DT2 8PY 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 (8PY) 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 PY.
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 8PY postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is DORCHESTER DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
A close-knit community! The 2021 Census indicates that only 3 individuals call the DT2 8PY postcode their home.
It is situated within the post town of DORCHESTER within the old postal county of Dorset.
DT2 8PY is within Kingston Maurward.
The DT2 8PY postcode area is composed of 2.56% residential properties, 10.26% commercial properties, and 87.18% public properties.
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Map of the DT2 8PY Postcode
DT2 8PY: Points of Interest
KINGSTON MAURWARD MEATS
KINGSTON MAURWARD MEATS is a facility engaged in manufacturing or packaging located at Kingston Maurward Agricultural College, Kingston Maurward, Dorset, DT2 8PY.
Play Barn
Play Barn is an establishment offering meals and refreshments located at Kingston Maurward Agricultural College, Kingston Maurward, Dorset, DT2 8PY.
The Estate Shop
The Estate Shop is a retail outlet located at Kingston Maurward Agricultural College, Kingston Maurward, Dorset, DT2 8PY.
The Cellar Bar
The Cellar Bar is an establishment offering meals and refreshments located at Kingston Maurward Agricultural College, Kingston Maurward, Dorset, DT2 8PY.
| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 2.56% |
| Commercial | 10.26% |
| Public | 87.18% |
Telephone Area Code for DT2 8PY
The telephone area code for DT2 8PY is 01305 Dorchester.
Map Coordinates for DT2 8PY
| Latitude | 50.7183199709 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -2.40457664228 |
Weather Forecast for DT2 8PY
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 |
Schools within a five minute drive of DT2 8PY Postcode
England Higher Schools
Kingston Maurward College
Address: Kingston Maurward College, Kingston Maurward, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8PY
Distance: 0.00 miles
Contact: 01305215000
England Secondary Schools
Dorset Studio School
Address: Dorset Studio School, Kingston Maurward, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8PX
Distance: 0.11 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: 1.28 miles
Contact: 01305262258
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near DT2 8PY
SOUTH COAST DENTAL SPECIALISTS
Address: AVENUE HOUSE, SOUTH WALKS ROAD, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1DT
Distance: 1.45 miles
Contact: :
PRINCESS STREET DENTAL CARE
Address: 29-29A PRINCES STREET, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1TP
Distance: 1.51 miles
Contact: :
A COUNTRY PRACTICE
Address: 40 GREAT WESTERN ROAD, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1UF
Distance: 1.61 miles
Contact: :
ASPEN HOUSE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 4 BRIDPORT ROAD, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1RR
Distance: 1.67 miles
Contact: :
ROYAL TERRACE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 35 CORNWALL ROAD, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1RY
Distance: 1.69 miles
Contact: :
THE GARDENS DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 18 CORNWALL ROAD, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1RU
Distance: 1.70 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near DT2 8PY
BOOTS
Address: 12-13 CORNHILL, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1BQ
Distance: 1.44 miles
Contact: tel: 01305 264340
SUPERDRUG PHARMACY
Address: 17 SOUTH STREET, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1BS
Distance: 1.45 miles
Contact: tel: 01305 264101
TOUT'S PHARMACY
Address: UNIT 1 BREWERY SQUARE, 5 WEYMOUTH AVENUE, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1QR
Distance: 1.56 miles
Contact: tel: 01305 264193
VICTORIA PARK PHARMACY
Address: 14 MAUD ROAD, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 2LW
Distance: 1.92 miles
Contact: tel: 01305 264012
TESCO INSTORE PHARMACY
Address: TESCO STORES LTD, WEYMOUTH AVENUE, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 2RY
Distance: 2.04 miles
Contact: tel: 01305 365847
POUNDBURY PHARMACY
Address: 1 FREDERICK TREVES HOUSE, ST JOHN WAY, POUNDBURY, DORCHESTER, DT1 2FD
Distance: 2.34 miles
Contact: tel: 01305 213475
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near DT2 8PY
INSIGHT OPTICIANS
Address: 9 TUDOR ARCADE, SOUTH STREET, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1BN
Distance: 1.41 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (DORCHESTER)
Address: 5 SOUTH STREET, DORCHESTER, DT1 1BL
Distance: 1.43 miles
Contact: :
DORCHESTER BOOTS OPTICIANS
Address: 16 CORNHILL, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1BQ
Distance: 1.44 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (DORCHESTER)
Address: 20/20A SOUTH STREET, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1BS
Distance: 1.45 miles
Contact: :
SCRIVENS OPTICIANS (DORCHESTER)
Address: 41 SOUTH STREET, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1DF
Distance: 1.48 miles
Contact: :
ANDREW CARE OPTICIANS
Address: 6 SOUTH TERRACE, SOUTH STREET, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1DE
Distance: 1.49 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near DT2 8PY
FORDINGTON SURGERY
Address: 91 HIGH STREET, FORDINGTON, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1LD
Distance: 1.07 miles
Contact: tel: 01305 250515
ATRIUM HEALTH CENTRE
Address: 7 WEYMOUTH AVENUE, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1QR
Distance: 1.56 miles
Contact: tel: 01305 251545
QUEENS AVENUE SURGERY
Address: 14 QUEENS AVENUE, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 2EW
Distance: 1.89 miles
Contact: tel: 01305 262886
POUNDBURY DOCTORS SURGERY
Address: 3 FREDERICK TREVES HOUSE, ST. JOHN WAY, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 2FD
Distance: 2.34 miles
Contact: tel: 01305 251128
PRINCE OF WALES SURGERY
Address: 2 FREDERICK TREVES HOUSE, ST. JOHN WAY, DORCHESTER, DT1 2FD
Distance: 2.34 miles
Contact: tel: 01305 871468
THE PRINCE OF WALES SURGERY
Address: FREDERICK TREVES HOUSE, ST. JOHN WAY, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 2FD
Distance: 2.34 miles
Contact: tel: 01305 250989
Transport Links near DT2 8PY
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: DT2 8PY
- Dorchester West
Dorchester West station, Damers Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2LBDistance: 2.18 milesDriving Time: 4.35 minutes - Dorchester South
Dorchester South station, Station Approach, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1QXDistance: 2.28 milesDriving Time: 4.58 minutes - Moreton (Dorset)
Moreton (Dorset) station, Station Road, Moreton, Dorset, DT2 8BBDistance: 6.84 milesDriving Time: 12.68 minutes - Upwey
Upwey station, Littlemoor Road, Upwey, Dorset, DT3 5RBDistance: 7.11 milesDriving Time: 9.92 minutes - Weymouth
Weymouth station, King Street, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 7BNDistance: 9.47 milesDriving Time: 13.91 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near DT2 8PY
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near DT2 8PY
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the DT2 8PY Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | West Dorset Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Chris Loder |
| Political Party | Conservative |
What Council is the DT2 8PY 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 8PY 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 CouncilPostcodes near the DT2 8PY Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the DT2 8PY Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Waitrose, Tudor Arcade, South Street, DORCHESTER, DT1 1BN | 2.27 miles | Directions from DT2 8PY to Waitrose |
| Iceland, Trinity Street, DORCHESTER, DT1 1TU | 2.42 miles | Directions from DT2 8PY to Iceland |
| Lidl, The Grove, DORCHESTER, DT1 1XU | 2.60 miles | Directions from DT2 8PY to Lidl |
| Tesco, Weymouth Avenue, DORCHESTER, DT1 2RY | 3.28 miles | Directions from DT2 8PY to Tesco |
| Waitrose, Queen Mother Square, Poundbury, DORCHESTER, DT1 3BW | 4.40 miles | Directions from DT2 8PY to Waitrose |
What Popular Restaurants are near the DT2 8PY Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Chickerell Link Road, Chickerell, DT3 4DG | 8.05 miles | Directions from DT2 8PY to Chickerell Link Road |
| 2 Middle Street, Yeovil, BA20 1LZ | 18.30 miles | Directions from DT2 8PY to 2 Middle Street |
| 48 Waterloo Road Poole, Poole, BH17 7LG | 18.36 miles | Directions from DT2 8PY to 48 Waterloo Road Poole |
| Tower Park, Poole, BH12 4NY | 19.87 miles | Directions from DT2 8PY to Tower Park |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Bridport Road, DORCHESTER, DT2 9DL | 3.09 miles | Directions from DT2 8PY to McDonald's, Bridport Road, DORCHESTER, DT2 9DL |
| McDonald's, Gateway Business Park, Mercery Rd, Weymouth DT3 5HJ | 6.41 miles | Directions from DT2 8PY to McDonald's, Gateway Business Park, Mercery Rd, Weymouth DT3 5HJ |
| McDonald's, Jubilee Retail Park, Jubilee Close, WEYMOUTH, DT4 7BG | 7.36 miles | Directions from DT2 8PY to McDonald's, Jubilee Retail Park, Jubilee Close, WEYMOUTH, DT4 7BG |
| McDonald's, St. Mary Street, WEYMOUTH, DT4 8PJ | 7.83 miles | Directions from DT2 8PY to McDonald's, St. Mary Street, WEYMOUTH, DT4 8PJ |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Jubilee Retail Park, Jubilee Close, WEYMOUTH, DT4 7BG | 7.36 miles | Directions from DT2 8PY to KFC Weymouth - Jubilee Close |
| KFC, Wessex Gate Retail Park, Broadstone Way, POOLE, BH15 3TE | 18.05 miles | Directions from DT2 8PY to KFC Poole - Wessex Gate Retail Park |
| KFC, Dolphin Centre, POOLE, BH15 1SZ | 18.57 miles | Directions from DT2 8PY to KFC Poole - The Dolphin Centre |
| KFC, Western Avenue, Houndstone Business Park, YEOVIL, BA22 8YQ | 19.54 miles | Directions from DT2 8PY to KFC Yeovil - Western Avenue |
| KFC, Tower Park, POOLE, BH12 4NY | 19.87 miles | Directions from DT2 8PY to KFC Poole - Tower Park |