DG8 6NS Postcode in Minnigaff


DG8 6NS is the Postcode in Wallace Place

DG8 6NS 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 (6NS) 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:

  1. Postal Area. In our case DG which means Dumfries and Galloway.
  2. Postal District. In our case DG8.
  3. Postal Sector. In our case DG8 6.
  4. Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case NS.

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 6NS postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.

The properties in the DG8 6NS postcode have the street address of Wallace Place

DG8 6NS is within Minnigaff.

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Map Coordinates

Latitude54.9607987937
Longitude-4.47201111046
Nearest Town Distance (Miles) Direction Bearing
Wigtown 6.56 S 170.41
Gatehouse of Fleet 12.63 ESE 115.95
New Galloway 15.36 ENE 59.13
Castle Douglas 21.65 E 93.40
Stranraer 22.48 W 260.08
Girvan 24.69 NW 322.22
Maybole 28.47 NNW 343.21
New Cumnock 32.25 NNE 20.55
Ayr 34.97 N 349.86
Sanquhar 35.54 NE 37.27

Weather Forecast

Weather Forecast for Minnigaff Youth Hostel

Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for CloudyCloudy3.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 14.00%NW 4 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for Sleet shower (night)Sleet shower (night)2.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) 29.00%NW 4 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for CloudyCloudy3.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 33.00%WNW 4 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for Partly cloudy (day)Partly cloudy (day)2.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) 10.00%NNE 4 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for CloudyCloudy5.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 10.00%SW 4 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for OvercastOvercast6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 16.00%W 7 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for OvercastOvercast6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 17.00%WSW 7 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for OvercastOvercast7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 18.00%WSW 9 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for OvercastOvercast9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 46.00%W 11 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for OvercastOvercast9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 40.00%W 11 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for CloudyCloudy10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 49.00%W 11 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for OvercastOvercast10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 12.00%W 11 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for OvercastOvercast10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 11.00%WSW 13 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for OvercastOvercast10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 11.00%WSW 13 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for OvercastOvercast11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 14.00%WSW 16 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for OvercastOvercast10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 16.00%WSW 18 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for OvercastOvercast10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 14.00%WSW 18 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for OvercastOvercast10.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 10.00%WSW 18 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for CloudyCloudy10.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 7.00%WSW 18 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for CloudyCloudy9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 8.00%WSW 18 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for CloudyCloudy10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 6.00%WSW 18 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for CloudyCloudy10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 6.00%WSW 18 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for Partly cloudy (night)Partly cloudy (night)10.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 7.00%WSW 16 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for CloudyCloudy9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 7.00%WSW 16 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for CloudyCloudy9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 8.00%SW 13 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for CloudyCloudy9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 7.00%SW 13 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for CloudyCloudy9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 10.00%SW 13 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for CloudyCloudy9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 15.00%SSW 13 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for CloudyCloudy9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 19.00%SSW 16 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for CloudyCloudy9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 21.00%SSW 16 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for Light rainLight rain9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 53.00%S 18 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for Heavy rainHeavy rain10.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 76.00%S 20 mph

What are the Broadband Speeds like?

Download Speeds

Broadband speed meter good
Average Mbps62.700
Median Mbps76.200
Maximum Mbps78.120

DG8 6NS has an average download speed of 62.7 Megabits per second (Mbps).

1,318 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.

42% of postcodes (495,683) have slower broadband speeds.

58% of postcodes (687,640) have faster broadband speeds.

Upload Speeds

Broadband speed meter fast
Average Mbps15.400
Median Mbps19.500
Maximum Mbps20.000

DG8 6NS has an average upload speed of 15.4 Megabits per second (Mbps).

10,994 other postcode units have the same upload speed.

69% of postcodes (815,646) have slower upload speeds.

30% of postcodes (358,001) have faster upload speeds.

Schools within a five minute Drive

Scotland Secondary Schools

Douglas Ewart High School

Address: Douglas Ewart High School, Corsbie Road, Newton Stewart, DG8 6JQ

Distance: 0.71 miles

School Website

Contact: 01671 403773

Scotland Primary Schools

Minnigaff School

Address: Minnigaff School, McGregor Drive, Minnigaff, NEWTON STEWART, DG8 6PE

Distance: 0.12 miles

School Website

Contact: 01671 402477

Penninghame School

Address: Penninghame School, Auchendoon Road, Newton Stewart, DG8 6HD

Distance: 0.67 miles

School Website

Contact: 01671 402386

Nearest Opticians

THOMPSON OPTICIANS LTD

Address: 60 HANOVER STREET, STRANRAER, WIGTOWNSHIRE, DG9 7RP

Distance: 22.29 miles

Contact: :

BOOTS OPTICIANS (DUMFRIES - QUEENSBERRY SQUARE)

Address: 22 QUEENSBERRY STREET, DUMFRIES, DUMFRIESSHIRE, DG1 1HR

Distance: 34.96 miles

Contact: :

BOOTS OPTICIANS (AYR)

Address: 168-170 HIGH STREET, AYR, AYRSHIRE, KA7 1PZ

Distance: 35.18 miles

Contact: :

HEALS OPTICIANS

Address: 49 SENHOUSE STREET, MARYPORT, CUMBRIA, CA15 6BL

Distance: 42.31 miles

Contact: :

KIRKBRIDE EYECARE (KESWICK)

Address: 83 SENHOUSE STREET, MARYPORT, CUMBRIA, CA15 6BU

Distance: 42.39 miles

Contact: :

HEALS OPTICIANS LTD

Address: 6 MURRAY ROAD, WORKINGTON, CUMBRIA, CA14 2AD

Distance: 42.83 miles

Contact: :

Nearest GP Surgeries

GALLOWAY HILLS MEDICAL PRACTICE

Address: NEWTON STEWART HEALTH CENTRE, CREEBRIDGE, NEWTON STEWART, DG8 6NR

Distance: 0.35 miles

Contact: tel: 01671 402168

CAIRNSMORE MEDICAL PRACTICE

Address: HEALTH CENTRE, CREEBRIDGE, NEWTON STEWART, WIGTOWNSHIRE, DG8 6NR

Distance: 0.35 miles

Contact: tel: 01671 403609

GLENLUCE SURGERY

Address: FOUR WINDS, MAIN STREET, GLENLUCE, NEWTON STEWART, DG8 0PU

Distance: 14.25 miles

Contact: tel: 01581 300315

GLENKENS MEDICAL PRACTICE

Address: HIGH STREET, NEW GALLOWAY, CASTLE DOUGLAS, DG7 3RN

Distance: 15.24 miles

Contact: tel: 01644 420234

SOUTHERN MACHARS PRACTICE

Address: 3 ST JOHN STREET, WHITHORN, NEWTON STEWART, DG8 8PS

Distance: 15.62 miles

Contact: tel: 01988 500218

SOLWAY MEDICAL GROUP

Address: HEALTH CENTRE, ST MARYS PLACE, TOWNEND, KIRKCUDBRIGHT, DG6 4BJ

Distance: 18.88 miles

Contact: tel: 01557 330755

Transport Links

Train Stations

Distances are as the crow flies.

Who are my Elected Representatives?

Westminster ConstituencyDumfries and Galloway
Member or Parliament
John Cooper
John Cooper
Contact DetailsContact John Cooper
Political PartyConservative

Where can I find out where the nearest Library 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 Council

What Popular Supermarkets are near?

Popular Supermarkets near DG8 6NS
SupermarketDistanceDirections
Aldi, Goods Lane, NEWTON STEWART, DG8 6EH0.82 miles Directions to Aldi
Sainsburys, Goods Lane, NEWTON STEWART, DG8 6EH0.82 miles Directions to Sainsburys

What Popular Restaurants are near?

Burger King Restaurants near DG8 6NS
Burger KingDistanceDirections
Dunure Rd, Ayr, KA7 4LB33.14 miles Directions to Dunure Rd
158-160 High Street, Ayr, KA7 1PZ35.14 miles Directions to 158-160 High Street
Heathfield Retail Park, Ayr, KA8 9BF36.03 miles Directions to Heathfield Retail Park
Queens Drive, Kilmarnock, KA1 3XF44.21 miles Directions to Queens Drive

Mcdonald's Restaurants near DG8 6NS
Mcdonald'sDistanceDirections
McDonald's, Whitletts Road, AYR, KA8 0JE35.42 miles Directions to McDonald's, Whitletts Road, AYR, KA8 0JE
McDonald's, KILMARNOCK, KA1 5LQ43.91 miles Directions to McDonald's, KILMARNOCK, KA1 5LQ
McDonald's, Armour Street, KILMARNOCK, KA1 3HT44.47 miles Directions to McDonald's, Armour Street, KILMARNOCK, KA1 3HT
McDonald's, Riverway Retail Park, Riverway, IRVINE, KA12 8AG45.48 miles Directions to McDonald's, Riverway Retail Park, Riverway, IRVINE, KA12 8AG

KFC Restaurants near DG8 6NS
RestaurantDistanceDirections
KFC, Queens Drive Retail Park, Queens Drive, KILMARNOCK, KA1 3XB44.27 miles Directions to KFC Kilmarnock - Queens Drive Retail Pk
KFC, Riverway Retail Park, Riverway, IRVINE, KA12 8AG45.48 miles Directions to KFC Irvine - The Riverway Retail Park
KFC, Ashenyards Park, STEVENSTON, KA20 3EG48.56 miles Directions to KFC Kilwinning - Ashenyards Park