DG7 1JQ Postcode in Castle Douglas


DG7 1JQ is a Postcode in Brown Crescent

DG7 1JQ is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.

Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (DG7) is called the outward code. The part after the space (1JQ) 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 DG7.
  3. Postal Sector. In our case DG7 1.
  4. Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case JQ.

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 DG7 1JQ postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.

The properties in the DG7 1JQ postcode have the street address of Brown Crescent

DG7 1JQ is within the town of CASTLE DOUGLAS.

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Map Coordinates

Latitude54.9412261548
Longitude-3.91901880543
Nearest Town Distance (Miles) Direction Bearing
Castle Douglas 0.41 W 268.41
Dalbeattie 3.94 E 99.02
Kirkcudbright 8.80 SW 215.69
Gatehouse of Fleet 11.48 WSW 248.68
New Galloway 12.70 NW 316.49
Dumfries 15.19 NE 53.98
Silloth 21.71 ESE 103.20
Maryport 22.95 SE 133.01
Lockerbie 25.57 ENE 60.76
Sanquhar 29.53 N 359.54
Whitehaven 30.09 SSE 153.76

Weather Forecast

Weather Forecast for Castle Douglas

Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
18:00 to 21:00symbol for CloudyCloudy5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) 36.00%W 18 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for Light rain shower (night)Light rain shower (night)4.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) 49.00%W 20 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for Heavy rain shower (night)Heavy rain shower (night)3.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) 72.00%W 20 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for SleetSleet3.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) 65.00%W 18 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for Sleet shower (night)Sleet shower (night)3.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) 49.00%W 18 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for Light rain shower (day)Light rain shower (day)4.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) 45.00%WNW 18 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for Partly cloudy (day)Partly cloudy (day)6.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) 38.00%WNW 22 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for CloudyCloudy6.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 17.00%NW 25 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for Partly cloudy (night)Partly cloudy (night)6.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) 9.00%NW 25 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for Clear nightClear night5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 2.00%NW 20 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for Clear nightClear night5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) 0.00%NW 18 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for Clear nightClear night4.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) 0.00%NW 13 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for Clear nightClear night4.0°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%W 7 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for CloudyCloudy6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 6.00%WSW 4 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 rain6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 48.00%SSW 9 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for Light rainLight rain8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 46.00%SW 9 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for OvercastOvercast9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 15.00%WSW 9 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for OvercastOvercast10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 11.00%WSW 9 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for OvercastOvercast11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 12.00%WSW 9 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for OvercastOvercast11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 11.00%SW 11 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for OvercastOvercast11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 12.00%WSW 13 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for OvercastOvercast12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 11.00%SW 11 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for OvercastOvercast11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 12.00%SW 11 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for OvercastOvercast11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 12.00%SW 13 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for OvercastOvercast11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 13.00%SW 13 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for OvercastOvercast10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 14.00%SW 13 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for OvercastOvercast10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 13.00%SW 13 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for OvercastOvercast10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 13.00%SW 13 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for OvercastOvercast11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 11.00%SW 13 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for OvercastOvercast11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 12.00%SW 13 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for OvercastOvercast10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 9.00%SW 13 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for CloudyCloudy10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 8.00%SW 11 mph

What are the Broadband Speeds like?

Download Speeds

Broadband speed meter slow
Average Mbps37.300
Median Mbps39.500
Maximum Mbps67.420

DG7 1JQ has an average download speed of 37.3 Megabits per second (Mbps).

1,033 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.

13% of postcodes (152,758) have slower broadband speeds.

87% of postcodes (1,030,850) have faster broadband speeds.

Upload Speeds

Broadband speed meter slow
Average Mbps6.300
Median Mbps6.600
Maximum Mbps13.490

DG7 1JQ has an average upload speed of 6.3 Megabits per second (Mbps).

3,534 other postcode units have the same upload speed.

10% of postcodes (112,621) have slower upload speeds.

90% of postcodes (1,068,486) have faster upload speeds.

Schools within a five minute Drive

Scotland Primary Schools

Gelston School

Address: Gelston School, Gelston, Castle Douglas, DG7 1SH

Distance: 2.29 miles

School Website

Contact: 01556 502415

Castle Douglas Primary School

Address: Castle Douglas Primary School, Jenny's Loaning, Castle Douglas, DG7 1JA

Distance: 0.06 miles

School Website

Contact: 01556 502071

Scotland Secondary Schools

Castle Douglas High School

Address: Castle Douglas High School, Dunmuir Road, Castle Douglas, DG7 1LQ

Distance: 0.62 miles

School Website

Contact: 01556 502821/2

Nearest Opticians

BOOTS OPTICIANS (DUMFRIES - QUEENSBERRY SQUARE)

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

Distance: 15.10 miles

Contact: :

HEALS OPTICIANS

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

Distance: 22.93 miles

Contact: :

KIRKBRIDE EYECARE (KESWICK)

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

Distance: 23.01 miles

Contact: :

HEALS OPTICIANS LTD

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

Distance: 25.32 miles

Contact: :

SPECSAVERS (WORKINGTON)

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

Distance: 25.32 miles

Contact: :

BRANIFF & DAVIDSON OPTICIANS LTD

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

Distance: 25.34 miles

Contact: :

Nearest GP Surgeries

CASTLE DOUGLAS MEDICAL GROUP

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

Distance: 0.63 miles

Contact: tel: 01556 505900

DRS OLIVER, GREELEY &INNES

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

Distance: 0.63 miles

Contact: tel: 01556 502050

DALBEATTIE MEDICAL PRACTICE

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

Distance: 3.74 miles

Contact: tel: 01556 610331

SOLWAY MEDICAL GROUP

Address: HEALTH CENTRE, ST MARYS PLACE, TOWNEND, KIRKCUDBRIGHT, DG6 4BJ

Distance: 9.04 miles

Contact: tel: 01557 330755

SHEBBURN MEDICAL PRACTICE

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

Distance: 12.19 miles

Contact: tel: 01387 850263

GLENKENS MEDICAL PRACTICE

Address: HIGH STREET, NEW GALLOWAY, CASTLE DOUGLAS, DG7 3RN

Distance: 12.66 miles

Contact: tel: 01644 420234

Transport Links

Train Stations

Distances are as the crow flies.

Motorway Junctions

A74(M) J17
Distance: 30.97 miles
Driving Time: 37.85 minutes
A74(M) J18
Distance: 31.63 miles
Driving Time: 38.61 minutes
A74(M) J16
Distance: 33.34 miles
Driving Time: 41.05 minutes
A74(M) J19
Distance: 35.00 miles
Driving Time: 41.59 minutes
A74(M) J20
Distance: 36.63 miles
Driving Time: 43.07 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

What Popular Supermarkets are near?

Popular Supermarkets near DG7 1JQ
SupermarketDistanceDirections
Tesco, Ernespie Road, CASTLE DOUGLAS, DG7 1LD0.66 miles Directions to Tesco

What Popular Restaurants are near?

Burger King Restaurants near DG7 1JQ
Burger KingDistanceDirections
Bk Lilly Hall, Toll Bar,, Distington, Workington, CA14 4PJ27.77 miles Directions to Bk Lilly Hall, Toll Bar,
Junction 13, M74 Motorway, Abington Biggar, ML12 6RG40.05 miles Directions to Junction 13, M74 Motorway

Mcdonald's Restaurants near DG7 1JQ
Mcdonald'sDistanceDirections
McDonald's, Lochside Road, DUMFRIES, DG2 0DY14.89 miles Directions to McDonald's, Lochside Road, DUMFRIES, DG2 0DY
McDonald's, Derwent Drive, Derwent Howe Industrial Estate, WORKINGTON, CA14 3YW25.01 miles Directions to McDonald's, Derwent Drive, Derwent Howe Industrial Estate, WORKINGTON, CA14 3YW
McDonald's, Flatt Walks, WHITEHAVEN, CA28 7RW30.49 miles Directions to McDonald's, Flatt Walks, WHITEHAVEN, CA28 7RW

KFC Restaurants near DG7 1JQ
RestaurantDistanceDirections
KFC, Cuckoo Bridge Retail Park, Glasgow Road, DUMFRIES, DG2 9BF14.84 miles Directions to KFC Dumfries - Cuckoo Bridge Retail Park
KFC, Derwent Drive, Derwent Howe Industrial Estate, WORKINGTON, CA14 3YW25.01 miles Directions to KFC Workington - Bassemer Way