DT2 7GU 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 (7GU) 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 7.
Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case GU.

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 7GU 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 7GU postcode have the street address of The Folly

A close-knit community! The 2021 Census indicates that only 8 individuals call the DT2 7GU postcode their home.

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

DT2 7GU is within the village of Cerne Abbas.

The DT2 7GU postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.

According to our data. Most dwellings in DT2 7GU are flats. Of these flats, most are semi-detached. The remainder are detached and enclosed end-terraced.

Most properties in DT2 7GU are owned by the occupiers with the rest being privately rented.

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Map of the DT2 7GU Postcode

Property Type	Percentage
Residential	100%
Commercial	0%
Public	0%

Map Coordinates for DT2 7GU

Latitude	50.8090067223
Longitude	-2.47921858537

Ordnance Survey Maps for DT2 7GU

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 7GU © Crown copyright and database rights 2024

Weather Forecast for DT2 7GU

Wed 1st May

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Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
06:00 to 09:00	Cloudy	8.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	8.00%	SSE 2 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Cloudy	11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C)	6.00%	E 2 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Cloudy	13.0°C (feels like 13.0°C)	8.00%	NW 4 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Cloudy	13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C)	57.00%	NW 7 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Heavy rain	10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	87.00%	NW 9 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Heavy rain	9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C)	89.00%	NW 9 mph

Thu 2nd May

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Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Heavy rain	9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C)	87.00%	NW 11 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Heavy rain	10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C)	87.00%	NW 13 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Heavy rain shower (day)	10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	68.00%	NNW 11 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Drizzle	11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	39.00%	NW 11 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Overcast	13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C)	21.00%	NW 11 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Light rain	13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C)	51.00%	WNW 11 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Light rain shower (day)	12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C)	43.00%	W 13 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Light rain shower (night)	10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C)	44.00%	W 11 mph

Fri 3rd May

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Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Light rain	9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C)	48.00%	W 11 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Cloudy	9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C)	16.00%	W 11 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Cloudy	9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C)	16.00%	W 11 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Cloudy	11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	14.00%	W 11 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Partly cloudy (day)	13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C)	10.00%	W 11 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Cloudy	14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C)	12.00%	W 11 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Partly cloudy (day)	12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C)	7.00%	W 9 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Partly cloudy (night)	9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C)	6.00%	W 7 mph

Sat 4th May

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Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Clear night	7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C)	5.00%	WSW 7 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Clear night	6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C)	5.00%	SW 7 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Partly cloudy (day)	9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C)	8.00%	SSW 7 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Cloudy	12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C)	10.00%	SSW 9 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Cloudy	13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C)	16.00%	SSW 11 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Light rain	13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C)	46.00%	SSW 11 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Light rain	13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C)	45.00%	SSW 9 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Cloudy	10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	11.00%	SSW 9 mph

What are the Broadband Speeds like in the DT2 7GU Postcode?

Download Speeds For DT2 7GU

Average Mbps	51.700
Median Mbps	57.600
Maximum Mbps	78.040

DT2 7GU has an average download speed of 51.7 Megabits per second (Mbps).

1,498 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.

28% of postcodes (335,704) have slower broadband speeds.

72% of postcodes (847,439) have faster broadband speeds.

Upload Speeds For DT2 7GU

Average Mbps	12.600
Median Mbps	14.800
Maximum Mbps	20.000

DT2 7GU has an average upload speed of 12.6 Megabits per second (Mbps).

10,401 other postcode units have the same upload speed.

42% of postcodes (493,451) have slower upload speeds.

57% of postcodes (680,789) have faster upload speeds.

Sourced from Ofcom data 2021.

Schools within a five minute drive of DT2 7GU Postcode

England Primary Schools

Cerne Abbas CofE VC First School

Address: Cerne Abbas CofE VC First School, Duck Street, Cerne Abbas, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 7LA

Distance: 0.07 miles

School Website

Contact: 01300341319

Data accessed January 2024

Nearest Dentists

Dentists near DT2 7GU

ST JOHN'S DENTAL PRACTICE

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

Distance: 6.49 miles

Contact: :

VESPASIAN HOUSE

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

Distance: 6.68 miles

Contact: :

SPECIALIST RESTORATIVE & IMPLANT DENTISTRY CLINIC

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

Distance: 6.70 miles

Contact: :

POUNDBURY DENTAL PRACTICE

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

Distance: 6.70 miles

Contact: :

ASPEN HOUSE DENTAL PRACTICE

Address: 4 BRIDPORT ROAD, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1RR

Distance: 6.72 miles

Contact: :

ROYAL TERRACE DENTAL PRACTICE

Address: 35 CORNWALL ROAD, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1RY

Distance: 6.74 miles

Contact: :

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Nearest Chemists

Pharmacies near DT2 7GU

AUTOMEDS PHARMACY LTD

Address: UNIT 52F, ENTERPRISE PARK, PIDDLEHINTON, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT2 7UA

Distance: 4.66 miles

Contact: tel: 01305 230091

POUNDBURY PHARMACY

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

Distance: 6.67 miles

Contact: tel: 01305 213475

BOOTS

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

Distance: 6.77 miles

Contact: tel: 01305 264340

SUPERDRUG PHARMACY

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

Distance: 6.87 miles

Contact: tel: 01305 264101

VICTORIA PARK PHARMACY

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

Distance: 6.97 miles

Contact: tel: 01305 264012

TOUT'S PHARMACY

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

Distance: 7.01 miles

Contact: tel: 01305 264193

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Nearest Opticians

Opticians near DT2 7GU

ROBERT FRITH TWO LIMITED (DORCHESTER)

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

Distance: 6.39 miles

Contact: :

CHEC POUNDBURY

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

Distance: 6.68 miles

Contact: :

SPROSTON & BOWDEN OPTICIANS

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

Distance: 6.72 miles

Contact: :

DORCHESTER BOOTS OPTICIANS

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

Distance: 6.77 miles

Contact: :

VISION EXPRESS (DORCHESTER)

Address: 5 SOUTH STREET, DORCHESTER, DT1 1BL

Distance: 6.80 miles

Contact: :

INSIGHT OPTICIANS

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

Distance: 6.81 miles

Contact: :

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Nearest GP Surgeries

Doctors near DT2 7GU

CERNE ABBAS SURGERY

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

Distance: 0.21 miles

Contact: tel: 01300 341666

AMMONITE HEALTH PARTNERSHIP (MAIDEN NEWTON SURGERY)

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

Distance: 4.54 miles

Contact: :

EVERSHOT SURGERY

Address: EVERSHOT, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT2 0JR

Distance: 5.92 miles

Contact: :

POUNDBURY DOCTORS SURGERY

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

Distance: 6.67 miles

Contact: tel: 01305 251128

PRINCE OF WALES SURGERY

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

Distance: 6.67 miles

Contact: tel: 01305 871468

THE PRINCE OF WALES SURGERY

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

Distance: 6.67 miles

Contact: tel: 01305 250989

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Transport Links near DT2 7GU

Train Stations

Nearest stations for postcode: DT2 7GU

Maiden Newton
Maiden Newton station, Station Road, Maiden Newton, Dorset, DT2 0AE
Distance: 5.76 miles
Driving Time: 12.13 minutes
Dorchester West
Dorchester West station, Damers Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2LB
Distance: 7.94 miles
Driving Time: 12.10 minutes
Dorchester South
Dorchester South station, Station Approach, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1QX
Distance: 8.19 miles
Driving Time: 12.65 minutes
Chetnole
Chetnole station, Stockbridge Road, Chetnole, Dorset, DT9 6EP
Distance: 8.33 miles
Driving Time: 15.92 minutes
Yetminster
Yetminster station, Chapel Lane, Yetminster, Dorset, DT9 6LH
Distance: 8.61 miles
Driving Time: 15.98 minutes

Distances represent the quickest route by car.

Motorway Junctions near DT2 7GU

Train Stations

Motorway Junctions near DT2 7GU

M5 J25

Distance: 38.25 miles

Driving Time: 49.90 minutes

M5 J24

Distance: 44.99 miles

Driving Time: 56.54 minutes

Distances represent the quickest route by car.

What are the Council Tax Bands for the DT2 7GU Postcode?

Council Tax Bands for DT2 7GU
Council Tax Band	Number of Properties
Band D	5
Band E	5

What Addresses are in the DT2 7GU Postcode?

Addresses for The Folly, Cerne Abbas, Dorchester, Dorset, which have the DT2 7GU Postcode

Who are my Elected Representatives in the DT2 7GU 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 7GU 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 7GU 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 7GU

Yearly House Sales for DT2 7GU
Year	High	Low	Average	Sales
2011	£190,000	£190,000	£190,000	1
2013	£192,000	£194,000	£193,000	2
2014	£225,000	£212,500	£201,833	3
2016	£279,000	£279,000	£279,000	1
2017	£198,000	£198,000	£198,000	1
2018	£224,000	£224,000	£224,000	1
2022	£150,000	£150,000	£150,000	1

Postcodes near the DT2 7GU Postcode

DT2 7LF Barton Farm DT2 7LA Duck Street DT2 7GT The Folly DT2 7JR The Folly DT2 7JY Wills Lane

What Popular Supermarkets are near the DT2 7GU Postcode?

Popular Supermarkets near DT2 7GU
Supermarket	Distance	Directions
Lidl, The Grove, DORCHESTER, DT1 1XU	10.35 miles	Directions from DT2 7GU to Lidl
Waitrose, Queen Mother Square, Poundbury, DORCHESTER, DT1 3BW	10.44 miles	Directions from DT2 7GU to Waitrose
Waitrose, Tudor Arcade, South Street, DORCHESTER, DT1 1BN	10.94 miles	Directions from DT2 7GU to Waitrose
Iceland, Trinity Street, DORCHESTER, DT1 1TU	11.10 miles	Directions from DT2 7GU to Iceland
Tesco, Weymouth Avenue, DORCHESTER, DT1 2RY	12.05 miles	Directions from DT2 7GU to Tesco

What Popular Restaurants are near the DT2 7GU Postcode?

Burger King Restaurants near DT2 7GU
Burger King	Distance	Directions
2 Middle Street, Yeovil, BA20 1LZ	11.30 miles	Directions from DT2 7GU to 2 Middle Street
Chickerell Link Road, Chickerell, DT3 4DG	13.33 miles	Directions from DT2 7GU to Chickerell Link Road
A303/a37 Podimore, Yeovil, BA22 8JG	16.74 miles	Directions from DT2 7GU to A303/a37 Podimore
Warminster,a350 / A36, Warminster, BA12 0JZ	30.70 miles	Directions from DT2 7GU to Warminster,a350 / A36

Mcdonald's Restaurants near DT2 7GU
Mcdonald's	Distance	Directions
McDonald's, Bridport Road, DORCHESTER, DT2 9DL	6.71 miles	Directions from DT2 7GU to McDonald's, Bridport Road, DORCHESTER, DT2 9DL
McDonald's, Flushing Meadow, YEOVIL, BA21 5DL	10.85 miles	Directions from DT2 7GU to McDonald's, Flushing Meadow, YEOVIL, BA21 5DL
McDonald's, Lysander Road, YEOVIL, BA20 2AU	11.41 miles	Directions from DT2 7GU to McDonald's, Lysander Road, YEOVIL, BA20 2AU
McDonald's, Gateway Business Park, Mercery Rd, Weymouth DT3 5HJ	12.20 miles	Directions from DT2 7GU to McDonald's, Gateway Business Park, Mercery Rd, Weymouth DT3 5HJ

KFC Restaurants near DT2 7GU
Restaurant	Distance	Directions
KFC, Western Avenue, Houndstone Business Park, YEOVIL, BA22 8YQ	12.61 miles	Directions from DT2 7GU to KFC Yeovil - Western Avenue
KFC, Jubilee Retail Park, Jubilee Close, WEYMOUTH, DT4 7BG	13.27 miles	Directions from DT2 7GU to KFC Weymouth - Jubilee Close
KFC, Lawrence Hill, WINCANTON, BA9 8AB	16.61 miles	Directions from DT2 7GU to KFC Wincanton - Lawrence Hill
KFC, Ivy Cross, SHAFTESBURY, SP7 8DS	18.69 miles	Directions from DT2 7GU to KFC Shaftsbury - Ivy Cross
KFC, Wirrall Park Road, GLASTONBURY, BA6 9XE	25.47 miles	Directions from DT2 7GU to KFC Bristol - Glastonbury Tor Retail Park