The postcode DD8 1BS is located in Angus It was introduced in June 2005 and is an active postcode. DD8 1BS is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
DD8 1BS 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 1BS as Urbanites > Ageing urban living > Self-sufficient retirement.
The closest road name to DD8 1BS is Queen Margaret's Gait which is centered 21 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Aldi and is 133 m away.
Residents reported an average download speed of 38.8 Mbps and an average upload speed of 6.7 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 2.4 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.5 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for DD8 1BS 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 1BS and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to DD8 1BS, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode DD8 1BS
| Introduction | June 2005 |
| 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 1BS - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milton Haugh Farm Shop | Pass January 16, 2020 | 12.98 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to DD8 1BS - Data from Apr 2022
| Aldi | 133 m | |
| Aldi | 157 m | |
| Lidl | 243 m | |
| Lidl | 273 m | |
| Canmore Street | 307 m | |
| Castle Street Taxi Rank | 293 m | |
| The Cross | 297 m | |
| East High Street Taxi Rank | 484 m |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to DD8 1BS - Data from Dec 2021
| Newmont Hill | 862 m | |
| Loch of Forfar | 1.31 km | |
| Balmashanner Hill | 1.55 km | |
| Gallow Hill | 1.55 km | |
| Cunning Hill | 2.45 km | |
| Carse Hill | 2.94 km | |
| Loch Fithie | 3.74 km | |
| Brigton Hill | 3.99 km | |
| Forestmuir Wood | 4.14 km | |
| Lownie Hill | 4.58 km | |
| Green Hill | 4.62 km | |
| Bogindollo Strip | 4.71 km | |
| Pitscandly Hill | 4.87 km | |
| Hill of Lour | 5.05 km | |
| Hag Brae | 5.18 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for DD8 1BS - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 39.9 Mbps | 38.8 Mbps | 64.11 Mbps |
| Upload | 6.6 Mbps | 6.7 Mbps | 11.4 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 23 | 4 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 100% | 100% | 46.8 | 8 |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% | - | - |
Energy usage data for DD8 1BS - Data from 2020
| Country | Scotland |
| Latitude | 56.64568600 |
| Longitude | -2.89335300 |
| OS Easting | 345314 |
| OS Northing | 0750787 |
| 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: Urbanites Group: Ageing urban living Subgroup: Self-sufficient retirement |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (Scotland) Other Urban Area |
| Built-Up Area | (pseudo) Scotland |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) Scotland |
| Workplace Zone | S34004337 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Forfar West |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Forfar West - 06 |
| Output Area / Small Area | 5B3 |