DG9 7NQ is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (DG9) is called the outward code. The part after the space (7NQ) 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 DG9.
- Postal Sector. In our case DG9 7.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case NQ.
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 DG9 7NQ postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is STRANRAER DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the DG9 7NQ postcode have the street address of Ashwood Drive
It is situated within the post town of STRANRAER within the old postal county of Wigtownshire.
DG9 7NQ is within Stranraer.
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Map Coordinates for DG9 7NQ
| Latitude | 54.9024261682 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -5.0333884289 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for DG9 7NQ
| Map Series | Amazon | Ordnance Survey |
| Explorer 1:25,000 309 Stranraer and the Rhins | 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 DG9 7NQ
Sun 28th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 6.00% | SSW 11 mph |
Mon 29th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 50.00% | SSW 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 6.00% | SSW 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Heavy rain | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 74.00% | S 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Heavy rain | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 88.00% | S 16 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Heavy rain | 10.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 89.00% | S 20 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Heavy rain shower (day) | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 67.00% | S 18 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 38.00% | S 18 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 38.00% | S 13 mph |
Tue 30th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 12.00% | S 11 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Light rain | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 58.00% | SE 13 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Heavy rain | 10.0°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) | 85.00% | SE 22 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Light rain | 11.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 49.00% | SE 22 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 44.00% | SSE 18 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 12.00% | SE 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 13.00% | SE 9 mph |
Wed 1st May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 11.00% | ESE 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 6.00% | ESE 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 5.00% | ESE 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 3.00% | SE 11 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 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 10.00% | SW 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 7.00% | NW 7 mph |
Thu 2nd May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 7.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 5.00% | N 11 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 2.00% | NNE 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 4.00% | N 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 16.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 1.00% | N 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 17.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 3.00% | N 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Sunny day | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 2.00% | N 13 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Clear night | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 1.00% | N 13 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the DG9 7NQ Postcode?
Download Speeds For DG9 7NQ
| Average Mbps | 40.000 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 23.100 |
| Maximum Mbps | 78.120 |
DG9 7NQ has an average download speed of 40 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,123 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
15% of postcodes (181,242) have slower broadband speeds.
85% of postcodes (1,002,276) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For DG9 7NQ
| Average Mbps | 8.100 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 3.700 |
| Maximum Mbps | 19.530 |
DG9 7NQ has an average upload speed of 8.1 Megabits per second (Mbps).
4,189 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
15% of postcodes (180,534) have slower upload speeds.
84% of postcodes (999,918) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of DG9 7NQ Postcode
Scotland Secondary Schools
Stranraer Academy
Address: Stranraer Academy, McMaster's Road, Stranraer, DG9 8BY
Distance: 1.20 miles
Contact: 01776 706484/6
Scotland Primary Schools
Rephad School
Address: Rephad School, Ladies Walk, Stranraer, DG9 8BW
Distance: 0.93 miles
Contact: 01776 704195
Belmont School
Address: Belmont School, Galloway Avenue, Stranraer, DG9 7BH
Distance: 0.47 miles
Contact: 01776 702952
St Joseph's RC School
Address: St Joseph's RC School, Lewis Street, Stranraer, DG9 7AR
Distance: 0.43 miles
Contact: 01776 703460
Park School
Address: Park School, Ashwood Drive, Stranraer, DG9 7NW
Distance: 0.09 miles
Contact: 01776 704032
Sheuchan School
Address: Sheuchan School, Leswalt High Road, Stranraer, DG9 0AL
Distance: 0.37 miles
Contact: 01776 702835
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near DG9 7NQ
THOMPSON OPTICIANS LTD
Address: 60 HANOVER STREET, STRANRAER, WIGTOWNSHIRE, DG9 7RP
Distance: 0.36 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (NEWTONABBEY)
Address: UNIT 52, ABBEYCENTRE, LONGWOOD ROAD, NEWTOWNABBEY, COUNTY ANTRIM, BT37 9UH
Distance: 39.16 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (DONEGALL PLACE)
Address: 37-45 DONEGALL PLACE, BELFAST, COUNTY ANTRIM, BT1 5AW
Distance: 41.53 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (AYR)
Address: 168-170 HIGH STREET, AYR, AYRSHIRE, KA7 1PZ
Distance: 41.82 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (FORESTSIDE)
Address: UNIT 12, FORESTSIDE SHOPPING CENTRE, UPPER GALWALLY, BELFAST, COUNTY ANTRIM, BT8 6FX
Distance: 42.06 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (BELFAST - FORESTSIDE)
Address: UNIT 15D, FORESTSIDE SHOPPING CENTRE, UPPER GALWALLY, BELFAST, COUNTY ANTRIM, BT8 6FX
Distance: 42.06 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near DG9 7NQ
LOCHINCH PRACTICE
Address: WAVERLEY MEDICAL CENTRE, DALRYMPLE STREET, STRANRAER, WIGTOWNSHIRE, DG9 7DW
Distance: 0.49 miles
Contact: tel: 01776 743935
LOCH REE PRACTICE
Address: WAVERLEY MEDICAL CENTRE, DALRYMPLE STREET, STRANRAER, WIGTOWNSHIRE, DG9 7DW
Distance: 0.49 miles
Contact: tel: 01776 743932
LOCHNAW PRACTICE
Address: WAVERLEY MEDICAL CENTRE, DALRYMPLE STREET, STRANRAER, WIGTOWNSHIRE, DG9 7DW
Distance: 0.49 miles
Contact: tel: 01776 743930
SANDHEAD SURGERY
Address: PIGGERY ROAD, SANDHEAD, STRANRAER, DG9 9DP
Distance: 6.96 miles
Contact: tel: 01776 830262
GLENLUCE SURGERY
Address: FOUR WINDS, MAIN STREET, GLENLUCE, NEWTON STEWART, DG8 0PU
Distance: 9.29 miles
Contact: tel: 01581 300315
BALLANTRAE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 30 MAIN STREET, BALLANTRAE, GIRVAN, KA26 0NB
Distance: 13.78 miles
Contact: tel: 01465 831302
Transport Links near DG9 7NQ
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: DG9 7NQ
- Stranraer
Stranraer Harbour station, off Port Rodie, Stranraer, Dumfries & Galloway, DG9 8EJDistance: 0.98 milesDriving Time: 2.78 minutes - Girvan
Girvan station, Vicarton Street, Girvan, South Ayrshire, KA26 9HFDistance: 30.54 milesDriving Time: 41.15 minutes - Barrhill
Barrhill station, Forest Road, near Barrhill, South Ayrshire, KA26 0QFDistance: 31.04 milesDriving Time: 45.55 minutes - Maybole
Maybole station, Culzean Road, Maybole, South Ayrshire, KA19 8DSDistance: 42.13 milesDriving Time: 55.95 minutes - Ayr
Ayr station, Smith Street, Ayr, Ayrshire, KA7 1THDistance: 51.97 milesDriving Time: 68.46 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near DG9 7NQ
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near DG9 7NQ
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the DG9 7NQ Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Dumfries and Galloway Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Mr Alister Jack |
| Political Party | Conservative |
What Council is the DG9 7NQ 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 DG9 7NQ 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 DG9 7NQ Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the DG9 7NQ Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Tesco, Charlotte Street, STRANRAER, DG9 7EF | 0.58 miles | Directions from DG9 7NQ to Tesco |
| Morrisons, London Road, STRANRAER, DG9 8ES | 0.80 miles | Directions from DG9 7NQ to Morrisons |
What Popular Restaurants are near the DG9 7NQ Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Dunure Rd, Ayr, KA7 4LB | 38.71 miles | Directions from DG9 7NQ to Dunure Rd |
| 158-160 High Street, Ayr, KA7 1PZ | 41.77 miles | Directions from DG9 7NQ to 158-160 High Street |
| Riverway Retail Park, Irvine, KA12 8AG | 50.70 miles | Directions from DG9 7NQ to Riverway Retail Park |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Riverway Retail Park, Riverway, IRVINE, KA12 8AG | 50.85 miles | Directions from DG9 7NQ to McDonald's, Riverway Retail Park, Riverway, IRVINE, KA12 8AG |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Riverway Retail Park, Riverway, IRVINE, KA12 8AG | 50.85 miles | Directions from DG9 7NQ to KFC Irvine - The Riverway Retail Park |