DD8 2LG Postcode in Forfar

DD8 2LG 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 (2LG) 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 DD which means Dundee.
  2. Postal District. In our case DD8.
  3. Postal Sector. In our case DD8 2.
  4. Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case LG.

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 2LG postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.

DD8 2LG is within the town of FORFAR.

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Map Coordinates

Latitude56.6256881736
Longitude-2.8600227986
Nearest Town Distance (Miles) Direction Bearing
Forfar 1.68 NW 319.09
Kirriemuir 6.41 WNW 300.90
Monifieth 10.01 S 170.34
Carnoustie 10.36 SE 146.14
Brechin 10.59 NE 45.76
Arbroath 11.41 ESE 112.52
Dundee 12.36 SSW 200.58
Alyth 14.10 W 269.09
Montrose 16.04 ENE 68.68
Coupar Angus 16.52 WSW 250.66
Newburgh 23.93 SW 217.46
Crail 26.84 SSE 160.57

Weather Forecast

Weather Forecast for Forfar

Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
09:00 to 12:00symbol for Partly cloudy (day)Partly cloudy (day)2.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) 1.00%WSW 9 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for Partly cloudy (day)Partly cloudy (day)4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 1.00%W 11 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for Partly cloudy (day)Partly cloudy (day)4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 1.00%W 9 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for Clear nightClear night1.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) 1.00%W 7 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for Clear nightClear night0.0°C (feels like -4.0°C) 0.00%W 7 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for Clear nightClear night-1.0°C (feels like -5.0°C) 0.00%W 9 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for Clear nightClear night-1.0°C (feels like -6.0°C) 0.00%W 9 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for Clear nightClear night-2.0°C (feels like -6.0°C) 0.00%W 9 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for Sunny daySunny day-2.0°C (feels like -6.0°C) 0.00%W 7 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for Sunny daySunny day1.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) 1.00%W 7 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for CloudyCloudy1.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) 4.00%WNW 4 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for CloudyCloudy-1.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) 6.00%NW 4 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for CloudyCloudy-1.0°C (feels like -4.0°C) 8.00%NW 4 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for Partly cloudy (night)Partly cloudy (night)-1.0°C (feels like -5.0°C) 6.00%N 7 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for Partly cloudy (night)Partly cloudy (night)-1.0°C (feels like -5.0°C) 4.00%NW 9 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for Clear nightClear night-1.0°C (feels like -5.0°C) 4.00%NNW 9 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for Partly cloudy (day)Partly cloudy (day)0.0°C (feels like -5.0°C) 2.00%NW 11 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for CloudyCloudy3.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) 5.00%NW 13 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for CloudyCloudy3.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) 6.00%NW 13 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for CloudyCloudy2.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) 6.00%NW 13 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for CloudyCloudy2.0°C (feels like -4.0°C) 5.00%NW 16 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for Partly cloudy (night)Partly cloudy (night)2.0°C (feels like -4.0°C) 3.00%NW 13 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for Partly cloudy (night)Partly cloudy (night)1.0°C (feels like -4.0°C) 3.00%WNW 13 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for Partly cloudy (night)Partly cloudy (night)1.0°C (feels like -4.0°C) 2.00%WNW 13 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for Sunny daySunny day1.0°C (feels like -4.0°C) 2.00%WNW 16 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for Sunny daySunny day3.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) 1.00%WNW 16 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for CloudyCloudy3.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) 4.00%WNW 16 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for Partly cloudy (night)Partly cloudy (night)2.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) 3.00%WNW 13 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for Clear nightClear night1.0°C (feels like -4.0°C) 3.00%WNW 13 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for Clear nightClear night0.0°C (feels like -4.0°C) 1.00%WNW 11 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for Partly cloudy (night)Partly cloudy (night)0.0°C (feels like -5.0°C) 3.00%WNW 11 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for Clear nightClear night0.0°C (feels like -5.0°C) 3.00%WNW 11 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for Sunny daySunny day1.0°C (feels like -4.0°C) 1.00%WNW 11 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for Sunny daySunny day3.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) 1.00%NW 13 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for Sunny daySunny day3.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) 1.00%NW 11 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for Clear nightClear night1.0°C (feels like -4.0°C) 1.00%NW 11 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for Clear nightClear night0.0°C (feels like -5.0°C) 1.00%WNW 11 mph

What are the Broadband Speeds like?

Download Speeds

Broadband speed meter slow
Average Mbps4.400
Median Mbps3.900
Maximum Mbps8.830

DD8 2LG has an average download speed of 4.4 Megabits per second (Mbps).

166 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.

0% of postcodes (4,039) have slower broadband speeds.

100% of postcodes (1,180,436) have faster broadband speeds.

Upload Speeds

Broadband speed meter slow
Average Mbps0.700
Median Mbps0.800
Maximum Mbps0.980

DD8 2LG has an average upload speed of 0.7 Megabits per second (Mbps).

2,264 other postcode units have the same upload speed.

0% of postcodes (3,591) have slower upload speeds.

100% of postcodes (1,178,786) have faster upload speeds.

Schools within a five minute Drive

Scotland Primary Schools

Strathmore Primary School

Address: Strathmore Primary School, St James Road, Forfar, DD8 1LE

Distance: 1.51 miles

School Website

Contact: 01307 494276

Langlands Primary School

Address: Langlands Primary School, Glamis Road, Forfar, DD8 1DH

Distance: 1.75 miles

School Website

Contact: 01307 494262

Nearest Opticians

4927 DUNDEE MILTON

Address: ASDA STORES LTD, LONGTOWN ROAD, DUNDEE, ANGUS, DD4 7RX

Distance: 10.72 miles

Contact: :

BOOTS OPTICIANS (ARBROATH)

Address: 215 HIGH STREET, ARBROATH, ANGUS, DD11 1DZ

Distance: 11.47 miles

Contact: :

BOOTS OPTICIANS (DUNDEE - PANMURE ST)

Address: 10 PANMURE STREET, DUNDEE, ANGUS, DD1 2BW

Distance: 11.97 miles

Contact: :

DUNDEE DOMICILIARY SPECSAVERS LIMITED

Address: 53 MURRAYGATE, DUNDEE, ANGUS, DD1 2EA

Distance: 11.97 miles

Contact: :

BOOTS OPTICIANS (DUNDEE - REFORM STREET)

Address: 2-4 REFORM STREET, DUNDEE, ANGUS, DD1 1UL

Distance: 12.16 miles

Contact: :

BOOTS OPTICIANS (ST ANDREWS)

Address: 9 BELL STREET, ST. ANDREWS, FIFE, KY16 9UR

Distance: 19.89 miles

Contact: :

Nearest GP Surgeries

LOUR ROAD GROUP PRACTICE

Address: 3 LOUR ROAD, FORFAR, ANGUS, DD8 2AS

Distance: 1.51 miles

Contact: tel: 01307 463122

ACADEMY MEDICAL CENTRE

Address: ACADEMY STREET, FORFAR, ANGUS, DD8 2HA

Distance: 1.53 miles

Contact: tel: 01307 462316

RAVENSWOOD SURGERY

Address: NEW ROAD, FORFAR, ANGUS, DD8 2AE

Distance: 1.63 miles

Contact: tel: 01307 463558

ANGUS SPECIALIST SERVICES

Address: ANGUS HOUSE, ORCHARDBANK BUSINESS PARK, ORCHARD LOAN, FORFAR, DD8 1AN

Distance: 2.41 miles

Contact: tel: 01356 665042

KIRRIEMUIR MEDICAL PRACTICE

Address: TANNAGE BRAE, KIRRIEMUIR, DD8 4ES

Distance: 6.46 miles

Contact: tel: 01575 573333

MONIFIETH MEDICAL PRACTICE

Address: MONIFIETH HEALTH CENTRE, VICTORIA STREET, MONIFIETH, DUNDEE, DD5 4LX

Distance: 9.73 miles

Contact: tel: 01382 534301

Transport Links

Train Stations

Distances are as the crow flies.

Motorway Junctions

M90 J11
Distance: 33.12 miles
Driving Time: 37.61 minutes
M90 J9
Distance: 36.91 miles
Driving Time: 41.27 minutes
M90 J10
Distance: 38.99 miles
Driving Time: 43.33 minutes

Distances represent the quickest route by car.

Who are my Elected Representatives?

Westminster ConstituencyAngus and Perthshire Glens
Member or Parliament
Dave Doogan
Dave Doogan
Contact DetailsContact Dave Doogan
Political PartyScottish National Party

Where can I find out where the nearest Library is?

Libraries are the responsibility of Angus council

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Libraries

Local Postcodes

What Popular Supermarkets are near?

Popular Supermarkets near DD8 2LG
SupermarketDistanceDirections
Asda, New Road, FORFAR, DD8 2AE2.61 miles Directions to Asda
Tesco, Castle Street, FORFAR, DD8 3HX3.00 miles Directions to Tesco
Lidl, Queenswell Road, FORFAR, DD8 3JA3.03 miles Directions to Lidl
Aldi, Craig O'Loch Road, FORFAR, DD8 1BT3.06 miles Directions to Aldi
Sainsburys, Tom Johnston Road, DUNDEE, DD4 8XD16.26 miles Directions to Sainsburys

What Popular Restaurants are near?

Burger King Restaurants near DD8 2LG
Burger KingDistanceDirections
Kingsway West Retail Park, Dundee, DD3 8QB11.16 miles Directions to Kingsway West Retail Park
Unit Fc6, Wellgate Shopping Centre, Dundee, DD1 1DB11.90 miles Directions to Unit Fc6, Wellgate Shopping Centre
Unit 8, Cupar, KY15 5JE22.09 miles Directions to Unit 8
Glenrothes North Street,, Glenrothes, KY7 5NW31.85 miles Directions to Glenrothes North Street,

Mcdonald's Restaurants near DD8 2LG
Mcdonald'sDistanceDirections
McDonald's, Ethiebeaton Park, Monifieth, DUNDEE, DD5 4HB9.30 miles Directions to McDonald's, Ethiebeaton Park, Monifieth, DUNDEE, DD5 4HB
McDonald's, Longtown Road, DUNDEE, DD4 8JT10.57 miles Directions to McDonald's, Longtown Road, DUNDEE, DD4 8JT
McDonald's, Westway Retail Park, ARBROATH, DD11 2NQ10.75 miles Directions to McDonald's, Westway Retail Park, ARBROATH, DD11 2NQ
McDonald's, Dayton Drive, DUNDEE, DD2 3SQ11.71 miles Directions to McDonald's, Dayton Drive, DUNDEE, DD2 3SQ

KFC Restaurants near DD8 2LG
RestaurantDistanceDirections
KFC, Baldovie Road, DUNDEE, DD4 8UD10.25 miles Directions to KFC Dundee - Tom Johnston Road
KFC, Westway Retail Park, ARBROATH, DD11 2NQ10.75 miles Directions to KFC Arbroath - Westway Retail Park
KFC, Dayton Drive, DUNDEE, DD2 3SQ11.71 miles Directions to KFC Dundee - Camperdown Leisure Park
KFC, Fife Central Retail Park, Chapel Park, KIRKCALDY, KY2 6QL36.24 miles Directions to KFC Kirkcaldy - Central Retail Park
KFC, Moray Park, EDINBURGH, EH7 5TS47.52 miles Directions to KFC Edinburgh - Meadowbank Retail Park