DT2 9RD 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 (9RD) 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 9.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case RD.
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 9RD postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the DT2 9RD postcode have the street address of West Hill
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the DT2 9RD postcode is home to a bustling 31 residents!
DT2 9RD is within the village of Charminster.
The DT2 9RD postcode area is composed of 57.14% residential properties, 4.76% commercial properties, and 38.1% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in DT2 9RD are houses. Of these houses, most are detached. The remainder are semi-detached and mid-terraced.
Most properties in DT2 9RD are owned by the occupiers with the rest being privately rented.
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Map of the Postcode
| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 57.14% |
| Commercial | 4.76% |
| Public | 38.1% |
Telephone Area Code for DT2 9RD
The telephone area code for DT2 9RD is 01305 Dorchester.
Map Coordinates
| Latitude | 50.7328006634 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -2.45741243625 |
Weather Forecast
Weather Forecast for Dorchester
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 4.00% | SSW 2 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 5.00% | SSE 2 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 5.00% | ESE 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 5.00% | SE 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 7.00% | SSE 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 9.00% | SSE 16 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Light rain shower (day) | 14.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 44.00% | SSE 20 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Heavy rain | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 93.00% | SE 20 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Heavy rain | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 95.00% | SE 22 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Heavy rain | 14.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 96.00% | S 22 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Heavy rain | 15.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 95.00% | SSW 20 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Heavy rain | 15.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 86.00% | SW 18 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Overcast | 14.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 23.00% | W 18 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 14.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 16.00% | W 18 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 15.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 9.00% | W 20 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 15.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 9.00% | W 18 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 4.00% | W 13 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 2.00% | W 11 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Clear night | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 2.00% | W 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 3.00% | W 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Clear night | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 5.00% | WNW 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 2.00% | NW 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 5.00% | NNW 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 15.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 3.00% | NNW 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Clear night | 13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 2.00% | NNW 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Clear night | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 2.00% | NNW 13 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 1.00% | NNW 11 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 1.00% | NNW 11 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 2.00% | N 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 4.00% | N 13 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 15.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 2.00% | NNE 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 2.00% | NNE 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Clear night | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 2.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Clear night | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 1.00% | NNE 9 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like?
Download Speeds
| Average Mbps | 63.400 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 73.300 |
| Maximum Mbps | 80.010 |
DT2 9RD has an average download speed of 63.4 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,157 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
43% of postcodes (504,600) have slower broadband speeds.
57% of postcodes (678,884) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds
| Average Mbps | 15.200 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 18.300 |
| Maximum Mbps | 20.000 |
DT2 9RD has an average upload speed of 15.2 Megabits per second (Mbps).
11,169 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
67% of postcodes (793,264) have slower upload speeds.
32% of postcodes (380,208) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute Drive
England Secondary Schools
Dorchester Middle School
Address: Dorchester Middle School, Queen's Avenue, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2HS
Distance: 1.74 miles
Contact: 01305265651
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: 0.00 miles
Contact: 01305263880
Damers First School
Address: Damers First School, Liscombe Street, Poundbury, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 3DF
Distance: 1.19 miles
Contact:
Nearest Dentists
ST JOHN'S DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: INCH ARRAN HOUSE, 9 QUEEN MOTHER SQUARE, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 3BX
Distance: 1.28 miles
Contact: :
VESPASIAN HOUSE
Address: BRIDPORT ROAD, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1TS
Distance: 1.36 miles
Contact: :
SPECIALIST RESTORATIVE & IMPLANT DENTISTRY CLINIC
Address: POUNDBURY DENTAL CENTRE, BRIDPORT ROAD, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 3WH
Distance: 1.39 miles
Contact: :
POUNDBURY DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: WINSLADE HOUSE, BRIDPORT ROAD, POUNDBURY, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 3WH
Distance: 1.39 miles
Contact: :
ASPEN HOUSE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 4 BRIDPORT ROAD, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1RR
Distance: 1.42 miles
Contact: :
ROYAL TERRACE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 35 CORNWALL ROAD, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1RY
Distance: 1.44 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
POUNDBURY PHARMACY
Address: 1 FREDERICK TREVES HOUSE, ST JOHN WAY, POUNDBURY, DORCHESTER, DT1 2FD
Distance: 1.33 miles
Contact: tel: 01305 213475
BOOTS
Address: 12-13 CORNHILL, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1BQ
Distance: 1.53 miles
Contact: tel: 01305 264340
SUPERDRUG PHARMACY
Address: 17 SOUTH STREET, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1BS
Distance: 1.62 miles
Contact: tel: 01305 264101
VICTORIA PARK PHARMACY
Address: 14 MAUD ROAD, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 2LW
Distance: 1.63 miles
Contact: tel: 01305 264012
TOUT'S PHARMACY
Address: UNIT 1 BREWERY SQUARE, 5 WEYMOUTH AVENUE, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1QR
Distance: 1.73 miles
Contact: tel: 01305 264193
TESCO INSTORE PHARMACY
Address: TESCO STORES LTD, WEYMOUTH AVENUE, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 2RY
Distance: 2.16 miles
Contact: tel: 01305 365847
Nearest Opticians
ROBERT FRITH TWO LIMITED (DORCHESTER)
Address: 31 CROWN STREET WEST, POUNDBURY, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 3FQ
Distance: 1.13 miles
Contact: :
CHEC POUNDBURY
Address: 6 LOWER BLAKEMERE ROAD, POUNDBURY, DORCHESTER, DT1 3RZ
Distance: 1.44 miles
Contact: :
SPROSTON & BOWDEN OPTICIANS
Address: 23 HIGH WEST STREET, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1UW
Distance: 1.47 miles
Contact: :
DORCHESTER BOOTS OPTICIANS
Address: 16 CORNHILL, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1BQ
Distance: 1.53 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (DORCHESTER)
Address: 5 SOUTH STREET, DORCHESTER, DT1 1BL
Distance: 1.57 miles
Contact: :
INSIGHT OPTICIANS
Address: 9 TUDOR ARCADE, SOUTH STREET, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1BN
Distance: 1.58 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
POUNDBURY DOCTORS SURGERY
Address: 3 FREDERICK TREVES HOUSE, ST. JOHN WAY, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 2FD
Distance: 1.33 miles
Contact: tel: 01305 251128
PRINCE OF WALES SURGERY
Address: 2 FREDERICK TREVES HOUSE, ST. JOHN WAY, DORCHESTER, DT1 2FD
Distance: 1.33 miles
Contact: tel: 01305 871468
THE PRINCE OF WALES SURGERY
Address: FREDERICK TREVES HOUSE, ST. JOHN WAY, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 2FD
Distance: 1.33 miles
Contact: tel: 01305 250989
ATRIUM HEALTH CENTRE
Address: 7 WEYMOUTH AVENUE, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1QR
Distance: 1.73 miles
Contact: tel: 01305 251545
QUEENS AVENUE SURGERY
Address: 14 QUEENS AVENUE, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 2EW
Distance: 1.82 miles
Contact: tel: 01305 262886
FORDINGTON SURGERY
Address: 91 HIGH STREET, FORDINGTON, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1LD
Distance: 1.89 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 five minutes drive
Distance: 1.85 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 five minutes drive
Distance: 1.64 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: 5.85 miles
Maiden Newton
Address: Maiden Newton station, Station Road, Maiden Newton, Dorset, DT2 0AE
Postcode: DT2 0AE
Line: Heart of Wessex Line
Company: Great Western Railway
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 5.88 miles
Weymouth
Address: Weymouth station, King Street, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 7BN
Postcode: DT4 7BN
Line: Portsmouth Direct line|South Western Main Line|Heart of Wessex Line
Company: South Western Railway
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 8.07 miles
Distances are as the crow flies.
What are the Council Tax Bands?
| Council Tax Band | Number of Properties |
|---|---|
| Band C | 2 |
| Band D | 3 |
| Band E | 4 |
| Band F | 5 |
What Addresses are in this Postcode?
Addresses for West Hill, Charminster, Dorchester, Dorset, which have the DT2 9RD 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 CouncilHouse Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | £325,000 | £231,000 | £278,000 | 2 |
| 2017 | £310,000 | £310,000 | £310,000 | 1 |
| 2019 | £280,000 | £280,000 | £280,000 | 1 |
| 2020 | £335,000 | £580,000 | £457,500 | 2 |
| 2022 | £445,000 | £445,000 | £445,000 | 1 |
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Local Postcodes
What Popular Supermarkets are near?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Lidl, The Grove, DORCHESTER, DT1 1XU | 1.90 miles | Directions to Lidl |
| Waitrose, Queen Mother Square, Poundbury, DORCHESTER, DT1 3BW | 2.06 miles | Directions to Waitrose |
| Waitrose, Tudor Arcade, South Street, DORCHESTER, DT1 1BN | 2.54 miles | Directions to Waitrose |
| Iceland, Trinity Street, DORCHESTER, DT1 1TU | 2.63 miles | Directions to Iceland |
| Tesco, Weymouth Avenue, DORCHESTER, DT1 2RY | 3.46 miles | Directions to Tesco |
What Popular Restaurants are near?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Chickerell Link Road, Chickerell, DT3 4DG | 8.21 miles | Directions to Chickerell Link Road |
| 2 Middle Street, Yeovil, BA20 1LZ | 16.28 miles | Directions to 2 Middle Street |
| A303/a37 Podimore, Yeovil, BA22 8JG | 21.89 miles | Directions to A303/a37 Podimore |
| Warminster,a350 / A36, Warminster, BA12 0JZ | 35.28 miles | Directions to Warminster,a350 / A36 |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Bridport Road, DORCHESTER, DT2 9DL | 1.63 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Bridport Road, DORCHESTER, DT2 9DL |
| McDonald's, Gateway Business Park, Mercery Rd, Weymouth DT3 5HJ | 6.92 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Gateway Business Park, Mercery Rd, Weymouth DT3 5HJ |
| McDonald's, Jubilee Retail Park, Jubilee Close, WEYMOUTH, DT4 7BG | 7.98 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Jubilee Retail Park, Jubilee Close, WEYMOUTH, DT4 7BG |
| McDonald's, St. Mary Street, WEYMOUTH, DT4 8PJ | 8.52 miles | Directions to McDonald's, St. Mary Street, WEYMOUTH, DT4 8PJ |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Jubilee Retail Park, Jubilee Close, WEYMOUTH, DT4 7BG | 7.98 miles | Directions to KFC Weymouth - Jubilee Close |
| KFC, Western Avenue, Houndstone Business Park, YEOVIL, BA22 8YQ | 17.41 miles | Directions to KFC Yeovil - Western Avenue |
| KFC, Lawrence Hill, WINCANTON, BA9 8AB | 21.74 miles | Directions to KFC Wincanton - Lawrence Hill |
| KFC, Ivy Cross, SHAFTESBURY, SP7 8DS | 22.38 miles | Directions to KFC Shaftsbury - Ivy Cross |
| KFC, Wirrall Park Road, GLASTONBURY, BA6 9XE | 30.66 miles | Directions to KFC Bristol - Glastonbury Tor Retail Park |