DG3 5DF is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (DG3) is called the outward code. The part after the space (5DF) 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 DG3.
- Postal Sector. In our case DG3 5.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case DF.
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 DG3 5DF postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is THORNHILL DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the DG3 5DF postcode have the street address of Station Road.
It is situated within the post town of THORNHILL within the old postal county of Dumfriesshire.
DG3 5DF is within Thornhill.
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Map Coordinates for DG3 5DF
| Latitude | 55.2429049924 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -3.76015007653 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for DG3 5DF
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Weather Forecast for DG3 5DF
Sat 27th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 5.00% | E 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 6.00% | E 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 6.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 2.00% | S 2 mph |
Sun 28th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Clear night | 3.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 0.00% | N 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 3.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 0.00% | NNW 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 4.00% | NNW 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 7.00% | N 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 11.00% | NNW 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 10.00% | NW 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 5.00% | WNW 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Clear night | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 1.00% | WSW 7 mph |
Mon 29th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 3.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 4.00% | S 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 12.00% | SSW 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Light rain shower (day) | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 41.00% | SSW 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 45.00% | S 13 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 42.00% | S 16 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 42.00% | S 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Light rain | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 54.00% | SSE 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Light rain | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 49.00% | SSE 11 mph |
Tue 30th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Light rain | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 49.00% | SSE 11 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 17.00% | SE 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 12.00% | ESE 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 5.00% | ESE 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 15.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 7.00% | SE 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 16.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 8.00% | SE 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 7.00% | ESE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 5.00% | ENE 9 mph |
Wed 1st 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% | ENE 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 11.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 14.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 16.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 15.00% | E 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 9.00% | E 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 8.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 7.00% | NE 9 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the DG3 5DF Postcode?
Download Speeds For DG3 5DF
| Average Mbps | 28.300 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 27.600 |
| Maximum Mbps | 39.060 |
DG3 5DF has an average download speed of 28.3 Megabits per second (Mbps).
595 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
7% of postcodes (77,961) have slower broadband speeds.
93% of postcodes (1,106,085) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For DG3 5DF
| Average Mbps | 5.000 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 5.300 |
| Maximum Mbps | 7.050 |
DG3 5DF has an average upload speed of 5 Megabits per second (Mbps).
2,494 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
6% of postcodes (73,713) have slower upload speeds.
94% of postcodes (1,108,434) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of DG3 5DF Postcode
Scotland Primary Schools
Closeburn School
Address: Closeburn School, Closeburn, Thornhill, DUMFRIESSHIRE, DG3 5HP
Distance: 2.39 miles
Contact: 01848 331240
Penpont School
Address: Penpont School, Penpont, Thornhill, DG3 4BH
Distance: 2.09 miles
Contact: 01848 330453
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near DG3 5DF
BOOTS OPTICIANS (DUMFRIES - QUEENSBERRY SQUARE)
Address: 22 QUEENSBERRY STREET, DUMFRIES, DUMFRIESSHIRE, DG1 1HR
Distance: 13.39 miles
Contact: :
ERIC HAGAN OPTICIANS LTD (CARLISLE)
Address: 18 HIGH STREET, LONGTOWN, CARLISLE, CUMBRIA, CA6 5UE
Distance: 35.06 miles
Contact: :
C LEE OPTICIANS (THE BIRCHES)
Address: THE BIRCHES, MOORHOUSE, CARLISLE, CUMBRIA, CA5 6EY
Distance: 37.00 miles
Contact: :
C LEE DOMICILILARY EYECARE (CARLISLE)
Address: THE BIRCHES, MOORHOUSE, CARLISLE, CUMBRIA, CA5 6EY
Distance: 37.00 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (WISHAW)
Address: 7 MAIN STREET, WISHAW, ML2 7AF
Distance: 37.22 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (AYR)
Address: 168-170 HIGH STREET, AYR, AYRSHIRE, KA7 1PZ
Distance: 37.35 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near DG3 5DF
THORNHILL MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: HEALTH CENTRE, THORNHILL, DG3 5AA
Distance: 0.59 miles
Contact: tel: 01848 330208
CAIRN VALLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: DUNSCORE HEALTH CENTRE, DUNSCORE, DUMFRIES, DUMFRIESSHIRE, DG2 0UJ
Distance: 7.11 miles
Contact: tel: 01387 820266
LOCHTHORN MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: EDINBURGH ROAD, HEATHHALL, DUMFRIES, DG1 1TR
Distance: 12.21 miles
Contact: tel: 01387 259944
CHARLOTTE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: LOCHFIELD ROAD PRIMARY CARE CENTRE, 12-28 LOCHFIELD ROAD, DUMFRIES, DUMFRIESSHIRE, DG2 9BH
Distance: 12.89 miles
Contact: tel: 01387 267626
GREYFRIARS MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 33-37 CASTLE STREET, DUMFRIES, DUMFRIESSHIRE, DG1 1DL
Distance: 13.24 miles
Contact: tel: 01387 257752
ST MICHAELS MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: ST MICHAELS BRIDGE ROAD, DUMFRIES, DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY, DG1 2PX
Distance: 13.67 miles
Contact: tel: 01387 244950
Transport Links near DG3 5DF
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: DG3 5DF
- Sanquhar
Sanquhar station, Station Road, Sanquhar, Galloway, DG4 6DQDistance: 13.26 milesDriving Time: 16.48 minutes - Dumfries
Dumfries station, Lovers Walk, Dumfries, Dumfries & Galloway, DG1 1NFDistance: 15.10 milesDriving Time: 20.58 minutes - Kirkconnel
Kirkconnel station, Polveoch Terrace, Kirkconnel, Dumfries & Galloway, DG4 6NLDistance: 16.45 milesDriving Time: 20.65 minutes - New Cumnock
New Cumnock station, Pathhead, New Cumnock, East Ayrshire, KA18 4DGDistance: 24.57 milesDriving Time: 31.81 minutes - Lockerbie
Lockerbie station, Station Road, Lockerbie, Dumfries & Galloway, DG11 2HADistance: 26.90 milesDriving Time: 34.93 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near DG3 5DF
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near DG3 5DF
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the DG3 5DF Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact David Mundell |
| Political Party | Conservative |
What Council is the DG3 5DF 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 DG3 5DF 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 CouncilPostcodes near the DG3 5DF Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the DG3 5DF Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
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What Popular Restaurants are near the DG3 5DF Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Junction 13, M74 Motorway, Abington Biggar, ML12 6RG | 18.43 miles | Directions from DG3 5DF to Junction 13, M74 Motorway |
| Kingsgate Retail Park, East Kilbride, G74 4UN | 40.49 miles | Directions from DG3 5DF to Kingsgate Retail Park |
| Unit2 Caldeen Road, Coatbridge, ML5 4AN | 43.39 miles | Directions from DG3 5DF to Unit2 Caldeen Road |
| Bk Lilly Hall, Toll Bar,, Distington, Workington, CA14 4PJ | 44.90 miles | Directions from DG3 5DF to Bk Lilly Hall, Toll Bar, |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Lochside Road, DUMFRIES, DG2 0DY | 12.47 miles | Directions from DG3 5DF to McDonald's, Lochside Road, DUMFRIES, DG2 0DY |
| McDonald's, Glasgow Road, WISHAW, ML2 7QJ | 37.39 miles | Directions from DG3 5DF to McDonald's, Glasgow Road, WISHAW, ML2 7QJ |
| McDonald's, Brandon Parade South, MOTHERWELL, ML1 1RB | 38.80 miles | Directions from DG3 5DF to McDonald's, Brandon Parade South, MOTHERWELL, ML1 1RB |
| McDonald's, Hamilton Motorway Services Area, Strathclyde Park, HAMILTON, ML3 6JW | 39.06 miles | Directions from DG3 5DF to McDonald's, Hamilton Motorway Services Area, Strathclyde Park, HAMILTON, ML3 6JW |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Cuckoo Bridge Retail Park, Glasgow Road, DUMFRIES, DG2 9BF | 12.64 miles | Directions from DG3 5DF to KFC Dumfries - Cuckoo Bridge Retail Park |
| KFC, Glasgow Road, WISHAW, ML2 7SJ | 37.47 miles | Directions from DG3 5DF to KFC Wishaw - Glasgow Road |
| KFC, Palace Grounds Road, HAMILTON, ML3 6AD | 38.42 miles | Directions from DG3 5DF to KFC Hamilton - Palace Grounds Retail Pk |
| KFC, Brandon Parade South, MOTHERWELL, ML1 1RB | 38.80 miles | Directions from DG3 5DF to KFC Glasgow - Motherwell |
| KFC, Glasgow Road, East Kilbride, GLASGOW, G74 4QA | 40.51 miles | Directions from DG3 5DF to KFC East Kilbride - Kingsgate Retail Park |