DG2 8LD Postcode in Cargenbridge

Author: David Caldwell Updated: May 28, 2024

DG2 8LD is the Postcode in Beeches Avenue

DG2 8LD is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.

Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (DG2) is called the outward code. The part after the space (8LD) 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 DG2.
Postal Sector. In our case DG2 8.
Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case LD.

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 DG2 8LD postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.

The properties in the DG2 8LD postcode have the street address of Beeches Avenue

DG2 8LD is within the village of Cargenbridge.

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Map Coordinates

Latitude	55.0517437216
Longitude	-3.64110422951

Nearest Town	Distance (Miles)	Direction	Bearing
Dumfries	1.78	NE	45.32
Dalbeattie	10.94	SW	220.93
Lockerbie	12.26	ENE	67.14
Castle Douglas	13.78	WSW	236.32
Annan	15.72	ESE	106.35
Silloth	16.16	SE	141.61
New Galloway	19.85	W	274.68
Moffat	20.98	NNE	21.67
Aspatria	23.41	SSE	148.34
Sanquhar	24.60	NNW	332.99
Longtown	26.75	E	96.12
Workington	28.48	S	172.59

Weather Forecast

Weather Forecast for Queen Of The South F.C.

Thu 21st Nov

Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
12:00 to 15:00	Sunny day	3.0°C (feels like -1.0°C)	3.00%	W 11 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Cloudy	2.0°C (feels like -2.0°C)	16.00%	W 11 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Cloudy	1.0°C (feels like -3.0°C)	14.00%	WSW 9 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Clear night	0.0°C (feels like -3.0°C)	3.00%	W 9 mph

Fri 22nd Nov

Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Clear night	0.0°C (feels like -4.0°C)	2.00%	WNW 9 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Clear night	0.0°C (feels like -3.0°C)	2.00%	NW 9 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Clear night	-1.0°C (feels like -4.0°C)	1.00%	W 7 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Sunny day	-1.0°C (feels like -3.0°C)	0.00%	WNW 4 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Sunny day	3.0°C (feels like 2.0°C)	0.00%	W 2 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Sunny day	3.0°C (feels like 1.0°C)	4.00%	WSW 4 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Partly cloudy (night)	-1.0°C (feels like -3.0°C)	2.00%	SW 2 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Cloudy	-2.0°C (feels like -4.0°C)	5.00%	NNE 2 mph

Sat 23rd Nov

Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Cloudy	-1.0°C (feels like -3.0°C)	7.00%	ENE 4 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Cloudy	1.0°C (feels like -2.0°C)	5.00%	ESE 7 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Cloudy	3.0°C (feels like -2.0°C)	8.00%	SE 13 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Sleet	2.0°C (feels like -3.0°C)	64.00%	ESE 20 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Heavy rain	4.0°C (feels like -2.0°C)	97.00%	ESE 20 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Heavy rain	7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C)	95.00%	SSE 16 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Heavy rain	10.0°C (feels like 6.0°C)	86.00%	S 16 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Heavy rain shower (night)	11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	65.00%	S 20 mph

Sun 24th Nov

Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Heavy rain shower (night)	12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	68.00%	S 22 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Heavy rain shower (night)	12.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	70.00%	SSW 22 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Heavy rain shower (night)	11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	61.00%	SSW 22 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Light rain shower (day)	10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C)	34.00%	SSW 20 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Sunny day	11.0°C (feels like 7.0°C)	8.00%	SSW 22 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Light rain shower (day)	11.0°C (feels like 7.0°C)	30.00%	SSW 25 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Light rain shower (night)	11.0°C (feels like 6.0°C)	36.00%	SSW 25 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Light rain shower (night)	10.0°C (feels like 6.0°C)	39.00%	SSW 25 mph

Mon 25th Nov

Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Heavy rain shower (night)	10.0°C (feels like 6.0°C)	54.00%	SW 22 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Light rain shower (night)	9.0°C (feels like 5.0°C)	36.00%	SW 22 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Light rain shower (night)	8.0°C (feels like 4.0°C)	36.00%	SW 20 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Cloudy	8.0°C (feels like 4.0°C)	16.00%	WSW 18 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Cloudy	9.0°C (feels like 5.0°C)	15.00%	WSW 20 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Light rain shower (day)	8.0°C (feels like 4.0°C)	35.00%	WSW 18 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Clear night	7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C)	10.00%	W 16 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Clear night	6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C)	6.00%	W 13 mph

What are the Broadband Speeds like?

Download Speeds

Average Mbps	26.400
Median Mbps	28.400
Maximum Mbps	58.890

DG2 8LD has an average download speed of 26.4 Megabits per second (Mbps).

520 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.

6% of postcodes (67,071) have slower broadband speeds.

94% of postcodes (1,117,050) have faster broadband speeds.

Upload Speeds

Average Mbps	6.200
Median Mbps	6.100
Maximum Mbps	19.530

DG2 8LD has an average upload speed of 6.2 Megabits per second (Mbps).

3,420 other postcode units have the same upload speed.

9% of postcodes (109,201) have slower upload speeds.

90% of postcodes (1,072,020) have faster upload speeds.

Sourced from Ofcom data 2021.

Schools within a five minute Drive

Scotland Primary Schools

Loreburn School

Address: Loreburn School, George Street, Dumfries, DG1 1EA

Distance: 1.74 miles

School Website

Contact: 01387 254642

Troqueer School

Address: Troqueer School, Hill Avenue, Troqueer, DUMFRIES, DG2 7LR

Distance: 1.12 miles

School Website

Contact: 01387 273020

Laurieknowe School

Address: Laurieknowe School, Laurieknowe, Dumfries, DG2 7AJ

Distance: 1.31 miles

School Website

Contact: 01387 252604

Cargenbridge School

Address: Cargenbridge School, Waterside Road, Cargenbridge, DUMFRIES, DG2 8LL

Distance: 0.25 miles

School Website

Contact: 01387 273550

Lochrutton School

Address: Lochrutton School, Lochfoot, Dumfries, DG2 8NR

Distance: 3.34 miles

School Website

Contact: 01387 730248

Data accessed January 2024

Nearest Opticians

BOOTS OPTICIANS (DUMFRIES - QUEENSBERRY SQUARE)

Address: 22 QUEENSBERRY STREET, DUMFRIES, DUMFRIESSHIRE, DG1 1HR

Distance: 1.72 miles

Contact: :

HEALS OPTICIANS

Address: 49 SENHOUSE STREET, MARYPORT, CUMBRIA, CA15 6BL

Distance: 24.00 miles

Contact: :

KIRKBRIDE EYECARE (KESWICK)

Address: 83 SENHOUSE STREET, MARYPORT, CUMBRIA, CA15 6BU

Distance: 24.05 miles

Contact: :

TROTMAN OPTICIANS LTD (WIGTON)

Address: 16 KING STREET, WIGTON, CUMBRIA, CA7 9DT

Distance: 24.68 miles

Contact: :

STEPHEN ROWE OPTICIANS (WIGTON)

Address: 54 KING STREET, WIGTON, CUMBRIA, CA7 9EP

Distance: 24.70 miles

Contact: :

C LEE OPTICIANS (THE BIRCHES)

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

Distance: 26.01 miles

Contact: :

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

Nearest GP Surgeries

CHARLOTTE MEDICAL PRACTICE

Address: LOCHFIELD ROAD PRIMARY CARE CENTRE, 12-28 LOCHFIELD ROAD, DUMFRIES, DUMFRIESSHIRE, DG2 9BH

Distance: 1.54 miles

Contact: tel: 01387 267626

ST MICHAELS MEDICAL CENTRE

Address: ST MICHAELS BRIDGE ROAD, DUMFRIES, DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY, DG1 2PX

Distance: 1.60 miles

Contact: tel: 01387 244950

GREYFRIARS MEDICAL CENTRE

Address: 33-37 CASTLE STREET, DUMFRIES, DUMFRIESSHIRE, DG1 1DL

Distance: 1.69 miles

Contact: tel: 01387 257752

GILLBRAE MEDICAL PRACTICE

Address: GILLBRAE ROAD, DUMFRIES, DUMFRIESSHIRE, DG1 4EJ

Distance: 2.31 miles

Contact: tel: 01387 246282

LOCHTHORN MEDICAL CENTRE

Address: EDINBURGH ROAD, HEATHHALL, DUMFRIES, DG1 1TR

Distance: 3.79 miles

Contact: tel: 01387 259944

SHEBBURN MEDICAL PRACTICE

Address: SHEBBURN SURGERY, MAIN STREET, NEW ABBEY, DUMFRIES, DG2 8BY

Distance: 5.09 miles

Contact: tel: 01387 850263

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

Transport Links

Train Stations

Dumfries

Address: Dumfries station, Lovers Walk, Dumfries, Dumfries & Galloway, DG1 1NF

Postcode: DG1 1NF

Line: Glasgow South Western Line

Company: ScotRail

Time: within ten minutes drive

Distance: 2.05 miles

Distances are as the crow flies.

Motorway Junctions

A74(M) J17

Distance: 16.87 miles

Driving Time: 21.20 minutes

A74(M) J18

Distance: 17.53 miles

Driving Time: 21.95 minutes

A74(M) J16

Distance: 19.25 miles

Driving Time: 24.40 minutes

A74(M) J19

Distance: 20.90 miles

Driving Time: 24.93 minutes

A74(M) J20

Distance: 22.54 miles

Driving Time: 26.41 minutes

Distances represent the quickest route by car.

Who are my Elected Representatives?

Westminster Constituency	Dumfries and Galloway
Member or Parliament	John Cooper
Contact Details	Contact John Cooper
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

DG2 8LQ Cargen Road DG2 8LJ Carruchan Place DG2 8LH Drumsleet Avenue DG2 8LG Drumsleet Drive DG2 8NS Drungans Drive DG2 8PH Woodley Court DG2 8PJ Woodley Terrace

What Popular Supermarkets are near?

Popular Supermarkets near DG2 8LD
Supermarket	Distance	Directions
Iceland, High Street, DUMFRIES, DG1 2QT	2.69 miles	Directions to Iceland
Aldi, Maxwelltown Industrial Estate, Glasgow Road, DUMFRIES, DG2 0NW	2.92 miles	Directions to Aldi
Morrisons, Leafield Road, DUMFRIES, DG1 2DR	3.05 miles	Directions to Morrisons
Aldi, Annan Road, DUMFRIES, DG1 3HB	4.11 miles	Directions to Aldi
Tesco, Lockerbie Road, DUMFRIES, DG1 3PF	4.59 miles	Directions to Tesco

What Popular Restaurants are near?

Burger King Restaurants near DG2 8LD
Burger King	Distance	Directions
Bk Lilly Hall, Toll Bar,, Distington, Workington, CA14 4PJ	31.10 miles	Directions to Bk Lilly Hall, Toll Bar,
Junction 13, M74 Motorway, Abington Biggar, ML12 6RG	31.53 miles	Directions to Junction 13, M74 Motorway

Mcdonald's Restaurants near DG2 8LD
Mcdonald's	Distance	Directions
McDonald's, Lochside Road, DUMFRIES, DG2 0DY	1.91 miles	Directions to McDonald's, Lochside Road, DUMFRIES, DG2 0DY
McDonald's, Derwent Drive, Derwent Howe Industrial Estate, WORKINGTON, CA14 3YW	28.42 miles	Directions to McDonald's, Derwent Drive, Derwent Howe Industrial Estate, WORKINGTON, CA14 3YW
McDonald's, Flatt Walks, WHITEHAVEN, CA28 7RW	35.10 miles	Directions to McDonald's, Flatt Walks, WHITEHAVEN, CA28 7RW
McDonald's, Glasgow Road, WISHAW, ML2 7QJ	51.25 miles	Directions to McDonald's, Glasgow Road, WISHAW, ML2 7QJ

KFC Restaurants near DG2 8LD
Restaurant	Distance	Directions
KFC, Cuckoo Bridge Retail Park, Glasgow Road, DUMFRIES, DG2 9BF	1.78 miles	Directions to KFC Dumfries - Cuckoo Bridge Retail Park
KFC, Derwent Drive, Derwent Howe Industrial Estate, WORKINGTON, CA14 3YW	28.42 miles	Directions to KFC Workington - Bassemer Way
KFC, Glasgow Road, WISHAW, ML2 7SJ	51.35 miles	Directions to KFC Wishaw - Glasgow Road