Postcode DD1 2BW (Dundee City)

Map showing DD1 2BW and nearby postcodes

The postcode DD1 2BW is located in Dundee City It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. DD1 2BW is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

DD1 2BW is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 0.3 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 DD1 2BW as Cosmopolitans > Students around campus > Students and professionals.

The closest road name to DD1 2BW is Meadow Lane which is centered 50 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Meadow Place and is 136 m away.

The local pub for residents of DD1 2BW is St Michaels Inn and is 8.68 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Pass on December 12, 2018. The nearest takeaway food is available from Drumoig Golf Centre - The Shack and is 6.59 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Awaiting Inspection on June 17, 2020.

Residents reported an average download speed of 121.8 Mbps and an average upload speed of 19.1 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.

Gas consumption for the area is rated at 3.1 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

Policing for DD1 2BW is covered by the Scotland police force association and Dundee Community Health Partnership is Local Health Board (LHB) / Community Health Partnership (CHP) / Local Commissioning Group (LCG) or Primary Healthcare Directorate (PHD).

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Nearby Postcodes

A list of Postcodes adjacent to DD1 2BW and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to DD1 2BW, and the approximate distance away.

Meadow Lane 50 m
Panmure Street 63 m
Royal Exchange Lane 80 m
Murraygate 103 m
Meadow Entry 115 m
Kirk Lane 132 m
Peter Street 133 m
Horse Wynd 140 m
St Andrew's Street 171 m
Bell Street 180 m
Victoria Way 192 m
Dudhope Street 192 m
Meadowside 197 m
St Andrew's Lane 198 m
Soapwork Lane 200 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode DD1 2BW

Introduction January 1980
Termination n/a - Active Postcode
User Type Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from DD1 2BW - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Drumoig Golf Centre - The Shack Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
June 17, 2020
6.59 km
Drumoig Lodge Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
May 28, 2019
6.6 km
Vicarsford Lodge Guesthouse Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
March 17, 2009
8.08 km
Spitting Pig Scotland Mobile caterer Improvement Required
February 16, 2022
8.38 km
Pinewood Country House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
February 24, 2012
8.68 km
St Michaels Inn Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
December 12, 2018
8.68 km
Salt And Pine Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
July 13, 2021
9.33 km
The Rhynd Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
November 26, 2021
9.33 km
Balmullo Nursery School/college/university Improvement Required
June 11, 2019
9.75 km
Balmullo Out Of School Club School/college/university Pass
September 22, 2004
9.75 km
Balmullo Primary School School/college/university Pass
January 15, 2016
9.75 km
Birkhill Castle Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
November 23, 2016
9.84 km
The Burnside Hall Other catering premises Pass
December 18, 2003
9.86 km
Balmullo Bowling Club Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
September 2, 2010
9.96 km
Balmullo Inn Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
November 11, 2003
9.96 km
Spar Store Retailers - other Pass
May 14, 2008
9.96 km
Kiosk Leuchars Railway Station Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
September 13, 2019
10.28 km
Commercial Arms Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
July 6, 2017
10.39 km
Spar Store Retailers - other Pass
November 17, 2014
10.39 km
The Golden Pagoda Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
March 26, 2019
10.39 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to DD1 2BW - Data from Apr 2022

Meadow Place Bus Stop/Station 136 m
Albert Square Bus Stop/Station 139 m
Forum Centre Bus Stop/Station 141 m
Forum Centre Bus Stop/Station 151 m
Murraygate Bus Stop/Station 155 m

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to DD1 2BW - Data from Dec 2021

Victoria Dock Inland Water 664 m
Fowler Rock Island 955 m
Beacon Rock Island 1.02 km
Dundee Law Hill Or Mountain 1.43 km
Middle Bank Wetland 1.93 km
Den of Mains Valley 2.53 km
Oak Ward Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.62 km
My Lord's Bank Wetland 2.63 km
Balgay Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.64 km
Drybrae Scalp Wetland 2.78 km
Sea Craig Island 2.94 km
Greenside Scalp Wetland 3.16 km
Gowrie Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.27 km
Pluck the Crow Point Wetland 3.41 km
Muttonhole Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.84 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for DD1 2BW - Data from Ofcom 2017

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 93.5 Mbps 121.8 Mbps 330.01 Mbps
Upload 10 Mbps 19.1 Mbps 49.99 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% - -
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 0% 19 1
30-300 Mbps 0% 87 14.8
300+ Mbps 100% 329 50

Gas Consumption

12 meters consuming 242,424 kWh - mean 20,202 kWh : median 14,359 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for DD1 2BW - Data from 2020

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 56.46337900
Longitude -2.96966000
OS Easting 340348
OS Northing 0730559
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
1165
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Scotland

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Dundee East
Electoral Ward Maryfield
Local Authority District Dundee City
European Electoral Region Scotland
Local Learning and Skills Council Tayside

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code S30000049
Travel To Work Area Dundee

NHS

Primary Care Trust
(PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD)
Dundee Community Health Partnership
Strategic Health Authority
(SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB)
Tayside
Clinical Comissioning Group
(CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD)
Dundee Community Health Partnership

2011 Census

Output Area Classification Supergroup: Cosmopolitans
Group: Students around campus
Subgroup: Students and professionals
Rural-Urban Classification (Scotland) Large Urban Area
Built-Up Area (pseudo) Scotland
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) Scotland
Workplace Zone S34004429
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Docks and Wellgate
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Docks and Wellgate - 05
Output Area / Small Area 2A3