DG1 4RU is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (DG1) is called the outward code. The part after the space (4RU) 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 DG1.
- Postal Sector. In our case DG1 4.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case RU.
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 DG1 4RU postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is DUMFRIES DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
It is situated within the post town of DUMFRIES within the old postal county of Dumfriesshire.
DG1 4RU is within Bankend.
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DG1 4RU: Points of Interest
Caerlaverock Castle Tearoom & Shop
Caerlaverock Castle Tearoom & Shop is an establishment offering meals and refreshments located at Caerlaverock Castle, Dumfries.
Map Coordinates for DG1 4RU
| Latitude | 54.9757088384 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -3.52383033113 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for DG1 4RU
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| Explorer 1:25,000 314 Solway Firth, Wigton and Silloth | Check Price on Amazon | |
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| Landranger 1:50,000 84 Dumfries & Castle Douglas | Check Price on Amazon | Buy Direct from the Ordnance Survey |
Weather Forecast for DG1 4RU
Mon 29th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Heavy rain | 10.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 93.00% | S 18 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Heavy rain | 10.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 95.00% | S 20 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Light rain shower (day) | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 40.00% | S 18 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Light rain | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 46.00% | S 13 mph |
Tue 30th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 13.00% | S 13 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 17.00% | SSE 11 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Heavy rain | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 61.00% | SE 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 48.00% | SE 13 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 10.00% | SE 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 9.00% | SSE 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 10.00% | SSE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 9.00% | SE 7 mph |
Wed 1st May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 17.00% | ESE 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 9.00% | ENE 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 6.00% | E 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Sunny day | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 4.00% | ESE 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 6.00% | SE 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 10.00% | SE 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 7.00% | S 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 6.00% | N 7 mph |
Thu 2nd May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 7.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 6.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 6.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 2.00% | E 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 1.00% | W 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 17.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 1.00% | E 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 1.00% | N 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Clear night | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 1.00% | N 9 mph |
Schools within a five minute drive of DG1 4RU Postcode
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near DG1 4RU
BOOTS OPTICIANS (DUMFRIES - QUEENSBERRY SQUARE)
Address: 22 QUEENSBERRY STREET, DUMFRIES, DUMFRIESSHIRE, DG1 1HR
Distance: 7.30 miles
Contact: :
TROTMAN OPTICIANS LTD (WIGTON)
Address: 16 KING STREET, WIGTON, CUMBRIA, CA7 9DT
Distance: 17.80 miles
Contact: :
STEPHEN ROWE OPTICIANS (WIGTON)
Address: 54 KING STREET, WIGTON, CUMBRIA, CA7 9EP
Distance: 17.82 miles
Contact: :
HEALS OPTICIANS
Address: 49 SENHOUSE STREET, MARYPORT, CUMBRIA, CA15 6BL
Distance: 18.10 miles
Contact: :
KIRKBRIDE EYECARE (KESWICK)
Address: 83 SENHOUSE STREET, MARYPORT, CUMBRIA, CA15 6BU
Distance: 18.13 miles
Contact: :
C LEE OPTICIANS (THE BIRCHES)
Address: THE BIRCHES, MOORHOUSE, CARLISLE, CUMBRIA, CA5 6EY
Distance: 19.88 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near DG1 4RU
SHEBBURN MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: SHEBBURN SURGERY, MAIN STREET, NEW ABBEY, DUMFRIES, DG2 8BY
Distance: 3.78 miles
Contact: tel: 01387 850263
GILLBRAE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: GILLBRAE ROAD, DUMFRIES, DUMFRIESSHIRE, DG1 4EJ
Distance: 6.58 miles
Contact: tel: 01387 246282
ST MICHAELS MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: ST MICHAELS BRIDGE ROAD, DUMFRIES, DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY, DG1 2PX
Distance: 7.02 miles
Contact: tel: 01387 244950
GREYFRIARS MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 33-37 CASTLE STREET, DUMFRIES, DUMFRIESSHIRE, DG1 1DL
Distance: 7.46 miles
Contact: tel: 01387 257752
CHARLOTTE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: LOCHFIELD ROAD PRIMARY CARE CENTRE, 12-28 LOCHFIELD ROAD, DUMFRIES, DUMFRIESSHIRE, DG2 9BH
Distance: 7.84 miles
Contact: tel: 01387 267626
LOCHTHORN MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: EDINBURGH ROAD, HEATHHALL, DUMFRIES, DG1 1TR
Distance: 8.72 miles
Contact: tel: 01387 259944
Transport Links near DG1 4RU
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: DG1 4RU
- Dumfries
Dumfries station, Lovers Walk, Dumfries, Dumfries & Galloway, DG1 1NFDistance: 8.65 milesDriving Time: 13.15 minutes - Annan
Annan station, Station Road, Annan, Dumfries & Galloway, DG12 6ASDistance: 14.02 milesDriving Time: 18.04 minutes - Lockerbie
Lockerbie station, Station Road, Lockerbie, Dumfries & Galloway, DG11 2HADistance: 18.04 milesDriving Time: 22.70 minutes - Wigton
Wigton station, Station Road, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 9BADistance: 42.71 milesDriving Time: 49.41 minutes - Aspatria
Aspatria station, Station Road, Aspatria, Cumbria, CA7 2AWDistance: 51.43 milesDriving Time: 61.47 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near DG1 4RU
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near DG1 4RU
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the DG1 4RU Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact David Mundell |
| Political Party | Conservative |
What Council is the DG1 4RU 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 DG1 4RU 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 CouncilWhat Popular Supermarkets are near the DG1 4RU Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Aldi, Annan Road, DUMFRIES, DG1 3HB | 11.09 miles | Directions from DG1 4RU to Aldi |
| Morrisons, Leafield Road, DUMFRIES, DG1 2DR | 11.53 miles | Directions from DG1 4RU to Morrisons |
| Tesco, Lockerbie Road, DUMFRIES, DG1 3PF | 11.66 miles | Directions from DG1 4RU to Tesco |
| Iceland, High Street, DUMFRIES, DG1 2QT | 11.77 miles | Directions from DG1 4RU to Iceland |
What Popular Restaurants are near the DG1 4RU Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Bk Lilly Hall, Toll Bar,, Distington, Workington, CA14 4PJ | 25.56 miles | Directions from DG1 4RU to Bk Lilly Hall, Toll Bar, |
| Junction 13, M74 Motorway, Abington Biggar, ML12 6RG | 37.32 miles | Directions from DG1 4RU to Junction 13, M74 Motorway |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Lochside Road, DUMFRIES, DG2 0DY | 8.21 miles | Directions from DG1 4RU to McDonald's, Lochside Road, DUMFRIES, DG2 0DY |
| McDonald's, Derwent Drive, Derwent Howe Industrial Estate, WORKINGTON, CA14 3YW | 23.06 miles | Directions from DG1 4RU to McDonald's, Derwent Drive, Derwent Howe Industrial Estate, WORKINGTON, CA14 3YW |
| McDonald's, Flatt Walks, WHITEHAVEN, CA28 7RW | 29.88 miles | Directions from DG1 4RU to McDonald's, Flatt Walks, WHITEHAVEN, CA28 7RW |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Cuckoo Bridge Retail Park, Glasgow Road, DUMFRIES, DG2 9BF | 8.05 miles | Directions from DG1 4RU to KFC Dumfries - Cuckoo Bridge Retail Park |
| KFC, Derwent Drive, Derwent Howe Industrial Estate, WORKINGTON, CA14 3YW | 23.06 miles | Directions from DG1 4RU to KFC Workington - Bassemer Way |