DT9 4RU is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (DT9) is called the outward code. The part after the space (4RU) 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 DT9.
- Postal Sector. In our case DT9 4.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case RU.
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 DT9 4RU postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is SHERBORNE DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
A close-knit community! The 2021 Census indicates that only 14 individuals call the DT9 4RU postcode their home.
It is situated within the post town of SHERBORNE within the old postal county of Dorset.
DT9 4RU is within the village of Sandford Orcas.
The DT9 4RU postcode area is composed of 71.43% residential properties, 28.57% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
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Map of the DT9 4RU Postcode
DT9 4RU: Points of Interest
MITRE INN
MITRE INN is a social venue where you can enjoy drinks, meals, and entertainment located at Mitre Inn Sandford Orcas Road, Sandford Orcas, Dorset, DT9 4RU.
| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 71.43% |
| Commercial | 28.57% |
| Public | 0% |
Map Coordinates for DT9 4RU
| Latitude | 50.984166511 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -2.53606735287 |
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Weather Forecast for DT9 4RU
Thu 18th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Clear night | 3.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 0.00% | N 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Sunny day | 3.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 0.00% | N 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Sunny day | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 0.00% | NNE 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Sunny day | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 0.00% | WNW 4 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 5.00% | WNW 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 5.00% | WNW 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 5.00% | W 9 mph |
Fri 19th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 5.00% | W 11 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 12.00% | W 11 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 5.00% | WNW 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 8.00% | NW 18 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 8.00% | NW 16 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 8.00% | NNW 16 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 2.00% | NNW 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 2.00% | N 9 mph |
Sat 20th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 1.00% | NNW 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 1.00% | N 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 1.00% | NNE 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 2.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 1.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Sunny day | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 2.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 1.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 2.00% | NE 4 mph |
Sun 21st Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 5.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 2.00% | NNE 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 1.00% | NNE 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Sunny day | 5.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 1.00% | N 2 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 1.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 5.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 9.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 5.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Clear night | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 1.00% | NNE 7 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the DT9 4RU Postcode?
Download Speeds For DT9 4RU
| Average Mbps | 46.500 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 28.300 |
| Maximum Mbps | 79.670 |
DT9 4RU has an average download speed of 46.5 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,304 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
22% of postcodes (260,525) have slower broadband speeds.
78% of postcodes (922,812) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For DT9 4RU
| Average Mbps | 12.900 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 9.900 |
| Maximum Mbps | 20.000 |
DT9 4RU has an average upload speed of 12.9 Megabits per second (Mbps).
10,824 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
44% of postcodes (524,739) have slower upload speeds.
55% of postcodes (649,078) have faster upload speeds.
Sourced from Ofcom data 2021.
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Nearest Schools to the DT9 4RU Postcode
Primary Schools
Sherborne Primary School
Address: Harbour Way, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 4AJ
Headteacher: Mr Ian Bartle
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2021-10-14)
Distance: 2.55 miles
Contact: 01935812619
Sherborne Primary School
Address: Harbour Way, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 4AJ
Headteacher: Mr Ian Bartle
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2012-11-15)
Distance: 2.55 miles
Contact:
Sherborne Abbey Church of England Primary School
Address: Lenthay Road, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 6AQ
Headteacher: Mr Ian Bartle
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2021-11-11)
Distance: 3.11 miles
Contact: 01935812318
Secondary Schools
The Gryphon School
Address: Bristol Road, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 4EQ
Headteacher: Mr Jim Gower
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2023-06-21)
Distance: 2.26 miles
Contact: 01935813122
Buckler's Mead Academy
Address: St John's Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 4NH
Headteacher: Mr Mark Lawrence
Ofsted Rating: Special Measures (as of 2019-11-13)
Distance: 6.33 miles
Contact:
Ansford Academy
Address: Maggs Lane, Castle Cary, Somerset, BA7 7JJ
Headteacher: Ms Rachel Purnell
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement (as of 2023-11-01)
Distance: 7.84 miles
Contact: 01963350895
Higher Schools
Yeovil College
Address: Mudford Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 4DR
Headteacher: Mr Mark Bolton
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement (as of 2023-03-10)
Distance: 7.45 miles
Contact: 01935423921
Strode College
Address: Church Road, Street, Somerset, BA16 0AB
Headteacher: Mr John Revill
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2022-10-07)
Distance: 16.93 miles
Contact: 01458844402
Kingston Maurward College
Address: , Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8PY
Headteacher: Mr Luke Rake
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2022-05-27)
Distance: 20.49 miles
Contact: 01305215000
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near DT9 4RU
BROOKLYN HOUSE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 26 CHEAP STREET, SHERBORNE, DORSET, DT9 3PX
Distance: 2.55 miles
Contact: :
SHERBORNE DENTAL CENTRE
Address: YEATMAN HOSPITAL, HOSPITAL LANE, SHERBORNE, DORSET, DT9 3JF
Distance: 2.55 miles
Contact: :
MARKET VIEW DENTAL CARE
Address: 89 CHEAP STREET, SHERBORNE, DORSET, DT9 3LS
Distance: 2.74 miles
Contact: :
WESSEX HOUSE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: WESSEX HOUSE, WESTBURY, SHERBORNE, DORSET, DT9 3EH
Distance: 2.80 miles
Contact: :
YEOVIL DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 10 SHERBORNE ROAD, YEOVIL, SOMERSET, BA21 4HA
Distance: 4.83 miles
Contact: :
TRINITY HOUSE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 17 PETER STREET, YEOVIL, SOMERSET, BA20 1PN
Distance: 5.10 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near DT9 4RU
BOOTS
Address: 29 CHEAP STREET, SHERBORNE, DORSET, DT9 3BA
Distance: 2.68 miles
Contact: tel: 01935 812345
THE ABBEY PHARMACY
Address: 83 CHEAP STREET, SHERBORNE, DORSET, DT9 3BA
Distance: 2.68 miles
Contact: tel: 01935 812060
WELL
Address: 77 CHEAP STREET, SHERBORNE, DORSET, DT9 3BA
Distance: 2.68 miles
Contact: tel: 01935 812035
MILBORNE PORT PHARMACY LIMITED
Address: 10 HIGH STREET, MILBORNE PORT, SHERBORNE, DORSET, DT9 5AG
Distance: 3.47 miles
Contact: tel: 01963 250259
WELL
Address: 67 ST JOHN'S ROAD, YEOVIL, SOMERSET, BA21 5NJ
Distance: 4.14 miles
Contact: tel: 01935 421768
BOOTS
Address: UNIT 7, THE PEEL CENTRE, BABYLON HILL, SHERBORNE ROAD, YEOVIL, SOMERSET, BA21 5BT
Distance: 4.29 miles
Contact: tel: 01935 434621
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near DT9 4RU
GRACE HAINE EYECARE
Address: 45 CHEAP STREET, SHERBORNE, DT9 3PU
Distance: 2.55 miles
Contact: :
SCRIVENS OPTICIANS (SHERBORNE)
Address: 62 CHEAP STREET, SHERBORNE, DORSET, DT9 3BJ
Distance: 2.68 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (YEOVIL)
Address: 44-46 MIDDLE STREET, YEOVIL, SOMERSET, BA20 1LX
Distance: 5.03 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (YEOVIL)
Address: 50-52 MIDDLE STREET, YEOVIL, SOMERSET, BA20 1LX
Distance: 5.03 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (YEOVIL)
Address: 39-41 MIDDLE STREET, YEOVIL, SOMERSET, BA20 1LG
Distance: 5.03 miles
Contact: :
ROBERT FRITH OPTOMETRISTS LTD (YEOVIL)
Address: 26-28 PRINCES STREET, YEOVIL, BA20 1EQ
Distance: 5.12 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near DT9 4RU
THE GROVE MEDICAL CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 4
Address: GROVE MEDICAL CENTRE, WOOTTON GROVE, SHERBORNE, DORSET, DT9 4DL
Distance: 2.35 miles
Contact: :
THE GROVE MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: WOOTTON GROVE, SHERBORNE, DT9 4DL
Distance: 2.35 miles
Contact: tel: 01935 810900
SHERBORNE SCHOOL HEALTH CENTRE
Address: 26 ACREMAN STREET, SHERBORNE, DORSET, DT9 3NX
Distance: 2.55 miles
Contact: :
THE APPLES MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: EAST MILL LANE, SHERBORNE, DORSET, DT9 3DG
Distance: 2.76 miles
Contact: tel: 01935 812633
QUEEN CAMEL MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: WEST CAMEL ROAD, QUEEN CAMEL, YEOVIL, SOMERSET, BA22 7LT
Distance: 3.02 miles
Contact: tel: 01935 850225
MILBORNE PORT SURGERY
Address: GAINSBOROUGH, MILBOURNE PORT, SHERBORNE, DORSET, DT9 5FH
Distance: 3.05 miles
Contact: tel: 01963 250334
Transport Links near DT9 4RU
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: DT9 4RU
- Sherborne
Sherborne station, South Street, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3NBDistance: 3.90 milesDriving Time: 8.96 minutes - Yeovil Pen Mill
Yeovil Pen Mill station, Sherborne Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 5DDDistance: 6.71 milesDriving Time: 12.87 minutes - Thornford
Thornford station, Thornford Road, Thornford, Dorset, DT9 6PTDistance: 6.98 milesDriving Time: 16.58 minutes - Templecombe
Templecombe station, Station Road, Templecombe, Somerset, BA8 0JRDistance: 8.34 milesDriving Time: 15.56 minutes - Yeovil Junction
Yeovil Junction station, off Newton Road, Stoford, Somerset, BA22 9UUDistance: 8.77 milesDriving Time: 16.20 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near DT9 4RU
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near DT9 4RU
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the DT9 4RU Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | West Dorset Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Chris Loder |
| Political Party | Conservative |
What Council is the DT9 4RU 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 DT9 4RU 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.
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What Popular Supermarkets are near the DT9 4RU Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Waitrose, Cheap Street, SHERBORNE, DT9 3BA | 4.32 miles | Directions from DT9 4RU to Waitrose |
| Sainsburys, Ludbourne Road, SHERBORNE, DT9 3ND | 4.65 miles | Directions from DT9 4RU to Sainsburys |
| Aldi, Sherborne Road, YEOVIL, BA21 4HA | 7.76 miles | Directions from DT9 4RU to Aldi |
| Iceland, Ivel Square, YEOVIL, BA20 1EY | 8.00 miles | Directions from DT9 4RU to Iceland |
| Lidl, West Henford, Yeovil, BA20 2AJ | 9.14 miles | Directions from DT9 4RU to Lidl |
What Popular Restaurants are near the DT9 4RU Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Middle Street, Yeovil, BA20 1LZ | 5.10 miles | Directions from DT9 4RU to 2 Middle Street |
| A303/a37 Podimore, Yeovil, BA22 8JG | 6.03 miles | Directions from DT9 4RU to A303/a37 Podimore |
| Horton Cross, Illminster, TA19 9PT | 17.78 miles | Directions from DT9 4RU to Horton Cross |
| Warminster,a350 / A36, Warminster, BA12 0JZ | 21.72 miles | Directions from DT9 4RU to Warminster,a350 / A36 |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Sparkford, YEOVIL, BA22 7JE | 3.50 miles | Directions from DT9 4RU to McDonald's, Sparkford, YEOVIL, BA22 7JE |
| McDonald's, Flushing Meadow, YEOVIL, BA21 5DL | 4.27 miles | Directions from DT9 4RU to McDonald's, Flushing Meadow, YEOVIL, BA21 5DL |
| McDonald's, Lysander Road, YEOVIL, BA20 2AU | 5.94 miles | Directions from DT9 4RU to McDonald's, Lysander Road, YEOVIL, BA20 2AU |
| McDonald's, Lawrence Hill, WINCANTON, BA9 8AB | 6.58 miles | Directions from DT9 4RU to McDonald's, Lawrence Hill, WINCANTON, BA9 8AB |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Western Avenue, Houndstone Business Park, YEOVIL, BA22 8YQ | 6.45 miles | Directions from DT9 4RU to KFC Yeovil - Western Avenue |
| KFC, Lawrence Hill, WINCANTON, BA9 8AB | 6.58 miles | Directions from DT9 4RU to KFC Wincanton - Lawrence Hill |
| KFC, Wirrall Park Road, GLASTONBURY, BA6 9XE | 13.78 miles | Directions from DT9 4RU to KFC Bristol - Glastonbury Tor Retail Park |
| KFC, Ivy Cross, SHAFTESBURY, SP7 8DS | 15.05 miles | Directions from DT9 4RU to KFC Shaftsbury - Ivy Cross |
| KFC, Wessex Fields, FROME, BA11 4DH | 18.35 miles | Directions from DT9 4RU to KFC Frome - Wessex Fields |