The postcode DG16 5JN is located in Dumfries and Galloway It was introduced in May 1994 and is an active postcode. DG16 5JN is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
DG16 5JN is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.7 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 5JN as Rural residents > Farming communities > Older farming communities.
The closest road name to DG16 5JN is Rosebank Court which is centered 148 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Victory Avenue and is 294 m away.
The closest primary school to DG16 5JN (for ages 11 and under) is Longtown Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on May 15, 2019.
Policing for DG16 5JN 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 DG16 5JN and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to DG16 5JN, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode DG16 5JN
| Introduction | May 1994 |
| 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 DG16 5JN - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longtown Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (May 15, 2019) | 6.08 km |
| Rockcliffe CofE School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 2, 2017) | 6.99 km |
| Burgh by Sands School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (September 21, 2017) | 8.6 km |
| Blackford CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (May 23, 2018) | 8.78 km |
| James Rennie School | Special school | 3-19 | 11.12 km | |
| Kingmoor Nursery and Infant School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Good (October 5, 2017) | 11.36 km |
| Kingmoor Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (September 22, 2021) | 11.37 km |
| Houghton CofE School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 28, 2017) | 12.03 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from DG16 5JN - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gretna Chase | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 21, 2019 | 1.19 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to DG16 5JN - Data from Apr 2022
| Victory Avenue | 294 m | |
| Caledonia Park | 318 m | |
| Victory Avenue | 319 m | |
| Solway Lodge | 385 m | |
| Solway Lodge | 390 m | |
| Airport | 17.5 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to DG16 5JN - Data from Dec 2021
| Bensmoor Wood | 1.74 km | |
| Sarkfoot Point | 1.87 km | |
| Mill Hill Wood | 2.13 km | |
| Blacksike Wood | 2.24 km | |
| Newton Flow | 2.37 km | |
| Corner Wood | 2.47 km | |
| Blackbank Wood | 2.73 km | |
| Goldieslea Wood | 2.75 km | |
| Rosetrees Moss | 2.78 km | |
| Moss Wood | 3.21 km | |
| Greenmill Wood | 3.23 km | |
| Mossband Hall Marsh | 3.31 km | |
| Sarkside Wood | 3.32 km | |
| Gavins Loch | 3.34 km | |
| Scales Wood | 3.43 km |
| Country | Scotland |
| Latitude | 54.99838800 |
| Longitude | -3.05971900 |
| OS Easting | 332306 |
| OS Northing | 0567604 |
| 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: Older farming communities |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (Scotland) Accessible Small Town |
| Built-Up Area | (pseudo) Scotland |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) Scotland |
| Workplace Zone | S34000826 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Gretna |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Gretna - 05 |
| Output Area / Small Area | 1A4 |