DT2 8XA 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 (8XA) 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 DT2.
- Postal Sector. In our case DT2 8.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case XA.
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 8XA postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the DT2 8XA postcode have the street address of Stafford Gardens
A close-knit community! The 2021 Census indicates that only 3 individuals call the DT2 8XA postcode their home.
DT2 8XA is within the village of West Stafford.
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Map of the Postcode
Map Coordinates
| Latitude | 50.7048973281 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -2.39037065695 |
Weather Forecast
Weather Forecast for Kingston Maurward Park
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Hail shower (night) | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 65.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 52.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Heavy rain | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 81.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Hail shower (day) | 17.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 32.00% | ESE 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Thunder | 18.0°C (feels like 17.0°C) | 60.00% | SSE 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 18.0°C (feels like 17.0°C) | 8.00% | SSW 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 9.00% | SSW 4 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 7.00% | SW 4 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 9.00% | WSW 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 9.00% | SW 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 11.00% | SSW 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 16.00% | SSW 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Light rain shower (day) | 17.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 38.00% | SW 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 17.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 38.00% | WSW 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Light rain shower (night) | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 36.00% | WNW 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Clear night | 13.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 5.00% | NW 7 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 6.00% | NW 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 6.00% | NW 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 6.00% | NW 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 4.00% | WNW 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 9.00% | WSW 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 31.00% | WSW 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 12.00% | WSW 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 12.00% | WSW 7 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 22.00% | SW 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 24.00% | WSW 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 25.00% | SW 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Heavy rain shower (day) | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 60.00% | SW 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 16.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 44.00% | SW 16 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 16.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 41.00% | WSW 16 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Heavy rain shower (night) | 15.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 61.00% | SW 13 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 23.00% | SW 13 mph |
Schools within a five minute Drive
Nearest Dentists
SOUTH COAST DENTAL SPECIALISTS
Address: AVENUE HOUSE, SOUTH WALKS ROAD, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1DT
Distance: 2.06 miles
Contact: :
A COUNTRY PRACTICE
Address: 40 GREAT WESTERN ROAD, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1UF
Distance: 2.19 miles
Contact: :
PRINCESS STREET DENTAL CARE
Address: 29-29A PRINCES STREET, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1TP
Distance: 2.22 miles
Contact: :
THE GARDENS DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 18 CORNWALL ROAD, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1RU
Distance: 2.35 miles
Contact: :
DORCHESTER ORTHODONTIC CLINIC
Address: 15 CORNWALL ROAD, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1RU
Distance: 2.35 miles
Contact: :
ASPEN HOUSE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 4 BRIDPORT ROAD, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1RR
Distance: 2.37 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
SUPERDRUG PHARMACY
Address: 17 SOUTH STREET, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1BS
Distance: 2.11 miles
Contact: tel: 01305 264101
TOUT'S PHARMACY
Address: UNIT 1 BREWERY SQUARE, 5 WEYMOUTH AVENUE, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1QR
Distance: 2.14 miles
Contact: tel: 01305 264193
BOOTS
Address: 12-13 CORNHILL, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1BQ
Distance: 2.16 miles
Contact: tel: 01305 264340
TESCO INSTORE PHARMACY
Address: TESCO STORES LTD, WEYMOUTH AVENUE, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 2RY
Distance: 2.36 miles
Contact: tel: 01305 365847
VICTORIA PARK PHARMACY
Address: 14 MAUD ROAD, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 2LW
Distance: 2.48 miles
Contact: tel: 01305 264012
POUNDBURY PHARMACY
Address: 1 FREDERICK TREVES HOUSE, ST JOHN WAY, POUNDBURY, DORCHESTER, DT1 2FD
Distance: 3.00 miles
Contact: tel: 01305 213475
Nearest Opticians
INSIGHT OPTICIANS
Address: 9 TUDOR ARCADE, SOUTH STREET, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1BN
Distance: 2.11 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (DORCHESTER)
Address: 20/20A SOUTH STREET, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1BS
Distance: 2.11 miles
Contact: :
ANDREW CARE OPTICIANS
Address: 6 SOUTH TERRACE, SOUTH STREET, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1DE
Distance: 2.13 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (DORCHESTER)
Address: 5 SOUTH STREET, DORCHESTER, DT1 1BL
Distance: 2.13 miles
Contact: :
SCRIVENS OPTICIANS (DORCHESTER)
Address: 41 SOUTH STREET, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1DF
Distance: 2.13 miles
Contact: :
DORCHESTER BOOTS OPTICIANS
Address: 16 CORNHILL, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1BQ
Distance: 2.16 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
FORDINGTON SURGERY
Address: 91 HIGH STREET, FORDINGTON, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1LD
Distance: 1.72 miles
Contact: tel: 01305 250515
ATRIUM HEALTH CENTRE
Address: 7 WEYMOUTH AVENUE, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1QR
Distance: 2.14 miles
Contact: tel: 01305 251545
QUEENS AVENUE SURGERY
Address: 14 QUEENS AVENUE, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 2EW
Distance: 2.37 miles
Contact: tel: 01305 262886
THE SURGERY
Address: THE TRINITY STREET PRACTICE, LD FARM WAY, CROSSWAYS, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT2 8TU
Distance: 2.85 miles
Contact: :
POUNDBURY DOCTORS SURGERY
Address: 3 FREDERICK TREVES HOUSE, ST. JOHN WAY, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 2FD
Distance: 3.00 miles
Contact: tel: 01305 251128
PRINCE OF WALES SURGERY
Address: 2 FREDERICK TREVES HOUSE, ST. JOHN WAY, DORCHESTER, DT1 2FD
Distance: 3.00 miles
Contact: tel: 01305 871468
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: 2.07 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: 2.32 miles
Moreton (Dorset)
Address: Moreton (Dorset) station, Station Road, Moreton, Dorset, DT2 8BB
Postcode: DT2 8BB
Line: Portsmouth Direct line|South Western Main Line
Company: South Western Railway
Time: within ten minutes drive
Distance: 3.40 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: 5.13 miles
Distances are as the crow flies.
What are the Council Tax Bands?
| Council Tax Band | Number of Properties |
|---|---|
| Band F | 4 |
What Addresses are in this Postcode?
Addresses for Stafford Gardens, West Stafford, Dorchester, Dorset, which have the DT2 8XA Postcode
Who are my Elected Representatives?
| Westminster Constituency | West Dorset |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament | |
| Contact Details | Contact Edward Morello |
| Political Party | Liberal 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 CouncilLocal Postcodes
What Popular Supermarkets are near?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Waitrose, Tudor Arcade, South Street, DORCHESTER, DT1 1BN | 3.39 miles | Directions to Waitrose |
| Iceland, Trinity Street, DORCHESTER, DT1 1TU | 3.44 miles | Directions to Iceland |
| Tesco, Weymouth Avenue, DORCHESTER, DT1 2RY | 3.80 miles | Directions to Tesco |
| Lidl, The Grove, DORCHESTER, DT1 1XU | 3.92 miles | Directions to Lidl |
| Waitrose, Queen Mother Square, Poundbury, DORCHESTER, DT1 3BW | 5.51 miles | Directions to Waitrose |
What Popular Restaurants are near?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Chickerell Link Road, Chickerell, DT3 4DG | 7.60 miles | Directions to Chickerell Link Road |
| 48 Waterloo Road Poole, Poole, BH17 7LG | 17.86 miles | Directions to 48 Waterloo Road Poole |
| Tower Park, Poole, BH12 4NY | 19.37 miles | Directions to Tower Park |
| 2 Middle Street, Yeovil, BA20 1LZ | 19.42 miles | Directions to 2 Middle Street |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Bridport Road, DORCHESTER, DT2 9DL | 3.71 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Bridport Road, DORCHESTER, DT2 9DL |
| McDonald's, Gateway Business Park, Mercery Rd, Weymouth DT3 5HJ | 5.86 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Gateway Business Park, Mercery Rd, Weymouth DT3 5HJ |
| McDonald's, Jubilee Retail Park, Jubilee Close, WEYMOUTH, DT4 7BG | 6.73 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Jubilee Retail Park, Jubilee Close, WEYMOUTH, DT4 7BG |
| McDonald's, St. Mary Street, WEYMOUTH, DT4 8PJ | 7.16 miles | Directions to McDonald's, St. Mary Street, WEYMOUTH, DT4 8PJ |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Jubilee Retail Park, Jubilee Close, WEYMOUTH, DT4 7BG | 6.73 miles | Directions to KFC Weymouth - Jubilee Close |
| KFC, Wessex Gate Retail Park, Broadstone Way, POOLE, BH15 3TE | 17.52 miles | Directions to KFC Poole - Wessex Gate Retail Park |
| KFC, Dolphin Centre, POOLE, BH15 1SZ | 17.97 miles | Directions to KFC Poole - The Dolphin Centre |
| KFC, Tower Park, POOLE, BH12 4NY | 19.37 miles | Directions to KFC Poole - Tower Park |
| KFC, Ashley Road, POOLE, BH14 0AX | 19.55 miles | Directions to KFC Poole - Ashley Road |