dumfries DG1 Postcodes
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Dumfries (DG1)
The DG1 postcode area is located in the Dumfries postcode town region, within the county of Dumfriesshire, and contains a total of 1259 individual postcodes.
There are 79 electoral wards in the DG1 postcode area, including Annan, Canonbie, Castle Douglas, Dalbeattie, Dumfries, Gretna, Kirkcudbright, Langholm, Lockerbie, Moffat, Newton Stewart, Sanquhar, Stranraer, Thornhill which come under the local authority of the Dumfries & Galloway Council.
Combining the whole postcode region, 0% of people in DG1 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.
This does not mean that the people of DG1 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.
DG1 is a postcode in the Dumfries district of Scotland. It encompasses the town of Dumfries as well as some of the surrounding villages such as Lincluden, Murraythwaite and Park Farm. The postcode extends as far east as Duncow, as far north as Dunscore and as far west as Beeswing.
Dumfries is a small market town with a population of around 32,000 and is the county town of Dumfriesshire, located on the River Nith. It is a popular tourist destination with its many attractions including its fourteenth-century castle and its many museums. The area is also known for its many historic landmarks such as the Old Bridge, the Whitesands, the Shambellie House and the Miller's Monument.
DG1 encompasses a variety of local outdoor activities, most notably walking and cycling in its numerous parks and woodlands. The area is known for its many hills as well as woodland trails and riverside walks.
DG1 also includes a number of shopping opportunities with a wide variety of shops and restaurants. These range from the high street stores, to independent stores and café bars, as well as the Crichton Shopping Village which hosts a large shopping centre in the form of an old Victorian mansion.
The area also plays host to a wide variety of cultural and educational activities with a number of museums, galleries and leisure facilities. These include the Robert Burns Centre, the Gracefield Arts Centre and the Monreith Animal World.
DG1 is served by a number of public transport networks, with regular bus services between the town and surrounding villages, and mainline trains connecting the area to Glasgow and other areas across Scotland. Additionally, the DG1 postcode includes a number of popular car parks within the town centre which make it easy to access local business and leisure facilities.
Demographics
Dumfriesshire
DG1 is located in the county of Dumfriesshire, in Scotland.
Dumfriesshire has a total population of 0, making it the largest county in the UK.
Dumfriesshire has a total area of square miles, and a population density of people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.
| Outward Code | DG1 |
| Postal Town | Dumfries |
| MSOA Name | Nithside and Nunholm |
| LSOA Name | |
| County | Dumfriesshire |
| Region | Dumfriesshire |
| Country | Scotland |
| Local Authority | Dumfries & Galloway |
| Area Classification | Unclassified |
DG1 Electoral Wards
The postal region of DG1, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:
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Sunday, April 7, 2024
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SOCIAL GRADES
According to census records, 0% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.