DG8 8BJ 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 (8BJ) 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 8.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case BJ.
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 8BJ postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the DG8 8BJ postcode have the street address of High Street
DG8 8BJ is within the village of Garlieston.
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Map Coordinates
| Latitude | 54.7888464759 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -4.3706447774 |
Weather Forecast
Weather Forecast for Galloway House Gardens
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Overcast | 16.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 7.00% | SSW 20 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 57.00% | SSW 20 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Heavy rain | 15.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 83.00% | SSW 18 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Overcast | 15.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 13.00% | SW 18 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Overcast | 15.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 16.00% | SW 16 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Overcast | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 16.00% | WSW 11 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 13.00% | WSW 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 17.00% | WSW 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 4.00% | W 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 17.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 3.00% | W 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Sunny day | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 1.00% | WNW 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Clear night | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 0.00% | WNW 4 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 1.00% | WNW 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Fog | 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 14.00% | NW 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Fog | 8.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 17.00% | N 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 5.00% | E 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 4.00% | S 4 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 5.00% | SSW 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 14.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 3.00% | S 4 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 12.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 2.00% | SE 4 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 11.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 4.00% | ESE 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Fog | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 15.00% | E 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Fog | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 17.00% | E 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 14.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 5.00% | ESE 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 17.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 4.00% | SSE 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Sunny day | 17.0°C (feels like 17.0°C) | 3.00% | SSE 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Sunny day | 15.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 1.00% | SSE 4 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Clear night | 13.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 2.00% | E 4 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 12.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 3.00% | E 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 11.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 4.00% | E 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Fog | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 15.00% | ENE 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Sunny day | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 2.00% | ESE 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Sunny day | 17.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 1.00% | SE 4 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Sunny day | 18.0°C (feels like 18.0°C) | 0.00% | E 4 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Sunny day | 16.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 0.00% | ENE 4 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Clear night | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 1.00% | NNE 4 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like?
Download Speeds
| Average Mbps | 62.900 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 78.100 |
| Maximum Mbps | 79.670 |
DG8 8BJ has an average download speed of 62.9 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,257 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
42% of postcodes (498,314) have slower broadband speeds.
58% of postcodes (685,070) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds
| Average Mbps | 15.100 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 19.500 |
| Maximum Mbps | 20.000 |
DG8 8BJ has an average upload speed of 15.1 Megabits per second (Mbps).
11,961 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
66% of postcodes (781,303) have slower upload speeds.
33% of postcodes (391,377) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute Drive
Scotland Primary Schools
Garlieston School
Address: Garlieston School, Randolph Crescent, Garlieston, NEWTON STEWART, DG8 8BG
Distance: 0.11 miles
Contact: 01988 600277
Nearest Opticians
THOMPSON OPTICIANS LTD
Address: 60 HANOVER STREET, STRANRAER, WIGTOWNSHIRE, DG9 7RP
Distance: 27.20 miles
Contact: :
BRANIFF & DAVIDSON OPTICIANS LTD
Address: 1-2 NEW OXFORD STREET, WORKINGTON, CUMBRIA, CA14 2NA
Distance: 34.32 miles
Contact: :
HEALS OPTICIANS LTD
Address: 6 MURRAY ROAD, WORKINGTON, CUMBRIA, CA14 2AD
Distance: 34.33 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (WORKINGTON)
Address: 25 MURRAY ROAD, WORKINGTON, CUMBRIA, CA14 2AD
Distance: 34.33 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (WORKINGTON)
Address: 5 STEELMENS WALK, WORKINGTON, CUMBRIA, CA14 3DX
Distance: 34.45 miles
Contact: :
HEALS OPTICIANS
Address: 49 SENHOUSE STREET, MARYPORT, CUMBRIA, CA15 6BL
Distance: 35.14 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
SOUTHERN MACHARS PRACTICE
Address: 3 ST JOHN STREET, WHITHORN, NEWTON STEWART, DG8 8PS
Distance: 3.99 miles
Contact: tel: 01988 500218
GALLOWAY HILLS MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: NEWTON STEWART HEALTH CENTRE, CREEBRIDGE, NEWTON STEWART, DG8 6NR
Distance: 12.58 miles
Contact: tel: 01671 402168
CAIRNSMORE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: HEALTH CENTRE, CREEBRIDGE, NEWTON STEWART, WIGTOWNSHIRE, DG8 6NR
Distance: 12.58 miles
Contact: tel: 01671 403609
SOLWAY MEDICAL GROUP
Address: HEALTH CENTRE, ST MARYS PLACE, TOWNEND, KIRKCUDBRIGHT, DG6 4BJ
Distance: 13.13 miles
Contact: tel: 01557 330755
GLENLUCE SURGERY
Address: FOUR WINDS, MAIN STREET, GLENLUCE, NEWTON STEWART, DG8 0PU
Distance: 18.32 miles
Contact: tel: 01581 300315
CASTLE DOUGLAS MEDICAL GROUP
Address: GARDEN HILL PRIMARY CARE CENTRE, 2 GARDEN HILL ROAD, CASTLE DOUGLAS, KIRKCUDBRIGHTSHIRE, DG7 3EE
Distance: 21.02 miles
Contact: tel: 01556 505900
Transport Links
Train Stations
Distances are as the crow flies.
Who are my Elected Representatives?
| Westminster Constituency | Dumfries and Galloway |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament | |
| Contact Details | Contact John Cooper |
| Political Party | Conservative |
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 CouncilLocal Postcodes
What Popular Supermarkets are near?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
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What Popular Restaurants are near?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Dunure Rd, Ayr, KA7 4LB | 45.64 miles | Directions to Dunure Rd |
| 158-160 High Street, Ayr, KA7 1PZ | 47.57 miles | Directions to 158-160 High Street |
| Heathfield Retail Park, Ayr, KA8 9BF | 48.39 miles | Directions to Heathfield Retail Park |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Whitletts Road, AYR, KA8 0JE | 47.82 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Whitletts Road, AYR, KA8 0JE |
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