DT2 0BQ is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.

Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (DT2) is called the outward code. The part after the space (0BQ) 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 DT2.
Postal Sector. In our case DT2 0.
Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case BQ.

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 DT2 0BQ postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is DORCHESTER DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.

The properties in the DT2 0BQ postcode have the street address of Bull Lane

Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the DT2 0BQ postcode is home to a bustling 105 residents!

It is situated within the post town of DORCHESTER within the old postal county of Dorset.

DT2 0BQ is within the village of Maiden Newton.

The DT2 0BQ postcode area is composed of 98.08% residential properties, 1.92% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.

According to our data. Most dwellings in DT2 0BQ are houses. The remainder of residential properties consist of bungalows. Of these houses, most are detached. The remainder are end-terraced, mid-terraced and semi-detached. Of these bungalows, most are detached. The remainder are semi-detached. Of these flats, most are semi-detached. The remainder are detached and end-terraced. Of these maisonettes, most are semi-detached.

Most properties in DT2 0BQ are owned by the occupiers with the rest being privately rented.

None Domestic Buildings in DT2 0BQ fall under these categories: Shops.

Shops include The Store, Bull Lane.

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Map of the DT2 0BQ Postcode

Property Type	Percentage
Residential	98.08%
Commercial	1.92%
Public	0%

Map Coordinates for DT2 0BQ

Latitude	50.7783578985
Longitude	-2.56962227859

Ordnance Survey Maps for DT2 0BQ

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

Map showing 5 and 10 minutes walking distances from DT2 0BQ © Crown copyright and database rights 2024

Weather Forecast for DT2 0BQ

Sat 27th Apr

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Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Light rain	6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C)	56.00%	E 9 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Mist	6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C)	24.00%	ENE 9 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Mist	5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C)	20.00%	ENE 9 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Overcast	8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C)	12.00%	ENE 9 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Cloudy	10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	14.00%	ENE 9 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Cloudy	10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	51.00%	NE 9 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Cloudy	9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C)	17.00%	NE 9 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Light rain	7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C)	50.00%	NNE 11 mph

Sun 28th Apr

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Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Heavy rain	7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C)	79.00%	N 11 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Heavy rain	6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C)	89.00%	N 13 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Heavy rain	5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C)	87.00%	NNW 13 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Light rain	7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C)	54.00%	NNW 13 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Cloudy	9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C)	14.00%	NW 11 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Cloudy	10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	11.00%	WNW 11 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Partly cloudy (day)	9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C)	4.00%	W 7 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Clear night	5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C)	2.00%	SW 4 mph

Mon 29th Apr

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Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Clear night	3.0°C (feels like 1.0°C)	2.00%	SW 4 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Clear night	3.0°C (feels like 1.0°C)	2.00%	SSW 7 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Partly cloudy (day)	6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C)	2.00%	S 7 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Partly cloudy (day)	10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C)	5.00%	S 13 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Partly cloudy (day)	11.0°C (feels like 8.0°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	10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	6.00%	SSE 11 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Cloudy	8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C)	7.00%	SE 11 mph

Tue 30th Apr

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Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Partly cloudy (night)	8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C)	5.00%	SE 11 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Clear night	8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C)	5.00%	SE 11 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Sunny day	8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C)	8.00%	SE 11 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Partly cloudy (day)	11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	11.00%	SE 13 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Partly cloudy (day)	13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C)	15.00%	SSE 16 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Light rain shower (day)	13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C)	38.00%	SE 13 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Cloudy	12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C)	12.00%	SE 11 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Cloudy	9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C)	18.00%	SE 9 mph

What are the Broadband Speeds like in the DT2 0BQ Postcode?

Download Speeds For DT2 0BQ

Average Mbps	59.100
Median Mbps	65.900
Maximum Mbps	80.000

DT2 0BQ has an average download speed of 59.1 Megabits per second (Mbps).

1,374 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.

38% of postcodes (446,887) have slower broadband speeds.

62% of postcodes (736,380) have faster broadband speeds.

Upload Speeds For DT2 0BQ

Average Mbps	14.300
Median Mbps	19.500
Maximum Mbps	20.000

DT2 0BQ has an average upload speed of 14.3 Megabits per second (Mbps).

11,780 other postcode units have the same upload speed.

58% of postcodes (687,127) have slower upload speeds.

41% of postcodes (485,734) have faster upload speeds.

Sourced from Ofcom data 2021.

Schools within a five minute drive of DT2 0BQ Postcode

England Primary Schools

Maiden Newton, Greenford Church of England Primary School

Address: Maiden Newton, Greenford Church of England Primary School, Chilfrome Lane, Maiden Newton, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 0AX

Distance: 0.33 miles

School Website

Contact: 01300320644

Data accessed January 2024

Nearest Dentists

Dentists near DT2 0BQ

ST JOHN'S DENTAL PRACTICE

Address: INCH ARRAN HOUSE, 9 QUEEN MOTHER SQUARE, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 3BX

Distance: 6.23 miles

Contact: :

SPECIALIST RESTORATIVE & IMPLANT DENTISTRY CLINIC

Address: POUNDBURY DENTAL CENTRE, BRIDPORT ROAD, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 3WH

Distance: 6.58 miles

Contact: :

POUNDBURY DENTAL PRACTICE

Address: WINSLADE HOUSE, BRIDPORT ROAD, POUNDBURY, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 3WH

Distance: 6.58 miles

Contact: :

VESPASIAN HOUSE

Address: BRIDPORT ROAD, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1TS

Distance: 7.01 miles

Contact: :

DORSET COUNTY HOSPITAL

Address: WILLIAMS AVENUE, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 2JY

Distance: 7.01 miles

Contact: :

SPECIAL CARE DENTISTRY SERVICE

Address: DORSET COUNTY HOSPITAL, WILLIAMS AVENUE, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 2JY

Distance: 7.01 miles

Contact: :

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Nearest Chemists

Pharmacies near DT2 0BQ

POUNDBURY PHARMACY

Address: 1 FREDERICK TREVES HOUSE, ST JOHN WAY, POUNDBURY, DORCHESTER, DT1 2FD

Distance: 6.64 miles

Contact: tel: 01305 213475

VICTORIA PARK PHARMACY

Address: 14 MAUD ROAD, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 2LW

Distance: 7.15 miles

Contact: tel: 01305 264012

BOOTS

Address: 12-13 CORNHILL, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1BQ

Distance: 7.27 miles

Contact: tel: 01305 264340

SUPERDRUG PHARMACY

Address: 17 SOUTH STREET, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1BS

Distance: 7.34 miles

Contact: tel: 01305 264101

TOUT'S PHARMACY

Address: UNIT 1 BREWERY SQUARE, 5 WEYMOUTH AVENUE, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1QR

Distance: 7.40 miles

Contact: tel: 01305 264193

TESCO INSTORE PHARMACY

Address: TESCO STORES LTD, WEYMOUTH AVENUE, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 2RY

Distance: 7.57 miles

Contact: tel: 01305 365847

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Nearest Opticians

Opticians near DT2 0BQ

ROBERT FRITH TWO LIMITED (DORCHESTER)

Address: 31 CROWN STREET WEST, POUNDBURY, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 3FQ

Distance: 6.27 miles

Contact: :

CHEC POUNDBURY

Address: 6 LOWER BLAKEMERE ROAD, POUNDBURY, DORCHESTER, DT1 3RZ

Distance: 6.41 miles

Contact: :

SPROSTON & BOWDEN OPTICIANS

Address: 23 HIGH WEST STREET, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1UW

Distance: 7.20 miles

Contact: :

DORCHESTER BOOTS OPTICIANS

Address: 16 CORNHILL, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1BQ

Distance: 7.27 miles

Contact: :

VISION EXPRESS (DORCHESTER)

Address: 5 SOUTH STREET, DORCHESTER, DT1 1BL

Distance: 7.31 miles

Contact: :

INSIGHT OPTICIANS

Address: 9 TUDOR ARCADE, SOUTH STREET, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1BN

Distance: 7.32 miles

Contact: :

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Nearest GP Surgeries

Doctors near DT2 0BQ

AMMONITE HEALTH PARTNERSHIP (MAIDEN NEWTON SURGERY)

Address: POUND PIECE, MAIDEN NEWTON, DORCHESTER, DT2 0DB

Distance: 0.09 miles

Contact: :

EVERSHOT SURGERY

Address: EVERSHOT, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT2 0JR

Distance: 4.45 miles

Contact: :

CERNE ABBAS SURGERY

Address: 51 LONG STREET, CERNE ABBAS, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT2 7JG

Distance: 4.68 miles

Contact: tel: 01300 341666

POUNDBURY DOCTORS SURGERY

Address: 3 FREDERICK TREVES HOUSE, ST. JOHN WAY, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 2FD

Distance: 6.64 miles

Contact: tel: 01305 251128

PRINCE OF WALES SURGERY

Address: 2 FREDERICK TREVES HOUSE, ST. JOHN WAY, DORCHESTER, DT1 2FD

Distance: 6.64 miles

Contact: tel: 01305 871468

THE PRINCE OF WALES SURGERY

Address: FREDERICK TREVES HOUSE, ST. JOHN WAY, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 2FD

Distance: 6.64 miles

Contact: tel: 01305 250989

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Transport Links near DT2 0BQ

Train Stations

Nearest stations for postcode: DT2 0BQ

Maiden Newton
Maiden Newton station, Station Road, Maiden Newton, Dorset, DT2 0AE
Distance: 0.44 miles
Driving Time: 1.16 minutes
Chetnole
Chetnole station, Stockbridge Road, Chetnole, Dorset, DT9 6EP
Distance: 7.96 miles
Driving Time: 13.12 minutes
Dorchester West
Dorchester West station, Damers Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2LB
Distance: 8.33 miles
Driving Time: 13.33 minutes
Dorchester South
Dorchester South station, Station Approach, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1QX
Distance: 8.59 miles
Driving Time: 13.87 minutes
Yetminster
Yetminster station, Chapel Lane, Yetminster, Dorset, DT9 6LH
Distance: 10.29 miles
Driving Time: 15.99 minutes

Distances represent the quickest route by car.

Motorway Junctions near DT2 0BQ

Train Stations

Motorway Junctions near DT2 0BQ

M5 J25

Distance: 36.55 miles

Driving Time: 45.88 minutes

M5 J24

Distance: 43.30 miles

Driving Time: 52.52 minutes

M5 J26

Distance: 43.32 miles

Driving Time: 52.42 minutes

Distances represent the quickest route by car.

What are the Council Tax Bands for the DT2 0BQ Postcode?

Council Tax Bands for DT2 0BQ
Council Tax Band	Number of Properties
Band A	6
Band B	2
Band C	26
Band D	9
Band E	4
Band F	6
Band G	1
Band H	0

What Addresses are in the DT2 0BQ Postcode?

Addresses for Bull Lane, Maiden Newton, Dorchester, Dorset, which have the DT2 0BQ Postcode

Who are my Elected Representatives in the DT2 0BQ Postcode?

Westminster Constituency	West Dorset Co Const
Member or Parliament	Chris Loder
Contact Details	Contact Chris Loder
Political Party	Conservative

What Council is the DT2 0BQ 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 DT2 0BQ 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 Council

House Sales in DT2 0BQ

Yearly House Sales for DT2 0BQ
Year	High	Low	Average	Sales
2011	£475,000	£475,000	£475,000	1
2012	£223,000	£340,000	£281,500	2
2013	£163,000	£197,000	£146,667	3
2014	£229,950	£210,000	£223,113	4
2016	£285,000	£412,500	£322,188	8
2017	£325,000	£340,000	£332,500	2
2018	£160,000	£240,000	£244,375	4
2019	£220,000	£220,000	£220,000	1
2021	£290,000	£650,000	£470,000	2
2022	£200,000	£200,000	£200,000	1

Postcodes near the DT2 0BQ Postcode

DT2 0BP Ashleigh Avenue DT2 0AG Cattistock Road DT2 0AD Chapel Lane DT2 0AA Church Road DT2 0BA Dorchester Road DT2 0DA Dorchester Road DT2 0BD Dorchester Road DT2 0BE Dorchester Road DT2 0BS Frome Lane DT2 0BW Glebe Close DT2 0BN Harveys Close DT2 0DR Kingsley Paddock DT2 0BT Newton Road DT2 0AF North Road DT2 0DB Pound Piece DT2 0BL Stanstead Road DT2 0AE Station Road DT2 0AQ Webbers Piece

What Popular Supermarkets are near the DT2 0BQ Postcode?

Popular Supermarkets near DT2 0BQ
Supermarket	Distance	Directions
Waitrose, Queen Mother Square, Poundbury, DORCHESTER, DT1 3BW	10.05 miles	Directions from DT2 0BQ to Waitrose
Morrisons, Dorchester Road, WEYMOUTH, DT3 5JA	17.68 miles	Directions from DT2 0BQ to Morrisons
Sainsburys, Mercery Road, WEYMOUTH, DT3 5HJ	17.79 miles	Directions from DT2 0BQ to Sainsburys
Aldi, Mercery Road, WEYMOUTH, DT3 5FA	17.81 miles	Directions from DT2 0BQ to Aldi
Morrisons, Lysander Road, YEOVIL, BA20 2AU	18.27 miles	Directions from DT2 0BQ to Morrisons

What Popular Restaurants are near the DT2 0BQ Postcode?

Burger King Restaurants near DT2 0BQ
Burger King	Distance	Directions
2 Middle Street, Yeovil, BA20 1LZ	11.57 miles	Directions from DT2 0BQ to 2 Middle Street
Chickerell Link Road, Chickerell, DT3 4DG	11.69 miles	Directions from DT2 0BQ to Chickerell Link Road
A303/a37 Podimore, Yeovil, BA22 8JG	17.34 miles	Directions from DT2 0BQ to A303/a37 Podimore
Horton Cross, Illminster, TA19 9PT	19.30 miles	Directions from DT2 0BQ to Horton Cross

Mcdonald's Restaurants near DT2 0BQ
Mcdonald's	Distance	Directions
McDonald's, Bridport Road, DORCHESTER, DT2 9DL	6.20 miles	Directions from DT2 0BQ to McDonald's, Bridport Road, DORCHESTER, DT2 9DL
McDonald's, Gateway Business Park, Mercery Rd, Weymouth DT3 5HJ	11.13 miles	Directions from DT2 0BQ to McDonald's, Gateway Business Park, Mercery Rd, Weymouth DT3 5HJ
McDonald's, Lysander Road, YEOVIL, BA20 2AU	11.35 miles	Directions from DT2 0BQ to McDonald's, Lysander Road, YEOVIL, BA20 2AU
McDonald's, Flushing Meadow, YEOVIL, BA21 5DL	11.49 miles	Directions from DT2 0BQ to McDonald's, Flushing Meadow, YEOVIL, BA21 5DL

KFC Restaurants near DT2 0BQ
Restaurant	Distance	Directions
KFC, Jubilee Retail Park, Jubilee Close, WEYMOUTH, DT4 7BG	12.15 miles	Directions from DT2 0BQ to KFC Weymouth - Jubilee Close
KFC, Western Avenue, Houndstone Business Park, YEOVIL, BA22 8YQ	12.38 miles	Directions from DT2 0BQ to KFC Yeovil - Western Avenue
KFC, Lawrence Hill, WINCANTON, BA9 8AB	19.62 miles	Directions from DT2 0BQ to KFC Wincanton - Lawrence Hill
KFC, Ivy Cross, SHAFTESBURY, SP7 8DS	22.95 miles	Directions from DT2 0BQ to KFC Shaftsbury - Ivy Cross
KFC, Wirrall Park Road, GLASTONBURY, BA6 9XE	26.09 miles	Directions from DT2 0BQ to KFC Bristol - Glastonbury Tor Retail Park