DT2 7AB Postcode in Forston

DT2 7AB 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 (7AB) 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 7.
  4. Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case AB.

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 7AB postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.

A close-knit community! The 2021 Census indicates that only 16 individuals call the DT2 7AB postcode their home.

DT2 7AB is within the hamlet of Forston.

The DT2 7AB postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.

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Property TypePercentage
Residential100%
Commercial0%
Public0%

Telephone Area Code for DT2 7AB

The telephone area code for DT2 7AB is 01305 Dorchester.

Map Coordinates

Latitude50.7620565855
Longitude-2.47472610258

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Street Town Locality Distance (Miles) Central Postcode Directions on Google Maps
CROWN SQUARE DORCHESTER POUNDBURY 3.13 DT1 3DY View on Google Maps
QUEEN MOTHER SQUARE DORCHESTER POUNDBURY 3.23 DT1 3BX View on Google Maps
BRIDPORT ROAD DORCHESTER POUNDBURY 3.45 DT1 3AH View on Google Maps
BUTTERMARKET DORCHESTER POUNDBURY 3.48 DT1 3AZ View on Google Maps
Nearest Town Distance (Miles) Direction Bearing
Dorchester 3.61 SSE 153.63
Chickerell 9.60 S 187.40
Beaminster 12.03 WNW 285.83
Bridport 12.59 W 261.11
Sherborne 13.00 N 352.04
Sturminster Newton 13.59 NNE 32.96
Yeovil 14.17 NNW 330.77
Blandford Forum 15.06 ENE 64.00
Wareham 16.85 ESE 108.09
South Petherton 19.53 NW 311.55
Shaftesbury 20.84 NE 35.72
Poole 21.91 E 97.65

Weather Forecast

Weather Forecast for Dorchester

Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for OvercastOvercast7.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 12.00%ENE 2 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for OvercastOvercast6.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 12.00%NE 2 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for OvercastOvercast6.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 12.00%NE 4 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for OvercastOvercast6.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 13.00%ENE 4 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for OvercastOvercast8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 11.00%ENE 4 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for OvercastOvercast8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 12.00%E 2 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for OvercastOvercast7.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 11.00%E 2 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for OvercastOvercast7.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 12.00%E 2 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for OvercastOvercast6.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 14.00%SSE 4 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for OvercastOvercast7.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 13.00%SSW 4 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for OvercastOvercast7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 11.00%SW 4 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for OvercastOvercast7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 9.00%SW 4 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for OvercastOvercast9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 10.00%WSW 9 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for OvercastOvercast9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 10.00%W 9 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for OvercastOvercast8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 9.00%W 7 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for Partly cloudy (night)Partly cloudy (night)7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 3.00%NW 9 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for Clear nightClear night6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 4.00%NW 7 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for Clear nightClear night5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 4.00%NW 7 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for Clear nightClear night5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 4.00%NW 7 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for Partly cloudy (day)Partly cloudy (day)5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 3.00%WNW 7 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for Partly cloudy (day)Partly cloudy (day)8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 2.00%W 7 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for CloudyCloudy8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 5.00%W 7 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for CloudyCloudy7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 6.00%WSW 9 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for CloudyCloudy7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 6.00%WSW 9 mph

Schools within a five minute Drive

England Primary Schools

St Mary's Church of England First School, Charminster

Address: St Mary's Church of England First School, Charminster, West Hill, Charminster, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 9RD

Distance: 2.16 miles

School Website

Contact: 01305263880

Nearest Dentists

ST JOHN'S DENTAL PRACTICE

Address: INCH ARRAN HOUSE, 9 QUEEN MOTHER SQUARE, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 3BX

Distance: 3.24 miles

Contact: :

SPECIALIST RESTORATIVE & IMPLANT DENTISTRY CLINIC

Address: POUNDBURY DENTAL CENTRE, BRIDPORT ROAD, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 3WH

Distance: 3.46 miles

Contact: :

POUNDBURY DENTAL PRACTICE

Address: WINSLADE HOUSE, BRIDPORT ROAD, POUNDBURY, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 3WH

Distance: 3.46 miles

Contact: :

VESPASIAN HOUSE

Address: BRIDPORT ROAD, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1TS

Distance: 3.52 miles

Contact: :

ASPEN HOUSE DENTAL PRACTICE

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

Distance: 3.57 miles

Contact: :

ROYAL TERRACE DENTAL PRACTICE

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

Distance: 3.59 miles

Contact: :

Nearest Chemists

POUNDBURY PHARMACY

Address: 1 FREDERICK TREVES HOUSE, ST JOHN WAY, POUNDBURY, DORCHESTER, DT1 2FD

Distance: 3.44 miles

Contact: tel: 01305 213475

AUTOMEDS PHARMACY LTD

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

Distance: 3.55 miles

Contact: tel: 01305 230091

BOOTS

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

Distance: 3.66 miles

Contact: tel: 01305 264340

SUPERDRUG PHARMACY

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

Distance: 3.75 miles

Contact: tel: 01305 264101

VICTORIA PARK PHARMACY

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

Distance: 3.79 miles

Contact: tel: 01305 264012

TOUT'S PHARMACY

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

Distance: 3.88 miles

Contact: tel: 01305 264193

Nearest Opticians

ROBERT FRITH TWO LIMITED (DORCHESTER)

Address: 31 CROWN STREET WEST, POUNDBURY, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 3FQ

Distance: 3.15 miles

Contact: :

CHEC POUNDBURY

Address: 6 LOWER BLAKEMERE ROAD, POUNDBURY, DORCHESTER, DT1 3RZ

Distance: 3.43 miles

Contact: :

SPROSTON & BOWDEN OPTICIANS

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

Distance: 3.60 miles

Contact: :

DORCHESTER BOOTS OPTICIANS

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

Distance: 3.66 miles

Contact: :

VISION EXPRESS (DORCHESTER)

Address: 5 SOUTH STREET, DORCHESTER, DT1 1BL

Distance: 3.70 miles

Contact: :

INSIGHT OPTICIANS

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

Distance: 3.70 miles

Contact: :

Nearest GP Surgeries

CERNE ABBAS SURGERY

Address: 51 LONG STREET, CERNE ABBAS, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT2 7JG

Distance: 3.26 miles

Contact: tel: 01300 341666

POUNDBURY DOCTORS SURGERY

Address: 3 FREDERICK TREVES HOUSE, ST. JOHN WAY, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 2FD

Distance: 3.44 miles

Contact: tel: 01305 251128

PRINCE OF WALES SURGERY

Address: 2 FREDERICK TREVES HOUSE, ST. JOHN WAY, DORCHESTER, DT1 2FD

Distance: 3.44 miles

Contact: tel: 01305 871468

THE PRINCE OF WALES SURGERY

Address: FREDERICK TREVES HOUSE, ST. JOHN WAY, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 2FD

Distance: 3.44 miles

Contact: tel: 01305 250989

ATRIUM HEALTH CENTRE

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

Distance: 3.88 miles

Contact: tel: 01305 251545

FORDINGTON SURGERY

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

Distance: 3.97 miles

Contact: tel: 01305 250515

Transport Links

Train Stations

Dorchester South

Address: Dorchester South station, Station Approach, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1QX

Postcode: DT1 1QX

Line: Portsmouth Direct line|South Western Main Line|Heart of Wessex Line

Company: South Western Railway

Time: within ten minutes drive

Distance: 4.00 miles

Dorchester West

Address: Dorchester West station, Damers Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2LB

Postcode: DT1 2LB

Line: Portsmouth Direct line|South Western Main Line|Heart of Wessex Line

Company: Great Western Railway

Time: within ten minutes drive

Distance: 3.80 miles

Upwey

Address: Upwey station, Littlemoor Road, Upwey, Dorset, DT3 5RB

Postcode: DT3 5RB

Line: Portsmouth Direct line|South Western Main Line|Heart of Wessex Line

Company: South Western Railway

Time: within fifteen minutes drive

Distance: 7.87 miles

Distances are as the crow flies.

Who are my Elected Representatives?

Westminster ConstituencyWest Dorset
Member or Parliament
Edward Morello
Edward Morello
Contact DetailsContact Edward Morello
Political PartyLiberal Democrat

Where can I find out where the nearest Library 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

Local Postcodes

What Popular Supermarkets are near?

Popular Supermarkets near DT2 7AB
SupermarketDistanceDirections
Waitrose, Queen Mother Square, Poundbury, DORCHESTER, DT1 3BW5.22 miles Directions to Waitrose
Lidl, The Grove, DORCHESTER, DT1 1XU5.33 miles Directions to Lidl
Waitrose, Tudor Arcade, South Street, DORCHESTER, DT1 1BN5.95 miles Directions to Waitrose
Iceland, Trinity Street, DORCHESTER, DT1 1TU6.08 miles Directions to Iceland
Tesco, Weymouth Avenue, DORCHESTER, DT1 2RY6.93 miles Directions to Tesco

What Popular Restaurants are near?

Burger King Restaurants near DT2 7AB
Burger KingDistanceDirections
Chickerell Link Road, Chickerell, DT3 4DG10.11 miles Directions to Chickerell Link Road
2 Middle Street, Yeovil, BA20 1LZ14.14 miles Directions to 2 Middle Street
A303/a37 Podimore, Yeovil, BA22 8JG19.74 miles Directions to A303/a37 Podimore
Warminster,a350 / A36, Warminster, BA12 0JZ33.63 miles Directions to Warminster,a350 / A36

Mcdonald's Restaurants near DT2 7AB
Mcdonald'sDistanceDirections
McDonald's, Bridport Road, DORCHESTER, DT2 9DL3.47 miles Directions to McDonald's, Bridport Road, DORCHESTER, DT2 9DL
McDonald's, Gateway Business Park, Mercery Rd, Weymouth DT3 5HJ8.96 miles Directions to McDonald's, Gateway Business Park, Mercery Rd, Weymouth DT3 5HJ
McDonald's, Jubilee Retail Park, Jubilee Close, WEYMOUTH, DT4 7BG10.03 miles Directions to McDonald's, Jubilee Retail Park, Jubilee Close, WEYMOUTH, DT4 7BG
McDonald's, St. Mary Street, WEYMOUTH, DT4 8PJ10.57 miles Directions to McDonald's, St. Mary Street, WEYMOUTH, DT4 8PJ

KFC Restaurants near DT2 7AB
RestaurantDistanceDirections
KFC, Jubilee Retail Park, Jubilee Close, WEYMOUTH, DT4 7BG10.03 miles Directions to KFC Weymouth - Jubilee Close
KFC, Western Avenue, Houndstone Business Park, YEOVIL, BA22 8YQ15.30 miles Directions to KFC Yeovil - Western Avenue
KFC, Lawrence Hill, WINCANTON, BA9 8AB19.80 miles Directions to KFC Wincanton - Lawrence Hill
KFC, Ivy Cross, SHAFTESBURY, SP7 8DS21.10 miles Directions to KFC Shaftsbury - Ivy Cross
KFC, Wirrall Park Road, GLASTONBURY, BA6 9XE28.51 miles Directions to KFC Bristol - Glastonbury Tor Retail Park