DG8 8QA 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 (8QA) 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 QA.
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 8QA postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the DG8 8QA postcode have the street address of George Street
DG8 8QA is within Whithorn.
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Map Coordinates
| Latitude | 54.7313338538 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -4.41663286623 |
Weather Forecast
Weather Forecast for Whithorn
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 5.00% | SW 20 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 4.00% | SSW 22 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Light rain | 15.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 76.00% | SSW 20 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Overcast | 14.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 57.00% | SSW 18 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Overcast | 14.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 13.00% | SSW 18 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Overcast | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 15.00% | SW 16 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Overcast | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 16.00% | SW 11 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 12.00% | WSW 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 17.00% | WSW 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 4.00% | W 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 3.00% | W 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 1.00% | WNW 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Clear night | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 0.00% | NW 4 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 3.00% | NW 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Mist | 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 14.00% | N 2 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Fog | 8.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 13.00% | NE 2 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 1.00% | ESE 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 4.00% | S 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 5.00% | S 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 2.00% | SSE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 2.00% | SE 7 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 2.00% | SE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 4.00% | SE 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 5.00% | SE 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 6.00% | SSE 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 8.00% | SSE 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Sunny day | 17.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 3.00% | SSE 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Sunny day | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 2.00% | SE 4 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Clear night | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 2.00% | ESE 4 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 3.00% | E 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 4.00% | ESE 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Clear night | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 4.00% | E 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Sunny day | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 2.00% | ESE 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Sunny day | 16.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 2.00% | SE 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Sunny day | 17.0°C (feels like 17.0°C) | 1.00% | SE 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Sunny day | 15.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 1.00% | SE 4 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Clear night | 12.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 1.00% | ENE 4 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like?
Download Speeds
| Average Mbps | 59.700 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 64.600 |
| Maximum Mbps | 79.670 |
DG8 8QA has an average download speed of 59.7 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,429 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
38% of postcodes (455,395) have slower broadband speeds.
61% of postcodes (727,817) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds
| Average Mbps | 15.000 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 16.400 |
| Maximum Mbps | 20.000 |
DG8 8QA has an average upload speed of 15 Megabits per second (Mbps).
11,991 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
65% of postcodes (769,312) have slower upload speeds.
34% of postcodes (403,338) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute Drive
Scotland Primary Schools
Whithorn School
Address: Whithorn School, Whithorn, Newton Stewart, DG8 8PN
Distance: 0.25 miles
Contact: 01988 500291
Nearest Opticians
THOMPSON OPTICIANS LTD
Address: 60 HANOVER STREET, STRANRAER, WIGTOWNSHIRE, DG9 7RP
Distance: 26.97 miles
Contact: :
BRANIFF & DAVIDSON OPTICIANS LTD
Address: 1-2 NEW OXFORD STREET, WORKINGTON, CUMBRIA, CA14 2NA
Distance: 35.20 miles
Contact: :
HEALS OPTICIANS LTD
Address: 6 MURRAY ROAD, WORKINGTON, CUMBRIA, CA14 2AD
Distance: 35.22 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (WORKINGTON)
Address: 25 MURRAY ROAD, WORKINGTON, CUMBRIA, CA14 2AD
Distance: 35.22 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (WORKINGTON)
Address: 5 STEELMENS WALK, WORKINGTON, CUMBRIA, CA14 3DX
Distance: 35.33 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (WHITEHAVEN)
Address: 45 KING STREET, WHITEHAVEN, CUMBRIA, CA28 7JH
Distance: 35.39 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
SOUTHERN MACHARS PRACTICE
Address: 3 ST JOHN STREET, WHITHORN, NEWTON STEWART, DG8 8PS
Distance: 0.40 miles
Contact: tel: 01988 500218
GALLOWAY HILLS MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: NEWTON STEWART HEALTH CENTRE, CREEBRIDGE, NEWTON STEWART, DG8 6NR
Distance: 15.98 miles
Contact: tel: 01671 402168
CAIRNSMORE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: HEALTH CENTRE, CREEBRIDGE, NEWTON STEWART, WIGTOWNSHIRE, DG8 6NR
Distance: 15.98 miles
Contact: tel: 01671 403609
SOLWAY MEDICAL GROUP
Address: HEALTH CENTRE, ST MARYS PLACE, TOWNEND, KIRKCUDBRIGHT, DG6 4BJ
Distance: 16.23 miles
Contact: tel: 01557 330755
GLENLUCE SURGERY
Address: FOUR WINDS, MAIN STREET, GLENLUCE, NEWTON STEWART, DG8 0PU
Distance: 18.52 miles
Contact: tel: 01581 300315
MULL OF GALLOWAY PRACTICE
Address: DRUMMORE, STRANRAER, DG9 9QQ
Distance: 19.30 miles
Contact: tel: 01776 840205
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
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