DG8 8PJ 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 (8PJ) 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 PJ.
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 8PJ postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the DG8 8PJ postcode have the street address of St. Ninian's Crescent
DG8 8PJ is within the town of Whithorn.
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| Latitude | 54.7354134065 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -4.41265036149 |
| Nearest Town | Distance (Miles) | Direction | Bearing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whithorn | 0.13 | SW | 221.59 |
| Wigtown | 9.21 | N | 352.07 |
| Gatehouse of Fleet | 13.50 | NE | 41.71 |
| Kirkcudbright | 16.21 | ENE | 63.88 |
| New Galloway | 25.83 | NNE | 24.76 |
| Stranraer | 27.18 | WNW | 295.65 |
| Workington | 35.17 | E | 100.10 |
| Whitehaven | 35.48 | ESE | 110.81 |
| Girvan | 39.22 | NNW | 333.56 |
Weather Forecast
Weather Forecast for Whithorn
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Light rain shower (day) | 7.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 33.00% | W 25 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 10.00% | W 25 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Light rain shower (night) | 5.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 37.00% | W 25 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) | 69.00% | W 27 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Light rain shower (night) | 3.0°C (feels like -4.0°C) | 52.00% | W 27 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Heavy rain shower (night) | 3.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) | 73.00% | WNW 25 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Heavy rain shower (day) | 4.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 67.00% | WNW 25 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 5.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 39.00% | WNW 29 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 6.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 39.00% | NW 29 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 6.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 11.00% | NW 27 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Clear night | 6.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 7.00% | NW 25 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 20 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 0.00% | NW 16 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 1.00% | NW 13 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 2.00% | WNW 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 6.00% | W 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Overcast | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 16.00% | SW 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Light rain | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 51.00% | SW 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Light rain | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 47.00% | WSW 11 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 11 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Light rain | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 43.00% | WSW 13 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 10.00% | WSW 13 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 13.00% | WSW 13 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 13.00% | WSW 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 10.00% | SW 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 11.00% | SW 13 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 10.00% | SW 16 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 16 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 13.00% | SW 16 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 15.00% | SSW 16 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 14.00% | SSW 16 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 11.00% | SSW 16 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 11.00% | SSW 16 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 10.00% | SSW 16 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 12.00% | SSW 16 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like?
Download Speeds
| Average Mbps | 48.000 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 47.600 |
| Maximum Mbps | 74.890 |
DG8 8PJ has an average download speed of 48 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,405 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
24% of postcodes (281,143) have slower broadband speeds.
76% of postcodes (902,093) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds
| Average Mbps | 9.700 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 10.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 19.130 |
DG8 8PJ has an average upload speed of 9.7 Megabits per second (Mbps).
5,471 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
22% of postcodes (259,874) have slower upload speeds.
78% of postcodes (919,296) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute Drive
Scotland Primary Schools
Whithorn School
Address: Whithorn School, Whithorn, Newton Stewart, DG8 8PN
Distance: 0.10 miles
Contact: 01988 500291
Nearest Opticians
THOMPSON OPTICIANS LTD
Address: 60 HANOVER STREET, STRANRAER, WIGTOWNSHIRE, DG9 7RP
Distance: 26.99 miles
Contact: :
BRANIFF & DAVIDSON OPTICIANS LTD
Address: 1-2 NEW OXFORD STREET, WORKINGTON, CUMBRIA, CA14 2NA
Distance: 35.10 miles
Contact: :
HEALS OPTICIANS LTD
Address: 6 MURRAY ROAD, WORKINGTON, CUMBRIA, CA14 2AD
Distance: 35.11 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (WORKINGTON)
Address: 25 MURRAY ROAD, WORKINGTON, CUMBRIA, CA14 2AD
Distance: 35.11 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (WORKINGTON)
Address: 5 STEELMENS WALK, WORKINGTON, CUMBRIA, CA14 3DX
Distance: 35.22 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (WHITEHAVEN)
Address: 45 KING STREET, WHITEHAVEN, CUMBRIA, CA28 7JH
Distance: 35.34 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
SOUTHERN MACHARS PRACTICE
Address: 3 ST JOHN STREET, WHITHORN, NEWTON STEWART, DG8 8PS
Distance: 0.15 miles
Contact: tel: 01988 500218
GALLOWAY HILLS MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: NEWTON STEWART HEALTH CENTRE, CREEBRIDGE, NEWTON STEWART, DG8 6NR
Distance: 15.73 miles
Contact: tel: 01671 402168
CAIRNSMORE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: HEALTH CENTRE, CREEBRIDGE, NEWTON STEWART, WIGTOWNSHIRE, DG8 6NR
Distance: 15.73 miles
Contact: tel: 01671 403609
SOLWAY MEDICAL GROUP
Address: HEALTH CENTRE, ST MARYS PLACE, TOWNEND, KIRKCUDBRIGHT, DG6 4BJ
Distance: 15.97 miles
Contact: tel: 01557 330755
GLENLUCE SURGERY
Address: FOUR WINDS, MAIN STREET, GLENLUCE, NEWTON STEWART, DG8 0PU
Distance: 18.49 miles
Contact: tel: 01581 300315
MULL OF GALLOWAY PRACTICE
Address: DRUMMORE, STRANRAER, DG9 9QQ
Distance: 19.50 miles
Contact: tel: 01776 840205
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?
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What Popular Restaurants are near?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
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| Dunure Rd, Ayr, KA7 4LB | 48.82 miles | Directions to Dunure Rd |
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