Postcode DD3 8LF (Dundee City)

Map showing DD3 8LF and nearby postcodes

The postcode DD3 8LF is located in Dundee City It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. DD3 8LF is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

DD3 8LF is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.6 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 DD3 8LF as Suburbanites > Semi-detached suburbia > Older workers and retirement.

The closest road name to DD3 8LF is Old Glamis Road which is centered 127 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Mctaggart Centre and is 133 m away.

The nearest takeaway food is available from Drumoig Golf Centre - The Shack and is 8.91 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Awaiting Inspection on June 17, 2020.

Policing for DD3 8LF 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 DD3 8LF and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to DD3 8LF, and the approximate distance away.

Old Glamis Road 127 m
Ambleside Grove 225 m
Forres Avenue 287 m
Ambleside Gardens 291 m
Ambleside Terrace 360 m
Gillburn Road 455 m
Kingsway 472 m
Claverhouse Road 983 m
Strathmartine Road 1.14 km
A94 17.8 km
A92 31.11 km
A90 40.61 km
A93 67.05 km
A85 77.18 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode DD3 8LF

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 DD3 8LF - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Drumoig Golf Centre - The Shack Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
June 17, 2020
8.91 km
Drumoig Lodge Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
May 28, 2019
8.93 km
Vicarsford Lodge Guesthouse Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
March 17, 2009
10.33 km
Salt And Pine Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
July 13, 2021
11.46 km
The Rhynd Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
November 26, 2021
11.46 km
Birkhill Castle Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
November 23, 2016
11.59 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to DD3 8LF - Data from Apr 2022

Mctaggart Centre Bus Stop/Station 133 m
McTaggart Centre Bus Stop/Station 156 m
Kingsway College Bus Stop/Station 174 m
Kingsway College Bus Stop/Station 186 m
Ambleside Terrace Bus Stop/Station 195 m

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to DD3 8LF - Data from Dec 2021

Den of Mains Valley 831 m
Oak Ward Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.3 km
Dundee Law Hill Or Mountain 1.94 km
Victoria Dock Inland Water 2.85 km
Ardler Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.94 km
Black Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.03 km
Fowler Rock Island 3.16 km
Sidlaw Hills Hill Or Mountain Ranges 3.17 km
Balgay Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.22 km
Beacon Rock Island 3.25 km
Middleton Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.4 km
Baldragon Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.56 km
Gallow Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.76 km
Sawmill Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.84 km
Templeton Woods Woodland Or Forest 4.09 km

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 56.48570100
Longitude -2.97591300
OS Easting 339998
OS Northing 0733049
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
6028
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Scotland

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Dundee West
Electoral Ward Coldside
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: Suburbanites
Group: Semi-detached suburbia
Subgroup: Older workers and retirement
Rural-Urban Classification (Scotland) Large Urban Area
Built-Up Area (pseudo) Scotland
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) Scotland
Workplace Zone S34004456
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Caird Park
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Caird Park - 03
Output Area / Small Area 6B4