dumfries DG2 Postcodes

Dumfries (DG2)

The DG2 postcode area is located in the Dumfries postcode town region, within the county of Dumfriesshire, and contains a total of 954 individual postcodes.

There are 76 electoral wards in the DG2 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 DG2 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 DG2 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.

DG2 is a postcode district located in the Dumfries and Galloway region of Scotland. It covers an area surrounding the towns of Gretna, Eastriggs and Annan, to the southeast of Dumfries.

The DG2 postcode is made up of four main sub-postcode districts; DG2 0XX, DG2 5XX, DG2 6XX and DG2 7XX. These cover all the towns and villages within the district, including Kirkpatrick-Fleming, Hoddom, Johnstonebridge and Dornock.

As part of Dumfries and Galloway, DG2 is a predominantly rural district, with the landscape consisting of farmland, woodlands, forestry, heaths and moors. The area is also known to be home to several sites of historical interest, including Newbie Kirk, an ancient graveyard, and the remains of Dryfesdale Motte.

The majority of the population in DG2 is located around the larger towns and villages, with Gretna having the highest number of residents. Most of the businesses in the area serve local communities, and the region also offers traditional local delicacies such as haggis, tatties and neeps.

Transport links in DG2 are quite limited, however there is regular bus services in the larger towns and villages which connect with surrounding areas. There is also a railway line which runs in the south of the district, which connects with the larger cities of Glasgow and Carlisle.

The climate in DG2 is quite mild all year round, with temperatures rarely reaching extreme levels. The area is known to be prone to foggy and misty weather, as well as occasional snowfall in the late autumn and early spring months.

In terms of education in the area, there is a number of primary schools, two high schools, and several further education colleges. The University of Glasgow also runs a satellite campus in the district which offers courses in nursing, healthcare and IT.

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