DG2 8AW is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (DG2) is called the outward code. The part after the space (8AW) 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 DG2.
- Postal Sector. In our case DG2 8.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case AW.
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 DG2 8AW 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.
DG2 8AW is within the village of Sandyhills.
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Map Coordinates for DG2 8AW
| Latitude | 54.9168323183 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -3.70257252777 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for DG2 8AW
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Weather Forecast for DG2 8AW
Mon 29th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Light rain | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 45.00% | SSW 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 52.00% | SSW 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Heavy rain | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 77.00% | SSW 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Heavy rain | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 89.00% | S 13 mph |
| 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 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 21.00% | S 16 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 12.00% | S 13 mph |
Tue 30th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 15.00% | S 13 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Light rain | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 48.00% | SSE 11 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Heavy rain | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 83.00% | SE 13 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 14.00% | SE 13 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 16.00% | SSE 16 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 14.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 14.00% | SSE 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 13.00% | SSE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 13.00% | SE 7 mph |
Wed 1st May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Light rain | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 52.00% | E 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 9.00% | E 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 7.00% | E 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 3.00% | ESE 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 6.00% | SSE 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 9.00% | SSE 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 8.00% | S 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 6.00% | WNW 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) | 8.00% | N 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 6.00% | N 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 6.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 6.00% | NNE 13 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 4.00% | NNE 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Sunny day | 17.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 1.00% | NE 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 1.00% | NNE 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Clear night | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 1.00% | NNE 11 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the DG2 8AW Postcode?
Download Speeds For DG2 8AW
| Average Mbps | 7.900 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 4.300 |
| Maximum Mbps | 24.190 |
DG2 8AW has an average download speed of 7.9 Megabits per second (Mbps).
149 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
1% of postcodes (10,045) have slower broadband speeds.
99% of postcodes (1,174,447) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For DG2 8AW
| Average Mbps | 1.000 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 1.100 |
| Maximum Mbps | 1.290 |
DG2 8AW has an average upload speed of 1 Megabits per second (Mbps).
5,883 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
1% of postcodes (12,367) have slower upload speeds.
98% of postcodes (1,166,391) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of DG2 8AW Postcode
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near DG2 8AW
BOOTS OPTICIANS (DUMFRIES - QUEENSBERRY SQUARE)
Address: 22 QUEENSBERRY STREET, DUMFRIES, DUMFRIESSHIRE, DG1 1HR
Distance: 11.14 miles
Contact: :
HEALS OPTICIANS
Address: 49 SENHOUSE STREET, MARYPORT, CUMBRIA, CA15 6BL
Distance: 16.18 miles
Contact: :
KIRKBRIDE EYECARE (KESWICK)
Address: 83 SENHOUSE STREET, MARYPORT, CUMBRIA, CA15 6BU
Distance: 16.25 miles
Contact: :
HEALS OPTICIANS LTD
Address: 6 MURRAY ROAD, WORKINGTON, CUMBRIA, CA14 2AD
Distance: 19.85 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (WORKINGTON)
Address: 25 MURRAY ROAD, WORKINGTON, CUMBRIA, CA14 2AD
Distance: 19.85 miles
Contact: :
BRANIFF & DAVIDSON OPTICIANS LTD
Address: 1-2 NEW OXFORD STREET, WORKINGTON, CUMBRIA, CA14 2NA
Distance: 19.89 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near DG2 8AW
DALBEATTIE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: CRAIGNAIR HEALTH CENTRE, PORT ROAD, DALBEATTIE, DG5 4AZ
Distance: 5.02 miles
Contact: tel: 01556 610331
SHEBBURN MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: SHEBBURN SURGERY, MAIN STREET, NEW ABBEY, DUMFRIES, DG2 8BY
Distance: 5.44 miles
Contact: tel: 01387 850263
CASTLE DOUGLAS MEDICAL GROUP
Address: GARDEN HILL PRIMARY CARE CENTRE, 2 GARDEN HILL ROAD, CASTLE DOUGLAS, KIRKCUDBRIGHTSHIRE, DG7 3EE
Distance: 9.02 miles
Contact: tel: 01556 505900
DRS OLIVER, GREELEY &INNES
Address: GARDEN HILL PRIMARY CARE CENTRE, 2 GARDEN HILL ROAD, CASTLE DOUGLAS, DG7 3EE
Distance: 9.02 miles
Contact: tel: 01556 502050
ST MICHAELS MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: ST MICHAELS BRIDGE ROAD, DUMFRIES, DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY, DG1 2PX
Distance: 10.91 miles
Contact: tel: 01387 244950
GILLBRAE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: GILLBRAE ROAD, DUMFRIES, DUMFRIESSHIRE, DG1 4EJ
Distance: 11.15 miles
Contact: tel: 01387 246282
Transport Links near DG2 8AW
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: DG2 8AW
- Dumfries
Dumfries station, Lovers Walk, Dumfries, Dumfries & Galloway, DG1 1NFDistance: 18.22 milesDriving Time: 25.07 minutes - Annan
Annan station, Station Road, Annan, Dumfries & Galloway, DG12 6ASDistance: 33.14 milesDriving Time: 43.84 minutes - Aspatria
Aspatria station, Station Road, Aspatria, Cumbria, CA7 2AWDistance: 70.55 milesDriving Time: 87.27 minutes - Maryport
Maryport station, Millpot Road, Maryport, Cumbria, CA15 6DADistance: 77.97 milesDriving Time: 99.20 minutes - Flimby
Flimby station, Station Road, Flimby, Cumbria, CA15 8QNDistance: 79.78 milesDriving Time: 102.51 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near DG2 8AW
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near DG2 8AW
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the DG2 8AW Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Dumfries and Galloway Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Mr Alister Jack |
| Political Party | Conservative |
What Council is the DG2 8AW 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 DG2 8AW 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 DG2 8AW Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Iceland, High Street, DUMFRIES, DG1 2QT | 17.87 miles | Directions from DG2 8AW to Iceland |
| Morrisons, Leafield Road, DUMFRIES, DG1 2DR | 18.03 miles | Directions from DG2 8AW to Morrisons |
| Aldi, Maxwelltown Industrial Estate, Glasgow Road, DUMFRIES, DG2 0NW | 18.41 miles | Directions from DG2 8AW to Aldi |
What Popular Restaurants are near the DG2 8AW Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Bk Lilly Hall, Toll Bar,, Distington, Workington, CA14 4PJ | 22.51 miles | Directions from DG2 8AW to Bk Lilly Hall, Toll Bar, |
| Junction 13, M74 Motorway, Abington Biggar, ML12 6RG | 40.76 miles | Directions from DG2 8AW to Junction 13, M74 Motorway |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Lochside Road, DUMFRIES, DG2 0DY | 11.53 miles | Directions from DG2 8AW to McDonald's, Lochside Road, DUMFRIES, DG2 0DY |
| McDonald's, Derwent Drive, Derwent Howe Industrial Estate, WORKINGTON, CA14 3YW | 19.74 miles | Directions from DG2 8AW to McDonald's, Derwent Drive, Derwent Howe Industrial Estate, WORKINGTON, CA14 3YW |
| McDonald's, Flatt Walks, WHITEHAVEN, CA28 7RW | 26.15 miles | Directions from DG2 8AW to McDonald's, Flatt Walks, WHITEHAVEN, CA28 7RW |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Cuckoo Bridge Retail Park, Glasgow Road, DUMFRIES, DG2 9BF | 11.40 miles | Directions from DG2 8AW to KFC Dumfries - Cuckoo Bridge Retail Park |
| KFC, Derwent Drive, Derwent Howe Industrial Estate, WORKINGTON, CA14 3YW | 19.74 miles | Directions from DG2 8AW to KFC Workington - Bassemer Way |