DD8 3JA 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 (3JA) 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 3.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case JA.
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 3JA postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is KIRRIEMUIR DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the DD8 3JA postcode have the street address of Queenswell Road
It is situated within the post town of FORFAR within the old postal county of Angus.
DD8 3JA is within Forfar.
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DD8 3JA: Points of Interest
LIDL UK
LIDL UK is a large-scale supermarket offering a wide range of products located at Shop, Queenswell Road, Forfar, DD8 3JA.
Shell Forfar
Shell Forfar is a retail outlet located at Queenswell Road, Forfar, DD8 3JA.
Map Coordinates for DD8 3JA
| Latitude | 56.64682349 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -2.89129264768 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for DD8 3JA
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| Explorer 1:25,000 389 Forfar, Brechin and Edzell | Check Price on Amazon | Buy Direct from the Ordnance Survey |
| Landranger 1:50,000 54 Dundee to Montrose | Check Price on Amazon |
Weather Forecast for DD8 3JA
Mon 29th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Heavy rain | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 92.00% | SSE 13 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 33.00% | S 13 mph |
Tue 30th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 7.00% | S 11 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 8.00% | S 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 10.00% | SE 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Light rain | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 54.00% | SE 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Sunny day | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 6.00% | SE 16 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Sunny day | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 3.00% | ESE 16 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 2.00% | ESE 13 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 7.00% | E 9 mph |
Wed 1st May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 11.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Fog | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 24.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Mist | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 24.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 17.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 10.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 7.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 6.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 8.00% | NE 7 mph |
Thu 2nd May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 9.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 6.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 6.00% | N 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 4.00% | NE 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 2.00% | ENE 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Sunny day | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 1.00% | E 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Sunny day | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 1.00% | ENE 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Clear night | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 1.00% | ENE 9 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the DD8 3JA Postcode?
Download Speeds For DD8 3JA
| Average Mbps | 38.200 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 43.900 |
| Maximum Mbps | 64.100 |
DD8 3JA has an average download speed of 38.2 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,040 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
14% of postcodes (161,947) have slower broadband speeds.
86% of postcodes (1,021,654) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For DD8 3JA
| Average Mbps | 7.700 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 8.500 |
| Maximum Mbps | 20.000 |
DD8 3JA has an average upload speed of 7.7 Megabits per second (Mbps).
3,929 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
14% of postcodes (164,368) have slower upload speeds.
86% of postcodes (1,016,344) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of DD8 3JA Postcode
Scotland Primary Schools
Whitehills Primary School
Address: Whitehills Primary School, Fyfe Street, Forfar, DD8 3EQ
Distance: 0.55 miles
Contact: 01307 494287
Strathmore Primary School
Address: Strathmore Primary School, St James Road, Forfar, DD8 1LE
Distance: 0.42 miles
Contact: 01307 494276
Langlands Primary School
Address: Langlands Primary School, Glamis Road, Forfar, DD8 1DH
Distance: 0.46 miles
Contact: 01307 494262
Scotland Secondary Schools
Forfar Academy
Address: Forfar Academy, Forfar Community Campus, Kirriemuir Road, FORFAR, DD8 3TG
Distance: 0.52 miles
Contact: 01307 492200
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near DD8 3JA
4927 DUNDEE MILTON
Address: ASDA STORES LTD, LONGTOWN ROAD, DUNDEE, ANGUS, DD4 7RX
Distance: 11.96 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (DUNDEE - PANMURE ST)
Address: 10 PANMURE STREET, DUNDEE, ANGUS, DD1 2BW
Distance: 13.02 miles
Contact: :
DUNDEE DOMICILIARY SPECSAVERS LIMITED
Address: 53 MURRAYGATE, DUNDEE, ANGUS, DD1 2EA
Distance: 13.03 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (ARBROATH)
Address: 215 HIGH STREET, ARBROATH, ANGUS, DD11 1DZ
Distance: 13.16 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (DUNDEE - REFORM STREET)
Address: 2-4 REFORM STREET, DUNDEE, ANGUS, DD1 1UL
Distance: 13.21 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (ST ANDREWS)
Address: 9 BELL STREET, ST. ANDREWS, FIFE, KY16 9UR
Distance: 21.51 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near DD8 3JA
RAVENSWOOD SURGERY
Address: NEW ROAD, FORFAR, ANGUS, DD8 2AE
Distance: 0.29 miles
Contact: tel: 01307 463558
LOUR ROAD GROUP PRACTICE
Address: 3 LOUR ROAD, FORFAR, ANGUS, DD8 2AS
Distance: 0.38 miles
Contact: tel: 01307 463122
ACADEMY MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: ACADEMY STREET, FORFAR, ANGUS, DD8 2HA
Distance: 0.39 miles
Contact: tel: 01307 462316
ANGUS SPECIALIST SERVICES
Address: ANGUS HOUSE, ORCHARDBANK BUSINESS PARK, ORCHARD LOAN, FORFAR, DD8 1AN
Distance: 1.39 miles
Contact: tel: 01356 665042
KIRRIEMUIR MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: TANNAGE BRAE, KIRRIEMUIR, DD8 4ES
Distance: 4.74 miles
Contact: tel: 01575 573333
BRECHIN MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: BRECHIN HEALTH CENTRE, INFIRMARY STREET, BRECHIN, ANGUS, DD9 7AN
Distance: 10.92 miles
Contact: tel: 01356 624411
Transport Links near DD8 3JA
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: DD8 3JA
- Carnoustie
Carnoustie station, Station Road, Carnoustie, Angus, DD7 6AYDistance: 13.86 milesDriving Time: 21.53 minutes - Golf Street
Golf Street station, Taymouth Street, Carnoustie, Angus, DD7 7JGDistance: 14.34 milesDriving Time: 22.69 minutes - Barry Links
Barry Links station, Station Road, Carnoustie, Angus, DD11 1PRDistance: 16.19 milesDriving Time: 23.65 minutes - Monifieth
Monifieth station, off Union Street, Monifieth, Angus, DD5 4NNDistance: 16.93 milesDriving Time: 23.77 minutes - Balmossie
Balmossie station, Green Circular, off South Balmossie Street, West Monifeith, DD5 4QHDistance: 17.17 milesDriving Time: 23.64 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near DD8 3JA
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near DD8 3JA
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the DD8 3JA Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Angus Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Dave Doogan |
| Political Party | Scottish National Party |
What Council is the DD8 3JA 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 3JA 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.
LibrariesPostcodes near the DD8 3JA Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the DD8 3JA Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Lidl, Queenswell Road, FORFAR, DD8 3JA | 0.00 miles | Directions from DD8 3JA to Lidl |
| Tesco, Castle Street, FORFAR, DD8 3HX | 0.20 miles | Directions from DD8 3JA to Tesco |
| Aldi, Craig O'Loch Road, FORFAR, DD8 1BT | 0.28 miles | Directions from DD8 3JA to Aldi |
| Asda, New Road, FORFAR, DD8 2AE | 0.47 miles | Directions from DD8 3JA to Asda |
| Iceland, Pitkerro Road, DUNDEE, DD4 8HA | 18.23 miles | Directions from DD8 3JA to Iceland |
What Popular Restaurants are near the DD8 3JA Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Kingsway West Retail Park, Dundee, DD3 8QB | 12.03 miles | Directions from DD8 3JA to Kingsway West Retail Park |
| Unit Fc6, Wellgate Shopping Centre, Dundee, DD1 1DB | 12.95 miles | Directions from DD8 3JA to Unit Fc6, Wellgate Shopping Centre |
| Unit 8, Cupar, KY15 5JE | 23.25 miles | Directions from DD8 3JA to Unit 8 |
| Glenrothes North Street,, Glenrothes, KY7 5NW | 32.80 miles | Directions from DD8 3JA to Glenrothes North Street, |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Ethiebeaton Park, Monifieth, DUNDEE, DD5 4HB | 10.93 miles | Directions from DD8 3JA to McDonald's, Ethiebeaton Park, Monifieth, DUNDEE, DD5 4HB |
| McDonald's, Longtown Road, DUNDEE, DD4 8JT | 11.80 miles | Directions from DD8 3JA to McDonald's, Longtown Road, DUNDEE, DD4 8JT |
| McDonald's, Dayton Drive, DUNDEE, DD2 3SQ | 12.45 miles | Directions from DD8 3JA to McDonald's, Dayton Drive, DUNDEE, DD2 3SQ |
| McDonald's, Westway Retail Park, ARBROATH, DD11 2NQ | 12.51 miles | Directions from DD8 3JA to McDonald's, Westway Retail Park, ARBROATH, DD11 2NQ |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Baldovie Road, DUNDEE, DD4 8UD | 11.65 miles | Directions from DD8 3JA to KFC Dundee - Tom Johnston Road |
| KFC, Dayton Drive, DUNDEE, DD2 3SQ | 12.45 miles | Directions from DD8 3JA to KFC Dundee - Camperdown Leisure Park |
| KFC, Westway Retail Park, ARBROATH, DD11 2NQ | 12.51 miles | Directions from DD8 3JA to KFC Arbroath - Westway Retail Park |
| KFC, Fife Central Retail Park, Chapel Park, KIRKCALDY, KY2 6QL | 37.21 miles | Directions from DD8 3JA to KFC Kirkcaldy - Central Retail Park |
| KFC, Moray Park, EDINBURGH, EH7 5TS | 48.66 miles | Directions from DD8 3JA to KFC Edinburgh - Meadowbank Retail Park |