DG2 8RA Postcode in Crocketford

DG2 8RA 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 (8RA) 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 RA.

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

DG2 8RA is within the village of Crocketford.

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DG2 8RA: Points of Interest

Crocketford Post Office & Shop

Crocketford Post Office & Shop is a retail outlet located at Crocketford, Dumfries.

Crocketford Shop

Crocketford Shop is a retail outlet located at Maiden Row, Crocketford, Dumfries.

Galloway Arms Hotel

Galloway Arms Hotel is an accommodation provider offering lodging services located at Maiden Row, Crocketford, Dumfries.

Map Coordinates

Latitude	55.0359953624
Longitude	-3.83029456846

Nearest Town	Distance (Miles)	Direction	Bearing
Dalbeattie	7.18	S	177.12
Castle Douglas	7.66	SSW	210.94
Dumfries	9.08	ENE	74.97
New Galloway	12.56	WNW	282.26
Gatehouse of Fleet	17.81	SW	232.99
Silloth	21.03	ESE	123.28
Annan	22.85	E	98.26
Sanquhar	23.28	N	350.78
Moffat	25.62	NE	36.39
Maryport	25.86	SSE	149.25
Wigtown	27.10	WSW	244.69
Aspatria	27.34	SE	133.45
New Cumnock	28.61	NNW	330.94

Weather Forecast

Weather Forecast for Shawhead

Thu 21st Nov

Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
15:00 to 18:00	Light snow shower (day)	2.0°C (feels like -3.0°C)	36.00%	W 11 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Light snow shower (night)	1.0°C (feels like -4.0°C)	37.00%	W 11 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Clear night	1.0°C (feels like -4.0°C)	3.00%	WNW 11 mph

Fri 22nd Nov

Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Clear night	1.0°C (feels like -4.0°C)	2.00%	WNW 11 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Clear night	1.0°C (feels like -4.0°C)	1.00%	NW 11 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Clear night	-1.0°C (feels like -4.0°C)	1.00%	WNW 7 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Sunny day	0.0°C (feels like -3.0°C)	1.00%	NW 4 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Sunny day	3.0°C (feels like 1.0°C)	2.00%	W 4 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Sunny day	2.0°C (feels like 0.0°C)	3.00%	W 4 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Partly cloudy (night)	-2.0°C (feels like -4.0°C)	3.00%	WSW 4 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Cloudy	-3.0°C (feels like -5.0°C)	6.00%	SSW 2 mph

Sat 23rd Nov

Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Cloudy	-2.0°C (feels like -4.0°C)	8.00%	ENE 2 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Overcast	1.0°C (feels like -3.0°C)	9.00%	ESE 7 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Sleet	2.0°C (feels like -3.0°C)	40.00%	SE 13 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Sleet	2.0°C (feels like -5.0°C)	68.00%	ESE 22 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Heavy rain	3.0°C (feels like -2.0°C)	97.00%	SE 20 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Heavy rain	6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C)	97.00%	SE 16 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Heavy rain	8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C)	87.00%	SSE 13 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Heavy rain	10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C)	78.00%	S 16 mph

Sun 24th Nov

Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Heavy rain	11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	84.00%	S 20 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Heavy rain shower (night)	11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	70.00%	SSW 20 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Heavy rain shower (night)	10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C)	61.00%	SSW 20 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Partly cloudy (day)	9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C)	13.00%	SSW 18 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Sunny day	10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C)	7.00%	SSW 22 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Light rain shower (day)	10.0°C (feels like 6.0°C)	30.00%	SSW 20 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Light rain shower (night)	10.0°C (feels like 6.0°C)	35.00%	SSW 22 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Light rain shower (night)	9.0°C (feels like 5.0°C)	38.00%	SSW 22 mph

Mon 25th Nov

Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Light rain shower (night)	9.0°C (feels like 4.0°C)	37.00%	SW 22 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Light rain shower (night)	8.0°C (feels like 4.0°C)	33.00%	SW 20 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Light rain shower (night)	7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C)	36.00%	SW 20 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Cloudy	7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C)	17.00%	WSW 18 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Partly cloudy (day)	8.0°C (feels like 3.0°C)	13.00%	WSW 20 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Partly cloudy (day)	7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C)	15.00%	W 18 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Clear night	6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C)	14.00%	W 16 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Cloudy	5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C)	11.00%	W 13 mph

What are the Broadband Speeds like?

Download Speeds

Average Mbps	60.500
Median Mbps	64.300
Maximum Mbps	79.910

DG2 8RA has an average download speed of 60.5 Megabits per second (Mbps).

1,365 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.

39% of postcodes (466,610) have slower broadband speeds.

60% of postcodes (716,666) have faster broadband speeds.

Upload Speeds

Average Mbps	15.200
Median Mbps	18.700
Maximum Mbps	20.000

DG2 8RA has an average upload speed of 15.2 Megabits per second (Mbps).

11,169 other postcode units have the same upload speed.

67% of postcodes (793,264) have slower upload speeds.

32% of postcodes (380,208) have faster upload speeds.

Sourced from Ofcom data 2021.

Schools within a five minute Drive

Scotland Primary Schools

Springholm School

Address: Springholm School, Reoch Park, Springholm, CASTLE DOUGLAS, DG7 3LJ

Distance: 2.44 miles

School Website

Contact: 01556 650326

Data accessed January 2024

Nearest Opticians

BOOTS OPTICIANS (DUMFRIES - QUEENSBERRY SQUARE)

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

Distance: 9.01 miles

Contact: :

HEALS OPTICIANS

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

Distance: 25.85 miles

Contact: :

KIRKBRIDE EYECARE (KESWICK)

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

Distance: 25.91 miles

Contact: :

HEALS OPTICIANS LTD

Address: 6 MURRAY ROAD, WORKINGTON, CUMBRIA, CA14 2AD

Distance: 29.34 miles

Contact: :

SPECSAVERS (WORKINGTON)

Address: 25 MURRAY ROAD, WORKINGTON, CUMBRIA, CA14 2AD

Distance: 29.34 miles

Contact: :

BRANIFF & DAVIDSON OPTICIANS LTD

Address: 1-2 NEW OXFORD STREET, WORKINGTON, CUMBRIA, CA14 2NA

Distance: 29.37 miles

Contact: :

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

Nearest GP Surgeries

CASTLE DOUGLAS MEDICAL GROUP

Address: GARDEN HILL PRIMARY CARE CENTRE, 2 GARDEN HILL ROAD, CASTLE DOUGLAS, KIRKCUDBRIGHTSHIRE, DG7 3EE

Distance: 6.97 miles

Contact: tel: 01556 505900

DRS OLIVER, GREELEY &INNES

Address: GARDEN HILL PRIMARY CARE CENTRE, 2 GARDEN HILL ROAD, CASTLE DOUGLAS, DG7 3EE

Distance: 6.97 miles

Contact: tel: 01556 502050

DALBEATTIE MEDICAL PRACTICE

Address: CRAIGNAIR HEALTH CENTRE, PORT ROAD, DALBEATTIE, DG5 4AZ

Distance: 7.45 miles

Contact: tel: 01556 610331

CAIRN VALLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE

Address: DUNSCORE HEALTH CENTRE, DUNSCORE, DUMFRIES, DUMFRIESSHIRE, DG2 0UJ

Distance: 7.53 miles

Contact: tel: 01387 820266

CHARLOTTE MEDICAL PRACTICE

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

Distance: 8.43 miles

Contact: tel: 01387 267626

GREYFRIARS MEDICAL CENTRE

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

Distance: 8.90 miles

Contact: tel: 01387 257752

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 fifteen minutes drive

Distance: 9.29 miles

Distances are as the crow flies.

Motorway Junctions

A74(M) J17

Distance: 22.97 miles

Driving Time: 27.46 minutes

A74(M) J18

Distance: 23.63 miles

Driving Time: 28.21 minutes

A74(M) J16

Distance: 25.34 miles

Driving Time: 30.66 minutes

A74(M) J19

Distance: 27.00 miles

Driving Time: 31.19 minutes

A74(M) J20

Distance: 28.63 miles

Driving Time: 32.67 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 8QL DG2 8QG DG2 8RD Buchanite Court DG2 8RT Burn Bank DG2 8RU Castle Douglas Road DG2 8RH Elspeth Road DG2 8BS Glenburn Gardens DG2 8RB Maiden Row DG2 8BT Meadow Crescent DG2 8RS New House Court DG2 8BF Ottersburn Way

What Popular Supermarkets are near?

Popular Supermarkets near DG2 8RA
Supermarket	Distance	Directions
Tesco, Ernespie Road, CASTLE DOUGLAS, DG7 1LD	11.63 miles	Directions to Tesco

What Popular Restaurants are near?

Burger King Restaurants near DG2 8RA
Burger King	Distance	Directions
Bk Lilly Hall, Toll Bar,, Distington, Workington, CA14 4PJ	31.96 miles	Directions to Bk Lilly Hall, Toll Bar,
Junction 13, M74 Motorway, Abington Biggar, ML12 6RG	32.96 miles	Directions to Junction 13, M74 Motorway

Mcdonald's Restaurants near DG2 8RA
Mcdonald's	Distance	Directions
McDonald's, Lochside Road, DUMFRIES, DG2 0DY	8.49 miles	Directions to McDonald's, Lochside Road, DUMFRIES, DG2 0DY
McDonald's, Derwent Drive, Derwent Howe Industrial Estate, WORKINGTON, CA14 3YW	29.16 miles	Directions to McDonald's, Derwent Drive, Derwent Howe Industrial Estate, WORKINGTON, CA14 3YW
McDonald's, Flatt Walks, WHITEHAVEN, CA28 7RW	35.34 miles	Directions to McDonald's, Flatt Walks, WHITEHAVEN, CA28 7RW

KFC Restaurants near DG2 8RA
Restaurant	Distance	Directions
KFC, Cuckoo Bridge Retail Park, Glasgow Road, DUMFRIES, DG2 9BF	8.50 miles	Directions to KFC Dumfries - Cuckoo Bridge Retail Park
KFC, Derwent Drive, Derwent Howe Industrial Estate, WORKINGTON, CA14 3YW	29.16 miles	Directions to KFC Workington - Bassemer Way