The postcode DD3 8LX is located in Dundee City It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. DD3 8LX is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
DD3 8LX 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 8LX as Suburbanites > Semi-detached suburbia > Older workers and retirement.
The closest road name to DD3 8LX is Sherbrook Crescent which is centered 45 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Ambleside Avenue and is 218 m away. The closest railway station is Invergowrie Rail Station, 5.55 km away.
The local pub for residents of DD3 8LX is Commercial Hotel and is 12.47 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Pass on October 29, 2019. The nearest takeaway food is available from Drumoig Golf Centre - The Shack and is 9.28 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Awaiting Inspection on June 17, 2020.
Residents reported an average download speed of 106.1 Mbps and an average upload speed of 14.9 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 2.7 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.4 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for DD3 8LX 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).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to DD3 8LX and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to DD3 8LX, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode DD3 8LX
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from DD3 8LX - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drumoig Golf Centre - The Shack | Awaiting Inspection June 17, 2020 | 9.28 km | |
| Drumoig Lodge Hotel | Pass May 28, 2019 | 9.29 km | |
| Vicarsford Lodge Guesthouse | Pass March 17, 2009 | 10.73 km | |
| Birkhill Castle | Pass November 23, 2016 | 11.31 km | |
| Salt And Pine | Awaiting Inspection July 13, 2021 | 11.9 km | |
| The Rhynd Cafe | Pass November 26, 2021 | 11.9 km | |
| Commercial Hotel | Pass October 29, 2019 | 12.47 km | |
| Newtyle School. | Pass September 4, 2019 | 12.52 km | |
| Newtyle Legion Hall | Pass March 28, 2018 | 12.55 km | |
| James Pirie & Son | Pass May 23, 2019 | 12.63 km | |
| Pirie & Sons | Pass August 29, 2019 | 12.7 km | |
| Newtyle Bowling Club. | Pass November 28, 2018 | 12.77 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to DD3 8LX - Data from Apr 2022
| Ambleside Avenue | 218 m | |
| Asda | 254 m | |
| Kirkton Crescent | 278 m | |
| Ambleside Avenue | 282 m | |
| School Road | 285 m | |
| Invergowrie Rail Station | 5.55 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to DD3 8LX - Data from Dec 2021
| Den of Mains | Valley | 1.46 km |
| Dundee Law | 1.82 km | |
| Oak Ward Wood | 1.94 km | |
| Ardler Wood | 2.3 km | |
| Black Wood | 2.4 km | |
| Balgay Hill | 2.87 km | |
| Baldragon Wood | 3 km | |
| Gallow Hill | 3.14 km | |
| Victoria Dock | 3.19 km | |
| Sawmill Wood | 3.21 km | |
| Sidlaw Hills | 3.29 km | |
| Templeton Woods | 3.46 km | |
| Fowler Rock | 3.51 km | |
| Beacon Rock | 3.6 km | |
| Middleton Wood | 3.99 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for DD3 8LX - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 67.7 Mbps | 106.1 Mbps | 593 Mbps |
| Upload | 10.9 Mbps | 14.9 Mbps | 39 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 10 | 1 |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 84.9 | 13.8 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | 462 | 37.5 |
Energy usage data for DD3 8LX - Data from 2020
| Country | Scotland |
| Latitude | 56.48624900 |
| Longitude | -2.98615800 |
| OS Easting | 339368 |
| OS Northing | 0733119 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Scotland |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Dundee West |
| Electoral Ward | Strathmartine |
| Local Authority District | Dundee City |
| European Electoral Region | Scotland |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | Tayside |
| International Territorial Level Code | S30000049 |
| Travel To Work Area | Dundee |
| 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 |
| 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 | S34004420 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Caird Park |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Caird Park - 03 |
| Output Area / Small Area | 6B4 |