The postcode DD8 2AS is located in Angus It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. DD8 2AS is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
DD8 2AS is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 0.8 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 2AS as Hard-pressed living > Hard pressed ageing workers > Ageing rural industry workers.
The closest road name to DD8 2AS is Kirkriggs which is centered 98 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Asda and is 188 m away.
Residents reported an average download speed of 41.8 Mbps and an average upload speed of 8 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 1.8 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.3 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for DD8 2AS 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 2AS and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to DD8 2AS, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode DD8 2AS
| 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 2AS - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| al cappuccino | Pass November 2, 2016 | 11.34 km | |
| Milton Haugh Farm Shop | Pass January 16, 2020 | 12.38 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to DD8 2AS - Data from Apr 2022
| Asda | 188 m | |
| Asda | 193 m | |
| Coutties Wynd | 209 m | |
| Academy Court | 243 m | |
| Royal Bank of Scotland | 261 m | |
| East High Street Taxi Rank | 246 m | |
| St Johns Church | 270 m | |
| Castle Street Taxi Rank | 346 m |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to DD8 2AS - Data from Dec 2021
| Newmont Hill | 309 m | |
| Balmashanner Hill | 1.1 km | |
| Gallow Hill | 1.1 km | |
| Loch of Forfar | 1.75 km | |
| Cunning Hill | 2.01 km | |
| Carse Hill | 3.27 km | |
| Loch Fithie | 3.37 km | |
| Brigton Hill | 3.97 km | |
| Lownie Hill | 4 km | |
| Green Hill | 4.15 km | |
| Hill of Lour | 4.53 km | |
| Pitscandly Hill | 4.66 km | |
| Forestmuir Wood | 4.7 km | |
| Hag Brae | 4.74 km | |
| Fothringham Hill | 4.78 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for DD8 2AS - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 22.7 Mbps | 41.8 Mbps | 79.99 Mbps |
| Upload | 1.2 Mbps | 8 Mbps | 20 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% | 20.7 | 1.1 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 100% | 100% | 73.3 | 18.3 |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% | - | - |
Energy usage data for DD8 2AS - Data from 2020
| Country | Scotland |
| Latitude | 56.64225400 |
| Longitude | -2.88577100 |
| OS Easting | 345774 |
| OS Northing | 0750399 |
| 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: Hard-pressed living Group: Hard pressed ageing workers Subgroup: Ageing rural industry workers |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (Scotland) Other Urban Area |
| Built-Up Area | (pseudo) Scotland |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) Scotland |
| Workplace Zone | S34004317 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Forfar Central |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Forfar Central - 05 |
| Output Area / Small Area | 8C2 |