DG8 6NP is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (DG8) is called the outward code. The part after the space (6NP) 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 DG8.
- Postal Sector. In our case DG8 6.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case NP.
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 DG8 6NP postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
DG8 6NP is within the town of NEWTON STEWART.
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Contact MeDG8 6NP: Points of Interest
Cree Inn
Cree Inn is a social venue where you can enjoy drinks, meals, and entertainment located at Creebridge, Minnigaff, Newton Stewart.
Creebridge Filling Station
Creebridge Filling Station is a retail outlet located at Creebridge, Minnigaff, Newton Stewart.
Creebridge House Hotel
Creebridge House Hotel is an accommodation provider offering lodging services located at Minnigaff, Newton Stewart.
Map Coordinates
| Latitude | 54.9607109061 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -4.48117578691 |
| Nearest Town | Distance (Miles) | Direction | Bearing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wigtown | 6.62 | SSE | 167.29 |
| Gatehouse of Fleet | 12.95 | ESE | 115.22 |
| New Galloway | 15.68 | ENE | 59.79 |
| Whithorn | 15.91 | S | 170.42 |
| Castle Douglas | 22.01 | E | 93.32 |
| Stranraer | 22.12 | W | 259.92 |
| Girvan | 24.48 | NW | 322.89 |
| Maybole | 28.37 | NNW | 343.91 |
| New Cumnock | 32.38 | NNE | 21.14 |
| Ayr | 34.91 | N | 350.44 |
| Sanquhar | 35.76 | NE | 37.72 |
Weather Forecast
Weather Forecast for Newton Stewart
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 32.00% | W 18 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Light rain shower (day) | 7.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 38.00% | W 20 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Light rain shower (night) | 6.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 39.00% | W 18 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Light rain shower (night) | 5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 51.00% | W 18 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Heavy rain shower (night) | 3.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) | 71.00% | WNW 20 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Heavy rain shower (night) | 3.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 73.00% | W 20 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Light rain shower (night) | 3.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 54.00% | WNW 20 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 46.00% | WNW 20 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 6.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 42.00% | WNW 25 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 6.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 47.00% | NW 27 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 6.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 8.00% | NW 22 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 6.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 5.00% | NW 20 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Clear night | 6.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 0.00% | NW 18 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 0.00% | NW 13 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 1.00% | NW 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 2.00% | WNW 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 6.00% | WSW 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Overcast | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 15.00% | SW 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Light rain | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 51.00% | SW 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Light rain | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 48.00% | SW 7 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Light rain | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 47.00% | WSW 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Light rain | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 43.00% | WSW 11 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 11.00% | WSW 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 13.00% | WSW 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 13.00% | WSW 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 11.00% | WSW 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 11.00% | SW 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 10.00% | SW 13 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 11.00% | SW 13 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 14.00% | SW 13 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 15.00% | SSW 13 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 14.00% | SSW 16 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 12.00% | SSW 16 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 11.00% | SSW 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 10.00% | SSW 16 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 12.00% | SSW 13 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like?
Download Speeds
| Average Mbps | 61.800 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 77.200 |
| Maximum Mbps | 79.910 |
DG8 6NP has an average download speed of 61.8 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,341 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
41% of postcodes (484,057) have slower broadband speeds.
59% of postcodes (699,243) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds
| Average Mbps | 15.100 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 19.800 |
| Maximum Mbps | 20.000 |
DG8 6NP has an average upload speed of 15.1 Megabits per second (Mbps).
11,961 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
66% of postcodes (781,303) have slower upload speeds.
33% of postcodes (391,377) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute Drive
Scotland Secondary Schools
Douglas Ewart High School
Address: Douglas Ewart High School, Corsbie Road, Newton Stewart, DG8 6JQ
Distance: 0.35 miles
Contact: 01671 403773
Scotland Primary Schools
Minnigaff School
Address: Minnigaff School, McGregor Drive, Minnigaff, NEWTON STEWART, DG8 6PE
Distance: 0.25 miles
Contact: 01671 402477
Penninghame School
Address: Penninghame School, Auchendoon Road, Newton Stewart, DG8 6HD
Distance: 0.36 miles
Contact: 01671 402386
Nearest Opticians
THOMPSON OPTICIANS LTD
Address: 60 HANOVER STREET, STRANRAER, WIGTOWNSHIRE, DG9 7RP
Distance: 21.93 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (AYR)
Address: 168-170 HIGH STREET, AYR, AYRSHIRE, KA7 1PZ
Distance: 35.13 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (DUMFRIES - QUEENSBERRY SQUARE)
Address: 22 QUEENSBERRY STREET, DUMFRIES, DUMFRIESSHIRE, DG1 1HR
Distance: 35.31 miles
Contact: :
HEALS OPTICIANS
Address: 49 SENHOUSE STREET, MARYPORT, CUMBRIA, CA15 6BL
Distance: 42.64 miles
Contact: :
KIRKBRIDE EYECARE (KESWICK)
Address: 83 SENHOUSE STREET, MARYPORT, CUMBRIA, CA15 6BU
Distance: 42.72 miles
Contact: :
HEALS OPTICIANS LTD
Address: 6 MURRAY ROAD, WORKINGTON, CUMBRIA, CA14 2AD
Distance: 43.14 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
GALLOWAY HILLS MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: NEWTON STEWART HEALTH CENTRE, CREEBRIDGE, NEWTON STEWART, DG8 6NR
Distance: 0.08 miles
Contact: tel: 01671 402168
CAIRNSMORE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: HEALTH CENTRE, CREEBRIDGE, NEWTON STEWART, WIGTOWNSHIRE, DG8 6NR
Distance: 0.08 miles
Contact: tel: 01671 403609
GLENLUCE SURGERY
Address: FOUR WINDS, MAIN STREET, GLENLUCE, NEWTON STEWART, DG8 0PU
Distance: 13.91 miles
Contact: tel: 01581 300315
GLENKENS MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: HIGH STREET, NEW GALLOWAY, CASTLE DOUGLAS, DG7 3RN
Distance: 15.55 miles
Contact: tel: 01644 420234
SOUTHERN MACHARS PRACTICE
Address: 3 ST JOHN STREET, WHITHORN, NEWTON STEWART, DG8 8PS
Distance: 15.67 miles
Contact: tel: 01988 500218
SOLWAY MEDICAL GROUP
Address: HEALTH CENTRE, ST MARYS PLACE, TOWNEND, KIRKCUDBRIGHT, DG6 4BJ
Distance: 19.20 miles
Contact: tel: 01557 330755
Transport Links
Train Stations
Distances are as the crow flies.
Who are my Elected Representatives?
| Westminster Constituency | Dumfries and Galloway |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament | |
| 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 CouncilLocal Postcodes
What Popular Supermarkets are near?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Aldi, Goods Lane, NEWTON STEWART, DG8 6EH | 0.50 miles | Directions to Aldi |
| Sainsburys, Goods Lane, NEWTON STEWART, DG8 6EH | 0.50 miles | Directions to Sainsburys |
What Popular Restaurants are near?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Dunure Rd, Ayr, KA7 4LB | 33.06 miles | Directions to Dunure Rd |
| 158-160 High Street, Ayr, KA7 1PZ | 35.09 miles | Directions to 158-160 High Street |
| Heathfield Retail Park, Ayr, KA8 9BF | 35.99 miles | Directions to Heathfield Retail Park |
| Queens Drive, Kilmarnock, KA1 3XF | 44.21 miles | Directions to Queens Drive |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Whitletts Road, AYR, KA8 0JE | 35.37 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Whitletts Road, AYR, KA8 0JE |
| McDonald's, KILMARNOCK, KA1 5LQ | 43.92 miles | Directions to McDonald's, KILMARNOCK, KA1 5LQ |
| McDonald's, Armour Street, KILMARNOCK, KA1 3HT | 44.47 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Armour Street, KILMARNOCK, KA1 3HT |
| McDonald's, Riverway Retail Park, Riverway, IRVINE, KA12 8AG | 45.42 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Riverway Retail Park, Riverway, IRVINE, KA12 8AG |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Queens Drive Retail Park, Queens Drive, KILMARNOCK, KA1 3XB | 44.27 miles | Directions to KFC Kilmarnock - Queens Drive Retail Pk |
| KFC, Riverway Retail Park, Riverway, IRVINE, KA12 8AG | 45.42 miles | Directions to KFC Irvine - The Riverway Retail Park |
| KFC, Ashenyards Park, STEVENSTON, KA20 3EG | 48.50 miles | Directions to KFC Kilwinning - Ashenyards Park |