Author: David Caldwell Updated: May 28, 2024

DG12 6TL is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.

Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (DG12) is called the outward code. The part after the space (6TL) 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 DG which means Dumfries and Galloway.
Postal District. In our case DG12.
Postal Sector. In our case DG12 6.
Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case TL.

The regional mail center for the post area DG is the North West Distribution Centre, which is located at Mill Lane, Winwick Quay, WARRINGTON, WA2 8RJ.

The final port of call for any post addressed to the DG12 6TL postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.

The properties in the DG12 6TL postcode have the street address of Gowanbrae

DG12 6TL is within Lowthertown.

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Map Coordinates

Latitude	54.9888157951
Longitude	-3.1771363045

Nearest Town	Distance (Miles)	Direction	Bearing
Annan	3.37	W	268.28
Longtown	8.27	E	80.31
Wigton	11.36	S	176.80
Lockerbie	11.53	NW	322.13
Carlisle	11.78	SE	124.35
Silloth	11.86	SW	225.48
Langholm	13.26	NNE	32.15
Aspatria	16.79	SSW	201.82
Dumfries	18.06	WNW	288.28
Moffat	26.07	NNW	336.22

Weather Forecast

Weather Forecast for Annan

Sat 21st Dec

Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
12:00 to 15:00	Light rain shower (day)	8.0°C (feels like 4.0°C)	37.00%	WSW 22 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Light rain shower (day)	7.0°C (feels like 2.0°C)	38.00%	WSW 22 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Light rain shower (night)	6.0°C (feels like 1.0°C)	39.00%	WSW 22 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Heavy rain shower (night)	5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C)	73.00%	W 22 mph

Sun 22nd Dec

Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Heavy rain shower (night)	3.0°C (feels like -2.0°C)	72.00%	W 20 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Sleet	3.0°C (feels like -3.0°C)	60.00%	W 20 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Sleet	3.0°C (feels like -3.0°C)	54.00%	W 20 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Light rain shower (day)	4.0°C (feels like -1.0°C)	40.00%	W 18 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Cloudy	6.0°C (feels like 1.0°C)	12.00%	WNW 22 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Partly cloudy (day)	6.0°C (feels like 1.0°C)	3.00%	WNW 22 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Clear night	6.0°C (feels like 1.0°C)	2.00%	NW 20 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Clear night	6.0°C (feels like 0.0°C)	0.00%	NW 20 mph

Mon 23rd Dec

Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Clear night	5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C)	0.00%	NW 16 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Clear night	4.0°C (feels like 0.0°C)	0.00%	WNW 11 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Clear night	3.0°C (feels like 0.0°C)	0.00%	WNW 9 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Partly cloudy (day)	3.0°C (feels like 0.0°C)	1.00%	WNW 9 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Cloudy	6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C)	6.00%	W 7 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Cloudy	6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C)	13.00%	SW 9 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Light rain	7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C)	49.00%	SW 11 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Light rain	8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C)	49.00%	SW 11 mph

Tue 24th Dec

Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Overcast	9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C)	16.00%	SW 11 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Overcast	10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	12.00%	WSW 11 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Overcast	10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	13.00%	WSW 11 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Overcast	11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	13.00%	SW 13 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Overcast	11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	13.00%	SW 16 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Overcast	11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	12.00%	SW 13 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Overcast	11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	12.00%	SW 16 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Overcast	11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	12.00%	SW 16 mph

Wed 25th Dec

Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Overcast	11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	15.00%	SW 16 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Overcast	11.0°C (feels like 7.0°C)	15.00%	SW 16 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Overcast	10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C)	16.00%	SW 16 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Overcast	10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C)	14.00%	SSW 18 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Overcast	11.0°C (feels like 7.0°C)	13.00%	SW 18 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Overcast	10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C)	13.00%	SSW 16 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Overcast	10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C)	12.00%	SSW 16 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Overcast	10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C)	13.00%	SSW 16 mph

What are the Broadband Speeds like?

Download Speeds

Average Mbps	38.900
Median Mbps	40.000
Maximum Mbps	58.070

DG12 6TL has an average download speed of 38.9 Megabits per second (Mbps).

1,097 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.

14% of postcodes (169,316) have slower broadband speeds.

86% of postcodes (1,014,228) have faster broadband speeds.

Upload Speeds

Average Mbps	8.400
Median Mbps	10.000
Maximum Mbps	11.100

DG12 6TL has an average upload speed of 8.4 Megabits per second (Mbps).

4,614 other postcode units have the same upload speed.

16% of postcodes (193,621) have slower upload speeds.

83% of postcodes (986,406) have faster upload speeds.

Sourced from Ofcom data 2021.

Schools within a five minute Drive

Scotland Primary Schools

Eastriggs School

Address: Eastriggs School, Annan Road, Eastriggs, ANNAN, DG12 6PZ

Distance: 0.22 miles

School Website

Contact: 01461 40301

Data accessed January 2024

Nearest Opticians

C LEE OPTICIANS (THE BIRCHES)

Address: THE BIRCHES, MOORHOUSE, CARLISLE, CUMBRIA, CA5 6EY

Distance: 8.14 miles

Contact: :

C LEE DOMICILILARY EYECARE (CARLISLE)

Address: THE BIRCHES, MOORHOUSE, CARLISLE, CUMBRIA, CA5 6EY

Distance: 8.14 miles

Contact: :

ERIC HAGAN OPTICIANS LTD (CARLISLE)

Address: 18 HIGH STREET, LONGTOWN, CARLISLE, CUMBRIA, CA6 5UE

Distance: 8.23 miles

Contact: :

4640 CARLISLE

Address: ASDA STORES LTD, CHANDLER WAY, PARKHOUSE, CARLISLE, CUMBRIA, CA3 0JQ

Distance: 9.78 miles

Contact: :

MAXIVISION EYE CARE

Address: 57-61 NEWTOWN ROAD, CARLISLE, CUMBRIA, CA2 7JB

Distance: 10.90 miles

Contact: :

D & D MCWILLIAMS OPTICIANS

Address: 27 CHURCH STREET, STANWIX, CARLISLE, CUMBRIA, CA3 9DJ

Distance: 11.21 miles

Contact: :

Information from NHS Digital, licensed under the current version of the Open Government Licence. Accessed January 2024

Nearest GP Surgeries

GREENCROFT SOUTH MEDICAL GROUP

Address: GREENCROFT MEDICAL CENTRE (SOUTH), GREENCROFT WYND, ANNAN, DUMFRIESSHIRE, DG12 6GS

Distance: 3.40 miles

Contact: tel: 01461 202244

DR N G KELLY & PARTNERS

Address: GREENCROFT MEDICAL CENTRE (NORTH), GREENCROFT WYND, ANNAN, DUMFRIESSHIRE, DG12 6GN

Distance: 3.40 miles

Contact: tel: 01461 202745

GRETNA SURGERY

Address: CENTRAL AVENUE, GRETNA, DUMFRIESSHIRE, DG16 5NA

Distance: 4.35 miles

Contact: tel: 01461 338317

ECCLEFECHAN SURGERY

Address: MAIN ROAD, ECCLEFECHAN, LOCKERBIE, DG11 3BT

Distance: 5.95 miles

Contact: tel: 01576 300208

THE CROFT SURGERY

Address: THE CROFT, KIRKBRIDE, PORT CARLISLE, WIGTON, CUMBRIA, CA7 5JH

Distance: 6.43 miles

Contact: tel: 01697 351207

LONGTOWN MEDICAL CENTRE

Address: MOOR ROAD, LONGTOWN, CARLISLE, CUMBRIA, CA6 5XA

Distance: 8.56 miles

Contact: tel: 01228 791328

Information from NHS Digital, licensed under the current version of the Open Government Licence. Accessed January 2024

Transport Links

Train Stations

Annan

Address: Annan station, Station Road, Annan, Dumfries & Galloway, DG12 6AS

Postcode: DG12 6AS

Line: Glasgow South Western Line

Company: ScotRail

Time: within ten minutes drive

Distance: 3.40 miles

Gretna Green

Address: Gretna Green station, Station Road, off Glasgow Road, Gretna Green, DG16 5HF

Postcode: DG16 5HF

Line: Glasgow South Western Line

Company: ScotRail

Time: within ten minutes drive

Distance: 4.55 miles

Distances are as the crow flies.

Motorway Junctions

A74(M) J22

Distance: 4.94 miles

Driving Time: 6.34 minutes

A74(M) J21

Distance: 4.98 miles

Driving Time: 6.40 minutes

M6 J45

Distance: 6.10 miles

Driving Time: 8.17 minutes

A74(M) J20

Distance: 6.66 miles

Driving Time: 8.47 minutes

A74(M) J19

Distance: 8.99 miles

Driving Time: 10.71 minutes

Distances represent the quickest route by car.

Who are my Elected Representatives?

Westminster Constituency	Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
Member or Parliament	David Mundell
Contact Details	Contact David Mundell
Political Party	Conservative

Where can I find out where the nearest Library is?

Libraries are the responsibility of Dumfries and Galloway 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 - Dumfries and Galloway Council

Local Postcodes

DG12 6TD East Road DG12 6TE North Road

What Popular Supermarkets are near?

Popular Supermarkets near DG12 6TL
Supermarket	Distance	Directions
Tesco, Scotts Street, ANNAN, DG12 6JH	4.64 miles	Directions to Tesco
Aldi, Butts Street, ANNAN, DG12 5AL	5.28 miles	Directions to Aldi
Lidl, King Street, WIGTON, CA7 9HG	18.12 miles	Directions to Lidl

What Popular Restaurants are near?

Burger King Restaurants near DG12 6TL
Burger King	Distance	Directions
Service Area, A74(m) Trunk Road, Gretna Green, DG16 5HQ	3.98 miles	Directions to Service Area, A74(m) Trunk Road
Southwaite Svc Area, Carlisle, CA4 0NT	17.88 miles	Directions to Southwaite Svc Area
Broadfield Site, Carlisle, CA4 0NT	17.88 miles	Directions to Broadfield Site
Penrith,a66 Penrith, Penrith, CA11 0DT	28.41 miles	Directions to Penrith,a66 Penrith

Mcdonald's Restaurants near DG12 6TL
Mcdonald's	Distance	Directions
McDonald's, Grearshill Road, Kingstown Industrial Estate, CARLISLE, CA3 0ET	10.07 miles	Directions to McDonald's, Grearshill Road, Kingstown Industrial Estate, CARLISLE, CA3 0ET
McDonald's, Scotch Street, CARLISLE, CA3 8PN	11.55 miles	Directions to McDonald's, Scotch Street, CARLISLE, CA3 8PN
McDonald's, London Road, CARLISLE, CA1 2LS	12.34 miles	Directions to McDonald's, London Road, CARLISLE, CA1 2LS
McDonald's, Derwent Drive, Derwent Howe Industrial Estate, WORKINGTON, CA14 3YW	28.43 miles	Directions to McDonald's, Derwent Drive, Derwent Howe Industrial Estate, WORKINGTON, CA14 3YW

KFC Restaurants near DG12 6TL
Restaurant	Distance	Directions
KFC, GRETNA, DG16 5HQ	3.99 miles	Directions to KFC Gretna Green Services
KFC, London Road, CARLISLE, CA1 2PR	12.77 miles	Directions to KFC Carlisle - London Road
KFC, Derwent Drive, Derwent Howe Industrial Estate, WORKINGTON, CA14 3YW	28.43 miles	Directions to KFC Workington - Bassemer Way