The postcode DG12 6RH is located in Dumfries and Galloway It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. DG12 6RH is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
DG12 6RH is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 0.9 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 DG12 6RH as Rural residents > Farming communities > Rural workers and families.
The closest road name to DG12 6RH is B721 which is centered 1.52 km away.
The nearest bus stop is Stapleton Grange and is 1.13 km away.
The closest primary school to DG12 6RH (for ages 11 and under) is Bowness-on-Solway Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on June 23, 2021.
100% of residents have broadband access of 10-30 Mbps.
Policing for DG12 6RH 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 DG12 6RH and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to DG12 6RH, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode DG12 6RH
| 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 DG12 6RH - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowness-on-Solway Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (June 23, 2021) | 5.06 km |
| Burgh by Sands School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (September 21, 2017) | 12.26 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from DG12 6RH - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gretna Chase | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 21, 2019 | 9.16 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to DG12 6RH - Data from Apr 2022
| Stapleton Grange | 1.13 km | |
| Stapleton Grange | 1.14 km | |
| Airport | 25.48 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to DG12 6RH - Data from Dec 2021
| Crow Wood | 1.57 km | |
| Gill Wood | 2.11 km | |
| Morningside Plantation | 2.52 km | |
| Broat Hill | 3.16 km | |
| Moss Wood | 3.3 km | |
| Westhills Moss | 3.6 km | |
| Fairyrow Wood | 3.8 km | |
| Watch Hill | 3.82 km | |
| Cove Wood | 3.85 km | |
| Woodhouse Cottage Wood | 3.94 km | |
| Whan Scar | 3.98 km | |
| Gowkesk Rig | 4.04 km | |
| Redroad Woods | 4.14 km | |
| Gedshole Wood | 4.19 km | |
| Caul | 4.24 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for DG12 6RH - 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 | 100% | 0% |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| Country | Scotland |
| Latitude | 54.99617100 |
| Longitude | -3.19111000 |
| OS Easting | 323897 |
| OS Northing | 0567492 |
| 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 South |
| 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 | Dumfries |
| 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: Rural workers and families |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (Scotland) Accessible Rural |
| Built-Up Area | (pseudo) Scotland |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) Scotland |
| Workplace Zone | S34000831 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Annan East |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Annan East - 08 |
| Output Area / Small Area | 1A1 |