DD8 2NS is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (DD8) is called the outward code. The part after the space (2NS) 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 DD which means Dundee.
- Postal District. In our case DD8.
- Postal Sector. In our case DD8 2.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case NS.
The regional mail center for the post area DD is the Scottish Distribution Centre, which is located at Canyon Road, Excelsior Park, Netherton Industrial Est, WISHAW, ML2 0XX.
The final port of call for any post addressed to the DD8 2NS postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
It is situated within the post town of FORFAR within the old postal county of Angus.
DD8 2NS is within the otherSettlement of Lownie Moor.
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Map Coordinates for DD8 2NS
| Latitude | 56.6282922247 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -2.84580363376 |
Schools within a five minute drive of DD8 2NS Postcode
Scotland Primary Schools
Strathmore Primary School
Address: Strathmore Primary School, St James Road, Forfar, DD8 1LE
Distance: 1.84 miles
Contact: 01307 494276
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near DD8 2NS
4927 DUNDEE MILTON
Address: ASDA STORES LTD, LONGTOWN ROAD, DUNDEE, ANGUS, DD4 7RX
Distance: 11.03 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (ARBROATH)
Address: 215 HIGH STREET, ARBROATH, ANGUS, DD11 1DZ
Distance: 11.05 miles
Contact: :
DUNDEE DOMICILIARY SPECSAVERS LIMITED
Address: 53 MURRAYGATE, DUNDEE, ANGUS, DD1 2EA
Distance: 12.33 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (DUNDEE - PANMURE ST)
Address: 10 PANMURE STREET, DUNDEE, ANGUS, DD1 2BW
Distance: 12.33 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (DUNDEE - REFORM STREET)
Address: 2-4 REFORM STREET, DUNDEE, ANGUS, DD1 1UL
Distance: 12.52 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (ST ANDREWS)
Address: 9 BELL STREET, ST. ANDREWS, FIFE, KY16 9UR
Distance: 20.02 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near DD8 2NS
ACADEMY MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: ACADEMY STREET, FORFAR, ANGUS, DD8 2HA
Distance: 1.77 miles
Contact: tel: 01307 462316
LOUR ROAD GROUP PRACTICE
Address: 3 LOUR ROAD, FORFAR, ANGUS, DD8 2AS
Distance: 1.80 miles
Contact: tel: 01307 463122
RAVENSWOOD SURGERY
Address: NEW ROAD, FORFAR, ANGUS, DD8 2AE
Distance: 1.94 miles
Contact: tel: 01307 463558
ANGUS SPECIALIST SERVICES
Address: ANGUS HOUSE, ORCHARDBANK BUSINESS PARK, ORCHARD LOAN, FORFAR, DD8 1AN
Distance: 2.90 miles
Contact: tel: 01356 665042
KIRRIEMUIR MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: TANNAGE BRAE, KIRRIEMUIR, DD8 4ES
Distance: 6.85 miles
Contact: tel: 01575 573333
CARNOUSTIE MEDICAL GROUP
Address: PARKVIEW PRIMARY CARE CENTRE, BARRY ROAD, CARNOUSTIE, ANGUS, DD7 7RB
Distance: 9.80 miles
Contact: tel: 01241 859888
Motorway Junctions near DD8 2NS
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near DD8 2NS
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the DD8 2NS Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Angus Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Dave Doogan |
| Political Party | Scottish National Party |
What Council is the DD8 2NS Postcode in?
The Council for this Postcode is Angus 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 Angus at the following link Angus.How much is the Council Tax?
Angus 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 Angus 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 DD8 2NS Postcode is?
Libraries are the responsibility of Angus council
Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.
LibrariesWhat Popular Supermarkets are near the DD8 2NS Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Asda, New Road, FORFAR, DD8 2AE | 3.11 miles | Directions from DD8 2NS to Asda |
| Tesco, Castle Street, FORFAR, DD8 3HX | 3.38 miles | Directions from DD8 2NS to Tesco |
| Lidl, Queenswell Road, FORFAR, DD8 3JA | 3.46 miles | Directions from DD8 2NS to Lidl |
| Aldi, Craig O'Loch Road, FORFAR, DD8 1BT | 3.55 miles | Directions from DD8 2NS to Aldi |
| Tesco, High Street, Monifieth, DUNDEE, DD5 4TP | 16.43 miles | Directions from DD8 2NS to Tesco |
What Popular Restaurants are near the DD8 2NS Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Kingsway West Retail Park, Dundee, DD3 8QB | 11.58 miles | Directions from DD8 2NS to Kingsway West Retail Park |
| Unit Fc6, Wellgate Shopping Centre, Dundee, DD1 1DB | 12.27 miles | Directions from DD8 2NS to Unit Fc6, Wellgate Shopping Centre |
| Unit 8, Cupar, KY15 5JE | 22.41 miles | Directions from DD8 2NS to Unit 8 |
| Glenrothes North Street,, Glenrothes, KY7 5NW | 32.22 miles | Directions from DD8 2NS to Glenrothes North Street, |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Ethiebeaton Park, Monifieth, DUNDEE, DD5 4HB | 9.43 miles | Directions from DD8 2NS to McDonald's, Ethiebeaton Park, Monifieth, DUNDEE, DD5 4HB |
| McDonald's, Westway Retail Park, ARBROATH, DD11 2NQ | 10.37 miles | Directions from DD8 2NS to McDonald's, Westway Retail Park, ARBROATH, DD11 2NQ |
| McDonald's, Longtown Road, DUNDEE, DD4 8JT | 10.88 miles | Directions from DD8 2NS to McDonald's, Longtown Road, DUNDEE, DD4 8JT |
| McDonald's, Dayton Drive, DUNDEE, DD2 3SQ | 12.15 miles | Directions from DD8 2NS to McDonald's, Dayton Drive, DUNDEE, DD2 3SQ |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Westway Retail Park, ARBROATH, DD11 2NQ | 10.37 miles | Directions from DD8 2NS to KFC Arbroath - Westway Retail Park |
| KFC, Baldovie Road, DUNDEE, DD4 8UD | 10.51 miles | Directions from DD8 2NS to KFC Dundee - Tom Johnston Road |
| KFC, Dayton Drive, DUNDEE, DD2 3SQ | 12.15 miles | Directions from DD8 2NS to KFC Dundee - Camperdown Leisure Park |
| KFC, Fife Central Retail Park, Chapel Park, KIRKCALDY, KY2 6QL | 36.61 miles | Directions from DD8 2NS to KFC Kirkcaldy - Central Retail Park |
| KFC, Moray Park, EDINBURGH, EH7 5TS | 47.83 miles | Directions from DD8 2NS to KFC Edinburgh - Meadowbank Retail Park |