DT2 8LN 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 (8LN) 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 8.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case LN.
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 8LN 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 8LN postcode have the street address of Blacknoll.
A close-knit community! The 2021 Census indicates that only 20 individuals call the DT2 8LN postcode their home.
It is situated within the post town of DORCHESTER within the old postal county of Dorset.
DT2 8LN is within the village of Blacknoll.
The DT2 8LN postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in DT2 8LN are houses. The remainder of residential properties consist of bungalows. Of these houses, most are detached. Of these bungalows, most are detached.
Most properties in DT2 8LN are owned by the occupiers with the rest being unknown tenure.
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Map of the DT2 8LN Postcode
| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Map Coordinates for DT2 8LN
| Latitude | 50.674822046 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -2.27129973343 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for DT2 8LN
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Weather Forecast for DT2 8LN
Tue 30th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Light rain | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 54.00% | SSE 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Light rain | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 58.00% | SSE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Light rain | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 56.00% | ESE 4 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 10.0°C) | 12.00% | SE 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 7.00% | SSE 2 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 6.00% | NNW 2 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 6.00% | NW 2 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 11.00% | W 4 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 57.00% | WNW 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Heavy rain | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 85.00% | NW 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Heavy rain | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 89.00% | NW 9 mph |
Thu 2nd May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Heavy rain | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 85.00% | NW 11 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Heavy rain | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 82.00% | NW 11 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Heavy rain | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 79.00% | NW 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Light rain shower (day) | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 43.00% | NW 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 39.00% | NW 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 53.00% | W 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 40.00% | W 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 20.00% | W 11 mph |
Fri 3rd 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) | 19.00% | W 11 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 18.00% | W 11 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 17.00% | W 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 12.00% | W 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 9.00% | WSW 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 15.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 8.00% | WSW 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Sunny day | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 5.00% | WSW 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Clear night | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 4.00% | WSW 9 mph |
Sat 4th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 4.00% | WSW 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 4.00% | WSW 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 6.00% | SW 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 11.00% | SSW 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 15.00% | SSW 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 34.00% | SSW 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 13.00% | S 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 7.00% | SSW 7 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the DT2 8LN Postcode?
Download Speeds For DT2 8LN
| Average Mbps | 25.700 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 19.500 |
| Maximum Mbps | 80.000 |
DT2 8LN has an average download speed of 25.7 Megabits per second (Mbps).
459 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
5% of postcodes (63,510) have slower broadband speeds.
95% of postcodes (1,120,672) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For DT2 8LN
| Average Mbps | 4.800 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 2.700 |
| Maximum Mbps | 20.000 |
DT2 8LN has an average upload speed of 4.8 Megabits per second (Mbps).
2,333 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
6% of postcodes (68,920) have slower upload speeds.
94% of postcodes (1,113,388) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of DT2 8LN Postcode
England Primary Schools
St Mary & St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Address: St Mary & St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Folly Lane, Wool, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 6DS
Distance: 1.99 miles
Contact: 01929462565
St Mary & St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Address: St Mary & St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Folly Lane, Wool, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 6DS
Distance: 1.99 miles
Contact:
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near DT2 8LN
MOUTHPEACE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 1 CHALK PIT LANE, WOOL, WAREHAM, DORSET, BH20 6DW
Distance: 1.82 miles
Contact: :
BOVINGTON DENTAL CENTRE
Address: BOVINGTON, WAREHAM, DORSET, BH20 6JA
Distance: 2.25 miles
Contact: :
BERE REGIS DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 2 THE OLD STABLES, MANOR FARM ROAD, BERE REGIS, WAREHAM, BH20 7HD
Distance: 5.87 miles
Contact: :
PURBECK DENTAL CARE
Address: ELECTRIC HOUSE, 29 WEST STREET, WAREHAM, DORSET, BH20 4JS
Distance: 7.08 miles
Contact: :
SOUTH COAST DENTAL SPECIALISTS
Address: AVENUE HOUSE, SOUTH WALKS ROAD, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1DT
Distance: 7.65 miles
Contact: :
A COUNTRY PRACTICE
Address: 40 GREAT WESTERN ROAD, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1UF
Distance: 7.78 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near DT2 8LN
BOOTS
Address: DORCHESTER ROAD, WOOL, WAREHAM, DORSET, BH20 6EJ
Distance: 1.87 miles
Contact: tel: 01929 462293
BOOTS
Address: 4 NORTH STREET, WAREHAM, DORSET, BH20 4AF
Distance: 7.11 miles
Contact: tel: 01929 552737
DAY LEWIS PHARMACY
Address: 11-13 SOUTH STREET, BOURNEMOUTH, WAREHAM, DORSET, BH20 4LR
Distance: 7.12 miles
Contact: tel: 01929 552384
ROWLANDS PHARMACY
Address: 7 LITTLEMOOR ROAD, PRESTON, WEYMOUTH, DORSET, DT3 6LD
Distance: 7.30 miles
Contact: tel: 01305 833379
SUPERDRUG PHARMACY
Address: 17 SOUTH STREET, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1BS
Distance: 7.72 miles
Contact: tel: 01305 264101
TOUT'S PHARMACY
Address: UNIT 1 BREWERY SQUARE, 5 WEYMOUTH AVENUE, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1QR
Distance: 7.72 miles
Contact: tel: 01305 264193
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near DT2 8LN
CHRISTINE WEBSTERS OPTICIANS
Address: VICTORIA HOUSE, NORTH STREET, WAREHAM, DORSET, BH20 4AF
Distance: 7.11 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (DORCHESTER)
Address: 20/20A SOUTH STREET, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1BS
Distance: 7.72 miles
Contact: :
INSIGHT OPTICIANS
Address: 9 TUDOR ARCADE, SOUTH STREET, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1BN
Distance: 7.72 miles
Contact: :
ANDREW CARE OPTICIANS
Address: 6 SOUTH TERRACE, SOUTH STREET, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1DE
Distance: 7.72 miles
Contact: :
SCRIVENS OPTICIANS (DORCHESTER)
Address: 41 SOUTH STREET, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1DF
Distance: 7.73 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (DORCHESTER)
Address: 5 SOUTH STREET, DORCHESTER, DT1 1BL
Distance: 7.74 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near DT2 8LN
THE WELLBRIDGE PRACTICE
Address: MEADOW LANE, WOOL, WAREHAM, DORSET, BH20 6DR
Distance: 2.03 miles
Contact: tel: 01929 462376
THE SURGERY
Address: THE TRINITY STREET PRACTICE, LD FARM WAY, CROSSWAYS, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT2 8TU
Distance: 2.81 miles
Contact: :
PUDDLETOWN SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: ATHELHAMPTON ROAD, PUDDLETOWN, DORCHESTER, DT2 8FY
Distance: 5.82 miles
Contact: :
PUDDLETOWN SURGERY
Address: 2A ATHELHAMPTON ROAD, PUDDLETOWN, DORCHESTER, DT2 8FY
Distance: 5.82 miles
Contact: tel: 01305 848333
BERE REGIS SURGERY
Address: THE SURGERY, MANOR FARM ROAD, BERE REGIS, WAREHAM, DORSET, BH20 7HB
Distance: 5.82 miles
Contact: tel: 01929 471268
WAREHAM SURGERY
Address: STRECHE ROAD, WAREHAM, DORSET, BH20 4PG
Distance: 6.85 miles
Contact: tel: 01929 553444
Transport Links near DT2 8LN
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: DT2 8LN
- Wool
Wool station, Station Road, Wool, Dorset, BH20 6BLDistance: 2.76 milesDriving Time: 4.94 minutes - Moreton (Dorset)
Moreton (Dorset) station, Station Road, Moreton, Dorset, DT2 8BBDistance: 4.33 milesDriving Time: 6.87 minutes - Wareham (Dorset)
Wareham (Dorset) station, North Port, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 4ASDistance: 8.17 milesDriving Time: 12.44 minutes - Dorchester West
Dorchester West station, Damers Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2LBDistance: 9.69 milesDriving Time: 14.18 minutes - Dorchester South
Dorchester South station, Station Approach, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1QXDistance: 9.75 milesDriving Time: 14.38 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near DT2 8LN
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near DT2 8LN
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
What are the Council Tax Bands for the DT2 8LN Postcode?
| Council Tax Band | Number of Properties |
|---|---|
| Band D | 1 |
| Band E | 6 |
| Band F | 1 |
What Addresses are in the DT2 8LN Postcode?
Addresses for Blacknoll, Winfrith Newburgh, Dorchester, Dorset, which have the DT2 8LN Postcode
Who are my Elected Representatives in the DT2 8LN Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | South Dorset Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Richard Drax |
| Political Party | Conservative |
What Council is the DT2 8LN 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 8LN 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 DT2 8LN
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | £370,000 | £370,000 | £370,000 | 1 |
| 2011 | £260,000 | £260,000 | £260,000 | 1 |
| 2015 | £440,000 | £440,000 | £440,000 | 1 |
| 2022 | £830,000 | £830,000 | £830,000 | 1 |
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Postcodes near the DT2 8LN Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the DT2 8LN Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Tesco, Stour Park, Blandford St. Mary, BLANDFORD FORUM, DT11 9PU | 21.06 miles | Directions from DT2 8LN to Tesco |
What Popular Restaurants are near the DT2 8LN Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Chickerell Link Road, Chickerell, DT3 4DG | 10.52 miles | Directions from DT2 8LN to Chickerell Link Road |
| 48 Waterloo Road Poole, Poole, BH17 7LG | 13.34 miles | Directions from DT2 8LN to 48 Waterloo Road Poole |
| Tower Park, Poole, BH12 4NY | 14.83 miles | Directions from DT2 8LN to Tower Park |
| 34 Commercial Road, Bournemouth, BH2 5LP | 17.32 miles | Directions from DT2 8LN to 34 Commercial Road |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Gateway Business Park, Mercery Rd, Weymouth DT3 5HJ | 8.78 miles | Directions from DT2 8LN to McDonald's, Gateway Business Park, Mercery Rd, Weymouth DT3 5HJ |
| McDonald's, Jubilee Retail Park, Jubilee Close, WEYMOUTH, DT4 7BG | 9.07 miles | Directions from DT2 8LN to McDonald's, Jubilee Retail Park, Jubilee Close, WEYMOUTH, DT4 7BG |
| McDonald's, St. Mary Street, WEYMOUTH, DT4 8PJ | 9.19 miles | Directions from DT2 8LN to McDonald's, St. Mary Street, WEYMOUTH, DT4 8PJ |
| McDonald's, Bridport Road, DORCHESTER, DT2 9DL | 9.24 miles | Directions from DT2 8LN to McDonald's, Bridport Road, DORCHESTER, DT2 9DL |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Jubilee Retail Park, Jubilee Close, WEYMOUTH, DT4 7BG | 9.07 miles | Directions from DT2 8LN to KFC Weymouth - Jubilee Close |
| KFC, Wessex Gate Retail Park, Broadstone Way, POOLE, BH15 3TE | 12.88 miles | Directions from DT2 8LN to KFC Poole - Wessex Gate Retail Park |
| KFC, Dolphin Centre, POOLE, BH15 1SZ | 13.10 miles | Directions from DT2 8LN to KFC Poole - The Dolphin Centre |
| KFC, Ashley Road, POOLE, BH14 0AX | 14.76 miles | Directions from DT2 8LN to KFC Poole - Ashley Road |
| KFC, Tower Park, POOLE, BH12 4NY | 14.81 miles | Directions from DT2 8LN to KFC Poole - Tower Park |