DT1 2BT is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (DT1) is called the outward code. The part after the space (2BT) 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 DT1.
- Postal Sector. In our case DT3 5.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case BT.
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 DT1 2BT postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the DT1 2BT postcode have the street address of Herringston Road
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the DT1 2BT postcode is home to a bustling 57 residents!
DT1 2BT is within the town of Dorchester.
The DT1 2BT postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in DT1 2BT are houses. The remainder of residential properties consist of bungalows. Of these houses, most are detached. Of these bungalows, most are detached.
Most properties in DT1 2BT are owned by the occupiers with the rest being privately rented.
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Map of the Postcode
| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for DT1 2BT
The telephone area code for DT1 2BT is 01305 Dorchester.
Map Coordinates
| Latitude | 50.7025339614 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -2.44033755581 |
Weather Forecast
Weather Forecast for Dorchester
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Cloudy | 17.0°C (feels like 17.0°C) | 8.00% | E 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 49.00% | NE 7 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Light rain shower (night) | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 49.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Light rain shower (night) | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 47.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Heavy rain shower (night) | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 75.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Light rain | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 49.00% | ESE 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 18.0°C (feels like 17.0°C) | 34.00% | SE 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 18.0°C (feels like 17.0°C) | 31.00% | S 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 13.00% | SSW 4 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 9.00% | SSW 4 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 11.00% | SW 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 12.00% | SW 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 11.00% | WSW 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 16.00% | SW 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 16.0°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) | 39.00% | WSW 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Light rain shower (night) | 14.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 36.00% | WNW 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Clear night | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 5.00% | NW 7 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 12.0°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) | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°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 | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 12.00% | WSW 9 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 11 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°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 13 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 18 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Heavy rain shower (night) | 15.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 61.00% | SW 16 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 23.00% | WSW 16 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like?
Download Speeds
| Average Mbps | 61.800 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 72.800 |
| Maximum Mbps | 79.980 |
DT1 2BT has an average download speed of 61.8 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,341 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
41% of postcodes (484,057) have slower broadband speeds.
59% of postcodes (699,243) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds
| Average Mbps | 17.100 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 20.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 20.000 |
DT1 2BT has an average upload speed of 17.1 Megabits per second (Mbps).
7,404 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
83% of postcodes (979,163) have slower upload speeds.
17% of postcodes (198,074) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute Drive
England Primary Schools
Manor Park Church of England First School
Address: Manor Park Church of England First School, Mellstock Avenue, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2BH
Distance: 0.43 miles
Contact:
The Prince of Wales School
Address: The Prince of Wales School, Maiden Castle Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2HH
Distance: 0.71 miles
Contact: 01305257120
St Mary's Catholic First School, Dorchester
Address: St Mary's Catholic First School, Dorchester, Lucetta Lane, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2DD
Distance: 0.63 miles
Contact: 01305262258
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: 2.22 miles
Contact: 01305263880
Damers First School
Address: Damers First School, Liscombe Street, Poundbury, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 3DF
Distance: 1.31 miles
Contact:
England Secondary Schools
St Osmund's Church of England Middle School
Address: St Osmund's Church of England Middle School, Barnes Way, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2DZ
Distance: 0.39 miles
Contact:
Dorchester Middle School
Address: Dorchester Middle School, Queen's Avenue, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2HS
Distance: 0.53 miles
Contact: 01305265651
The Thomas Hardye School
Address: The Thomas Hardye School, Queen's Avenue, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2ET
Distance: 0.72 miles
Contact: 01305266064
Nearest Dentists
A COUNTRY PRACTICE
Address: 40 GREAT WESTERN ROAD, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1UF
Distance: 0.60 miles
Contact: :
SOUTH COAST DENTAL SPECIALISTS
Address: AVENUE HOUSE, SOUTH WALKS ROAD, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1DT
Distance: 0.66 miles
Contact: :
THE GARDENS DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 18 CORNWALL ROAD, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1RU
Distance: 0.73 miles
Contact: :
DORCHESTER ORTHODONTIC CLINIC
Address: 15 CORNWALL ROAD, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1RU
Distance: 0.73 miles
Contact: :
DORSET COUNTY HOSPITAL
Address: WILLIAMS AVENUE, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 2JY
Distance: 0.77 miles
Contact: :
SPECIAL CARE DENTISTRY SERVICE
Address: DORSET COUNTY HOSPITAL, WILLIAMS AVENUE, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 2JY
Distance: 0.77 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
TESCO INSTORE PHARMACY
Address: TESCO STORES LTD, WEYMOUTH AVENUE, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 2RY
Distance: 0.17 miles
Contact: tel: 01305 365847
TOUT'S PHARMACY
Address: UNIT 1 BREWERY SQUARE, 5 WEYMOUTH AVENUE, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1QR
Distance: 0.58 miles
Contact: tel: 01305 264193
VICTORIA PARK PHARMACY
Address: 14 MAUD ROAD, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 2LW
Distance: 0.59 miles
Contact: tel: 01305 264012
SUPERDRUG PHARMACY
Address: 17 SOUTH STREET, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1BS
Distance: 0.76 miles
Contact: tel: 01305 264101
BOOTS
Address: 12-13 CORNHILL, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1BQ
Distance: 0.86 miles
Contact: tel: 01305 264340
POUNDBURY PHARMACY
Address: 1 FREDERICK TREVES HOUSE, ST JOHN WAY, POUNDBURY, DORCHESTER, DT1 2FD
Distance: 1.07 miles
Contact: tel: 01305 213475
Nearest Opticians
ANDREW CARE OPTICIANS
Address: 6 SOUTH TERRACE, SOUTH STREET, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1DE
Distance: 0.70 miles
Contact: :
SCRIVENS OPTICIANS (DORCHESTER)
Address: 41 SOUTH STREET, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1DF
Distance: 0.73 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (DORCHESTER)
Address: 20/20A SOUTH STREET, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1BS
Distance: 0.76 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (DORCHESTER)
Address: 5 SOUTH STREET, DORCHESTER, DT1 1BL
Distance: 0.83 miles
Contact: :
INSIGHT OPTICIANS
Address: 9 TUDOR ARCADE, SOUTH STREET, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1BN
Distance: 0.84 miles
Contact: :
DORCHESTER BOOTS OPTICIANS
Address: 16 CORNHILL, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1BQ
Distance: 0.86 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
QUEENS AVENUE SURGERY
Address: 14 QUEENS AVENUE, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 2EW
Distance: 0.40 miles
Contact: tel: 01305 262886
ATRIUM HEALTH CENTRE
Address: 7 WEYMOUTH AVENUE, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1QR
Distance: 0.58 miles
Contact: tel: 01305 251545
FORDINGTON SURGERY
Address: 91 HIGH STREET, FORDINGTON, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1LD
Distance: 0.92 miles
Contact: tel: 01305 250515
POUNDBURY DOCTORS SURGERY
Address: 3 FREDERICK TREVES HOUSE, ST. JOHN WAY, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 2FD
Distance: 1.07 miles
Contact: tel: 01305 251128
PRINCE OF WALES SURGERY
Address: 2 FREDERICK TREVES HOUSE, ST. JOHN WAY, DORCHESTER, DT1 2FD
Distance: 1.07 miles
Contact: tel: 01305 871468
THE PRINCE OF WALES SURGERY
Address: FREDERICK TREVES HOUSE, ST. JOHN WAY, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 2FD
Distance: 1.07 miles
Contact: tel: 01305 250989
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: 0.49 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: 0.59 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 ten minutes drive
Distance: 3.92 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 fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 5.58 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: 6.01 miles
Distances are as the crow flies.
What are the Council Tax Bands?
| Council Tax Band | Number of Properties |
|---|---|
| Band E | 14 |
| Band F | 5 |
| Band G | 3 |
| Band H | 0 |
What Addresses are in this Postcode?
Addresses for Herringston Road, Dorchester, Dorset, which have the DT1 2BT 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £512,500 | £420,000 | £443,500 | 3 |
| 2017 | £510,000 | £380,000 | £445,000 | 2 |
| 2019 | £700,000 | £700,000 | £700,000 | 1 |
| 2020 | £400,000 | £400,000 | £400,000 | 1 |
| 2021 | £680,199 | £680,199 | £680,199 | 1 |
| 2022 | £561,000 | £561,000 | £561,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | £545,000 | £545,000 | £545,000 | 1 |
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Local Postcodes
What Popular Supermarkets are near?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Tesco, Weymouth Avenue, DORCHESTER, DT1 2RY | 0.28 miles | Directions to Tesco |
| Iceland, Trinity Street, DORCHESTER, DT1 1TU | 1.13 miles | Directions to Iceland |
| Waitrose, Tudor Arcade, South Street, DORCHESTER, DT1 1BN | 1.34 miles | Directions to Waitrose |
| Lidl, The Grove, DORCHESTER, DT1 1XU | 1.82 miles | Directions to Lidl |
| Waitrose, Queen Mother Square, Poundbury, DORCHESTER, DT1 3BW | 2.35 miles | Directions to Waitrose |
What Popular Restaurants are near?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Chickerell Link Road, Chickerell, DT3 4DG | 6.40 miles | Directions to Chickerell Link Road |
| 2 Middle Street, Yeovil, BA20 1LZ | 18.47 miles | Directions to 2 Middle Street |
| 48 Waterloo Road Poole, Poole, BH17 7LG | 20.05 miles | Directions to 48 Waterloo Road Poole |
| A303/a37 Podimore, Yeovil, BA22 8JG | 24.10 miles | Directions to A303/a37 Podimore |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Bridport Road, DORCHESTER, DT2 9DL | 1.62 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Bridport Road, DORCHESTER, DT2 9DL |
| McDonald's, Gateway Business Park, Mercery Rd, Weymouth DT3 5HJ | 4.91 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Gateway Business Park, Mercery Rd, Weymouth DT3 5HJ |
| McDonald's, Jubilee Retail Park, Jubilee Close, WEYMOUTH, DT4 7BG | 5.94 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Jubilee Retail Park, Jubilee Close, WEYMOUTH, DT4 7BG |
| McDonald's, St. Mary Street, WEYMOUTH, DT4 8PJ | 6.46 miles | Directions to McDonald's, St. Mary Street, WEYMOUTH, DT4 8PJ |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Jubilee Retail Park, Jubilee Close, WEYMOUTH, DT4 7BG | 5.94 miles | Directions to KFC Weymouth - Jubilee Close |
| KFC, Western Avenue, Houndstone Business Park, YEOVIL, BA22 8YQ | 19.58 miles | Directions to KFC Yeovil - Western Avenue |
| KFC, Wessex Gate Retail Park, Broadstone Way, POOLE, BH15 3TE | 19.71 miles | Directions to KFC Poole - Wessex Gate Retail Park |
| KFC, Lawrence Hill, WINCANTON, BA9 8AB | 23.79 miles | Directions to KFC Wincanton - Lawrence Hill |
| KFC, Ivy Cross, SHAFTESBURY, SP7 8DS | 23.84 miles | Directions to KFC Shaftsbury - Ivy Cross |