Postcode DD6 8AW (Fife)

Map showing DD6 8AW and nearby postcodes

The postcode DD6 8AW is located in Fife It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. DD6 8AW is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

DD6 8AW 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 DD6 8AW as Suburbanites > Suburban achievers > Ageing in suburbia.

The closest road name to DD6 8AW is Northfield Road which is centered 27 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Elizabeth Crescent and is 107 m away.

The local pub for residents of DD6 8AW is St Michaels Inn and is 5.95 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 3.72 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Awaiting Inspection on June 17, 2020.

Residents reported an average download speed of 19 Mbps and an average upload speed of 3.1 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 66.7% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps. 33.3% of residents have broadband access of 10-30 Mbps.

Gas consumption for the area is rated at 4.4 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.6 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

Policing for DD6 8AW is covered by the Scotland police force association and Glenrothes and North East Fife 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 DD6 8AW and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to DD6 8AW, and the approximate distance away.

Northfield Road 27 m
Prospect Terrace 78 m
Tayview Terrace 90 m
Elizabeth Crescent 101 m
Craighead Crescent 111 m
Grenada Brae 141 m
Bank Street 159 m
Tay Terrace 168 m
East Queen Street 185 m
Tay Street 200 m
Craighead Road 240 m
Kerr Street 269 m
James Street 331 m
Norwood 353 m
Queen Street 433 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode DD6 8AW

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 DD6 8AW - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Drumoig Golf Centre - The Shack Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
June 17, 2020
3.72 km
Drumoig Lodge Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
May 28, 2019
3.74 km
Vicarsford Lodge Guesthouse Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
March 17, 2009
5.13 km
Pinewood Country House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
February 24, 2012
5.95 km
St Michaels Inn Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
December 12, 2018
5.95 km
Spitting Pig Scotland Mobile caterer Improvement Required
February 16, 2022
6.03 km
Salt And Pine Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
July 13, 2021
6.34 km
The Rhynd Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
November 26, 2021
6.34 km
Balmullo Nursery School/college/university Improvement Required
June 11, 2019
7.38 km
Balmullo Out Of School Club School/college/university Pass
September 22, 2004
7.38 km
Balmullo Primary School School/college/university Pass
January 15, 2016
7.38 km
Kiosk Leuchars Railway Station Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
September 13, 2019
7.51 km
The Burnside Hall Other catering premises Pass
December 18, 2003
7.57 km
Balmullo Bowling Club Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
September 2, 2010
7.58 km
Balmullo Inn Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
November 11, 2003
7.58 km
Spar Store Retailers - other Pass
May 14, 2008
7.58 km
Commercial Arms Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
July 6, 2017
7.6 km
Spar Store Retailers - other Pass
November 17, 2014
7.6 km
The Golden Pagoda Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
March 26, 2019
7.6 km
Ye Olde Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
January 31, 2006
7.6 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to DD6 8AW - Data from Apr 2022

Elizabeth Crescent Bus Stop/Station 107 m
Elizabeth Crescent Bus Stop/Station 114 m
East Queen Street Bus Stop/Station 169 m
East Queen Street Bus Stop/Station 171 m
Bank Street Bus Stop/Station 230 m

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to DD6 8AW - Data from Dec 2021

Drybrae Scalp Wetland 329 m
Gowrie Hill Hill Or Mountain 352 m
Sea Craig Island 583 m
Greenside Scalp Wetland 940 m
Chester Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.41 km
Tullo Braes Woodland Or Forest 1.59 km
Craig Law Hill Or Mountain 1.61 km
Pluck the Crow Point Wetland 1.81 km
Hare Law Hill Or Mountain 1.89 km
Roseberry Wood Woodland Or Forest 2 km
Beacon Rock Island 2.01 km
Fowler Rock Island 2.1 km
Roseberry Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.13 km
Muttonhole Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.17 km
Middle Bank Wetland 2.19 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for DD6 8AW - Data from Ofcom 2017

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 17.8 Mbps 19 Mbps 30.42 Mbps
Upload 2.7 Mbps 3.1 Mbps 7.87 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% 6 1
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 33.3% 20.3 3.4
30-300 Mbps 66.7% 30 4
300+ Mbps 0% - -

Gas Consumption

14 meters consuming 405,651 kWh - mean 28,975 kWh : median 27,416 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Electricity Consumption

15 meters consuming 84,173 kWh - mean 5,612 kWh : median 4,952 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for DD6 8AW - Data from 2020

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 56.44515400
Longitude -2.93389800
OS Easting 342524
OS Northing 0728500
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
6270
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Scotland

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
North East Fife
Electoral Ward Tay Bridgehead
Local Authority District Fife
European Electoral Region Scotland
Local Learning and Skills Council East of Scotland

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code S30000042
Travel To Work Area Dundee

NHS

Primary Care Trust
(PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD)
Glenrothes and North East Fife Community Health Partnership
Strategic Health Authority
(SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB)
Fife
Clinical Comissioning Group
(CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD)
Glenrothes and North East Fife Community Health Partnership

2011 Census

Output Area Classification Supergroup: Suburbanites
Group: Suburban achievers
Subgroup: Ageing in suburbia
Rural-Urban Classification (Scotland) Accessible Small Town
Built-Up Area (pseudo) Scotland
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) Scotland
Workplace Zone S34001518
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Newport and Wormit
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Newport North East
Output Area / Small Area 6A4