DT2 8PX Postcode in Kingston Maurward

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DT2 8PX 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 (8PX) 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 PX.

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 8PX postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is DORCHESTER DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.

Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the DT2 8PX postcode is home to a bustling 30 residents!

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

DT2 8PX is within the village of Stinsford.

The DT2 8PX postcode area is composed of 91.67% residential properties, 8.33% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.

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Property Type	Percentage
Residential	91.67%
Commercial	8.33%
Public	0%

Map Coordinates for DT2 8PX

Latitude	50.7189416993
Longitude	-2.40680597149

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Weather Forecast for DT2 8PX

Wed 8th May

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Time Period	Icon	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
18:00 to 21:00		Cloudy	13.0°C (feels like 13.0°C)	3.00%	SSW 4 mph
21:00 to 00:00		Cloudy	11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C)	4.00%	SSW 2 mph

Thu 9th May

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Time Period	Icon	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00		Clear night	10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	1.00%	SSW 2 mph
03:00 to 06:00		Clear night	9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	3.00%	ENE 2 mph
06:00 to 09:00		Sunny day	10.0°C (feels like 10.0°C)	2.00%	ENE 2 mph
09:00 to 12:00		Cloudy	15.0°C (feels like 15.0°C)	3.00%	SSE 2 mph
12:00 to 15:00		Cloudy	17.0°C (feels like 16.0°C)	3.00%	S 7 mph
15:00 to 18:00		Partly cloudy (day)	17.0°C (feels like 17.0°C)	0.00%	S 7 mph
18:00 to 21:00		Partly cloudy (day)	16.0°C (feels like 16.0°C)	1.00%	S 4 mph
21:00 to 00:00		Cloudy	12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C)	3.00%	ENE 2 mph

Fri 10th May

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Time Period	Icon	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00		Cloudy	9.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	4.00%	ENE 4 mph
03:00 to 06:00		Cloudy	9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	4.00%	ENE 4 mph
06:00 to 09:00		Cloudy	12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C)	5.00%	E 4 mph
09:00 to 12:00		Cloudy	16.0°C (feels like 16.0°C)	4.00%	ESE 7 mph
12:00 to 15:00		Cloudy	19.0°C (feels like 18.0°C)	4.00%	SE 7 mph
15:00 to 18:00		Cloudy	19.0°C (feels like 18.0°C)	3.00%	SE 7 mph
18:00 to 21:00		Sunny day	17.0°C (feels like 17.0°C)	0.00%	SE 4 mph
21:00 to 00:00		Clear night	12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C)	0.00%	E 4 mph

Sat 11th May

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Time Period	Icon	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00		Clear night	10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	0.00%	ENE 4 mph
03:00 to 06:00		Clear night	10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	0.00%	ENE 4 mph
06:00 to 09:00		Sunny day	12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C)	0.00%	ENE 7 mph
09:00 to 12:00		Sunny day	18.0°C (feels like 17.0°C)	0.00%	ESE 7 mph
12:00 to 15:00		Sunny day	21.0°C (feels like 19.0°C)	0.00%	SE 9 mph
15:00 to 18:00		Sunny day	21.0°C (feels like 19.0°C)	0.00%	SE 9 mph
18:00 to 21:00		Sunny day	18.0°C (feels like 18.0°C)	0.00%	ESE 7 mph
21:00 to 00:00		Clear night	13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C)	0.00%	ESE 7 mph

Sun 12th May

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Time Period	Icon	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00		Clear night	13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C)	1.00%	E 7 mph
03:00 to 06:00		Clear night	12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C)	1.00%	E 7 mph
06:00 to 09:00		Partly cloudy (day)	14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C)	1.00%	E 7 mph
09:00 to 12:00		Partly cloudy (day)	18.0°C (feels like 17.0°C)	3.00%	ESE 9 mph
12:00 to 15:00		Cloudy	20.0°C (feels like 19.0°C)	8.00%	SSE 9 mph
15:00 to 18:00		Cloudy	19.0°C (feels like 18.0°C)	10.00%	SSE 9 mph
18:00 to 21:00		Cloudy	17.0°C (feels like 16.0°C)	10.00%	S 7 mph
21:00 to 00:00		Cloudy	14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C)	10.00%	S 7 mph

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What are the Broadband Speeds like in the DT2 8PX Postcode?

Download Speeds For DT2 8PX

Broadband speed meter good

Average Mbps	69.900
Median Mbps	55.000
Maximum Mbps	160.000

DT2 8PX has an average download speed of 69.9 Megabits per second (Mbps).

936 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.

48% of postcodes (573,059) have slower broadband speeds.

52% of postcodes (610,646) have faster broadband speeds.

Upload Speeds For DT2 8PX

Broadband speed meter good

Average Mbps	14.000
Median Mbps	10.000
Maximum Mbps	30.000

DT2 8PX has an average upload speed of 14 Megabits per second (Mbps).

12,031 other postcode units have the same upload speed.

55% of postcodes (650,787) have slower upload speeds.

44% of postcodes (521,823) have faster upload speeds.

Sourced from Ofcom data 2021.

Schools within a five minute drive of DT2 8PX Postcode

England Higher Schools

Kingston Maurward College

Address: Kingston Maurward College, Kingston Maurward, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8PY

Distance: 0.11 miles

Contact: 01305215000

England Secondary Schools

Dorset Studio School

Address: Dorset Studio School, Kingston Maurward, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8PX

Distance: 0.00 miles

Contact: 01305443600

England Primary Schools

St Mary's Catholic First School, Dorchester

Address: St Mary's Catholic First School, Dorchester, Lucetta Lane, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2DD

Distance: 1.23 miles

Contact: 01305262258

Data accessed January 2024

Nearest Dentists

Dentists near DT2 8PX

SOUTH COAST DENTAL SPECIALISTS

Address: AVENUE HOUSE, SOUTH WALKS ROAD, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1DT

Distance: 1.38 miles

Contact: :

PRINCESS STREET DENTAL CARE

Address: 29-29A PRINCES STREET, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1TP

Distance: 1.42 miles

Contact: :

A COUNTRY PRACTICE

Address: 40 GREAT WESTERN ROAD, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1UF

Distance: 1.53 miles

Contact: :

ASPEN HOUSE DENTAL PRACTICE

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

Distance: 1.58 miles

Contact: :

ROYAL TERRACE DENTAL PRACTICE

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

Distance: 1.60 miles

Contact: :

THE GARDENS DENTAL PRACTICE

Address: 18 CORNWALL ROAD, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1RU

Distance: 1.61 miles

Contact: :

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Nearest Chemists

Pharmacies near DT2 8PX

BOOTS

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

Distance: 1.36 miles

Contact: tel: 01305 264340

SUPERDRUG PHARMACY

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

Distance: 1.37 miles

Contact: tel: 01305 264101

TOUT'S PHARMACY

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

Distance: 1.49 miles

Contact: tel: 01305 264193

VICTORIA PARK PHARMACY

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

Distance: 1.84 miles

Contact: tel: 01305 264012

TESCO INSTORE PHARMACY

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

Distance: 1.98 miles

Contact: tel: 01305 365847

POUNDBURY PHARMACY

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

Distance: 2.25 miles

Contact: tel: 01305 213475

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Nearest Opticians

Opticians near DT2 8PX

INSIGHT OPTICIANS

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

Distance: 1.32 miles

Contact: :

VISION EXPRESS (DORCHESTER)

Address: 5 SOUTH STREET, DORCHESTER, DT1 1BL

Distance: 1.35 miles

Contact: :

DORCHESTER BOOTS OPTICIANS

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

Distance: 1.36 miles

Contact: :

SPECSAVERS (DORCHESTER)

Address: 20/20A SOUTH STREET, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1BS

Distance: 1.37 miles

Contact: :

SCRIVENS OPTICIANS (DORCHESTER)

Address: 41 SOUTH STREET, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1DF

Distance: 1.40 miles

Contact: :

ANDREW CARE OPTICIANS

Address: 6 SOUTH TERRACE, SOUTH STREET, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1DE

Distance: 1.41 miles

Contact: :

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Nearest GP Surgeries

Doctors near DT2 8PX

FORDINGTON SURGERY

Address: 91 HIGH STREET, FORDINGTON, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1LD

Distance: 0.99 miles

Contact: tel: 01305 250515

ATRIUM HEALTH CENTRE

Address: 7 WEYMOUTH AVENUE, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1QR

Distance: 1.49 miles

Contact: tel: 01305 251545

QUEENS AVENUE SURGERY

Address: 14 QUEENS AVENUE, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 2EW

Distance: 1.82 miles

Contact: tel: 01305 262886

POUNDBURY DOCTORS SURGERY

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

Distance: 2.25 miles

Contact: tel: 01305 251128

PRINCE OF WALES SURGERY

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

Distance: 2.25 miles

Contact: tel: 01305 871468

THE PRINCE OF WALES SURGERY

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

Distance: 2.25 miles

Contact: tel: 01305 250989

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Transport Links near DT2 8PX

Train Stations

Nearest stations for postcode: DT2 8PX

Dorchester West
Dorchester West station, Damers Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2LB
Distance: 2.12 miles
Driving Time: 4.16 minutes
Dorchester South
Dorchester South station, Station Approach, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1QX
Distance: 2.22 miles
Driving Time: 4.39 minutes
Moreton (Dorset)
Moreton (Dorset) station, Station Road, Moreton, Dorset, DT2 8BB
Distance: 6.78 miles
Driving Time: 12.49 minutes
Upwey
Upwey station, Littlemoor Road, Upwey, Dorset, DT3 5RB
Distance: 7.06 miles
Driving Time: 9.73 minutes
Weymouth
Weymouth station, King Street, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 7BN
Distance: 9.41 miles
Driving Time: 13.72 minutes

Distances represent the quickest route by car.

Motorway Junctions near DT2 8PX

Train Stations

Motorway Junctions near DT2 8PX

Distances represent the quickest route by car.

Who are my Elected Representatives in the DT2 8PX 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 8PX 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 8PX 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 8PX

Yearly House Sales for DT2 8PX
Year	High	Low	Average	Sales
2014	£1,225,000	£1,225,000	£1,225,000	1

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Postcodes near the DT2 8PX Postcode

DT2 8PZ DT2 8PY DT2 8QD DT2 8PT DT2 8PS DT2 8XW Church Lane DT2 8QA Knapwater DT2 8PU Maurward Close DT2 8XX Newcombe Lane

What Popular Supermarkets are near the DT2 8PX Postcode?

Popular Supermarkets near DT2 8PX
Supermarket	Distance	Directions
Waitrose, Tudor Arcade, South Street, DORCHESTER, DT1 1BN	2.13 miles	Directions from DT2 8PX to Waitrose
Iceland, Trinity Street, DORCHESTER, DT1 1TU	2.29 miles	Directions from DT2 8PX to Iceland
Lidl, The Grove, DORCHESTER, DT1 1XU	2.44 miles	Directions from DT2 8PX to Lidl
Tesco, Weymouth Avenue, DORCHESTER, DT1 2RY	3.19 miles	Directions from DT2 8PX to Tesco
Waitrose, Queen Mother Square, Poundbury, DORCHESTER, DT1 3BW	4.25 miles	Directions from DT2 8PX to Waitrose

What Popular Restaurants are near the DT2 8PX Postcode?

Burger King Restaurants near DT2 8PX
Burger King	Distance	Directions
Chickerell Link Road, Chickerell, DT3 4DG	8.04 miles	Directions from DT2 8PX to Chickerell Link Road
2 Middle Street, Yeovil, BA20 1LZ	18.22 miles	Directions from DT2 8PX to 2 Middle Street
48 Waterloo Road Poole, Poole, BH17 7LG	18.46 miles	Directions from DT2 8PX to 48 Waterloo Road Poole
Tower Park, Poole, BH12 4NY	19.96 miles	Directions from DT2 8PX to Tower Park

Mcdonald's Restaurants near DT2 8PX
Mcdonald's	Distance	Directions
McDonald's, Bridport Road, DORCHESTER, DT2 9DL	3.00 miles	Directions from DT2 8PX to McDonald's, Bridport Road, DORCHESTER, DT2 9DL
McDonald's, Gateway Business Park, Mercery Rd, Weymouth DT3 5HJ	6.41 miles	Directions from DT2 8PX to McDonald's, Gateway Business Park, Mercery Rd, Weymouth DT3 5HJ
McDonald's, Jubilee Retail Park, Jubilee Close, WEYMOUTH, DT4 7BG	7.37 miles	Directions from DT2 8PX to McDonald's, Jubilee Retail Park, Jubilee Close, WEYMOUTH, DT4 7BG
McDonald's, St. Mary Street, WEYMOUTH, DT4 8PJ	7.84 miles	Directions from DT2 8PX to McDonald's, St. Mary Street, WEYMOUTH, DT4 8PJ

KFC Restaurants near DT2 8PX
Restaurant	Distance	Directions
KFC, Jubilee Retail Park, Jubilee Close, WEYMOUTH, DT4 7BG	7.37 miles	Directions from DT2 8PX to KFC Weymouth - Jubilee Close
KFC, Wessex Gate Retail Park, Broadstone Way, POOLE, BH15 3TE	18.15 miles	Directions from DT2 8PX to KFC Poole - Wessex Gate Retail Park
KFC, Dolphin Centre, POOLE, BH15 1SZ	18.66 miles	Directions from DT2 8PX to KFC Poole - The Dolphin Centre
KFC, Western Avenue, Houndstone Business Park, YEOVIL, BA22 8YQ	19.44 miles	Directions from DT2 8PX to KFC Yeovil - Western Avenue
KFC, Tower Park, POOLE, BH12 4NY	19.96 miles	Directions from DT2 8PX to KFC Poole - Tower Park

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