The postcode DG11 3BJ is located in Dumfries and Galloway It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. DG11 3BJ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
DG11 3BJ is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.3 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 DG11 3BJ as Rural residents > Farming communities > Agricultural communities.
The closest road name to DG11 3BJ is B6357 which is centered 26.56 km away.
The closest primary school to DG11 3BJ (for ages 11 and under) is Longtown Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on May 15, 2019.
25% of residents have broadband access of 5-10 Mbps. 75% of residents have broadband access of 2-5 Mbps.
Policing for DG11 3BJ is covered by the Scotland police force association and Dumfries and Galloway 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 DG11 3BJ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to DG11 3BJ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode DG11 3BJ
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from DG11 3BJ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longtown Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (May 15, 2019) | 7.63 km |
| Rockcliffe CofE School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 2, 2017) | 9.75 km |
| Bowness-on-Solway Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (June 23, 2021) | 11.04 km |
| Blackford CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (May 23, 2018) | 11.43 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from DG11 3BJ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gretna Chase | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 21, 2019 | 3.95 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to DG11 3BJ - Data from Apr 2022
| Airport | 19.88 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to DG11 3BJ - Data from Dec 2021
| Sarkside Wood | 559 m | |
| Blacksike Wood | 756 m | |
| Bensmoor Wood | 1.21 km | |
| Goldieslea Wood | 1.33 km | |
| Corner Wood | 1.42 km | |
| Gavins Loch | 1.5 km | |
| Billy's Wood | 2.19 km | |
| Newton Flow | 2.35 km | |
| Scales Wood | 2.95 km | |
| Caul | 3.25 km | |
| Hayfield Wood | 3.3 km | |
| Logan Wood | 3.36 km | |
| Howgillside Wood | 3.42 km | |
| Witches Plantation | 3.49 km | |
| Fairyrow Wood | 3.55 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for DG11 3BJ - Data from Ofcom 2017
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 2-5 Mbps | 75% | 25% |
| 5-10 Mbps | 25% | 0% |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| Country | Scotland |
| Latitude | 55.01830000 |
| Longitude | -3.08553400 |
| OS Easting | 330689 |
| OS Northing | 0569845 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Scotland |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale |
| Electoral Ward | Annandale East and Eskdale |
| Local Authority District | Dumfries and Galloway |
| European Electoral Region | Scotland |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | South of Scotland |
| International Territorial Level Code | S30000016 |
| Travel To Work Area | Carlisle |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Dumfries and Galloway Community Health Partnership |
| Strategic Health Authority (SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB) |
Dumfries and Galloway |
| Clinical Comissioning Group (CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Dumfries and Galloway Community Health Partnership |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Rural residents Group: Farming communities Subgroup: Agricultural communities |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (Scotland) Accessible Rural |
| Built-Up Area | (pseudo) Scotland |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) Scotland |
| Workplace Zone | S34000895 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Gretna |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Gretna - 01 |
| Output Area / Small Area | 1A3 |