dumfries DG4 Postcodes

Dumfries (DG4)

The DG4 postcode area is located in the Dumfries postcode town region, within the county of Dumfriesshire, and contains a total of 202 individual postcodes.

There are 7 electoral wards in the DG4 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 DG4 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 DG4 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.

The DG4 postcode covers a wide area of the Dumfries and Galloway region in Scotland, and covers multiple communities within the Dumfries district.

The village of Dunscore is situated within the boundaries of the DG4 postcode. Built in the 13th century, it is home to the ruins of an old peel tower, along with Dunscore Parish Church and its graveyard.

The surrounding area mostly consists of small hamlets and farms, dotted with an occasional large estate.

Close by is Kirkpatrick Durham village, with its 18th century church, and several other local settlements including Coomlaggan, Kirkpatrick Juxta, Claygate, and Townhead.

At the north of the area lies Penninghame, a small village originally established in the late 1700s and later improved in the 1900s, with a bowling club and modern sports hall.

Further out of the DG4 postcode and more towards Dumfries is the estate of Carsluith, a rural area comprising of several farms and the ancient Carsluith Castle.

The village of Glencairn is located in the northern part of the postcode, and dates back to medieval times. It is home to numerous lovely old sandstone buildings, as well as the Glencairn Heritage Centre and its accompanying museum.

Moving east of the region, the area around Glencairn is mixed farmland with an abundance of natural wealth. As such, the DG4 is ideal for recreational activities such as walking, cycling, bird-watching, and fishing.

The DG4 area also has a rich industrial history, with the nearby town of Glencairn hosting several mines. Here, charcoal, iron ore, lead, and limestone were once extracted but have now mostly been closed down.

TheDG4 postcode is a vast area with a diverse mix of history, wildlife, and recreational opportunities. Despite going through many changes, the strong sense of community that is shared by the locals still remains at the heart of the area.

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