DT8 3RP Postcode in Drimpton


DT8 3RP is the Postcode in Oxhayes

DT8 3RP is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.

Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (DT8) is called the outward code. The part after the space (3RP) 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 DT8.
  3. Postal Sector. In our case DT8 3.
  4. Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case RP.

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 DT8 3RP postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.

The properties in the DT8 3RP postcode have the street address of Oxhayes

Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the DT8 3RP postcode is home to a bustling 24 residents!

DT8 3RP is within the village of Drimpton.

The DT8 3RP postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.

According to our data. Most dwellings in DT8 3RP are bungalows. The remainder of residential properties consist of houses. Of these bungalows, most are detached. Of these houses, most are detached.

Most properties in DT8 3RP are owned by the occupiers with the rest being privately rented.

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Map of the Postcode

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Property TypePercentage
Residential100%
Commercial0%
Public0%

Map Coordinates

Latitude50.8416054631
Longitude-2.83003162637

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Street Town Locality Distance (Miles) Central Postcode Directions on Google Maps
REDLANDS YARD BEAMINSTER BROADWINDSOR 2.13 DT8 3PX View on Google Maps
SOUTH STREET CREWKERNE 3.25 TA18 8DA View on Google Maps
MARKET STREET CREWKERNE 3.26 TA18 7LA View on Google Maps
FALKLAND SQUARE CREWKERNE 3.29 TA18 7JS View on Google Maps
Nearest Town Distance (Miles) Direction Bearing
Crewkerne 3.35 NNE 26.60
Beaminster 4.57 ESE 119.43
Chard 6.32 WNW 289.99
Ilminster 7.03 NNW 328.62
South Petherton 7.45 N 6.79
Bridport 8.10 SSE 157.21
Axminster 8.48 WSW 240.99
Lyme Regis 9.31 SSW 210.07
Yeovil 10.99 NE 51.27
Seaton 14.17 SW 228.44
Sherborne 15.58 ENE 61.58
Honiton 15.99 W 259.66
Taunton 16.99 NW 314.53

Weather Forecast

Weather Forecast for Crewkerne

Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
03:00 to 06:00symbol for Clear nightClear night-3.0°C (feels like -5.0°C) 1.00%WNW 4 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for Clear nightClear night-3.0°C (feels like -5.0°C) 1.00%WNW 4 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for Sunny daySunny day-1.0°C (feels like -4.0°C) 1.00%W 4 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for Sunny daySunny day4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 1.00%W 7 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for Sunny daySunny day4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 1.00%WNW 4 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for Clear nightClear night0.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) 2.00%W 4 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for Partly cloudy (night)Partly cloudy (night)0.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) 2.00%WSW 2 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for Partly cloudy (night)Partly cloudy (night)-1.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) 3.00%SW 2 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for OvercastOvercast-1.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) 8.00%SSW 2 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for CloudyCloudy-1.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) 6.00%S 2 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for OvercastOvercast0.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) 9.00%SSE 2 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for CloudyCloudy4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 6.00%SSE 4 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for OvercastOvercast4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 10.00%SE 7 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for CloudyCloudy2.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) 10.00%SE 7 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for CloudyCloudy2.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) 15.00%SE 9 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for CloudyCloudy2.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) 21.00%ESE 9 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for Light rainLight rain3.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) 53.00%ESE 11 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for SleetSleet4.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) 59.00%SE 11 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for Light rainLight rain4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 59.00%SE 11 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for OvercastOvercast5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 33.00%ESE 13 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for Heavy rainHeavy rain5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 78.00%ESE 13 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for Light rainLight rain4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 61.00%ESE 13 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for Heavy rainHeavy rain5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 59.00%SE 13 mph

What are the Broadband Speeds like?

Download Speeds

Broadband speed meter good
Average Mbps73.100
Median Mbps76.700
Maximum Mbps79.670

DT8 3RP has an average download speed of 73.1 Megabits per second (Mbps).

794 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.

51% of postcodes (599,736) have slower broadband speeds.

49% of postcodes (584,111) have faster broadband speeds.

Upload Speeds

Broadband speed meter very fast
Average Mbps17.100
Median Mbps18.900
Maximum Mbps20.000

DT8 3RP 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

Broadwindsor Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Address: Broadwindsor Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Drimpton Road, Broadwindsor, Beaminster, Dorset, DT8 3QL

Distance: 1.92 miles

School Website

Contact: 01308868376

Nearest Dentists

BLACK SWAN DENTAL SPA

Address: 21A-23 MARKET STREET, CREWKERNE, SOMERSET, TA18 7JU

Distance: 3.26 miles

Contact: :

ORCHARD LANE DENTAL PRACTICE

Address: ORCHARD LANE, CREWKERNE, SOMERSET, TA18 7AF

Distance: 3.37 miles

Contact: :

THE CREWKERNE DENTAL CENTRE

Address: 4 BERE COURT, OLD MILL LANE, CREWKERNE, SOMERSET, TA18 7BN

Distance: 3.73 miles

Contact: :

THE MINSTER DENTAL HEALTH CENTRE

Address: 3 CHURCH STREET, BEAMINSTER, DORSET, DT8 3AZ

Distance: 4.54 miles

Contact: :

SPRINGSIDE DENTAL SURGERY

Address: 33A FORE STREET, CHARD, SOMERSET, TA20 1PT

Distance: 6.20 miles

Contact: :

SOMERSET PCDS

Address: LEACH ROAD, CHARD BUSINESS PARK, CHARD, SOMERSET, TA20 1FA

Distance: 6.25 miles

Contact: :

Nearest Chemists

CREWKERNE PHARMACY

Address: MIDDLE PATH, CREWKERNE, TA18 8BX

Distance: 3.03 miles

Contact: tel: 01460 72781

BOOTS

Address: 8-10 MARKET STREET, CREWKERNE, SOMERSET, TA18 7LA

Distance: 3.26 miles

Contact: tel: 01460 72310

BEAMINSTER PHARMACY

Address: 20 HOGSHILL STREET, BEAMINSTER, DORSET, DT8 3AA

Distance: 4.47 miles

Contact: tel: 01308 862288

MERRIOTT PHARMACY

Address: 31 BROADWAY, MERRIOTT, TA16 5QG

Distance: 4.79 miles

Contact: tel: 01460 72222

MORTON'S PHARMACY

Address: 59 FORE STREET, CHARD, TA20 1QA

Distance: 6.14 miles

Contact: tel: 01460 63051

BOOTS

Address: 5 FORE STREET, CHARD, SOMERSET, TA20 1PH

Distance: 6.27 miles

Contact: tel: 01460 63114

Nearest Opticians

VISION EXPRESS (CREWKERNE)

Address: 23 SOUTH STREET, CREWKERNE, SOMERSET, TA18 8DA

Distance: 3.25 miles

Contact: :

MILLICANS EYE CENTRE

Address: 4 MARKET STREET, CREWKERNE, SOMERSET, TA18 7JY

Distance: 3.29 miles

Contact: :

ROBERT FRITH OPTOMETRISTS

Address: 7-8 FALKLAND SQUARE, CREWKERNE, TA18 7JS

Distance: 3.29 miles

Contact: :

STEPHEN BESWETHERICK OPTICIANS

Address: 60 HOLYROOD STREET, CHARD, SOMERSET, TA20 2AL

Distance: 6.22 miles

Contact: :

ROBERT FRITH OPTOMETRISTS (CHARD)

Address: 18 FORE STREET, CHARD, SOMERSET, TA20 1PP

Distance: 6.24 miles

Contact: :

SPECSAVERS (CHARD)

Address: 2 FORE STREET, CHARD, SOMERSET, TA20 1PH

Distance: 6.27 miles

Contact: :

Nearest GP Surgeries

CREWKERNE HEALTH CENTRE, CREWKERNE

Address: MIDDLE PATH, CREWKERNE, SOMERSET, TA18 8BX

Distance: 3.03 miles

Contact: tel: 01460 72435

WEST ONE SURGERY

Address: WEST STREET, CREWKERNE, SOMERSET, TA18 8AY

Distance: 3.21 miles

Contact: :

AMMONITE HEALTH PARTNERSHIP (TUNNEL ROAD SURGERY)

Address: 24 TUNNEL ROAD, BEAMINSTER, DORSET, DT8 3AB

Distance: 4.26 miles

Contact: :

BARTON HOUSE MED PRACTICE

Address: BARTON HOUSE, BEAMINSTER, DORSET, DT8 3EQ

Distance: 4.60 miles

Contact: tel: 01308 861938

ARIEL HEALTHCARE

Address: 59 FORE STREET, CHARD, TA20 1QA

Distance: 6.14 miles

Contact: tel: 01460 63071

ARIEL HEALTHCARE - ST. MARYS

Address: ST. MARYS CRESCENT, CHARD, TA20 2DZ

Distance: 6.16 miles

Contact: :

Transport Links

Train Stations

Crewkerne

Address: Crewkerne station, Station Road, Crewkerne, Dorset, TA18 8AU

Postcode: TA18 8AU

Line: South Western Main Line

Company: South Western Railway

Time: within fifteen minutes drive

Distance: 3.08 miles

Distances are as the crow flies.

Motorway Junctions

M5 J25
Distance: 21.39 miles
Driving Time: 33.14 minutes
M5 J26
Distance: 24.20 miles
Driving Time: 36.99 minutes
M5 J24
Distance: 28.14 miles
Driving Time: 39.77 minutes
M5 J27
Distance: 31.87 miles
Driving Time: 45.08 minutes
M5 J23
Distance: 32.91 miles
Driving Time: 44.38 minutes

Distances represent the quickest route by car.

What are the Council Tax Bands?

Council Tax Bands for DT8 3RP
Council Tax BandNumber of Properties
Band D11
Band E3

What Addresses are in this Postcode?

Addresses for Oxhayes, Drimpton, Beaminster, Dorset, which have the DT8 3RP Postcode

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

House Sales

Yearly House Sales
YearHighLowAverageSales
2014£197,000£190,000£193,5002
2015£286,000£286,000£286,0001
2016£187,500£258,000£222,7502
2017£265,000£265,000£265,0001
2020£265,000£265,000£265,0001
2021£360,000£270,000£315,0002
2023£510,000£465,000£487,5002

Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2025. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

What Popular Supermarkets are near?

Popular Supermarkets near DT8 3RP
SupermarketDistanceDirections
Waitrose, South Street, CREWKERNE, TA18 8DA5.22 miles Directions to Waitrose
Lidl, The George Shopping Centre, CREWKERNE, TA18 7LU5.37 miles Directions to Lidl
Tesco, Ditton Street, ILMINSTER, TA19 0BQ10.91 miles Directions to Tesco
Lidl, St. Andrews Road, BRIDPORT, DT6 3DJ12.81 miles Directions to Lidl
Waitrose, West Street, BRIDPORT, DT6 3QP12.96 miles Directions to Waitrose

What Popular Restaurants are near?

Burger King Restaurants near DT8 3RP
Burger KingDistanceDirections
Horton Cross, Illminster, TA19 9PT7.92 miles Directions to Horton Cross
2 Middle Street, Yeovil, BA20 1LZ11.04 miles Directions to 2 Middle Street
A303/a37 Podimore, Yeovil, BA22 8JG14.52 miles Directions to A303/a37 Podimore
Bridgwater Service Area, Bridgwater, TA6 6TS19.53 miles Directions to Bridgwater Service Area

Mcdonald's Restaurants near DT8 3RP
Mcdonald'sDistanceDirections
McDonald's, Lysander Road, YEOVIL, BA20 2AU10.20 miles Directions to McDonald's, Lysander Road, YEOVIL, BA20 2AU
McDonald's, Flushing Meadow, YEOVIL, BA21 5DL11.88 miles Directions to McDonald's, Flushing Meadow, YEOVIL, BA21 5DL
McDonald's, Heron Gate, TAUNTON, TA1 2LP16.27 miles Directions to McDonald's, Heron Gate, TAUNTON, TA1 2LP
McDonald's, Taunton Deane Motorway Services Area, M5, Trull, TAUNTON, TA3 7PF16.59 miles Directions to McDonald's, Taunton Deane Motorway Services Area, M5, Trull, TAUNTON, TA3 7PF

KFC Restaurants near DT8 3RP
RestaurantDistanceDirections
KFC, Western Avenue, Houndstone Business Park, YEOVIL, BA22 8YQ9.97 miles Directions to KFC Yeovil - Western Avenue
KFC, East Street, TAUNTON, TA1 3LX16.72 miles Directions to KFC Taunton - East Street
KFC, High Street, BRIDGWATER, TA6 3BH21.20 miles Directions to KFC Bridgewater - High Street
KFC, Wirrall Park Road, GLASTONBURY, BA6 9XE21.25 miles Directions to KFC Bristol - Glastonbury Tor Retail Park
KFC, Jubilee Retail Park, Jubilee Close, WEYMOUTH, DT4 7BG22.46 miles Directions to KFC Weymouth - Jubilee Close