DD8 1LR is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (DD8) is called the outward code. The part after the space (1LR) 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 DD which means Dundee.
- Postal District. In our case DD8.
- Postal Sector. In our case DD8 1.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case LR.
The regional mail center for the post area DD is the Scottish Distribution Centre, which is located at Canyon Road, Excelsior Park, Netherton Industrial Est, WISHAW, ML2 0XX.
The final port of call for any post addressed to the DD8 1LR postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the DD8 1LR postcode have the street address of Lyninghills.
DD8 1LR is within the town of FORFAR.
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| Latitude | 56.6404774245 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -2.89049075025 |
| Nearest Town | Distance (Miles) | Direction | Bearing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forfar | 0.25 | NNE | 13.03 |
| Kirriemuir | 4.90 | WNW | 297.56 |
| Brechin | 10.82 | NE | 53.94 |
| Monifieth | 11.26 | SSE | 165.37 |
| Carnoustie | 11.86 | SE | 144.22 |
| Broughty Ferry | 11.99 | S | 177.36 |
| Arbroath | 12.88 | ESE | 114.73 |
| Dundee | 12.99 | SSW | 194.17 |
| Alyth | 13.00 | W | 264.46 |
| Coupar Angus | 15.81 | WSW | 245.73 |
| Montrose | 16.81 | ENE | 73.35 |
| Newburgh | 24.08 | SW | 213.76 |
Weather Forecast
Weather Forecast for Forfar
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 4.00% | WSW 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 1.00% | WSW 9 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Clear night | 3.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 1.00% | W 11 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 2.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 0.00% | W 13 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Clear night | 3.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 1.00% | W 13 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 3.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 4.00% | W 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Sunny day | 5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 1.00% | W 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Sunny day | 4.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 2.00% | W 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Clear night | 2.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 0.00% | WSW 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 1.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) | 3.00% | W 11 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 2.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 5.00% | WSW 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 3.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 21.00% | WSW 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 14.00% | SW 16 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 17.00% | SW 18 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Light rain shower (day) | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 32.00% | WSW 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Sunny day | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 2.00% | WSW 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 4.00% | WSW 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Overcast | 6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 7.00% | WSW 11 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 6.00% | SW 13 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Light rain | 6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 47.00% | SW 16 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Light rain | 7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 49.00% | SW 20 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 8.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 37.00% | WSW 22 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Light rain | 7.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 50.00% | WSW 25 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 7.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 17.00% | WSW 25 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Light rain | 6.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 43.00% | WSW 25 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Light rain shower (night) | 5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 31.00% | W 25 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 5.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 6.00% | W 22 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 8.00% | W 22 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 3.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 3.00% | W 20 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 4.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 2.00% | W 20 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 2.00% | W 25 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 31.00% | WNW 22 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Clear night | 5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 7.00% | WNW 20 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Clear night | 5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 0.00% | WNW 16 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like?
Download Speeds
| Average Mbps | 47.000 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 51.700 |
| Maximum Mbps | 76.350 |
DD8 1LR has an average download speed of 47 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,402 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
23% of postcodes (267,209) have slower broadband speeds.
77% of postcodes (916,030) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds
| Average Mbps | 11.100 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 10.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 20.000 |
DD8 1LR has an average upload speed of 11.1 Megabits per second (Mbps).
7,922 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
30% of postcodes (354,900) have slower upload speeds.
69% of postcodes (821,819) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute Drive
Scotland Primary Schools
Whitehills Primary School
Address: Whitehills Primary School, Fyfe Street, Forfar, DD8 3EQ
Distance: 0.83 miles
Contact: 01307 494287
Strathmore Primary School
Address: Strathmore Primary School, St James Road, Forfar, DD8 1LE
Distance: 0.10 miles
Contact: 01307 494276
Langlands Primary School
Address: Langlands Primary School, Glamis Road, Forfar, DD8 1DH
Distance: 0.24 miles
Contact: 01307 494262
Scotland Secondary Schools
Forfar Academy
Address: Forfar Academy, Forfar Community Campus, Kirriemuir Road, FORFAR, DD8 3TG
Distance: 0.95 miles
Contact: 01307 492200
Nearest Opticians
4927 DUNDEE MILTON
Address: ASDA STORES LTD, LONGTOWN ROAD, DUNDEE, ANGUS, DD4 7RX
Distance: 11.52 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (DUNDEE - PANMURE ST)
Address: 10 PANMURE STREET, DUNDEE, ANGUS, DD1 2BW
Distance: 12.60 miles
Contact: :
DUNDEE DOMICILIARY SPECSAVERS LIMITED
Address: 53 MURRAYGATE, DUNDEE, ANGUS, DD1 2EA
Distance: 12.61 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (DUNDEE - REFORM STREET)
Address: 2-4 REFORM STREET, DUNDEE, ANGUS, DD1 1UL
Distance: 12.79 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (ARBROATH)
Address: 215 HIGH STREET, ARBROATH, ANGUS, DD11 1DZ
Distance: 12.95 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (ST ANDREWS)
Address: 9 BELL STREET, ST. ANDREWS, FIFE, KY16 9UR
Distance: 21.07 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
RAVENSWOOD SURGERY
Address: NEW ROAD, FORFAR, ANGUS, DD8 2AE
Distance: 0.16 miles
Contact: tel: 01307 463558
LOUR ROAD GROUP PRACTICE
Address: 3 LOUR ROAD, FORFAR, ANGUS, DD8 2AS
Distance: 0.22 miles
Contact: tel: 01307 463122
ACADEMY MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: ACADEMY STREET, FORFAR, ANGUS, DD8 2HA
Distance: 0.41 miles
Contact: tel: 01307 462316
ANGUS SPECIALIST SERVICES
Address: ANGUS HOUSE, ORCHARDBANK BUSINESS PARK, ORCHARD LOAN, FORFAR, DD8 1AN
Distance: 1.22 miles
Contact: tel: 01356 665042
KIRRIEMUIR MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: TANNAGE BRAE, KIRRIEMUIR, DD8 4ES
Distance: 4.95 miles
Contact: tel: 01575 573333
MONIFIETH MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: MONIFIETH HEALTH CENTRE, VICTORIA STREET, MONIFIETH, DUNDEE, DD5 4LX
Distance: 10.96 miles
Contact: tel: 01382 534301
Transport Links
Train Stations
Distances are as the crow flies.
Motorway Junctions
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives?
| Westminster Constituency | Angus and Perthshire Glens |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament | |
| Contact Details | Contact Dave Doogan |
| Political Party | Scottish National Party |
Where can I find out where the nearest Library is?
Libraries are the responsibility of Angus council
Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.
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What Popular Supermarkets are near?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Asda, New Road, FORFAR, DD8 2AE | 0.26 miles | Directions to Asda |
| Aldi, Craig O'Loch Road, FORFAR, DD8 1BT | 0.61 miles | Directions to Aldi |
| Lidl, Queenswell Road, FORFAR, DD8 3JA | 0.71 miles | Directions to Lidl |
| Tesco, Castle Street, FORFAR, DD8 3HX | 0.81 miles | Directions to Tesco |
| Iceland, Pitkerro Road, DUNDEE, DD4 8HA | 17.54 miles | Directions to Iceland |
What Popular Restaurants are near?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Kingsway West Retail Park, Dundee, DD3 8QB | 11.62 miles | Directions to Kingsway West Retail Park |
| Unit Fc6, Wellgate Shopping Centre, Dundee, DD1 1DB | 12.54 miles | Directions to Unit Fc6, Wellgate Shopping Centre |
| Unit 8, Cupar, KY15 5JE | 22.82 miles | Directions to Unit 8 |
| Glenrothes North Street,, Glenrothes, KY7 5NW | 32.40 miles | Directions to Glenrothes North Street, |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Ethiebeaton Park, Monifieth, DUNDEE, DD5 4HB | 10.50 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Ethiebeaton Park, Monifieth, DUNDEE, DD5 4HB |
| McDonald's, Longtown Road, DUNDEE, DD4 8JT | 11.36 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Longtown Road, DUNDEE, DD4 8JT |
| McDonald's, Dayton Drive, DUNDEE, DD2 3SQ | 12.07 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Dayton Drive, DUNDEE, DD2 3SQ |
| McDonald's, Westway Retail Park, ARBROATH, DD11 2NQ | 12.25 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Westway Retail Park, ARBROATH, DD11 2NQ |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Baldovie Road, DUNDEE, DD4 8UD | 11.21 miles | Directions to KFC Dundee - Tom Johnston Road |
| KFC, Dayton Drive, DUNDEE, DD2 3SQ | 12.07 miles | Directions to KFC Dundee - Camperdown Leisure Park |
| KFC, Westway Retail Park, ARBROATH, DD11 2NQ | 12.25 miles | Directions to KFC Arbroath - Westway Retail Park |
| KFC, Fife Central Retail Park, Chapel Park, KIRKCALDY, KY2 6QL | 36.81 miles | Directions to KFC Kirkcaldy - Central Retail Park |
| KFC, Moray Park, EDINBURGH, EH7 5TS | 48.24 miles | Directions to KFC Edinburgh - Meadowbank Retail Park |