DT3 6HX is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (DT3) is called the outward code. The part after the space (6HX) 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 DT3.
- Postal Sector. In our case DT3 6.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case HX.
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 DT3 6HX postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is WEYMOUTH DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the DT3 6HX postcode have the street address of Brackendown Avenue
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the DT3 6HX postcode is home to a bustling 107 residents!
It is situated within the post town of WEYMOUTH within the old postal county of Dorset.
DT3 6HX is within the town of Weymouth.
The DT3 6HX postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in DT3 6HX are houses. The remainder of residential properties consist of bungalows. Of these houses, most are detached. The remainder are semi-detached and mid-terraced. Of these bungalows, most are detached.
Most properties in DT3 6HX are owned by the occupiers with the rest being privately rented.
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Map of the DT3 6HX Postcode
| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for DT3 6HX
The telephone area code for DT3 6HX is 01305 Dorchester.
Map Coordinates for DT3 6HX
| Latitude | 50.636076243 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -2.44057853405 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for DT3 6HX
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Weather Forecast for DT3 6HX
Sun 28th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 1.00% | NW 7 mph |
Mon 29th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Clear night | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 1.00% | SW 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 1.00% | SSW 13 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 3.00% | SSW 16 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 4.00% | SSW 18 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 13.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 2.00% | SSW 18 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 4.00% | S 16 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 1.00% | S 13 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 1.00% | S 11 mph |
Tue 30th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 3.00% | S 13 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 2.00% | SSE 13 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Sunny day | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 2.00% | SSE 16 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 9.00% | SSE 18 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 16.00% | SSE 16 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Heavy rain | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 81.00% | S 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Heavy rain | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 80.00% | S 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 14.00% | SSE 7 mph |
Wed 1st May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 8.00% | S 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 5.00% | SSE 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 7.00% | ESE 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 7.00% | SE 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 12.00% | S 4 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 16.00% | WSW 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Light rain | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 63.00% | WNW 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Light rain | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 60.00% | WNW 9 mph |
Thu 2nd May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Light rain | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 59.00% | NW 11 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Light rain | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 57.00% | NW 11 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Light rain | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 48.00% | NNW 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 15.00% | NNW 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Overcast | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 16.00% | NNW 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 22.00% | NW 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 9.00% | WNW 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Clear night | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 8.00% | NW 9 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the DT3 6HX Postcode?
Download Speeds For DT3 6HX
| Average Mbps | 56.000 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 60.600 |
| Maximum Mbps | 80.000 |
DT3 6HX has an average download speed of 56 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,570 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
34% of postcodes (401,226) have slower broadband speeds.
66% of postcodes (781,845) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For DT3 6HX
| Average Mbps | 13.400 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 17.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 20.000 |
DT3 6HX has an average upload speed of 13.4 Megabits per second (Mbps).
11,686 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
49% of postcodes (580,017) have slower upload speeds.
50% of postcodes (592,938) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of DT3 6HX Postcode
England Primary Schools
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School
Address: St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Littlemoor Road, Preston, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 6AA
Distance: 0.65 miles
Contact: 01305832346
St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Aided School, Preston, Weymouth
Address: St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Aided School, Preston, Weymouth, Littlemoor Road, Preston, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 6AA
Distance: 0.65 miles
Contact:
England Higher Schools
Weymouth College
Address: Weymouth College, Cranford Avenue, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 7LQ
Distance: 1.03 miles
Contact: 01305761100
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near DT3 6HX
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 2 LITTLEMOOR SHOPPING CENTRE, LITTLEMOOR ROAD, WEYMOUTH, DORSET, DT3 6NQ
Distance: 1.03 miles
Contact: :
MELCOMBE AVENUE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: WEYMOUTH COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, 3 MELCOMBE AVENUE, WEYMOUTH, DORSET, DT4 7TB
Distance: 1.14 miles
Contact: :
GREENHILL DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 1 DORCHESTER ROAD, WEYMOUTH, DORSET, DT4 7JR
Distance: 1.25 miles
Contact: :
CARLTON DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 1 CARLTON ROAD SOUTH, WEYMOUTH, DORSET, DT4 7PL
Distance: 1.32 miles
Contact: :
THE CLOCK DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 104 THE ESPLANADE, WEYMOUTH, DORSET, DT4 7ED
Distance: 1.57 miles
Contact: :
THE BRIDGES DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 23 GLOUCESTER STREET, WEYMOUTH, DORSET, DT4 7AW
Distance: 1.71 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near DT3 6HX
ROWLANDS PHARMACY
Address: 7 LITTLEMOOR ROAD, PRESTON, WEYMOUTH, DORSET, DT3 6LD
Distance: 0.69 miles
Contact: tel: 01305 833379
ROWLANDS PHARMACY
Address: 3 LITTLEMOOR SHOPPING CENTRE, LITTLEMOOR ROAD, WEYMOUTH, DORSET, DT3 6NQ
Distance: 1.03 miles
Contact: tel: 01305 814828
MORRISONS PHARMACY
Address: DORCHESTER ROAD, WEYMOUTH, DORSET, DT3 5AX
Distance: 1.15 miles
Contact: tel: 01305 786361
WESSEX PHARMACY
Address: 14 AVENUE ROAD, WEYMOUTH, DORSET, DT4 7JJ
Distance: 1.29 miles
Contact: tel: 01305 784661
WELL
Address: 24 CRESCENT STREET, WEYMOUTH, DORSET, DT4 7BX
Distance: 1.53 miles
Contact: tel: 01305 781500
LLOYDSPHARMACY
Address: 22 GLOUCESTER STREET, WEYMOUTH, DT4 7AW
Distance: 1.71 miles
Contact: tel: 01305 785484
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near DT3 6HX
ROBERT FRITH FOUR LIMITED (WEYMOUTH)
Address: 104 ST. MARY STREET, WEYMOUTH, DT4 8NY
Distance: 1.83 miles
Contact: :
SCRIVENS OPTICIANS (WEYMOUTH)
Address: 95 ST. MARY STREET, WEYMOUTH, DT4 8NY
Distance: 1.83 miles
Contact: :
ROBERT FRITH FOUR LTD - WEYMOUTH
Address: 104 ST. MARY STREET, WEYMOUTH, DT4 8NY
Distance: 1.83 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (WEYMOUTH)
Address: 16 ST. MARY STREET, WEYMOUTH, DORSET, DT4 8PB
Distance: 1.85 miles
Contact: :
ANDREW CARE OPTICIANS (WEYMOUTH)
Address: 12 ST. THOMAS STREET, WEYMOUTH, DORSET, DT4 8EW
Distance: 1.86 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (WEYMOUTH)
Address: 83 ST. THOMAS STREET, WEYMOUTH, DORSET, DT4 8EN
Distance: 1.87 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near DT3 6HX
PRESTON ROAD SURGERY
Address: 102 PRESTON ROAD, WEYMOUTH, DORSET, DT3 6BB
Distance: 0.65 miles
Contact: :
LITTLEMOOR HEALTH CENTRE
Address: LOUVIERS RD, WEYMOUTH, DORSET, DT3 6SA
Distance: 1.04 miles
Contact: :
THE DORCHESTER RD SURGERY
Address: 179 DORCHESTER ROAD, WEYMOUTH, DORSET, DT4 7LE
Distance: 1.06 miles
Contact: tel: 01305 766472
ROYAL CRESCENT SURGERY
Address: 25 CRESCENT STREET, WEYMOUTH, DORSET, DT4 7BY
Distance: 1.45 miles
Contact: tel: 01305 774466
THE BRIDGES MEDICAL CTR.
Address: 26 COMMERCIAL ROAD, WEYMOUTH, DORSET, DT4 7DW
Distance: 1.66 miles
Contact: tel: 01305 774411
CROSS ROAD SURGERY
Address: CROSS ROAD, WEYMOUTH, DORSET, DT4 9QX
Distance: 2.57 miles
Contact: tel: 01305 768844
Transport Links near DT3 6HX
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: DT3 6HX
- Weymouth
Weymouth station, King Street, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 7BNDistance: 2.49 milesDriving Time: 5.33 minutes - Upwey
Upwey station, Littlemoor Road, Upwey, Dorset, DT3 5RBDistance: 2.93 milesDriving Time: 6.70 minutes - Dorchester South
Dorchester South station, Station Approach, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1QXDistance: 6.84 milesDriving Time: 10.98 minutes - Dorchester West
Dorchester West station, Damers Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2LBDistance: 6.89 milesDriving Time: 10.96 minutes - Moreton (Dorset)
Moreton (Dorset) station, Station Road, Moreton, Dorset, DT2 8BBDistance: 8.52 milesDriving Time: 14.92 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near DT3 6HX
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near DT3 6HX
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
What are the Council Tax Bands for the DT3 6HX Postcode?
| Council Tax Band | Number of Properties |
|---|---|
| Band A | 1 |
| Band C | 11 |
| Band D | 14 |
| Band E | 11 |
| Band F | 11 |
| Band G | 1 |
| Band H | 0 |
What Addresses are in the DT3 6HX Postcode?
Addresses for Brackendown Avenue, Weymouth, Dorset, which have the DT3 6HX Postcode
Who are my Elected Representatives in the DT3 6HX Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | South Dorset Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Richard Drax |
| Political Party | Conservative |
What Council is the DT3 6HX 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 DT3 6HX 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 DT3 6HX
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | £265,000 | £265,000 | £265,000 | 2 |
| 2012 | £232,500 | £250,000 | £241,250 | 2 |
| 2015 | £350,000 | £340,000 | £388,333 | 3 |
| 2016 | £297,000 | £390,000 | £343,500 | 2 |
| 2017 | £670,000 | £670,000 | £670,000 | 1 |
| 2018 | £570,000 | £570,000 | £570,000 | 1 |
| 2019 | £400,000 | £450,000 | £425,000 | 2 |
| 2020 | £427,000 | £350,000 | £388,500 | 2 |
| 2021 | £430,000 | £605,000 | £517,500 | 2 |
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Postcodes near the DT3 6HX Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the DT3 6HX Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys, Mercery Road, WEYMOUTH, DT3 5HJ | 1.44 miles | Directions from DT3 6HX to Sainsburys |
| Aldi, Mercery Road, WEYMOUTH, DT3 5FA | 1.56 miles | Directions from DT3 6HX to Aldi |
| Morrisons, Dorchester Road, WEYMOUTH, DT3 5JA | 1.78 miles | Directions from DT3 6HX to Morrisons |
| Iceland, Jubilee Retail Park, Jubilee Close, WEYMOUTH, DT4 7BG | 2.42 miles | Directions from DT3 6HX to Iceland |
| Iceland, St. Thomas Street, WEYMOUTH, DT4 8EL | 3.12 miles | Directions from DT3 6HX to Iceland |
What Popular Restaurants are near the DT3 6HX Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Chickerell Link Road, Chickerell, DT3 4DG | 2.69 miles | Directions from DT3 6HX to Chickerell Link Road |
| 48 Waterloo Road Poole, Poole, BH17 7LG | 21.22 miles | Directions from DT3 6HX to 48 Waterloo Road Poole |
| 2 Middle Street, Yeovil, BA20 1LZ | 22.66 miles | Directions from DT3 6HX to 2 Middle Street |
| A303/a37 Podimore, Yeovil, BA22 8JG | 28.37 miles | Directions from DT3 6HX to A303/a37 Podimore |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Gateway Business Park, Mercery Rd, Weymouth DT3 5HJ | 0.91 miles | Directions from DT3 6HX to McDonald's, Gateway Business Park, Mercery Rd, Weymouth DT3 5HJ |
| McDonald's, Jubilee Retail Park, Jubilee Close, WEYMOUTH, DT4 7BG | 1.50 miles | Directions from DT3 6HX to McDonald's, Jubilee Retail Park, Jubilee Close, WEYMOUTH, DT4 7BG |
| McDonald's, St. Mary Street, WEYMOUTH, DT4 8PJ | 1.94 miles | Directions from DT3 6HX to McDonald's, St. Mary Street, WEYMOUTH, DT4 8PJ |
| McDonald's, Bridport Road, DORCHESTER, DT2 9DL | 5.43 miles | Directions from DT3 6HX to McDonald's, Bridport Road, DORCHESTER, DT2 9DL |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Jubilee Retail Park, Jubilee Close, WEYMOUTH, DT4 7BG | 1.50 miles | Directions from DT3 6HX to KFC Weymouth - Jubilee Close |
| KFC, Wessex Gate Retail Park, Broadstone Way, POOLE, BH15 3TE | 20.75 miles | Directions from DT3 6HX to KFC Poole - Wessex Gate Retail Park |
| KFC, Western Avenue, Houndstone Business Park, YEOVIL, BA22 8YQ | 23.62 miles | Directions from DT3 6HX to KFC Yeovil - Western Avenue |
| KFC, Ivy Cross, SHAFTESBURY, SP7 8DS | 28.02 miles | Directions from DT3 6HX to KFC Shaftsbury - Ivy Cross |
| KFC, Lawrence Hill, WINCANTON, BA9 8AB | 28.37 miles | Directions from DT3 6HX to KFC Wincanton - Lawrence Hill |