The postcode CA6 5HS is located in Dumfries and Galloway It was introduced in January 1980 and terminated in May 1994.CA6 5HS is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
CA6 5HS is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.3 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of CA6 5HS as Rural residents > Farming communities > Agricultural communities.
The closest road name to CA6 5HS is Blacksike Square which is centered 155 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Westgill Road and is 263 m away.
The closest primary school to CA6 5HS (for ages 11 and under) is Longtown Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on May 15, 2019.
Policing for CA6 5HS is covered by the Scotland police force association and Dumfries and Galloway Community Health Partnership is Local Health Board (LHB) / Community Health Partnership (CHP) / Local Commissioning Group (LCG) or Primary Healthcare Directorate (PHD).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to CA6 5HS and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to CA6 5HS, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode CA6 5HS
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | May 1994 |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from CA6 5HS - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longtown Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (May 15, 2019) | 5.84 km |
| Rockcliffe CofE School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 2, 2017) | 7.76 km |
| Blackford CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (May 23, 2018) | 9.27 km |
| Burgh by Sands School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (September 21, 2017) | 9.54 km |
| James Rennie School | Special school | 3-19 | 11.77 km | |
| Kingmoor Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (September 22, 2021) | 12.07 km |
| Houghton CofE School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 28, 2017) | 12.62 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from CA6 5HS - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gretna Chase | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 21, 2019 | 1.98 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to CA6 5HS - Data from Apr 2022
| Westgill Road | 263 m | |
| Westgill Road | 279 m | |
| Main Street | 292 m | |
| Main Street | 299 m | |
| Stormont Terrace | 388 m | |
| Airport | 17.77 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to CA6 5HS - Data from Dec 2021
| Bensmoor Wood | 977 m | |
| Newton Flow | 1.45 km | |
| Blacksike Wood | 1.49 km | |
| Corner Wood | 1.55 km | |
| Goldieslea Wood | 1.85 km | |
| Mill Hill Wood | 2.24 km | |
| Sarkside Wood | 2.69 km | |
| Blackbank Wood | 2.73 km | |
| Sarkfoot Point | 2.82 km | |
| Moss Wood | 3.05 km | |
| Greenmill Wood | 3.1 km | |
| Gavins Loch | 3.13 km | |
| Gap Wood | 3.14 km | |
| Rosetrees Moss | 3.32 km | |
| Gapmoor Wood | 3.47 km |
| Country | Scotland |
| Latitude | 55.00690300 |
| Longitude | -3.05816100 |
| OS Easting | 332420 |
| OS Northing | 0568550 |
| OS Positional Quality | Postcode terminated prior to Gridlink® initiative, last known ONS postcode grid reference |
| Scotland |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale |
| Electoral Ward | Annandale East and Eskdale |
| Local Authority District | Dumfries and Galloway |
| European Electoral Region | Scotland |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | South of Scotland |
| International Territorial Level Code | S30000016 |
| Travel To Work Area | Carlisle |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Dumfries and Galloway Community Health Partnership |
| Strategic Health Authority (SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB) |
Dumfries and Galloway |
| Clinical Comissioning Group (CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Dumfries and Galloway Community Health Partnership |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Rural residents Group: Farming communities Subgroup: Agricultural communities |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (Scotland) Accessible Rural |
| Built-Up Area | (pseudo) Scotland |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) Scotland |
| Workplace Zone | S34000895 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Gretna |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Gretna - 01 |
| Output Area / Small Area | 1A3 |