The postcode DG11 3BQ is located in Dumfries and Galloway It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. DG11 3BQ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
DG11 3BQ 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 3BQ as Rural residents > Farming communities > Agricultural communities.
The closest road name to DG11 3BQ is B6357 which is centered 27.86 km away.
The nearest bus stop is Grahamshill and is 191 m away.
The closest primary school to DG11 3BQ (for ages 11 and under) is Longtown Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on May 15, 2019.
50% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps. 50% of residents have broadband access of 10-30 Mbps.
Policing for DG11 3BQ 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 3BQ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to DG11 3BQ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode DG11 3BQ
| 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 3BQ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longtown Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (May 15, 2019) | 9.58 km |
| Bowness-on-Solway Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (June 23, 2021) | 9.72 km |
| Rockcliffe CofE School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 2, 2017) | 11.02 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from DG11 3BQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gretna Chase | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 21, 2019 | 5.41 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to DG11 3BQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Grahamshill | 191 m | |
| Grahamshill | 196 m | |
| Bilhazelton | 1.04 km | |
| Bilhazelton | 1.05 km | |
| Airport | 21.7 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to DG11 3BQ - Data from Dec 2021
| Billy's Wood | 477 m | |
| Gavins Loch | 999 m | |
| Caul | 1.31 km | |
| Fairyrow Wood | 1.66 km | |
| Witches Plantation | 1.66 km | |
| Sarkside Wood | 1.69 km | |
| Hayfield Wood | 2.07 km | |
| Scales Wood | 2.45 km | |
| Blacksike Wood | 2.7 km | |
| Broat Hill | 2.71 km | |
| Gedshole Wood | 2.89 km | |
| Howgillside Wood | 2.92 km | |
| Redroad Woods | 3.07 km | |
| Bensmoor Wood | 3.08 km | |
| Cove Wood | 3.17 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for DG11 3BQ - Data from Ofcom 2017
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 10-30 Mbps | 50% | 50% |
| 30-300 Mbps | 50% | 50% |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| Country | Scotland |
| Latitude | 55.01906200 |
| Longitude | -3.11604100 |
| OS Easting | 328740 |
| OS Northing | 0569960 |
| 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 |