DG8 8QL 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 (8QL) 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 QL.
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 8QL 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 8QL postcode have the street address of Isle Street
It is situated within the post town of NEWTON STEWART within the old postal county of Wigtownshire.
DG8 8QL is within Whithorn.
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Map Coordinates for DG8 8QL
| Latitude | 54.7284954048 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -4.41832771639 |
Weather Forecast for DG8 8QL
Sat 4th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Light rain | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 54.00% | SSW 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 47.00% | SW 7 mph |
Sun 5th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 49.00% | SW 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Light rain | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 52.00% | WSW 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 18.00% | WSW 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 14.00% | WSW 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 7.00% | WSW 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 6.00% | WSW 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 6.00% | WSW 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 2.00% | W 4 mph |
Mon 6th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 4.00% | WNW 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 9.00% | NW 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 6.00% | NNW 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 7.00% | NW 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 9.00% | WNW 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 14.00% | WNW 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 12.00% | NW 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Clear night | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 2.00% | NW 11 mph |
Tue 7th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 2.00% | NW 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 6.00% | NNW 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 5.00% | NNW 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 6.00% | N 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 6.00% | NNW 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 5.00% | W 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 5.00% | NNW 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 5.00% | N 7 mph |
Wed 8th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 5.00% | WNW 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 5.00% | NNE 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 6.00% | SSE 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 6.00% | S 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 6.00% | S 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 8.00% | S 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 17.00% | S 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 10.00% | S 9 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the DG8 8QL Postcode?
Download Speeds For DG8 8QL
| Average Mbps | 56.100 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 59.800 |
| Maximum Mbps | 76.330 |
DG8 8QL has an average download speed of 56.1 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,472 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
34% of postcodes (402,796) have slower broadband speeds.
66% of postcodes (780,373) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For DG8 8QL
| Average Mbps | 14.800 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 19.100 |
| Maximum Mbps | 20.000 |
DG8 8QL has an average upload speed of 14.8 Megabits per second (Mbps).
11,417 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
63% of postcodes (746,069) have slower upload speeds.
36% of postcodes (427,155) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of DG8 8QL Postcode
Scotland Primary Schools
Whithorn School
Address: Whithorn School, Whithorn, Newton Stewart, DG8 8PN
Distance: 0.45 miles
Contact: 01988 500291
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near DG8 8QL
THOMPSON OPTICIANS LTD
Address: 60 HANOVER STREET, STRANRAER, WIGTOWNSHIRE, DG9 7RP
Distance: 27.00 miles
Contact: :
BRANIFF & DAVIDSON OPTICIANS LTD
Address: 1-2 NEW OXFORD STREET, WORKINGTON, CUMBRIA, CA14 2NA
Distance: 35.24 miles
Contact: :
HEALS OPTICIANS LTD
Address: 6 MURRAY ROAD, WORKINGTON, CUMBRIA, CA14 2AD
Distance: 35.26 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (WORKINGTON)
Address: 25 MURRAY ROAD, WORKINGTON, CUMBRIA, CA14 2AD
Distance: 35.26 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (WORKINGTON)
Address: 5 STEELMENS WALK, WORKINGTON, CUMBRIA, CA14 3DX
Distance: 35.37 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (WHITEHAVEN)
Address: 45 KING STREET, WHITEHAVEN, CUMBRIA, CA28 7JH
Distance: 35.38 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near DG8 8QL
SOUTHERN MACHARS PRACTICE
Address: 3 ST JOHN STREET, WHITHORN, NEWTON STEWART, DG8 8PS
Distance: 0.61 miles
Contact: tel: 01988 500218
GALLOWAY HILLS MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: NEWTON STEWART HEALTH CENTRE, CREEBRIDGE, NEWTON STEWART, DG8 6NR
Distance: 16.16 miles
Contact: tel: 01671 402168
CAIRNSMORE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: HEALTH CENTRE, CREEBRIDGE, NEWTON STEWART, WIGTOWNSHIRE, DG8 6NR
Distance: 16.16 miles
Contact: tel: 01671 403609
SOLWAY MEDICAL GROUP
Address: HEALTH CENTRE, ST MARYS PLACE, TOWNEND, KIRKCUDBRIGHT, DG6 4BJ
Distance: 16.38 miles
Contact: tel: 01557 330755
GLENLUCE SURGERY
Address: FOUR WINDS, MAIN STREET, GLENLUCE, NEWTON STEWART, DG8 0PU
Distance: 18.57 miles
Contact: tel: 01581 300315
MULL OF GALLOWAY PRACTICE
Address: DRUMMORE, STRANRAER, DG9 9QQ
Distance: 19.20 miles
Contact: tel: 01776 840205
Transport Links near DG8 8QL
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: DG8 8QL
- Stranraer
Stranraer Harbour station, off Port Rodie, Stranraer, Dumfries & Galloway, DG9 8EJDistance: 31.78 milesDriving Time: 46.19 minutes - Barrhill
Barrhill station, Forest Road, near Barrhill, South Ayrshire, KA26 0QFDistance: 35.83 milesDriving Time: 48.81 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near DG8 8QL
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near DG8 8QL
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the DG8 8QL 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 8QL 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 8QL 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 8QL Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the DG8 8QL Postcode?
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What Popular Restaurants are near the DG8 8QL Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
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| Dunure Rd, Ayr, KA7 4LB | 49.24 miles | Directions from DG8 8QL to Dunure Rd |
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