DG8 8LH 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 (8LH) 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 8.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case LH.
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 8LH postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the DG8 8LH postcode have the street address of St. Ninians Terrace.
It is situated within the post town of NEWTON STEWART within the old postal county of Wigtownshire.
DG8 8LH is within the village of Isle of Whithorn.
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DG8 8LH: Points of Interest
Isle Futures - The Tearoom
Isle Futures - The Tearoom is an establishment offering meals and refreshments located at St Ninians Hall, St Ninians Terrace, Isle of Whithorn, Newton Stewart.
Map Coordinates for DG8 8LH
| Latitude | 54.7015617501 |
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| Longitude | -4.36469536805 |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the DG8 8LH Postcode?
Download Speeds For DG8 8LH
| Average Mbps | 58.200 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 59.800 |
| Maximum Mbps | 78.120 |
DG8 8LH has an average download speed of 58.2 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,438 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
37% of postcodes (434,015) have slower broadband speeds.
63% of postcodes (749,188) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For DG8 8LH
| Average Mbps | 13.900 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 12.600 |
| Maximum Mbps | 20.000 |
DG8 8LH has an average upload speed of 13.9 Megabits per second (Mbps).
12,155 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
54% of postcodes (638,632) have slower upload speeds.
45% of postcodes (533,854) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of DG8 8LH Postcode
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near DG8 8LH
THOMPSON OPTICIANS LTD
Address: 60 HANOVER STREET, STRANRAER, WIGTOWNSHIRE, DG9 7RP
Distance: 29.76 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (WHITEHAVEN)
Address: 45 KING STREET, WHITEHAVEN, CUMBRIA, CA28 7JH
Distance: 32.75 miles
Contact: :
JAMES J BATES (OPTICIANS) LTD
Address: 76-77 KING STREET, WHITEHAVEN, CUMBRIA, CA28 7LE
Distance: 32.77 miles
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VISION EXPRESS (WHITEHAVEN)
Address: 24 KING STREET, WHITEHAVEN, CUMBRIA, CA28 7JN
Distance: 32.77 miles
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BOOTS OPTICIANS (WHITEHAVEN)
Address: 28 KING STREET, WHITEHAVEN, CUMBRIA, CA28 7JN
Distance: 32.77 miles
Contact: :
VICTOR MARTIN OPTICIANS
Address: 24 CHURCH STREET, WHITEHAVEN, CUMBRIA, CA28 7EB
Distance: 32.82 miles
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Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near DG8 8LH
SOUTHERN MACHARS PRACTICE
Address: 3 ST JOHN STREET, WHITHORN, NEWTON STEWART, DG8 8PS
Distance: 3.17 miles
Contact: tel: 01988 500218
SOLWAY MEDICAL GROUP
Address: HEALTH CENTRE, ST MARYS PLACE, TOWNEND, KIRKCUDBRIGHT, DG6 4BJ
Distance: 15.53 miles
Contact: tel: 01557 330755
GALLOWAY HILLS MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: NEWTON STEWART HEALTH CENTRE, CREEBRIDGE, NEWTON STEWART, DG8 6NR
Distance: 18.42 miles
Contact: tel: 01671 402168
CAIRNSMORE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: HEALTH CENTRE, CREEBRIDGE, NEWTON STEWART, WIGTOWNSHIRE, DG8 6NR
Distance: 18.42 miles
Contact: tel: 01671 403609
MULL OF GALLOWAY PRACTICE
Address: DRUMMORE, STRANRAER, DG9 9QQ
Distance: 21.17 miles
Contact: tel: 01776 840205
GLENLUCE SURGERY
Address: FOUR WINDS, MAIN STREET, GLENLUCE, NEWTON STEWART, DG8 0PU
Distance: 21.39 miles
Contact: tel: 01581 300315
Motorway Junctions near DG8 8LH
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near DG8 8LH
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the DG8 8LH Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Dumfries and Galloway Co Const |
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| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Mr Alister Jack |
| Political Party | Conservative |
What Council is the DG8 8LH Postcode in?
The Council for this Postcode is Dumfries and Galloway Council, who are a Unitary authority. This means that they are responsible for providing education, libraries and maintaining highways as well as normal council duties such as council tax, rubbish collection, housing, environmental health and planning.
You can visit the website for Dumfries and Galloway at the following link Dumfries and Galloway.How much is the Council Tax?
Dumfries and Galloway Council is responsible for collecting council tax. This will vary depending on which council tax band the property falls within. You can check the council tax band at the gov.uk website.
Once you know the council tax band you can view how much Dumfries and Galloway charge for that band by visiting the The Council Tax section of their website.
Planning Applications
When moving house to a new post code it is worth checking out what will be built in the neighbourhood.
Few people want to live next door to a building site, have their garden overlooked or have the views from their property ruined.
Visit the local planning department and search for planning applications in this postcode granted within the last three years or still awaiting a decision. This will give an indication of what could still be built.
Where can I find out where the nearest Library to the DG8 8LH Postcode 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 CouncilPostcodes near the DG8 8LH Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the DG8 8LH Postcode?
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What Popular Restaurants are near the DG8 8LH Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
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| Dunure Rd, Ayr, KA7 4LB | 51.53 miles | Directions from DG8 8LH to Dunure Rd |
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