DT2 8RS Postcode Location Details & Properties

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This article lists all information about DT2 8RS postcode, such as Residential Properties, Schools, and nearby places. Other information listed are property sales data, trends, estimated property prices, etc.

It also covers Mailing address Info, Location Information, Map and directions, and Administrative details. You also get various information from the census like population, poverty, health index, etc.

Summary

DT2 8RS is a residential postcode in Puddletown, Dorset. DT2 8RS postcode is currently an active postcode. You can use the postcode to send mail within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean. According to the 2011 census, DT2 8RS has 3 properties within its service area. DT2 8RS is located in Puddletown & Lower Winterborne, Dorset region with center coordinates 50.74896200, -2.34774600.

The population of DT2 8RS postcode is 6, and all individuals are eligible to receive mail through Royal Mail Service.

Postcode belongs to DT postcode Area, DT2 District, and DT2 8 postcode Sector.

Properties in DT2 8RS area have been sold 6 times from 1995 to 2023. To get detailed information on sales, View the sales table below.

Sample Mailing Address For DT2 8RS Postcode
#House No/Name,
Puddletown , DORCHESTER , Dorset , DT2 8RS

Geography And Location Details

Latitude 50.74896
Longitude -2.34775
Northing 94431
Easting 375563
Altitude 63 Meters
Grid Reference Code SY755944
Plus Code 9C2VPMX2+HW
Distance To Sea 8.20 mi

DT2 8RS postcode has center coordinates [50.74896,-2.34775]. Altitude reading for the postcode is 63 Meters above sea level. The postcode location can also be represented using #SY755944 National grid reference number.

History And Statistics

Introduced 1980-01-01
Last Updated December 2023
Mail Frequency Low (Postcode Recieves < 25 Mail per day)
Postcode Range Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

This Royal mail postcode was first introduced and became servicable in 1980-01-01. Total number of mails recieved in DT2 8RS is less than 25 mails per day. Mails getting delivered may take longer than normal as per Royal Mail records. Postcode range is limited to one specified apartment or building exactly at specified lat,long.

Census Statistics

Households 3
Population 6
Rural / Urban Rural town and fringe
Poverty Ratio (IOMD)
21576 / 32444
Census Output Area E00104174
Built Up Area Puddletown
Built Up SubDivision N/A
Lower Layer Output Super Area West Dorset 004E
Middle Layer Output Super Area Charlton Down, Cerne Abbas & Puddletown

This location is a rural town and fringe. According to 2011 census, 66.50% of the people in DT2 8RS is below poverty.

Components Of Postcode

Postcode Area DT
Postcode District DT2
Postcode Sector DT2 8

Adminstration And Postcode Areas

Country England
County Dorset
District Dorset
Ward Puddletown & Lower Winterborne
Parish Puddletown
Local Authority N/A
Constituency West Dorset
Region South West
ITL Level 2 Dorset and Somerset
ITL Level 3 Dorset

Amenities Available In DT2 8RS


Work Place

Nearby Work Area Dorchester and Weymouth
Average Income £46400

Railway Station

Station Moreton (Dorset)
Distance To Station 3.63 mi

Safety & Water Facilities

Police Force Dorset
Water Company Wessex Water
Sewage Company N/A

Schools Nearby

Property Sales In DT2 8RS


Address Property Type Price Date
ILSINGTON COTTAGE, BLANDFORD ROAD, DORCHESTER, DT2 8RS Semi Detached (Freehold) £125,000
£305,000
2000-09-15
2018-12-19
MEADOW COTTAGE, BLANDFORD ROAD, DORCHESTER, DT2 8RS Detached (Freehold) £480,000
2018-12-20
SHERRINGS COTTAGE, BLANDFORD ROAD, DORCHESTER, DT2 8RS Other (Freehold) £200,000
£622,000
2020-01-08
2021-04-19
POTTERY COTTAGE, BLANDFORD ROAD, DORCHESTER, DT2 8RS Detached (Freehold) £475,000
2021-04-16

Demographic of property sales [1995-2023]


Latest Property Sales Value


Average Property Price in 2023 316342 GBP
Average Price of Flats in 2023 178406 GBP
Average Price of Terraced property in 2023 273017 GBP
Average Price of Semi-Detached property in 2023 324522 GBP
Average Price of Detached Property in 2023 524849 GBP

Public Transport Near DT2 8RS


Bus Stops

Stop Location Distance
Dorchester Road Traffic Lights
High Street, Puddletown
117.09 metres
Dorchester Road Traffic Lights
High Street, Puddletown
139.18 metres
Coombe Road
Coombe Road, Puddletown
180.06 metres
Blue Vinny
Blandford Road, Puddletown
183.11 metres
Coombe Road
High Street, Puddletown
201.64 metres

Railway Stations

Station Location Distance
Moreton (Dorset) Rail Station
Moreton
5.85 km
Dorchester South Rail Station
Dorchester
7.70 km
Dorchester West Rail Station
Dorchester
7.91 km
Wool Rail Station
Wool
11.64 km
Upwey Rail Station
Upwey
13.97 km

Other Postcodes Nearby


Postcode Distance from DT2 8RS
(In Meters)
DT2 8SZ 475.11
DT2 8SA 398.84
DT2 8XF 501.78
DT2 8SE 395.60
DT2 8TA 431.41
DT2 8UZ 398.73
DT2 8SS 472.60
DT2 8ST 430.63
DT2 8SF 359.23
DT2 8SW 404.14

Frequently Asked Questions


You can send mail to anyone living in DT2 8RS through Royal Mail Service.

  • Copy the sample address and add property name/number to it.
  • if required add the recipient's name.
  • You can also browse the list of properties to find out the exact address.
  • Once you have noted down the address write it down on your To section of the envelope.
  • Drop the envelope in your nearest post office.

To calculate distance between your current location and DT2 8RS just follow this link

The recent average sale price of a property in DT2 8RS is 316342 GBP. But pricing may vary depending on the property type, For more details check the above table.

Find all schools near the postcode listed in the schools section of this article.

Its located in Puddletown, Dorset. View the map section for more details.

There are 3 properties in DT2 8RS as per Royal mail database.

To get directions to reach DT2 8RS follow this link.

Blandford Road