Postcode DG16 5FP (Dumfries and Galloway)

Map showing DG16 5FP and nearby postcodes

The postcode DG16 5FP is located in Dumfries and Galloway It was introduced in November 2019 and is an active postcode. DG16 5FP is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

DG16 5FP is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.5 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 DG16 5FP as Rural residents > Ageing rural dwellers > Renting rural retirement.

The closest road name to DG16 5FP is Malor Park which is centered 61 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Annan Road and is 121 m away.

The closest primary school to DG16 5FP (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 ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 50% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.

Policing for DG16 5FP 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).

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Nearby Postcodes

A list of Postcodes adjacent to DG16 5FP and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to DG16 5FP, and the approximate distance away.

Malor Park 61 m
Halcrow Street 112 m
Halcrow Place 120 m
Halcrow Crescent 164 m
Halcrow Way 180 m
The Hawthorns 188 m
Hawthorn Close 266 m
Dominion Road 473 m
B721 6.41 km
B6357 28.01 km
B7076 32.76 km
A74(M) 35.02 km
A7 45 km
A75 58.82 km
A1 187.7 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode DG16 5FP

Introduction November 2019
Termination n/a - Active Postcode
User Type Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical

Local Schools

School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from DG16 5FP - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Longtown Primary School Good
(May 15, 2019)
7.14 km
Rockcliffe CofE School Good
(March 2, 2017)
7.44 km
Burgh by Sands School Good
(September 21, 2017)
8.52 km
Blackford CofE Primary School Good
(May 23, 2018)
9.55 km
Bowness-on-Solway Primary School Good
(June 23, 2021)
10.15 km
James Rennie School 11.7 km
Kingmoor Nursery and Infant School Good
(October 5, 2017)
11.87 km
Kingmoor Junior School Good
(September 22, 2021)
11.89 km
Houghton CofE School Good
(March 28, 2017)
12.67 km
Austin Friars 12.71 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from DG16 5FP - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Gretna Chase Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
February 21, 2019
1.91 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to DG16 5FP - Data from Apr 2022

Annan Road Bus Stop/Station 121 m
Annan Road Bus Stop/Station 152 m
Annan Road Bus Stop/Station 357 m
Annan Road Bus Stop/Station 394 m
Dominion Road Bus Stop/Station 473 m
Airport Air 18.41 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to DG16 5FP - Data from Dec 2021

Bensmoor Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.9 km
Sarkfoot Point Wetland 1.96 km
Blacksike Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.26 km
Scales Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.39 km
Gavins Loch Inland Water 2.6 km
Grain Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.76 km
Corner Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.79 km
Goldieslea Wood Woodland Or Forest 3 km
Newton Flow Woodland Or Forest 3.03 km
Sarkside Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.04 km
Mill Hill Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.18 km
Redroad Woods Woodland Or Forest 3.28 km
Rosetrees Moss Woodland Or Forest 3.63 km
Mossband Hall Marsh Wetland 3.78 km
Blackbank Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.78 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for DG16 5FP - Data from Ofcom 2017

Speed Band
Mbps
Users
0-2 Mbps 0%
2-5 Mbps 0%
5-10 Mbps 0%
10-30 Mbps 0%
30-300 Mbps 0%
300+ Mbps 50%

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 54.99648900
Longitude -3.07602200
OS Easting 331260
OS Northing 0567408
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
5675
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Scotland

Government

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

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code S30000016
Travel To Work Area Carlisle

NHS

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

2011 Census

Output Area Classification Supergroup: Rural residents
Group: Ageing rural dwellers
Subgroup: Renting rural retirement
Rural-Urban Classification (Scotland) Accessible Small Town
Built-Up Area (pseudo) Scotland
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) Scotland
Workplace Zone S34000830
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Gretna
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Gretna - 02
Output Area / Small Area 1C2