DG3 4BY is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (DG3) is called the outward code. The part after the space (4BY) 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 DG3.
- Postal Sector. In our case DG3 4.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case BY.
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 DG3 4BY postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the DG3 4BY postcode have the street address of Princes Street
DG3 4BY is within the village of Penpont.
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Contact MeMap Coordinates
| Latitude | 55.232165519 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -3.81471594248 |
| Nearest Town | Distance (Miles) | Direction | Bearing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanquhar | 10.36 | NNW | 335.24 |
| Dumfries | 13.88 | SE | 144.05 |
| Moffat | 16.21 | ENE | 64.25 |
| Lochmaben | 16.45 | ESE | 115.76 |
| New Galloway | 16.89 | SW | 229.70 |
| New Cumnock | 18.49 | NW | 308.23 |
| Castle Douglas | 20.65 | SSW | 192.73 |
| Dalbeattie | 20.75 | S | 180.70 |
| Biggar | 29.43 | NNE | 22.70 |
| Lanark | 30.59 | N | 2.85 |
| Langholm | 32.78 | E | 99.57 |
Weather Forecast
Weather Forecast for Thornhill (Dumfries & Galloway)
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Heavy rain | 8.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 95.00% | SW 16 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Heavy rain shower (day) | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 67.00% | W 13 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Heavy rain shower (day) | 8.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 84.00% | WSW 18 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Heavy rain shower (day) | 6.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 70.00% | W 18 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Heavy rain shower (night) | 5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 69.00% | W 18 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Heavy rain shower (night) | 5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 71.00% | W 16 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Sleet | 3.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) | 67.00% | W 18 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Sleet shower (night) | 3.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) | 52.00% | W 18 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Sleet | 3.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 53.00% | W 18 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Light rain shower (day) | 4.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 43.00% | WNW 18 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Sunny day | 6.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 8.00% | WNW 22 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 6.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 5.00% | WNW 22 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Clear night | 6.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 1.00% | NW 25 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Clear night | 6.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 0.00% | NW 20 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 0.00% | NW 18 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 4.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 0.00% | NW 13 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 |  | Cloudy | 3.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 4.00% | WNW 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°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) | 11.00% | SW 4 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Light rain | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 46.00% | SSW 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Light rain | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 46.00% | SSW 9 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 15.00% | SW 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 14.00% | SW 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 12.00% | SW 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 15.00% | SW 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 16.00% | SW 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 9.00% | SW 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 11.00% | SW 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 13.00% | SW 11 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like?
Download Speeds
| Average Mbps | 70.700 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 79.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 79.910 |
DG3 4BY has an average download speed of 70.7 Megabits per second (Mbps).
877 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
49% of postcodes (580,045) have slower broadband speeds.
51% of postcodes (603,719) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds
| Average Mbps | 16.300 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 19.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 20.000 |
DG3 4BY has an average upload speed of 16.3 Megabits per second (Mbps).
9,294 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
77% of postcodes (911,038) have slower upload speeds.
22% of postcodes (264,309) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute Drive
Scotland Primary Schools
Penpont School
Address: Penpont School, Penpont, Thornhill, DG3 4BH
Distance: 0.20 miles
Contact: 01848 330453
Nearest Opticians
BOOTS OPTICIANS (DUMFRIES - QUEENSBERRY SQUARE)
Address: 22 QUEENSBERRY STREET, DUMFRIES, DUMFRIESSHIRE, DG1 1HR
Distance: 13.86 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (AYR)
Address: 168-170 HIGH STREET, AYR, AYRSHIRE, KA7 1PZ
Distance: 35.73 miles
Contact: :
ERIC HAGAN OPTICIANS LTD (CARLISLE)
Address: 18 HIGH STREET, LONGTOWN, CARLISLE, CUMBRIA, CA6 5UE
Distance: 36.68 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (KILMARNOCK)
Address: 54 KING STREET, KILMARNOCK, AYRSHIRE, KA1 1NP
Distance: 37.31 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (WISHAW)
Address: 7 MAIN STREET, WISHAW, ML2 7AF
Distance: 37.66 miles
Contact: :
HEALS OPTICIANS
Address: 49 SENHOUSE STREET, MARYPORT, CUMBRIA, CA15 6BL
Distance: 37.92 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
THORNHILL MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: HEALTH CENTRE, THORNHILL, DG3 5AA
Distance: 1.94 miles
Contact: tel: 01848 330208
CAIRN VALLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: DUNSCORE HEALTH CENTRE, DUNSCORE, DUMFRIES, DUMFRIESSHIRE, DG2 0UJ
Distance: 6.52 miles
Contact: tel: 01387 820266
LOCHTHORN MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: EDINBURGH ROAD, HEATHHALL, DUMFRIES, DG1 1TR
Distance: 12.99 miles
Contact: tel: 01387 259944
CHARLOTTE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: LOCHFIELD ROAD PRIMARY CARE CENTRE, 12-28 LOCHFIELD ROAD, DUMFRIES, DUMFRIESSHIRE, DG2 9BH
Distance: 13.29 miles
Contact: tel: 01387 267626
GREYFRIARS MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 33-37 CASTLE STREET, DUMFRIES, DUMFRIESSHIRE, DG1 1DL
Distance: 13.70 miles
Contact: tel: 01387 257752
ST MICHAELS MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: ST MICHAELS BRIDGE ROAD, DUMFRIES, DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY, DG1 2PX
Distance: 14.13 miles
Contact: tel: 01387 244950
Transport Links
Train Stations
Distances are as the crow flies.
Motorway Junctions
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives?
| Westminster Constituency | Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament | |
| 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 CouncilLocal Postcodes
What Popular Supermarkets are near?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|
What Popular Restaurants are near?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Junction 13, M74 Motorway, Abington Biggar, ML12 6RG | 19.57 miles | Directions to Junction 13, M74 Motorway |
| Kingsgate Retail Park, East Kilbride, G74 4UN | 40.40 miles | Directions to Kingsgate Retail Park |
| Unit2 Caldeen Road, Coatbridge, ML5 4AN | 43.67 miles | Directions to Unit2 Caldeen Road |
| Bk Lilly Hall, Toll Bar,, Distington, Workington, CA14 4PJ | 44.66 miles | Directions to Bk Lilly Hall, Toll Bar, |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Lochside Road, DUMFRIES, DG2 0DY | 12.89 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Lochside Road, DUMFRIES, DG2 0DY |
| McDonald's, Glasgow Road, WISHAW, ML2 7QJ | 37.80 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Glasgow Road, WISHAW, ML2 7QJ |
| McDonald's, Brandon Parade South, MOTHERWELL, ML1 1RB | 39.09 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Brandon Parade South, MOTHERWELL, ML1 1RB |
| McDonald's, Hamilton Motorway Services Area, Strathclyde Park, HAMILTON, ML3 6JW | 39.25 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Hamilton Motorway Services Area, Strathclyde Park, HAMILTON, ML3 6JW |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Cuckoo Bridge Retail Park, Glasgow Road, DUMFRIES, DG2 9BF | 13.05 miles | Directions to KFC Dumfries - Cuckoo Bridge Retail Park |
| KFC, Glasgow Road, WISHAW, ML2 7SJ | 37.85 miles | Directions to KFC Wishaw - Glasgow Road |
| KFC, Palace Grounds Road, HAMILTON, ML3 6AD | 38.62 miles | Directions to KFC Hamilton - Palace Grounds Retail Pk |
| KFC, Brandon Parade South, MOTHERWELL, ML1 1RB | 39.09 miles | Directions to KFC Glasgow - Motherwell |
| KFC, Princes Mall, Town Centre, East Kilbride, GLASGOW, G74 1JU | 39.12 miles | Directions to KFC East Kilbride - Shopping Centre |