dumfries DG10 Postcodes

Dumfries (DG10)

The DG10 postcode area is located in the Dumfries postcode town region, within the county of Dumfriesshire, and contains a total of 245 individual postcodes.

There are 19 electoral wards in the DG10 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 DG10 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 DG10 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.

DG10 is a postcode district in the area of Dumfries, Scotland. It covers an area of approximately 720 square kilometres from Lockerbie in the east to Thornhill in the south and to Gatehouse in the west.

The DG10 postcode consists of parts of the towns of Lockerbie and Thornhill and other small villages such as Kirkpatrick, Netherwitton, Durisdeer, Kirkmahoe, Closeburn, and Lockberbie. The postcode is serviced by the Royal Mail postcode area code of DG for Dumfries.

The Major Towns in the area are Lockerbie and Thornhill, with Lockerbie town having the largest population. The postcode is made up of areas of mainly rural terrain, with parts of the towns of Thornhill and Lockerbie. Although the DG10 postcode may cover a large area, its population is only roughly around 11,000 people.

The area is served by two secondary schools, Lockerbie Academy and Thornhill Academy. Other education facilities include a private school, Lockerbie Prep School, and a further education college, Dumfries and Galloway College.

Shopping is well catered for in the major towns of Lockerbie and Thornhill. Shopping amenities include supermarkets, banks, pharmacies, post offices, libraries, and small independent shops. There are several small local food shops, fishmongers, greengrocers, bakeries, and butchers.

The area has a variety of leisure, outdoor, and sports activities. Lockerbie Public Park, located in Lockerbie Town Centre, offers facilities such as a theatre, bowling green, children's play area, and a pond. Other nearby parks include Kirkpatrick, Torr, and Carruthers Memorial Park which are all situated in Lockerbie Town Centre.

The area offers some stunning scenery and spectacular views. There are many great walks and cycle routes and visitors can enjoy hills, forests, lochs, and quaint villages. The area is also home to several golf courses as well as fishing and shooting activities.

DG10 has excellent access to Scotland's motorway network and is within an hour's drive to Glasgow, Edinburgh and Carlisle. A direct train line from Lockerbie to London King's Cross makes it easy to get about. Holiday makers can easily reach the beautiful areas of the Lake District, the Scottish Borders, and the Highlands from DG10.

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