The postcode DG12 6UA is located in Dumfries and Galloway It was introduced in March 2016 and is an active postcode. DG12 6UA is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
DG12 6UA is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.2 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 6UA as Rural residents > Farming communities > Rural workers and families.
The closest road name to DG12 6UA is Edmonton Drive which is centered 40 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Auckland Walk and is 153 m away.
The closest primary school to DG12 6UA (for ages 11 and under) is Bowness-on-Solway Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on June 23, 2021.
Residents reported an average download speed of 113.8 Mbps and an average upload speed of 22.5 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 55.6% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 66.7% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 1.9 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 DG12 6UA 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 6UA and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to DG12 6UA, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode DG12 6UA
| Introduction | March 2016 |
| 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 6UA - 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) | 4.7 km |
| Burgh by Sands School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (September 21, 2017) | 10.43 km |
| Kirkbampton CofE School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (November 28, 2018) | 11.36 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from DG12 6UA - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gretna Chase | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 21, 2019 | 7.74 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to DG12 6UA - Data from Apr 2022
| Auckland Walk | 153 m | |
| Auckland Walk | 172 m | |
| Wayside Inn | 525 m | |
| Wayside | 596 m | |
| H & I Engineering | 890 m | |
| Airport | 23.86 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to DG12 6UA - Data from Dec 2021
| Westhills Moss | 1.78 km | |
| Torduff Point | 2.72 km | |
| Redroad Woods | 2.8 km | |
| Crow Wood | 3.23 km | |
| Grain Plantation | 3.32 km | |
| Broat Hill | 3.6 km | |
| Fairyrow Wood | 3.66 km | |
| Scales Wood | 3.79 km | |
| Gill Wood | 3.94 km | |
| Whan Scar | 4.09 km | |
| Morningside Plantation | 4.11 km | |
| Caul | 4.13 km | |
| Bowness Marsh | 4.18 km | |
| Kirkland Scar | 4.2 km | |
| Gowkesk Rig | 4.29 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for DG12 6UA - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 120 Mbps | 113.8 Mbps | 160 Mbps |
| Upload | 25 Mbps | 22.5 Mbps | 30 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% | - | - |
| 30-300 Mbps | 11.1% | 66.7% | 113.8 | 22.5 |
| 300+ Mbps | 55.6% | 55.6% | - | - |
Energy usage data for DG12 6UA - Data from 2020
| Country | Scotland |
| Latitude | 54.98565500 |
| Longitude | -3.16906100 |
| OS Easting | 325288 |
| OS Northing | 0566298 |
| 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 | 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: Rural workers and families |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (Scotland) Accessible Rural |
| Built-Up Area | (pseudo) Scotland |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) Scotland |
| Workplace Zone | S34000767 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Eastriggs |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Eastriggs - 04 |
| Output Area / Small Area | 1A1 |