The postcode DD8 1BB is located in Angus It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. DD8 1BB is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
DD8 1BB is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 0.6 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 DD8 1BB as Constrained city dwellers > Ageing city dwellers > Retired independent city dwellers.
The closest road name to DD8 1BB is Killacky's Corner which is centered 15 m away.
The nearest bus stop is The Cross and is 10 m away.
Residents reported an average download speed of 52.9 Mbps and an average upload speed of 12.7 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Policing for DD8 1BB is covered by the Scotland police force association and Angus 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 DD8 1BB and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to DD8 1BB, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode DD8 1BB
| 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 DD8 1BB - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| al cappuccino | Pass November 2, 2016 | 11.63 km | |
| Milton Haugh Farm Shop | Pass January 16, 2020 | 12.67 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to DD8 1BB - Data from Apr 2022
| The Cross | 10 m | |
| Council Offices | 63 m | |
| Police Station | 195 m | |
| Asda | 206 m | |
| Royal Bank of Scotland | 223 m | |
| Castle Street Taxi Rank | 81 m | |
| The Cross | 109 m | |
| East High Street Taxi Rank | 209 m |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to DD8 1BB - Data from Dec 2021
| Newmont Hill | 557 m | |
| Balmashanner Hill | 1.33 km | |
| Gallow Hill | 1.33 km | |
| Loch of Forfar | 1.54 km | |
| Cunning Hill | 2.19 km | |
| Carse Hill | 3.07 km | |
| Loch Fithie | 3.51 km | |
| Brigton Hill | 4 km | |
| Lownie Hill | 4.27 km | |
| Green Hill | 4.35 km | |
| Forestmuir Wood | 4.41 km | |
| Pitscandly Hill | 4.72 km | |
| Hill of Lour | 4.8 km | |
| Bogindollo Strip | 4.83 km | |
| Hag Brae | 4.93 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for DD8 1BB - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 64 Mbps | 52.9 Mbps | 79.98 Mbps |
| Upload | 14.5 Mbps | 12.7 Mbps | 20 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 2 | 6 |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 23.5 | 1 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 100% | 100% | 68.6 | 17 |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% | - | - |
| Country | Scotland |
| Latitude | 56.64417100 |
| Longitude | -2.88914300 |
| OS Easting | 345570 |
| OS Northing | 0750615 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Scotland |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Angus |
| Electoral Ward | Forfar and District |
| Local Authority District | Angus |
| European Electoral Region | Scotland |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | Tayside |
| International Territorial Level Code | S30000048 |
| Travel To Work Area | Dundee |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Angus Community Health Partnership |
| Strategic Health Authority (SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB) |
Tayside |
| Clinical Comissioning Group (CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Angus Community Health Partnership |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Constrained city dwellers Group: Ageing city dwellers Subgroup: Retired independent city dwellers |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (Scotland) Other Urban Area |
| Built-Up Area | (pseudo) Scotland |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) Scotland |
| Workplace Zone | S34004300 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Forfar Central |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Forfar Central - 06 |
| Output Area / Small Area | 7D2 |