DG2 Postcode District
DG2 is one of 2 Postcode Districts for the Dumfries Post town in Dumfries
The DG2 postcode district is located in the DG Dumfries and Galloway postal area, DG2 has a population of 24,374 residents according to the 2011 Scotland Census..
The area of the district is 186.44 square miles (482.88 square kilometres or 119,322.72 acres).
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District overview
The primary settlement in the DG2 postcode district is Dumfries, located in the county of Dumfries in Scotland. Other significant settlements in this postcode district include Auldgirth, Dalswinton, Dunscore, Holywood, Newbridge, Newtonairds, Maxwelltown, Beeswing, Cargenbridge, Carsethorn, Crocketford, Islesteps, Kirkbean, Kirkgunzeon, Lochanhead, Lochfoot, Mabie, New Abbey, Southerness, Southwick, Troqueer, Whinnyhill, Irongray, Shawhead, Speddoch, and Terregles. The most significant post town in this postcode district is Dumfries.
There are 4 postcode sectors within the district. Here's a breakdown:
The sector DG2 0, covers Dumfries and Auldgirth and Dunscore in Dumfries.
The sector DG2 7, covers Dumfries in Dumfries.
The sector DG2 8, covers New Abbey and Dumfries in Dumfries.
The sector DG2 8, covers Crocketford in The Stewartry of Kirkcudbright.
The sector DG2 9, covers Dumfries in Dumfries.
The post town for this district is DUMFRIES.
When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the Dumfries and Galloway area with a total of 888 postal codes.
Postcode sectors and neighbouring districts
Nearest towns
To help place the district geographically, here are nearby towns and their approximate direction from the district centre.
| Town | Distance (miles) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Dumfries | 4.75 | ENE |
| Dalbeattie | 8.97 | SSW |
| Castle Douglas | 11.08 | SW |
| Lochmaben | 12.48 | ENE |
| Lockerbie | 15.39 | ENE |
| New Galloway | 16.62 | W |
| Silloth | 18.24 | SE |
| Annan | 18.83 | ESE |
| Kirkcudbright | 19.50 | SW |
| Gatehouse of Fleet | 21.83 | WSW |
| Moffat | 22.55 | NNE |
| Sanquhar | 23.47 | NNW |
| Maryport | 24.81 | SSE |
| Aspatria | 25.13 | SE |
| Wigton | 27.23 | SE |
| Workington | 28.91 | SSE |
| Langholm | 29.59 | ENE |
| Longtown | 29.99 | E |
| New Cumnock | 30.18 | NW |
| Cockermouth | 30.25 | SSE |
Postcode information
Total geographical postcodes: 902
| Location | Post Town | Sector | Number of postcodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| DUMFRIES | DUMFRIES | DG2 7 | 189 |
| DUMFRIES | DUMFRIES | DG2 9 | 181 |
| DUMFRIES | DUMFRIES | DG2 0 | 151 |
| Auldgirth | DUMFRIES | DG2 0 | 24 |
| New Abbey | DUMFRIES | DG2 8 | 19 |
| Crocketford | DUMFRIES | DG2 8 | 19 |
| Dunscore | DUMFRIES | DG2 0 | 18 |
| Auldgirth | DUMFRIES | DG2 0 | 17 |
| New Abbey | DUMFRIES | DG2 8 | 16 |
| Terregles | DUMFRIES | DG2 9 | 15 |
| Crocketford | DUMFRIES | DG2 8 | 14 |
| DUMFRIES | DUMFRIES | DG2 8 | 13 |
| Dunscore | DUMFRIES | DG2 0 | 13 |
| Holywood | DUMFRIES | DG2 0 | 12 |
| Cargenbridge | DUMFRIES | DG2 8 | 12 |
| DUMFRIES | DUMFRIES | DG2 8 | 11 |
| Kirkbean | DUMFRIES | DG2 8 | 11 |
| Irongray | DUMFRIES | DG2 9 | 10 |
| Lochfoot | DUMFRIES | DG2 8 | 10 |
| Kirkgunzeon | DUMFRIES | DG2 8 | 10 |
| Southwick | DUMFRIES | DG2 8 | 9 |
| Lochfoot | DUMFRIES | DG2 8 | 8 |
| Kirkgunzeon | DUMFRIES | DG2 8 | 8 |
| DUMFRIES | DUMFRIES | DG2 9 | 8 |
| Beeswing | DUMFRIES | DG2 8 | 7 |
| Holywood | DUMFRIES | DG2 0 | 7 |
| Shawhead | DUMFRIES | DG2 9 | 7 |
| DUMFRIES | DUMFRIES | DG2 0 | 6 |
| Terregles | DUMFRIES | DG2 9 | 6 |
| Troqueer | DUMFRIES | DG2 8 | 4 |
| Speddoch | DUMFRIES | DG2 9 | 4 |
| Beeswing | DUMFRIES | DG2 8 | 4 |
| Newbridge | DUMFRIES | DG2 0 | 4 |
| Kirkbean | DUMFRIES | DG2 8 | 4 |
| DUMFRIES | DUMFRIES | DG2 8 | 3 |
| Terregles | DUMFRIES | DG2 9 | 3 |
| Carsethorn | DUMFRIES | DG2 8 | 3 |
| Lochanhead | DUMFRIES | DG2 8 | 3 |
| Southerness | DUMFRIES | DG2 8 | 3 |
| Mabie | DUMFRIES | DG2 8 | 3 |
| Whinnyhill | DUMFRIES | DG2 8 | 2 |
| Irongray | DUMFRIES | DG2 9 | 2 |
| Shawhead | DUMFRIES | DG2 9 | 2 |
| Newbridge | DUMFRIES | DG2 0 | 2 |
| DUMFRIES | DUMFRIES | DG2 0 | 2 |
| Morrinton | DUMFRIES | DG2 0 | 2 |
| Dalswinton Village | DUMFRIES | DG2 0 | 2 |
| Mainsriddle | DUMFRIES | DG2 8 | 1 |
| Southwick | DUMFRIES | DG2 8 | 1 |
| Mabie | DUMFRIES | DG2 8 | 1 |
| Crocketford | DUMFRIES | DG2 9 | 1 |
| Lochanhead | DUMFRIES | DG2 8 | 1 |
| Lochanhead | DUMFRIES | DG2 8 | 1 |
| Beeswing | DUMFRIES | DG2 8 | 1 |
| East Cluden Village | DUMFRIES | DG2 0 | 1 |
| Newtonairds | DUMFRIES | DG2 0 | 1 |
| Islesteps | DUMFRIES | DG2 8 | 1 |
| Maxwelltown | DUMFRIES | DG2 7 | 1 |
| Newbridge | DUMFRIES | DG2 0 | 1 |
| Southerness | DUMFRIES | DG2 8 | 1 |
| Lochrutton | DUMFRIES | DG2 8 | 1 |
| Dalswinton | DUMFRIES | DG2 0 | 1 |
| Drumsleet | DUMFRIES | DG2 8 | 1 |
| Dalswinton | DUMFRIES | DG2 0 | 1 |
| Islesteps | DUMFRIES | DG2 8 | 1 |
| Cargenbridge | DUMFRIES | DG2 8 | 1 |
Street list for DG2
CASTLE DOUGLAS ROAD A75
A-roadCrocketford, Dumfries, The Stewartry of Kirkcudbright
A Road
USRN: 84101046
Property and housing
Transport and connectivity
Stations in the district
No stations found in this postcode district.
Accessible motorway junctions
A74(M) J17
Average Driving Time from within the district: 22.92
Average Driving Distance: 17.11
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 882
A74(M) J18
Average Driving Time from within the district: 23.68
Average Driving Distance: 17.78
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 882
A74(M) J16
Average Driving Time from within the district: 25.51
Average Driving Distance: 19.19
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 848
A74(M) J19
Average Driving Time from within the district: 26.26
Average Driving Distance: 20.79
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 861
A74(M) J20
Average Driving Time from within the district: 26.96
Average Driving Distance: 21.85
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 730
A74(M) J15
Average Driving Time from within the district: 34.06
Average Driving Distance: 25.52
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 152
A74(M) J14
Average Driving Time from within the district: 35.48
Average Driving Distance: 26.92
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 21
A74(M) J21
Average Driving Time from within the district: 45.89
Average Driving Distance: 35.49
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 34
Royal Mail delivery and sorting offices
| Postal sector | Delivery office |
|---|---|
| DG2 0 | Dumfries Delivery Office |
| DG2 7 | Dumfries Delivery Office |
| DG2 8 | Dumfries Delivery Office |
| DG2 9 | Dumfries Delivery Office |
Postcode format
| D | G | 2 | - | X | X | X |
| D | G | 2 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Administrative and boundary notes
The largest settlement in the DG2 postal code is DUMFRIES followed by Southerness, and Auldgirth.
The postcode area has a boundary with Solway Firth.
The DG2 Postcode shares a border with DG1 (DUMFRIES, Heathhall, Locharbriggs), DG7 (CASTLE DOUGLAS, Gatehouse Of Fleet, Dalry), DG5 (DALBEATTIE, Kippford, Rockcliffe) and DG3 (THORNHILL, Moniaive, Closeburn).
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