEYMOUTH AVENUE, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 2RY
Distance: 0.56 miles
Contact: tel: 01305 365847
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near DT1 2LQ
ANDREW CARE OPTICIANS
Address: 6 SOUTH TERRACE, SOUTH STREET, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1DE
Distance: 0.45 miles
Contact: :
SCRIVENS OPTICIANS (DORCHESTER)
Address: 41 SOUTH STREET, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1DF
Distance: 0.46 miles
Contact: :
SPROSTON & BOWDEN OPTICIANS
Address: 23 HIGH WEST STREET, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1UW
Distance: 0.48 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (DORCHESTER)
Address: 20/20A SOUTH STREET, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1BS
Distance: 0.49 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (DORCHESTER)
Address: 5 SOUTH STREET, DORCHESTER, DT1 1BL
Distance: 0.52 miles
Contact: :
DORCHESTER BOOTS OPTICIANS
Address: 16 CORNHILL, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1BQ
Distance: 0.53 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near DT1 2LQ
QUEENS AVENUE SURGERY
Address: 14 QUEENS AVENUE, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 2EW
Distance: 0.23 miles
Contact: tel: 01305 262886
ATRIUM HEALTH CENTRE
Address: 7 WEYMOUTH AVENUE, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1QR
Distance: 0.39 miles
Contact: tel: 01305 251545
POUNDBURY DOCTORS SURGERY
Address: 3 FREDERICK TREVES HOUSE, ST. JOHN WAY, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 2FD
Distance: 0.50 miles
Contact: tel: 01305 251128
PRINCE OF WALES SURGERY
Address: 2 FREDERICK TREVES HOUSE, ST. JOHN WAY, DORCHESTER, DT1 2FD
Distance: 0.50 miles
Contact: tel: 01305 871468
THE PRINCE OF WALES SURGERY
Address: FREDERICK TREVES HOUSE, ST. JOHN WAY, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 2FD
Distance: 0.50 miles
Contact: tel: 01305 250989
FORDINGTON SURGERY
Address: 91 HIGH STREET, FORDINGTON, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1LD
Distance: 0.88 miles
Contact: tel: 01305 250515
Transport Links near DT1 2LQ
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: DT1 2LQ
- Dorchester West
Dorchester West station, Damers Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2LBDistance: 0.36 milesDriving Time: 0.85 minutes - Dorchester South
Dorchester South station, Station Approach, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1QXDistance: 0.62 milesDriving Time: 1.39 minutes - Upwey
Upwey station, Littlemoor Road, Upwey, Dorset, DT3 5RBDistance: 5.51 milesDriving Time: 7.92 minutes - Moreton (Dorset)
Moreton (Dorset) station, Station Road, Moreton, Dorset, DT2 8BBDistance: 6.55 milesDriving Time: 12.41 minutes - Weymouth
Weymouth station, King Street, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 7BNDistance: 7.86 milesDriving Time: 11.90 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near DT1 2LQ
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near DT1 2LQ
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
What are the Council Tax Bands for the DT1 2LQ Postcode?
| Council Tax Band | Number of Properties |
|---|---|
| Band A | 2 |
| Band B | 1 |
| Band C | 17 |
| Band D | 7 |
| Band E | 1 |
What Addresses are in the DT1 2LQ Postcode?
Addresses for Lorne Road, Dorchester, Dorset, which have the DT1 2LQ Postcode
Who are my Elected Representatives in the DT1 2LQ Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | West Dorset Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Chris Loder |
| Political Party | Conservative |
What Council is the DT1 2LQ 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 2LQ 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 2LQ
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | £221,000 | £195,000 | £209,833 | 3 |
| 2011 | £183,500 | £183,500 | £183,500 | 1 |
| 2014 | £103,000 | £103,000 | £103,000 | 1 |
| 2015 | £260,000 | £240,000 | £250,000 | 2 |
| 2016 | £327,000 | £325,000 | £284,250 | 4 |
| 2017 | £275,000 | £285,000 | £278,750 | 4 |
| 2021 | £170,000 | £335,000 | £252,500 | 2 |
| 2022 | £456,995 | £456,995 | £456,995 | 1 |
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Postcodes near the DT1 2LQ Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the DT1 2LQ Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Iceland, Trinity Street, DORCHESTER, DT1 1TU | 0.69 miles | Directions from DT1 2LQ to Iceland |
| Waitrose, Tudor Arcade, South Street, DORCHESTER, DT1 1BN | 0.88 miles | Directions from DT1 2LQ to Waitrose |
| Tesco, Weymouth Avenue, DORCHESTER, DT1 2RY | 0.89 miles | Directions from DT1 2LQ to Tesco |
| Lidl, The Grove, DORCHESTER, DT1 1XU | 1.01 miles | Directions from DT1 2LQ to Lidl |
| Waitrose, Queen Mother Square, Poundbury, DORCHESTER, DT1 3BW | 1.49 miles | Directions from DT1 2LQ to Waitrose |
What Popular Restaurants are near the DT1 2LQ Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Chickerell Link Road, Chickerell, DT3 4DG | 6.83 miles | Directions from DT1 2LQ to Chickerell Link Road |
| 2 Middle Street, Yeovil, BA20 1LZ | 17.84 miles | Directions from DT1 2LQ to 2 Middle Street |
| A303/a37 Podimore, Yeovil, BA22 8JG | 23.47 miles | Directions from DT1 2LQ to A303/a37 Podimore |
| Warminster,a350 / A36, Warminster, BA12 0JZ | 36.61 miles | Directions from DT1 2LQ to Warminster,a350 / A36 |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Bridport Road, DORCHESTER, DT2 9DL | 1.20 miles | Directions from DT1 2LQ to McDonald's, Bridport Road, DORCHESTER, DT2 9DL |
| McDonald's, Gateway Business Park, Mercery Rd, Weymouth DT3 5HJ | 5.42 miles | Directions from DT1 2LQ to McDonald's, Gateway Business Park, Mercery Rd, Weymouth DT3 5HJ |
| McDonald's, Jubilee Retail Park, Jubilee Close, WEYMOUTH, DT4 7BG | 6.46 miles | Directions from DT1 2LQ to McDonald's, Jubilee Retail Park, Jubilee Close, WEYMOUTH, DT4 7BG |
| McDonald's, St. Mary Street, WEYMOUTH, DT4 8PJ | 6.99 miles | Directions from DT1 2LQ to McDonald's, St. Mary Street, WEYMOUTH, DT4 8PJ |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Jubilee Retail Park, Jubilee Close, WEYMOUTH, DT4 7BG | 6.46 miles | Directions from DT1 2LQ to KFC Weymouth - Jubilee Close |
| KFC, Western Avenue, Houndstone Business Park, YEOVIL, BA22 8YQ | 18.95 miles | Directions from DT1 2LQ to KFC Yeovil - Western Avenue |
| KFC, Wessex Gate Retail Park, Broadstone Way, POOLE, BH15 3TE | 19.95 miles | Directions from DT1 2LQ to KFC Poole - Wessex Gate Retail Park |
| KFC, Lawrence Hill, WINCANTON, BA9 8AB | 23.25 miles | Directions from DT1 2LQ to KFC Wincanton - Lawrence Hill |
| KFC, Ivy Cross, SHAFTESBURY, SP7 8DS | 23.49 miles | Directions from DT1 2LQ to KFC Shaftsbury - Ivy Cross |