DG16 5HQ Postcode in Gretna

DG16 5HQ is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.

Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (DG16) is called the outward code. The part after the space (5HQ) 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 DG which means Dumfries and Galloway.
  2. Postal District. In our case DG16.
  3. Postal Sector. In our case DG16 5.
  4. Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case HQ.

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 DG16 5HQ postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.

DG16 5HQ is within the village of GRETNA.

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DG16 5HQ: Points of Interest

BURGER KING

BURGER KING is an establishment offering meals and refreshments located at Welcome Break Service Area, Gretna.

Days Inn

Days Inn is an accommodation provider offering lodging services located at Welcome Break Service Area, Gretna.

Harry Ramsden's

Harry Ramsden's is an establishment offering meals and refreshments located at Welcome Break Service Area, Gretna.

HM Enterprises Mcr Ltd

HM Enterprises Mcr Ltd is a retail outlet located at BP Petrol Station, Welcome Break Service Area, M74 North Bound, DG16 5HQ.

KFC

KFC is a quick-service outlet offering takeaways or sandwiches located at Welcome Break Service Area, Gretna.

Motor Fuel Group

Motor Fuel Group is a retail outlet located at BP Gretna, M74 Northbound, Gretna.

STARBUCKS COFFEE

STARBUCKS COFFEE is an establishment offering meals and refreshments located at Welcome Break Service Area, Gretna.

The Canny Scot Shop

The Canny Scot Shop is a retail outlet located at Welcome Break Service Area, Gretna.

W H SMITH

W H SMITH is a retail outlet located at Welcome Break Service Area, Gretna.

Waitrose

Waitrose is a retail outlet located at Welcome Break Service Area, Gretna.

Map Coordinates

Latitude55.0103376744
Longitude-3.08449036741
Nearest Town Distance (Miles) Direction Bearing
Longtown 4.38 E 89.22
Annan 7.29 W 258.77
Carlisle 9.94 SE 143.35
Langholm 10.42 NNE 18.42
Wigton 13.05 SSW 193.98
Lockerbie 13.36 NW 305.70
Brampton 14.56 ESE 108.10
Silloth 15.57 SW 231.83
Lochmaben 16.51 WNW 300.55
Moffat 26.69 NNW 327.70
Penrith 27.02 SSE 150.98
Keswick 28.20 S 184.60

Weather Forecast

Weather Forecast for Gretna

Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
03:00 to 06:00symbol for Sleet shower (night)Sleet shower (night)3.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) 49.00%W 20 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for Sleet shower (night)Sleet shower (night)3.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) 44.00%W 18 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for CloudyCloudy3.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) 40.00%W 16 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for CloudyCloudy6.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 10.00%W 20 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for Partly cloudy (day)Partly cloudy (day)6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 4.00%WNW 20 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for Clear nightClear night6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 2.00%WNW 18 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for Clear nightClear night6.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 0.00%NW 18 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for Clear nightClear night5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 0.00%NW 16 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for Clear nightClear night4.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) 0.00%WNW 11 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for Clear nightClear night3.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) 0.00%WNW 9 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for Partly cloudy (day)Partly cloudy (day)3.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) 1.00%WNW 7 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for CloudyCloudy6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 7.00%W 7 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for CloudyCloudy6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 13.00%SW 7 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for Light rainLight rain7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 48.00%SW 11 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for Light rainLight rain8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 47.00%SW 11 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for OvercastOvercast10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 19.00%WSW 11 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for OvercastOvercast10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 19.00%WSW 11 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for OvercastOvercast11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 18.00%WSW 13 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for OvercastOvercast11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 15.00%SW 13 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for OvercastOvercast11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 16.00%SW 16 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for OvercastOvercast11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 14.00%SW 16 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for OvercastOvercast11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 12.00%SW 16 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for OvercastOvercast11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 12.00%SW 18 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for OvercastOvercast11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 12.00%SW 16 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for OvercastOvercast11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 14.00%SW 16 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for OvercastOvercast11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 13.00%SW 16 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for OvercastOvercast11.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 11.00%SSW 18 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for OvercastOvercast11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 11.00%SW 18 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for OvercastOvercast11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 10.00%SW 16 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for CloudyCloudy10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 6.00%SSW 16 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for OvercastOvercast10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 10.00%SSW 16 mph

Schools within a five minute Drive

Scotland Primary Schools

Gretna School

Address: Gretna School, Victory Avenue, Gretna, DG16 5AG

Distance: 1.25 miles

School Website

Contact: 01461 339105

Springfield Primary School

Address: Springfield Primary School, Springfield, Gretna, DG16 5HS

Distance: 1.09 miles

School Website

Contact: 01461 338113

Kirkpatrick Fleming School

Address: Kirkpatrick Fleming School, Kirkpatrick Fleming, Lockerbie, DG11 3AU

Distance: 2.30 miles

School Website

Contact: 01461 800239

Nearest Opticians

ERIC HAGAN OPTICIANS LTD (CARLISLE)

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

Distance: 4.44 miles

Contact: :

4640 CARLISLE

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

Distance: 7.68 miles

Contact: :

C LEE OPTICIANS (THE BIRCHES)

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

Distance: 7.75 miles

Contact: :

C LEE DOMICILILARY EYECARE (CARLISLE)

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

Distance: 7.75 miles

Contact: :

OSPREY OPTICIANS LTD

Address: 22 PUNTON ROAD, CARLISLE, CA3 9BB

Distance: 9.34 miles

Contact: :

D & D MCWILLIAMS OPTICIANS

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

Distance: 9.39 miles

Contact: :

Nearest GP Surgeries

GRETNA SURGERY

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

Distance: 1.33 miles

Contact: tel: 01461 338317

LONGTOWN MEDICAL CENTRE

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

Distance: 4.76 miles

Contact: tel: 01228 791328

LONGTOWN MEDICAL PRACTICE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE

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

Distance: 4.76 miles

Contact: :

CANONBIE SURGERY

Address: BOWHOLM, CANONBIE, DG14 0UX

Distance: 7.06 miles

Contact: tel: 01387 371313

GREENCROFT SOUTH MEDICAL GROUP

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

Distance: 7.25 miles

Contact: tel: 01461 202244

DR N G KELLY & PARTNERS

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

Distance: 7.25 miles

Contact: tel: 01461 202745

Transport Links

Train Stations

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 five minutes drive

Distance: 0.98 miles

Annan

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

Postcode: DG12 6AS

Line: Glasgow South Western Line

Company: ScotRail

Time: within fifteen minutes drive

Distance: 7.29 miles

Distances are as the crow flies.

Motorway Junctions

A74(M) J22
Distance: 1.66 miles
Driving Time: 3.18 minutes
A74(M) J21
Distance: 2.02 miles
Driving Time: 3.10 minutes
M6 J45
Distance: 2.81 miles
Driving Time: 4.29 minutes
A74(M) J20
Distance: 6.55 miles
Driving Time: 7.48 minutes
M6 J44
Distance: 8.34 miles
Driving Time: 9.62 minutes

Distances represent the quickest route by car.

Who are my Elected Representatives?

Westminster ConstituencyDumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
Member or Parliament
David Mundell
David Mundell
Contact DetailsContact David Mundell
Political PartyConservative

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

What Popular Supermarkets are near?

Popular Supermarkets near DG16 5HQ
SupermarketDistanceDirections

What Popular Restaurants are near?

Burger King Restaurants near DG16 5HQ
Burger KingDistanceDirections
Service Area, A74(m) Trunk Road, Gretna Green, DG16 5HQ0.19 miles Directions to Service Area, A74(m) Trunk Road
Southwaite Svc Area, Carlisle, CA4 0NT16.89 miles Directions to Southwaite Svc Area
Broadfield Site, Carlisle, CA4 0NT16.89 miles Directions to Broadfield Site
Penrith,a66 Penrith, Penrith, CA11 0DT27.80 miles Directions to Penrith,a66 Penrith

Mcdonald's Restaurants near DG16 5HQ
Mcdonald'sDistanceDirections
McDonald's, Grearshill Road, Kingstown Industrial Estate, CARLISLE, CA3 0ET7.96 miles Directions to McDonald's, Grearshill Road, Kingstown Industrial Estate, CARLISLE, CA3 0ET
McDonald's, Scotch Street, CARLISLE, CA3 8PN9.90 miles Directions to McDonald's, Scotch Street, CARLISLE, CA3 8PN
McDonald's, London Road, CARLISLE, CA1 2LS10.70 miles Directions to McDonald's, London Road, CARLISLE, CA1 2LS
McDonald's, Wilderhaugh, GALASHIELS, TD1 1PR43.41 miles Directions to McDonald's, Wilderhaugh, GALASHIELS, TD1 1PR

KFC Restaurants near DG16 5HQ
RestaurantDistanceDirections
KFC, GRETNA, DG16 5HQ0.19 miles Directions to KFC Gretna Green Services
KFC, London Road, CARLISLE, CA1 2PR11.13 miles Directions to KFC Carlisle - London Road