DT2 8WU Postcode Area
Use the postcode street map opposite - and the information below - to discover useful information for the DT2 8WU postcode area in Dorchester.
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What social class do the population of DT2 8WU belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is DT2 8WU in Dorchester, how professionally qualified are the community, and how many hours a week do they work? All this, and more information and demographic statistics about DT2 8WU from the Census 2011.
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People and Demographics
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Demographics
An in-depth look at the demographic data of the people who live in DT2 8WU, including ethnicity, religious beliefs, age breakdown and social grades.
Crime Rates
Police crime stats - see how safe it is around DT2 8WU, including burglaries, ASBOs, vehicle crime and violent crime. How does this area compare?
Constituency
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Local Issues
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Sunrise/Sunset
Sunrise (dawn) and sunset (dusk) times for today as well as for the next month for the postcode area DT28WU. Wakey wakey, rise and shine!
Job Vacancies
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Travel & Transport
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Travel
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Traffic Reports
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Taxi Firms
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Car Parks
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Leisure & Outdoor Facilities
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Events
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Attractions
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Hotels
Comfortable, quality bed & breakfast and hotel accommodation located within a 15 miles of the postcode area DT2 8WU.
Tourist Information
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Local Amenities
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Banks
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Cash Machines
Locations of the nearest cash withdrawal machines (ATMs) in the DT2 8WU postcode area that dispense money.
Schools
The nearest schools in the DT2 8WU area, including their latest Ofsted Results, pupil statistics and test results.
Shopping Centres
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Police Stations
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Emergency Facilities
A handy list of emergency information in this area, including hospitals, doctors, chemists and emergency services near DT2 8WU.
Post Offices
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Libraries
A useful list of lending libraries located in and around DT2 8WU. May also lend CDs and DVDs, and other services available.
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Tuesday, April 16, 2024
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DT28WU Postcode Breakdown
| DTAREA | 2DISTRICT | 8SECTOR | WUUNIT |
| Full Postcode | DT2 8WU |
| Latitude/Longitude | , |
| Postal Town | Dorchester |
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| County | Dorset |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
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| Area Classification | Mainly Rural (rural including hub towns >=80%) |
DT28WU Postal District
DT2 8WU postcode is located in the postal town of Dorchester. Dorchester postal area may cover a large geographical region that may correspond to several postal districts, which may include many towns and/or villages. Use the map to determine the geographical location of the postcode DT2 8WU.
| Moreton | 2.1 miles E |
| Winfrith | 4.4 miles SE |
| Dorchester | 4.7 miles W |
| Milborne | 5.1 miles NE |
| Wool | 5.5 miles E |
| Winterborne Kingston | 7.4 miles NE |
| Weymouth | 8.6 miles SW |
| Wareham | 9.4 miles E |
| Winterborne Abbas | 9.7 miles W |
| Stickland Winterborne | 10.2 miles NE |
| Stoborough | 10.3 miles E |
| Woolland | 10.5 miles N |
| Chiswell | 10.5 miles SW |
| Buckland Newton | 10.7 miles NW |
| Mappowder | 10.9 miles N |
| London | 110 miles E |
| Glasgow | 363 miles N |
| Edinburgh | 364 miles N |
| Cardiff | 67 miles NW |
| Liverpool | 190 miles N |
| Southampton | 43 miles E |
| Saint Ives | 24 miles E |
Local News Dorset
Jurassic Coast landslide captured on video
The landslide happened after days of heavy rainfall across the south of England.
BBC NewsTemporary car park planned for bowling alley site
The authority hopes to construct a car park to generate money while development plans are finalised.
BBC NewsSouth coast's only breeding pair of ospreys lay egg
It is the third year the birds have breed at Poole Harbour, Dorset.
BBC NewsWatch: London Eye staff assess hatch blown open in storm
The video shows an access hatch blowing in the wind after it opened mid-ride on the attraction.
BBC NewsBody parts found in seafront packages, trial told
The partial remains of Simon Shotton were discovered in the Boscombe area of Bournemouth in August.
BBC NewsIraola bemoans decision to overturn late penalty award
Andoni Iraola believes the late penalty initially awarded to Bournemouth in their 2-2 draw with Manchester United should not have been overturned by VAR.
BBC NewsFernandes double earns Man Utd point at Bournemouth
Manchester United twice come from behind to deny Bournemouth victory but their winless Premier League run extends to four games.
BBC NewsIn Court: Constance Marten and Mark Gordon
Constance Marten and Mark Gordon are on trial at the Old Bailey over their baby's death.
BBC NewsFrom the Postcode Area blog
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Death of the High Street?
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Discrimination by Postcode
You really couldn't make it up, could you? Some of the country's most vulnerable people are missing out on their weekly £25 Cold Weather Payment, just because the system that's in operation is discriminating against them because payments are based on postcode, rather than geographic location.
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