About Market Street
Market Street is a street located in Stranraer. It uses the postcode DG9 7RF. The street has a length of approximately 247 metres.
Market Street is located within the Dumfries and Galloway Council's jurisdiction. They provide various services, like refuse collection, and manage council tax collection. It's situated in the (pseudo) Scotland region of the UK.
Market Street is located within the county of Wigtown, situated in the (pseudo) Scotland region of the UK. It's 311.52 miles North West from central London., 72.91 miles South West from Glasgow, 83.49 miles West from Carlisle and 102.08 miles South West from Edinburgh.
Market Street is within the Post Town of STRANRAER
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Map of Market Street
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| Distance Info | Green Circle = 10 Minutes Walk (800 metres) | |
Estate Agents near Market Street
| Name | Address | Website |
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| South West Property Centre | Charlotte Street, Stranraer,DG9 7ED | Visit Website |
| Galloway and Ayrshire Properties Ltd | 44 Hanover Street, Stranraer,DG9 7RP | Visit Website |
| JB Graham Rural & Residential Estate Agents | Burnside Cottage, Main Street, Lochans,DG9 9AW | Visit Website |
We have found 1 postcode for Market Street
Location Details
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| Latitude | 54.905330 |
| Longitude | -5.029266 |
| OS Easting (X): | 205815 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 560945 |
| OS Grid Reference: | NX058609 |
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Scotland |
| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Frequently asked Questions for Market Street
What Council (Local Authority) is Market Street in?
Market Street is located within the local authority area of Dumfries and Galloway Council which is a Scottish unitary authority.
What Parish Council is Market Street in?
Market Street is in an unparished area.
What Electoral Ward is Market Street in?
Market Street is located within the ward of Stranraer and the Rhins.
What County is Market Street in?
Market Street is located within the ceremonial county of Wigtown.
What Constituency is Market Street in?
Market Street is located within the constituency of Dumfries and Galloway.
What Part of the UK is Market Street in?
Market Street is located within the historic nation of Scotland.
What County Council area is Market Street in?
Market Street is not in a County Council area.
What Police Force area is Market Street in?
Market Street is located within the Scotland Police area.
Roads that have a Junction with Market Street
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Princes Street | junction |
| Harbour Street (A717) | junction |
| Queen Street (A718) | junction |
| Agnew Crescent (A718) | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times for Market Street DG9 7RF
| Sunrise | 04:45 |
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| Sunset | 22:03 |
Latest Weather Conditions for Market Street DG9 7RF
| Observed at Weather Station: | West Freugh 2 July 2024 at 03:00 (4.90 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Mist |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 10.7°C (91.0%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | NW (9 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | S00097551 |
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| ONS Area Name | Challenged Transitionaries |
| LSOA Code: | S01007487 |
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| LSOA Name: | Stranraer East - 01 |
| SOA Code: | 4b |
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| MSOA Code: | S02001406 |
| MSOA Name: | Stranraer East |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Tesco Stranraer Superstore |
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| Charlotte St, Stranraer, DG9 7EF |
| 0345 677 9637 |
| Distance: 0.19 Miles |
| Directions from Market Street to Tesco Stranraer Superstore |
| Morrisons Stranraer |
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| London Road, Stranraer DG9 8ES |
| 01776 706475 |
| Distance: 0.33 Miles |
| Directions from Market Street to Morrisons Stranraer |
| Sainsburys Newton Stewart |
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| Goods Lane, Newton Stewart, Scotland, DG8 6EH |
| 0333 3130252 |
| Distance: 22.01 Miles |
| Directions from Market Street to Sainsburys Newton Stewart |
| Asda Girvan |
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| 15 Vicarton Street, Girvan, KA26 9HF |
| 01465 711000 |
| Distance: 24.61 Miles |
| Directions from Market Street to Asda Girvan |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01776 - Stranraer |
| Area Code: 01581 - New Luce |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
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| Greater than 2 Mbps | 15.7 | 16.9 | 20 | N | 5 |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Dumfries and Galloway |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Council Offices, English Street, Dumfries &DG1 2DD |
| Telephone Number: 0303 333 3000 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Dumfries and Galloway |
| The Member of Parliament is Alister Jack |
| Details for the MP Alister Jack on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Alister Jack on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2019 General Election Alister Jack won with a majority of 1,805 the result was Con hold. The total electorate was 74,580 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Stranraer and the Rhins Ward |
| Ceremonial County: Wigtown |
Nearest Schools
Scotland Secondary Schools
Stranraer Academy
Address: Stranraer Academy, McMaster's Road, Stranraer, DG9 8BY
Distance: 1.02 miles
Contact: 01776 706484/6
Scotland Primary Schools
Rephad School
Address: Rephad School, Ladies Walk, Stranraer, DG9 8BW
Distance: 0.74 miles
Contact: 01776 704195
Belmont School
Address: Belmont School, Galloway Avenue, Stranraer, DG9 7BH
Distance: 0.60 miles
Contact: 01776 702952
St Joseph's RC School
Address: St Joseph's RC School, Lewis Street, Stranraer, DG9 7AR
Distance: 0.49 miles
Contact: 01776 703460
Park School
Address: Park School, Ashwood Drive, Stranraer, DG9 7NW
Distance: 0.24 miles
Contact: 01776 704032
Sheuchan School
Address: Sheuchan School, Leswalt High Road, Stranraer, DG9 0AL
Distance: 0.36 miles
Contact: 01776 702835
Nearest Hospitals
| Name | Address | Postcode | Distance | Map |
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| Cromarty | Sun Street, Stranraer | DG9 7JL | 0.21 Km | View Directions |
| Galloway Community Hospital | Dalrymple Street, Stranraer | DG9 7DQ | 0.83 Km | View Directions |
| Innistaigh | Dalrymple Street, Stranraer | DG9 7EH | 0.86 Km | View Directions |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near Market Street
| Name | Address | Postcode | Distance | Map |
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| SOUTH WEST SMILE CARE CENTRE | 34 Bridge Street, Stranraer | DG9 7JF | 0.20 Km | View Directions |
| (MY) DENTIST | 37 Lewis Street, Stranraer | DG9 7AB | 0.28 Km | View Directions |
| LEWIS STREET DENTAL PRACTICE | 21 Lewis Street, Stranraer | DG9 7AB | 0.28 Km | View Directions |
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near Market Street
LOCHINCH PRACTICE
Address: WAVERLEY MEDICAL CENTRE, DALRYMPLE STREET, STRANRAER, WIGTOWNSHIRE, DG9 7DW
Distance: 0.48 miles
Contact: tel: 01776 743935
LOCH REE PRACTICE
Address: WAVERLEY MEDICAL CENTRE, DALRYMPLE STREET, STRANRAER, WIGTOWNSHIRE, DG9 7DW
Distance: 0.48 miles
Contact: tel: 01776 743932
LOCHNAW PRACTICE
Address: WAVERLEY MEDICAL CENTRE, DALRYMPLE STREET, STRANRAER, WIGTOWNSHIRE, DG9 7DW
Distance: 0.48 miles
Contact: tel: 01776 743930
SANDHEAD SURGERY
Address: PIGGERY ROAD, SANDHEAD, STRANRAER, DG9 9DP
Distance: 7.08 miles
Contact: tel: 01776 830262
GLENLUCE SURGERY
Address: FOUR WINDS, MAIN STREET, GLENLUCE, NEWTON STEWART, DG8 0PU
Distance: 9.17 miles
Contact: tel: 01581 300315
BALLANTRAE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 30 MAIN STREET, BALLANTRAE, GIRVAN, KA26 0NB
Distance: 13.57 miles
Contact: tel: 01465 831302
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies near Market Street
| Name | Address | Postcode | Telephone | Map | Distance in Km |
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| N & R Gordon Ltd | 26-30 Charlotte Street, Stranraer | DG9 7EF | 01776 702851 | View Directions | |
| Boots The Chemists Ltd | 5b Castle Street, Stranraer | DG9 7RR | 01776 707224 | View Directions | |
| Lloyds Pharmacy Ltd | 48 Hanover Street, Stranraer | DG9 7RP | 01776 702201 | View Directions |
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near Market Street
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Stranraer Station is 0.35 miles away.
Address: Stranraer Harbour station, off Port Rodie, Stranraer, Dumfries & Galloway, DG9 8EJ
Stranraer is situated on the Glasgow South Western Line and is managed by ScotRail.
Stranraer Station is staffed on a part time basis.
Barrhill Station is 16.48 miles away.
Address: Barrhill station, Forest Road, near Barrhill, South Ayrshire, KA26 0QF
Barrhill is situated on the Glasgow South Western Line and is managed by ScotRail.
Barrhill Station is an unstaffed station.