DG2 8PP Postcode in Dumfries

DG2 8PP 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 (8PP) 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 DG2.
  3. Postal Sector. In our case DG2 8.
  4. Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case PP.

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

DG2 8PP is within the town of DUMFRIES.

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DG2 8PP: Points of Interest

Garden Wise

Garden Wise is an establishment offering meals and refreshments located at Primrose Bank Nursery, Castle Douglas Road, Dumfries.

Map Coordinates

Latitude55.0653545223
Longitude-3.64014230014
Nearest Town Distance (Miles) Direction Bearing
Dumfries 1.26 ENE 75.96
Dalbeattie 11.69 SW 218.04
Annan 15.97 ESE 109.63
Silloth 16.88 SE 143.69
New Galloway 19.84 W 271.95
Moffat 20.09 NNE 22.57
Sanquhar 23.78 NNW 331.88
Aspatria 24.20 SSE 149.59
Gatehouse of Fleet 25.24 WSW 239.77
Longtown 26.83 E 98.14
Workington 29.41 S 172.90

Weather Forecast

Weather Forecast for Queen Of The South F.C.

Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
03:00 to 06:00symbol for CloudyCloudy10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 8.00%SW 9 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for CloudyCloudy9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 11.00%WSW 9 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for CloudyCloudy8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 17.00%SW 9 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for Heavy rain shower (day)Heavy rain shower (day)10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 67.00%S 11 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for Heavy rain shower (day)Heavy rain shower (day)10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 83.00%SSW 13 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for Heavy rain shower (night)Heavy rain shower (night)8.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 63.00%WSW 16 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for Light rain shower (night)Light rain shower (night)7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 39.00%WNW 18 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for Clear nightClear night7.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 4.00%WNW 18 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for Clear nightClear night6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 2.00%WNW 13 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for Clear nightClear night5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 2.00%W 9 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for CloudyCloudy5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 6.00%WSW 9 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for CloudyCloudy7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 7.00%WSW 9 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 CloudyCloudy4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 16.00%SW 7 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for CloudyCloudy4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 18.00%S 7 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for CloudyCloudy3.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 16.00%WNW 7 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for CloudyCloudy3.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) 15.00%NW 7 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for Partly cloudy (night)Partly cloudy (night)3.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) 11.00%WNW 9 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for CloudyCloudy3.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) 10.00%NW 9 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for Partly cloudy (day)Partly cloudy (day)5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 4.00%NW 11 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for Sunny daySunny day5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 3.00%NW 11 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for Clear nightClear night4.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) 2.00%NW 11 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for Clear nightClear night3.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) 2.00%NW 11 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for Clear nightClear night4.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) 0.00%NW 13 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for Clear nightClear night4.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) 1.00%NW 13 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for Clear nightClear night5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) 1.00%NW 13 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for Sunny daySunny day5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) 1.00%NNW 13 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for Sunny daySunny day6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 1.00%NNW 13 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for Partly cloudy (day)Partly cloudy (day)6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 1.00%NNW 13 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for Clear nightClear night5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 1.00%NNW 11 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for Clear nightClear night5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 2.00%NNW 11 mph

What are the Broadband Speeds like?

Download Speeds

Broadband speed meter slow
Average Mbps24.100
Median Mbps20.800
Maximum Mbps38.530

DG2 8PP has an average download speed of 24.1 Megabits per second (Mbps).

452 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.

5% of postcodes (56,214) have slower broadband speeds.

95% of postcodes (1,127,975) have faster broadband speeds.

Upload Speeds

Broadband speed meter slow
Average Mbps4.400
Median Mbps4.700
Maximum Mbps6.710

DG2 8PP has an average upload speed of 4.4 Megabits per second (Mbps).

1,843 other postcode units have the same upload speed.

5% of postcodes (60,871) have slower upload speeds.

95% of postcodes (1,121,927) have faster upload speeds.

Schools within a five minute Drive

Scotland Primary Schools

St Andrew's RC School

Address: St Andrew's RC School, Craigs Road, Dumfries, DG1 4EX

Distance: 1.70 miles

School Website

Contact: 01387 273001

St Michael's School

Address: St Michael's School, Glebe Street, Dumfries, DG1 2LZ

Distance: 1.47 miles

School Website

Contact: 01387 253058

Loreburn School

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

Distance: 1.12 miles

School Website

Contact: 01387 254642

Troqueer School

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

Distance: 0.97 miles

School Website

Contact: 01387 273020

Lincluden School

Address: Lincluden School, Priory Road, Lincluden, DUMFRIES, DG2 0PU

Distance: 1.32 miles

School Website

Contact: 01387 273010

St Teresa's RC School

Address: St Teresa's RC School, Lochside Road, Dumfries, DG2 0DY

Distance: 1.02 miles

School Website

Contact: 01387 255732

Laurieknowe School

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

Distance: 0.73 miles

School Website

Contact: 01387 252604

Cargenbridge School

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

Distance: 0.69 miles

School Website

Contact: 01387 273550

Scotland Secondary Schools

St Joseph's College

Address: St Joseph's College, Craigs Road, Dumfries, DG1 4UU

Distance: 1.58 miles

School Website

Contact: 01387 252893

Dumfries Academy

Address: Dumfries Academy, Academy Street, Dumfries, DG1 1DD

Distance: 1.23 miles

School Website

Contact: 01387 274350

North West Community Campus

Address: North West Community Campus, Alloway Road, Lochside, DUMFRIES, DG2 9DF

Distance: 1.03 miles

School Website

Contact: 01387 245100

Nearest Opticians

BOOTS OPTICIANS (DUMFRIES - QUEENSBERRY SQUARE)

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

Distance: 1.22 miles

Contact: :

HEALS OPTICIANS

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

Distance: 24.90 miles

Contact: :

KIRKBRIDE EYECARE (KESWICK)

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

Distance: 24.95 miles

Contact: :

TROTMAN OPTICIANS LTD (WIGTON)

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

Distance: 25.26 miles

Contact: :

STEPHEN ROWE OPTICIANS (WIGTON)

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

Distance: 25.27 miles

Contact: :

C LEE OPTICIANS (THE BIRCHES)

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

Distance: 26.36 miles

Contact: :

Nearest GP Surgeries

CHARLOTTE MEDICAL PRACTICE

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

Distance: 0.72 miles

Contact: tel: 01387 267626

GREYFRIARS MEDICAL CENTRE

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

Distance: 1.10 miles

Contact: tel: 01387 257752

ST MICHAELS MEDICAL CENTRE

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

Distance: 1.27 miles

Contact: tel: 01387 244950

GILLBRAE MEDICAL PRACTICE

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

Distance: 2.11 miles

Contact: tel: 01387 246282

LOCHTHORN MEDICAL CENTRE

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

Distance: 3.04 miles

Contact: tel: 01387 259944

SHEBBURN MEDICAL PRACTICE

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

Distance: 6.02 miles

Contact: tel: 01387 850263

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 five minutes drive

Distance: 1.50 miles

Distances are as the crow flies.

Motorway Junctions

A74(M) J17
Distance: 15.53 miles
Driving Time: 19.02 minutes
A74(M) J18
Distance: 16.19 miles
Driving Time: 19.77 minutes
A74(M) J16
Distance: 17.91 miles
Driving Time: 22.22 minutes
A74(M) J19
Distance: 19.56 miles
Driving Time: 22.76 minutes
A74(M) J20
Distance: 21.20 miles
Driving Time: 24.23 minutes

Distances represent the quickest route by car.

Who are my Elected Representatives?

Westminster ConstituencyDumfries and Galloway
Member or Parliament
John Cooper
John Cooper
Contact DetailsContact John Cooper
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

Local Postcodes

What Popular Supermarkets are near?

Popular Supermarkets near DG2 8PP
SupermarketDistanceDirections
Aldi, Maxwelltown Industrial Estate, Glasgow Road, DUMFRIES, DG2 0NW1.50 miles Directions to Aldi
Iceland, High Street, DUMFRIES, DG1 2QT1.87 miles Directions to Iceland
Morrisons, Leafield Road, DUMFRIES, DG1 2DR2.36 miles Directions to Morrisons
Aldi, Annan Road, DUMFRIES, DG1 3HB3.58 miles Directions to Aldi
Tesco, Lockerbie Road, DUMFRIES, DG1 3PF3.87 miles Directions to Tesco

What Popular Restaurants are near?

Burger King Restaurants near DG2 8PP
Burger KingDistanceDirections
Junction 13, M74 Motorway, Abington Biggar, ML12 6RG30.59 miles Directions to Junction 13, M74 Motorway
Bk Lilly Hall, Toll Bar,, Distington, Workington, CA14 4PJ32.02 miles Directions to Bk Lilly Hall, Toll Bar,

Mcdonald's Restaurants near DG2 8PP
Mcdonald'sDistanceDirections
McDonald's, Lochside Road, DUMFRIES, DG2 0DY1.01 miles Directions to McDonald's, Lochside Road, DUMFRIES, DG2 0DY
McDonald's, Derwent Drive, Derwent Howe Industrial Estate, WORKINGTON, CA14 3YW29.35 miles Directions to McDonald's, Derwent Drive, Derwent Howe Industrial Estate, WORKINGTON, CA14 3YW
McDonald's, Flatt Walks, WHITEHAVEN, CA28 7RW36.04 miles Directions to McDonald's, Flatt Walks, WHITEHAVEN, CA28 7RW
McDonald's, Glasgow Road, WISHAW, ML2 7QJ50.34 miles Directions to McDonald's, Glasgow Road, WISHAW, ML2 7QJ

KFC Restaurants near DG2 8PP
RestaurantDistanceDirections
KFC, Cuckoo Bridge Retail Park, Glasgow Road, DUMFRIES, DG2 9BF0.91 miles Directions to KFC Dumfries - Cuckoo Bridge Retail Park
KFC, Derwent Drive, Derwent Howe Industrial Estate, WORKINGTON, CA14 3YW29.35 miles Directions to KFC Workington - Bassemer Way
KFC, Glasgow Road, WISHAW, ML2 7SJ50.44 miles Directions to KFC Wishaw - Glasgow Road
KFC, Palace Grounds Road, HAMILTON, ML3 6AD51.51 miles Directions to KFC Hamilton - Palace Grounds Retail Pk
KFC, Brandon Parade South, MOTHERWELL, ML1 1RB51.84 miles Directions to KFC Glasgow - Motherwell