DT2 8QS 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 (8QS) 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 QS.
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 8QS 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 2 individuals call the DT2 8QS postcode their home.
It is situated within the post town of DORCHESTER within the old postal county of Dorset.
DT2 8QS is within the village of Puddletown.
The DT2 8QS postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
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Map of the DT2 8QS Postcode
| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Map Coordinates for DT2 8QS
| Latitude | 50.7378908468 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -2.35694609116 |
Weather Forecast for DT2 8QS
Wed 8th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 2.00% | S 7 mph |
| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 8QS Postcode
England Secondary Schools
St Mary's Church of England Middle School, Puddletown
Address: St Mary's Church of England Middle School, Puddletown, Coombe Road, Puddletown, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8SA
Distance: 0.63 miles
Contact: 01305848293
England Primary Schools
Puddletown Church of England First School
Address: Puddletown Church of England First School, Dorchester Road, Puddletown, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8FZ
Distance: 0.79 miles
Contact: 01305848206
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near DT2 8QS
SOUTH COAST DENTAL SPECIALISTS
Address: AVENUE HOUSE, SOUTH WALKS ROAD, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1DT
Distance: 3.91 miles
Contact: :
PRINCESS STREET DENTAL CARE
Address: 29-29A PRINCES STREET, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1TP
Distance: 3.92 miles
Contact: :
A COUNTRY PRACTICE
Address: 40 GREAT WESTERN ROAD, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1UF
Distance: 4.05 miles
Contact: :
ASPEN HOUSE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 4 BRIDPORT ROAD, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1RR
Distance: 4.07 miles
Contact: :
ROYAL TERRACE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 35 CORNWALL ROAD, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1RY
Distance: 4.09 miles
Contact: :
THE GARDENS DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 18 CORNWALL ROAD, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1RU
Distance: 4.12 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near DT2 8QS
AUTOMEDS PHARMACY LTD
Address: UNIT 52F, ENTERPRISE PARK, PIDDLEHINTON, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT2 7UA
Distance: 2.66 miles
Contact: tel: 01305 230091
BOOTS
Address: 12-13 CORNHILL, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1BQ
Distance: 3.85 miles
Contact: tel: 01305 264340
SUPERDRUG PHARMACY
Address: 17 SOUTH STREET, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1BS
Distance: 3.88 miles
Contact: tel: 01305 264101
TOUT'S PHARMACY
Address: UNIT 1 BREWERY SQUARE, 5 WEYMOUTH AVENUE, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1QR
Distance: 4.02 miles
Contact: tel: 01305 264193
VICTORIA PARK PHARMACY
Address: 14 MAUD ROAD, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 2LW
Distance: 4.36 miles
Contact: tel: 01305 264012
TESCO INSTORE PHARMACY
Address: TESCO STORES LTD, WEYMOUTH AVENUE, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 2RY
Distance: 4.53 miles
Contact: tel: 01305 365847
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near DT2 8QS
INSIGHT OPTICIANS
Address: 9 TUDOR ARCADE, SOUTH STREET, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1BN
Distance: 3.83 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (DORCHESTER)
Address: 5 SOUTH STREET, DORCHESTER, DT1 1BL
Distance: 3.85 miles
Contact: :
DORCHESTER BOOTS OPTICIANS
Address: 16 CORNHILL, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1BQ
Distance: 3.85 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (DORCHESTER)
Address: 20/20A SOUTH STREET, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1BS
Distance: 3.88 miles
Contact: :
SPROSTON & BOWDEN OPTICIANS
Address: 23 HIGH WEST STREET, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1UW
Distance: 3.91 miles
Contact: :
SCRIVENS OPTICIANS (DORCHESTER)
Address: 41 SOUTH STREET, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1DF
Distance: 3.92 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near DT2 8QS
PUDDLETOWN SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: ATHELHAMPTON ROAD, PUDDLETOWN, DORCHESTER, DT2 8FY
Distance: 0.87 miles
Contact: :
PUDDLETOWN SURGERY
Address: 2A ATHELHAMPTON ROAD, PUDDLETOWN, DORCHESTER, DT2 8FY
Distance: 0.87 miles
Contact: tel: 01305 848333
THE SURGERY
Address: THE TRINITY STREET PRACTICE, LD FARM WAY, CROSSWAYS, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT2 8TU
Distance: 3.25 miles
Contact: :
FORDINGTON SURGERY
Address: 91 HIGH STREET, FORDINGTON, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1LD
Distance: 3.53 miles
Contact: tel: 01305 250515
ATRIUM HEALTH CENTRE
Address: 7 WEYMOUTH AVENUE, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1QR
Distance: 4.02 miles
Contact: tel: 01305 251545
MILTON ROAD SURGERY
Address: 7 MILTON ROAD CLOSE, MILBORNE ST ANDREW, BLANDFORD, DORSET, DT11 0JY
Distance: 4.29 miles
Contact: :
Transport Links near DT2 8QS
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: DT2 8QS
- Dorchester West
Dorchester West station, Damers Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2LBDistance: 5.22 milesDriving Time: 9.06 minutes - Dorchester South
Dorchester South station, Station Approach, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1QXDistance: 5.31 milesDriving Time: 9.30 minutes - Moreton (Dorset)
Moreton (Dorset) station, Station Road, Moreton, Dorset, DT2 8BBDistance: 6.41 milesDriving Time: 11.86 minutes - Upwey
Upwey station, Littlemoor Road, Upwey, Dorset, DT3 5RBDistance: 10.15 milesDriving Time: 14.64 minutes - Wool
Wool station, Station Road, Wool, Dorset, BH20 6BLDistance: 10.17 milesDriving Time: 17.02 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near DT2 8QS
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near DT2 8QS
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the DT2 8QS Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | West Dorset Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Chris Loder |
| Political Party | Conservative |
What Council is the DT2 8QS 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 8QS 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 8QS
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | £515,000 | £515,000 | £515,000 | 1 |
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Postcodes near the DT2 8QS Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the DT2 8QS Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Waitrose, Tudor Arcade, South Street, DORCHESTER, DT1 1BN | 6.15 miles | Directions from DT2 8QS to Waitrose |
| Lidl, The Grove, DORCHESTER, DT1 1XU | 6.30 miles | Directions from DT2 8QS to Lidl |
| Iceland, Trinity Street, DORCHESTER, DT1 1TU | 6.34 miles | Directions from DT2 8QS to Iceland |
| Tesco, Weymouth Avenue, DORCHESTER, DT1 2RY | 7.27 miles | Directions from DT2 8QS to Tesco |
| Waitrose, Queen Mother Square, Poundbury, DORCHESTER, DT1 3BW | 8.13 miles | Directions from DT2 8QS to Waitrose |
What Popular Restaurants are near the DT2 8QS Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Chickerell Link Road, Chickerell, DT3 4DG | 10.30 miles | Directions from DT2 8QS to Chickerell Link Road |
| 48 Waterloo Road Poole, Poole, BH17 7LG | 16.20 miles | Directions from DT2 8QS to 48 Waterloo Road Poole |
| Tower Park, Poole, BH12 4NY | 17.69 miles | Directions from DT2 8QS to Tower Park |
| 2 Middle Street, Yeovil, BA20 1LZ | 18.46 miles | Directions from DT2 8QS to 2 Middle Street |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Bridport Road, DORCHESTER, DT2 9DL | 5.44 miles | Directions from DT2 8QS to McDonald's, Bridport Road, DORCHESTER, DT2 9DL |
| McDonald's, Gateway Business Park, Mercery Rd, Weymouth DT3 5HJ | 8.57 miles | Directions from DT2 8QS to McDonald's, Gateway Business Park, Mercery Rd, Weymouth DT3 5HJ |
| McDonald's, Jubilee Retail Park, Jubilee Close, WEYMOUTH, DT4 7BG | 9.42 miles | Directions from DT2 8QS to McDonald's, Jubilee Retail Park, Jubilee Close, WEYMOUTH, DT4 7BG |
| McDonald's, St. Mary Street, WEYMOUTH, DT4 8PJ | 9.84 miles | Directions from DT2 8QS to McDonald's, St. Mary Street, WEYMOUTH, DT4 8PJ |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Jubilee Retail Park, Jubilee Close, WEYMOUTH, DT4 7BG | 9.42 miles | Directions from DT2 8QS to KFC Weymouth - Jubilee Close |
| KFC, Wessex Gate Retail Park, Broadstone Way, POOLE, BH15 3TE | 15.94 miles | Directions from DT2 8QS to KFC Poole - Wessex Gate Retail Park |
| KFC, Dolphin Centre, POOLE, BH15 1SZ | 16.54 miles | Directions from DT2 8QS to KFC Poole - The Dolphin Centre |
| KFC, Tower Park, POOLE, BH12 4NY | 17.70 miles | Directions from DT2 8QS to KFC Poole - Tower Park |
| KFC, Ashley Road, POOLE, BH14 0AX | 18.02 miles | Directions from DT2 8QS to KFC Poole - Ashley Road |