DG8 0QW is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (DG8) is called the outward code. The part after the space (0QW) 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 DG8.
- Postal Sector. In our case DG8 0.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case QW.
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 DG8 0QW postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is WIGTOWN SPDO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the DG8 0QW postcode have the street address of Glenjorrie Avenue
It is situated within the post town of NEWTON STEWART within the old postal county of Wigtownshire.
DG8 0QW is within Glenluce.
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Map Coordinates for DG8 0QW
| Latitude | 54.8815728935 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -4.80439366013 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for DG8 0QW
| Map Series | Amazon | Ordnance Survey |
| Explorer 1:25,000 310 Glenluce and Kirkcowan | Check Price on Amazon | Buy Direct from the Ordnance Survey |
| Landranger 1:50,000 82 Stranraer & Glenluce | Check Price on Amazon | Buy Direct from the Ordnance Survey |
Weather Forecast for DG8 0QW
Mon 29th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Heavy rain | 9.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 88.00% | S 16 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Heavy rain | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 88.00% | S 20 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Heavy rain shower (day) | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 86.00% | S 18 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 17.00% | S 16 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 21.00% | S 11 mph |
Tue 30th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 17.00% | S 11 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Light rain | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 63.00% | SE 11 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Heavy rain | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 88.00% | SE 18 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Heavy rain | 10.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 86.00% | SE 20 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Heavy rain | 11.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 81.00% | SE 20 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 45.00% | SE 16 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 11.00% | SSE 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 11.00% | SE 9 mph |
Wed 1st May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 10.00% | ESE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 5.00% | ESE 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 3.00% | ESE 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 7.00% | SE 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 8.00% | SE 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 9.00% | SSE 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 10.00% | SSE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 7.00% | N 4 mph |
Thu 2nd May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 6.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 4.00% | N 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 2.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 2.00% | N 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 1.00% | N 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 18.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 2.00% | NNW 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Sunny day | 16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 1.00% | NW 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Clear night | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 2.00% | N 9 mph |
Schools within a five minute drive of DG8 0QW Postcode
Scotland Primary Schools
Glenluce School
Address: Glenluce School, Glenluce, Newton Stewart, DG8 0JE
Distance: 0.39 miles
Contact: 01581 300351
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near DG8 0QW
THOMPSON OPTICIANS LTD
Address: 60 HANOVER STREET, STRANRAER, WIGTOWNSHIRE, DG9 7RP
Distance: 8.88 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (AYR)
Address: 168-170 HIGH STREET, AYR, AYRSHIRE, KA7 1PZ
Distance: 40.69 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (NEWTONABBEY)
Address: UNIT 52, ABBEYCENTRE, LONGWOOD ROAD, NEWTOWNABBEY, COUNTY ANTRIM, BT37 9UH
Distance: 47.06 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (DONEGALL PLACE)
Address: 37-45 DONEGALL PLACE, BELFAST, COUNTY ANTRIM, BT1 5AW
Distance: 49.04 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (DUMFRIES - QUEENSBERRY SQUARE)
Address: 22 QUEENSBERRY STREET, DUMFRIES, DUMFRIESSHIRE, DG1 1HR
Distance: 49.10 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (FORESTSIDE)
Address: UNIT 12, FORESTSIDE SHOPPING CENTRE, UPPER GALWALLY, BELFAST, COUNTY ANTRIM, BT8 6FX
Distance: 49.26 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near DG8 0QW
GLENLUCE SURGERY
Address: FOUR WINDS, MAIN STREET, GLENLUCE, NEWTON STEWART, DG8 0PU
Distance: 0.09 miles
Contact: tel: 01581 300315
SANDHEAD SURGERY
Address: PIGGERY ROAD, SANDHEAD, STRANRAER, DG9 9DP
Distance: 7.98 miles
Contact: tel: 01776 830262
LOCHINCH PRACTICE
Address: WAVERLEY MEDICAL CENTRE, DALRYMPLE STREET, STRANRAER, WIGTOWNSHIRE, DG9 7DW
Distance: 8.73 miles
Contact: tel: 01776 743935
LOCH REE PRACTICE
Address: WAVERLEY MEDICAL CENTRE, DALRYMPLE STREET, STRANRAER, WIGTOWNSHIRE, DG9 7DW
Distance: 8.73 miles
Contact: tel: 01776 743932
LOCHNAW PRACTICE
Address: WAVERLEY MEDICAL CENTRE, DALRYMPLE STREET, STRANRAER, WIGTOWNSHIRE, DG9 7DW
Distance: 8.73 miles
Contact: tel: 01776 743930
MULL OF GALLOWAY PRACTICE
Address: DRUMMORE, STRANRAER, DG9 9QQ
Distance: 13.80 miles
Contact: tel: 01776 840205
Transport Links near DG8 0QW
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: DG8 0QW
- Stranraer
Stranraer Harbour station, off Port Rodie, Stranraer, Dumfries & Galloway, DG9 8EJDistance: 10.05 milesDriving Time: 14.58 minutes - Barrhill
Barrhill station, Forest Road, near Barrhill, South Ayrshire, KA26 0QFDistance: 32.19 milesDriving Time: 39.11 minutes - Girvan
Girvan station, Vicarton Street, Girvan, South Ayrshire, KA26 9HFDistance: 37.12 milesDriving Time: 48.05 minutes - Maybole
Maybole station, Culzean Road, Maybole, South Ayrshire, KA19 8DSDistance: 48.71 milesDriving Time: 62.84 minutes - Ayr
Ayr station, Smith Street, Ayr, Ayrshire, KA7 1THDistance: 58.55 milesDriving Time: 75.35 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near DG8 0QW
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near DG8 0QW
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the DG8 0QW Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Dumfries and Galloway Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Mr Alister Jack |
| Political Party | Conservative |
What Council is the DG8 0QW 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 DG8 0QW 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 DG8 0QW Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the DG8 0QW Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
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What Popular Restaurants are near the DG8 0QW Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Dunure Rd, Ayr, KA7 4LB | 37.88 miles | Directions from DG8 0QW to Dunure Rd |
| 158-160 High Street, Ayr, KA7 1PZ | 40.65 miles | Directions from DG8 0QW to 158-160 High Street |
| Heathfield Retail Park, Ayr, KA8 9BF | 41.97 miles | Directions from DG8 0QW to Heathfield Retail Park |
| Queens Drive, Kilmarnock, KA1 3XF | 51.19 miles | Directions from DG8 0QW to Queens Drive |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Whitletts Road, AYR, KA8 0JE | 41.12 miles | Directions from DG8 0QW to McDonald's, Whitletts Road, AYR, KA8 0JE |
| McDonald's, KILMARNOCK, KA1 5LQ | 51.08 miles | Directions from DG8 0QW to McDonald's, KILMARNOCK, KA1 5LQ |
| McDonald's, Armour Street, KILMARNOCK, KA1 3HT | 51.38 miles | Directions from DG8 0QW to McDonald's, Armour Street, KILMARNOCK, KA1 3HT |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Queens Drive Retail Park, Queens Drive, KILMARNOCK, KA1 3XB | 51.23 miles | Directions from DG8 0QW to KFC Kilmarnock - Queens Drive Retail Pk |