DT2 8RT Postcode in Puddletown

DT2 8RT is a Postcode in High Street

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DT2 8RT 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 (8RT) 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:

  1. Postal Area. In our case DT which means Dorchester.
  2. Postal District. In our case DT2.
  3. Postal Sector. In our case DT2 8.
  4. Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case RT.

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 8RT 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 8RT postcode have the street address of High Street

Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the DT2 8RT postcode is home to a bustling 60 residents!

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

DT2 8RT is within the village of Puddletown.

The DT2 8RT postcode area is composed of 93.75% residential properties, 6.25% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.

According to our data. Most dwellings in DT2 8RT are houses. The remainder of residential properties consist of flats. Of these houses, most are mid-terraced. The remainder are semi-detached, detached and end-terraced. Of these flats, most are end-terraced. The remainder are mid-terraced.

Most properties in DT2 8RT are owned by the occupiers with the rest being privately rented.

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DT2 8RT: Points of Interest

SPAR

SPAR is a retail outlet located at 27 - 29 High Street, Puddletown, Dorset, DT2 8RT.

Property TypePercentage
Residential93.75%
Commercial6.25%
Public0%

Telephone Area Code for DT2 8RT

The telephone area code for DT2 8RT is 01305 Dorchester.

Map Coordinates for DT2 8RT

Latitude50.7481627695
Longitude-2.34725820638
walking distances from DT2 8RT
Map showing 5 and 10 minutes walking distances from DT2 8RT © Crown copyright and database rights 2024

Weather Forecast for DT2 8RT

Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
18:00 to 21:00symbol for Partly cloudy (day)Partly cloudy (day)17.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) 0.00%WNW 4 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for Clear nightClear night13.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) 1.00%NNW 4 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for Clear nightClear night11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) 0.00%NNE 4 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for Clear nightClear night9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 0.00%NE 4 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for Partly cloudy (day)Partly cloudy (day)11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) 2.00%E 7 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for Sunny daySunny day15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) 1.00%SE 4 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for Partly cloudy (day)Partly cloudy (day)16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) 2.00%SSE 7 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for Partly cloudy (day)Partly cloudy (day)16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) 1.00%S 7 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for CloudyCloudy14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) 4.00%SSW 4 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for CloudyCloudy11.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) 3.00%SW 2 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for CloudyCloudy9.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 4.00%S 2 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for Clear nightClear night9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 4.00%SSW 2 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for Sunny daySunny day10.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) 4.00%ESE 2 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for CloudyCloudy15.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) 4.00%SE 4 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for CloudyCloudy17.0°C (feels like 17.0°C) 4.00%SSE 4 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for CloudyCloudy18.0°C (feels like 18.0°C) 4.00%SSE 4 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for CloudyCloudy16.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) 3.00%S 4 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for CloudyCloudy11.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) 4.00%SSE 2 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for CloudyCloudy10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 4.00%E 4 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for CloudyCloudy9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 4.00%ENE 4 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for CloudyCloudy12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) 4.00%E 4 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for CloudyCloudy16.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) 4.00%ESE 7 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for CloudyCloudy19.0°C (feels like 18.0°C) 4.00%SE 7 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for CloudyCloudy19.0°C (feels like 18.0°C) 4.00%SE 7 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for Partly cloudy (day)Partly cloudy (day)17.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) 1.00%SE 4 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for Clear nightClear night13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) 1.00%ESE 4 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for Clear nightClear night11.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) 0.00%E 4 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for Clear nightClear night10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 0.00%ENE 4 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for Sunny daySunny day12.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) 0.00%ENE 4 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for Sunny daySunny day18.0°C (feels like 17.0°C) 1.00%ESE 4 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for Sunny daySunny day20.0°C (feels like 19.0°C) 1.00%SSE 7 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for Sunny daySunny day20.0°C (feels like 19.0°C) 2.00%SSE 9 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for Sunny daySunny day18.0°C (feels like 17.0°C) 1.00%SSE 7 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for Clear nightClear night13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) 1.00%SE 4 mph

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

Download Speeds For DT2 8RT

Broadband speed meter good
Average Mbps61.900
Median Mbps76.100
Maximum Mbps79.910

DT2 8RT has an average download speed of 61.9 Megabits per second (Mbps).

1,264 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.

41% of postcodes (485,398) have slower broadband speeds.

59% of postcodes (697,979) have faster broadband speeds.

Upload Speeds For DT2 8RT

Broadband speed meter fast
Average Mbps16.000
Median Mbps19.100
Maximum Mbps20.000

DT2 8RT has an average upload speed of 16 Megabits per second (Mbps).

10,419 other postcode units have the same upload speed.

74% of postcodes (880,569) have slower upload speeds.

25% of postcodes (293,653) have faster upload speeds.

Sourced from Ofcom data 2021.

Schools within a five minute drive of DT2 8RT 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: 0.20 miles

School Website

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: 0.11 miles

School Website

Contact: 01305848206

Data accessed January 2024

Nearest Dentists

Dentists near DT2 8RT

PRINCESS STREET DENTAL CARE

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

Distance: 4.62 miles

Contact: :

SOUTH COAST DENTAL SPECIALISTS

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

Distance: 4.63 miles

Contact: :

ASPEN HOUSE DENTAL PRACTICE

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

Distance: 4.76 miles

Contact: :

A COUNTRY PRACTICE

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

Distance: 4.77 miles

Contact: :

ROYAL TERRACE DENTAL PRACTICE

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

Distance: 4.78 miles

Contact: :

THE GARDENS DENTAL PRACTICE

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

Distance: 4.82 miles

Contact: :

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Nearest Chemists

Pharmacies near DT2 8RT

AUTOMEDS PHARMACY LTD

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

Distance: 2.48 miles

Contact: tel: 01305 230091

BOOTS

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

Distance: 4.56 miles

Contact: tel: 01305 264340

SUPERDRUG PHARMACY

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

Distance: 4.59 miles

Contact: tel: 01305 264101

TOUT'S PHARMACY

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

Distance: 4.74 miles

Contact: tel: 01305 264193

VICTORIA PARK PHARMACY

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

Distance: 5.07 miles

Contact: tel: 01305 264012

TESCO INSTORE PHARMACY

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

Distance: 5.28 miles

Contact: tel: 01305 365847

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Nearest Opticians

Opticians near DT2 8RT

INSIGHT OPTICIANS

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

Distance: 4.54 miles

Contact: :

DORCHESTER BOOTS OPTICIANS

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

Distance: 4.56 miles

Contact: :

VISION EXPRESS (DORCHESTER)

Address: 5 SOUTH STREET, DORCHESTER, DT1 1BL

Distance: 4.56 miles

Contact: :

SPECSAVERS (DORCHESTER)

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

Distance: 4.59 miles

Contact: :

SPROSTON & BOWDEN OPTICIANS

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

Distance: 4.61 miles

Contact: :

SCRIVENS OPTICIANS (DORCHESTER)

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

Distance: 4.63 miles

Contact: :

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Nearest GP Surgeries

Doctors near DT2 8RT

PUDDLETOWN SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE

Address: ATHELHAMPTON ROAD, PUDDLETOWN, DORCHESTER, DT2 8FY

Distance: 0.27 miles

Contact: :

PUDDLETOWN SURGERY

Address: 2A ATHELHAMPTON ROAD, PUDDLETOWN, DORCHESTER, DT2 8FY

Distance: 0.27 miles

Contact: tel: 01305 848333

MILTON ROAD SURGERY

Address: 7 MILTON ROAD CLOSE, MILBORNE ST ANDREW, BLANDFORD, DORSET, DT11 0JY

Distance: 3.51 miles

Contact: :

THE SURGERY

Address: THE TRINITY STREET PRACTICE, LD FARM WAY, CROSSWAYS, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT2 8TU

Distance: 3.80 miles

Contact: :

FORDINGTON SURGERY

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

Distance: 4.27 miles

Contact: tel: 01305 250515

ATRIUM HEALTH CENTRE

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

Distance: 4.74 miles

Contact: tel: 01305 251545

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Transport Links near DT2 8RT

Train Stations

Nearest stations for postcode: DT2 8RT

  • Moreton (Dorset)
    Moreton (Dorset) station, Station Road, Moreton, Dorset, DT2 8BB
    Distance: 5.38 miles
    Driving Time: 7.95 minutes
  • Dorchester West
    Dorchester West station, Damers Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2LB
    Distance: 5.43 miles
    Driving Time: 7.72 minutes
  • Dorchester South
    Dorchester South station, Station Approach, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1QX
    Distance: 5.53 miles
    Driving Time: 7.96 minutes
  • Wool
    Wool station, Station Road, Wool, Dorset, BH20 6BL
    Distance: 9.13 miles
    Driving Time: 13.11 minutes
  • Upwey
    Upwey station, Littlemoor Road, Upwey, Dorset, DT3 5RB
    Distance: 10.37 miles
    Driving Time: 13.30 minutes

Distances represent the quickest route by car.

Motorway Junctions near DT2 8RT

Train Stations

Motorway Junctions near DT2 8RT

Distances represent the quickest route by car.

What are the Council Tax Bands for the DT2 8RT Postcode?

Council Tax Bands for DT2 8RT
Council Tax BandNumber of Properties
Band A2
Band B13
Band C3
Band D2
Band E5
Band F4

What Addresses are in the DT2 8RT Postcode?

Addresses for High Street, Puddletown, Dorchester, Dorset, which have the DT2 8RT Postcode

Who are my Elected Representatives in the DT2 8RT Postcode?

Westminster ConstituencyWest Dorset Co Const
Member or Parliament
Chris Loder
Chris Loder
Contact DetailsContact Chris Loder
Political PartyConservative

What Council is the DT2 8RT 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 8RT 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 8RT

Yearly House Sales for DT2 8RT
YearHighLowAverageSales
2011£163,400£163,400£163,4001
2013£167,500£177,000£172,2502
2014£192,000£192,000£192,0001
2020£345,522£345,522£345,5221
2021£285,000£285,000£285,0001
2022£555,000£555,000£555,0001

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Postcodes near the DT2 8RT Postcode

DT2 8RR DT2 8SG Bellbury Close DT2 8RS Blandford Road DT2 8RZ Coombe Road DT2 8FZ Dorchester Road DT2 8GF Greenacres DT2 8RY High Street DT2 8RX High Street DT2 8WY High Street DT2 8GD High Street DT2 8RU High Street DT2 8XH Kingsmead DT2 8SQ Mill Street DT2 8SH Mill Street DT2 8UE Princes Court DT2 8GZ Sherrings Green Close DT2 8SJ Styles Lane DT2 8TD Thompson Close

What Popular Supermarkets are near the DT2 8RT Postcode?

Popular Supermarkets near DT2 8RT
SupermarketDistanceDirections
Waitrose, Tudor Arcade, South Street, DORCHESTER, DT1 1BN7.29 miles Directions from DT2 8RT to Waitrose
Lidl, The Grove, DORCHESTER, DT1 1XU7.38 miles Directions from DT2 8RT to Lidl
Iceland, Trinity Street, DORCHESTER, DT1 1TU7.49 miles Directions from DT2 8RT to Iceland
Tesco, Weymouth Avenue, DORCHESTER, DT1 2RY8.48 miles Directions from DT2 8RT to Tesco
Sainsburys, Mercery Road, WEYMOUTH, DT3 5HJ15.01 miles Directions from DT2 8RT to Sainsburys

What Popular Restaurants are near the DT2 8RT Postcode?

Burger King Restaurants near DT2 8RT
Burger KingDistanceDirections
Chickerell Link Road, Chickerell, DT3 4DG11.13 miles Directions from DT2 8RT to Chickerell Link Road
48 Waterloo Road Poole, Poole, BH17 7LG15.77 miles Directions from DT2 8RT to 48 Waterloo Road Poole
Tower Park, Poole, BH12 4NY17.26 miles Directions from DT2 8RT to Tower Park
2 Middle Street, Yeovil, BA20 1LZ18.21 miles Directions from DT2 8RT to 2 Middle Street

Mcdonald's Restaurants near DT2 8RT
Mcdonald'sDistanceDirections
McDonald's, Bridport Road, DORCHESTER, DT2 9DL6.10 miles Directions from DT2 8RT to McDonald's, Bridport Road, DORCHESTER, DT2 9DL
McDonald's, Gateway Business Park, Mercery Rd, Weymouth DT3 5HJ9.39 miles Directions from DT2 8RT to McDonald's, Gateway Business Park, Mercery Rd, Weymouth DT3 5HJ
McDonald's, Jubilee Retail Park, Jubilee Close, WEYMOUTH, DT4 7BG10.25 miles Directions from DT2 8RT to McDonald's, Jubilee Retail Park, Jubilee Close, WEYMOUTH, DT4 7BG
McDonald's, St. Mary Street, WEYMOUTH, DT4 8PJ10.66 miles Directions from DT2 8RT to McDonald's, St. Mary Street, WEYMOUTH, DT4 8PJ

KFC Restaurants near DT2 8RT
RestaurantDistanceDirections
KFC, Jubilee Retail Park, Jubilee Close, WEYMOUTH, DT4 7BG10.25 miles Directions from DT2 8RT to KFC Weymouth - Jubilee Close
KFC, Wessex Gate Retail Park, Broadstone Way, POOLE, BH15 3TE15.54 miles Directions from DT2 8RT to KFC Poole - Wessex Gate Retail Park
KFC, Dolphin Centre, POOLE, BH15 1SZ16.19 miles Directions from DT2 8RT to KFC Poole - The Dolphin Centre
KFC, Tower Park, POOLE, BH12 4NY17.27 miles Directions from DT2 8RT to KFC Poole - Tower Park
KFC, Ashley Road, POOLE, BH14 0AX17.64 miles Directions from DT2 8RT to KFC Poole - Ashley Road
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