DD8 1EX postcode in Forfar, Angus

DD8 1EX is a postcode in Forfar, in the Forfar and District ward of Angus. It is in the Angus and Perthshire Glens parliamentary constituency and the police force area for Scotland, and has been in use since January 1980. It is a large-user postcode, which Royal Mail gives to a single address that gets a lot of mail.

Nearest station Monifieth 18.9 km in a straight line EV charging 3 charging points mapped within 3 km, 2 within 1 km MP Dave Doogan Scottish National Party, Angus and Perthshire Glens Council Angus Bins, council tax and planning

Where DD8 1EX is, and what is near it

Map of DD8 1EX and what is near it Map of DD8 1EX: its centre point, with the 264 other postcodes in the DD8 1 sector, 2 railway stations (2 beyond the edge, shown by arrows), 3 GP practices (2 beyond the edge, shown by arrows), 15 bus stops (2 beyond the edge, shown by arrows) and 2 EV charging points (1 beyond the edge, shown by arrows). North is up; the scale bar is 100 m. DD8 1AA: also in DD8 1DD8 1AD: also in DD8 1DD8 1AZ: also in DD8 1DD8 1BA: also in DD8 1DD8 1BB: also in DD8 1DD8 1BD: also in DD8 1DD8 1BE: also in DD8 1DD8 1BG: also in DD8 1DD8 1BH: also in DD8 1DD8 1BJ: also in DD8 1DD8 1BN: also in DD8 1DD8 1BP: also in DD8 1DD8 1BQ: also in DD8 1DD8 1BR: also in DD8 1DD8 1BS: also in DD8 1DD8 1BT: also in DD8 1DD8 1BX: also in DD8 1DD8 1BY: also in DD8 1DD8 1BZ: also in DD8 1DD8 1DA: also in DD8 1DD8 1DB: also in DD8 1DD8 1HA: also in DD8 1DD8 1NW: also in DD8 1 GP 450 mForfar DD8 1EX Map of DD8 1EX and what is near it Map of DD8 1EX: its centre point, with the 264 other postcodes in the DD8 1 sector, 2 railway stations (2 beyond the edge, shown by arrows), 3 GP practices (2 beyond the edge, shown by arrows), 15 bus stops (4 beyond the edge, shown by arrows) and 2 EV charging points (1 beyond the edge, shown by arrows). North is up; the scale bar is 200 m. Bus stop 350 mGP 450 mForfar and District DD8 1EX
  • DD8 1EX
  • Other postcodes in DD8 1: press one for its page
  • 2 railway stations
  • 3 GP practices
  • 15 bus stops
  • 2 EV charging points
  • Further out, with the distance

Points are centre points, not buildings, and nothing drawn is a boundary. Names in italics are council wards: we hold no town or village names here. Open this area on OpenStreetMap (latitude 56.6454, longitude -2.8903)

Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026; stations and bus stops: Department for Transport; GP practices: NHS England; charging points: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence; street map: Ordnance Survey, OS Open Zoomstack, Open Government Licence v3.0, drawn with MapLibre. How we use them

Who looks after DD8 1EX?

ONS places a whole postcode in one council, one ward and one constituency, from a single point. A few postcodes cross a boundary, so an address at the edge can belong to the one next door. Your council tax bill or your poll card settles it for your address.

Council, police force area and constituency: ONS Postcode Directory, August 2026. The MP: UK Parliament, read 14 October 2026.

What broadband can you get at DD8 1EX?

Ofcom gives no broadband figures for DD8 1EX. It reports postcodes with homes or businesses it can match to its data, so a new postcode, or one with no premises on its list, has none.

Check one address, and mobile coverage, on Ofcom's checker Compare broadband at another postcode

Source: Ofcom, Connected Nations, Spring 2026, data for January 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it

When are the bins collected at DD8 1EX?

BinDayBuddy does not read Angus Council's collection days yet, so the council's own checker is the place to look.

Angus Council's bin days

Source: BinDayBuddy, built from councils' own collection systems and public data. BinDayBuddy is run by Towpath Digital, which also runs this site. How we use it

Where is the nearest station to DD8 1EX?

The nearest railway station to the centre of DD8 1EX is Monifieth Rail Station, 18.9 km away in a straight line.

  • Monifieth Rail Station Railway station 18.9 kmDrive
  • Barry Links Rail Station Railway station 19.1 kmDrive

Straight-line distances from the centre point, not routes. Walk: under 1.2 km. Cycle: 1.2 to 5 km. Drive: further.

15 bus stops within 400 metres, the nearest The Cross, 159 m away.

More stations near DD8 1EX, and how we find them

Source: Department for Transport, NaPTAN, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it

Which GP surgeries are near DD8 1EX?

The nearest GP practices to the centre of DD8 1EX, in a straight line. Each sets the area it takes patients from.

Source: Public Health Scotland (GP practices), list of 1 July 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it

Where can I charge an electric car near DD8 1EX?

2 within 1 km 3 within 3 km

The nearest charging points to the centre of DD8 1EX, as OpenStreetMap had them on 20 October 2026:

  • A charging point Charging point · 2 chargers 300 mWalk
  • A charging point Charging point · 2 chargers 550 mWalk
  • A charging point Charging point · No details mapped 2.2 kmCycle

OpenStreetMap is mapped by volunteers. It does not have every charger, and not every one it has gives its speed or plugs. Check a charger's own app before you set off.

See more chargers on Open Charge Map

Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it

Which dentists are near DD8 1EX?

The nearest to the centre of DD8 1EX, in a straight line.

  • Forfar Dental Care 50 mWalk
  • Castle Street Dental 100 mWalk
  • High Street Dental Practice 400 mWalk

Source: Public Health Scotland, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it

Which pharmacies are near DD8 1EX?

The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of DD8 1EX, in a straight line. A few work online or by post only: check before you go.

  • Kdp (Aberdeen), 44/48 Castle Street Phone 01307 462897 100 mWalk
  • Boots UK, 20/22 Castle Street Phone 01307 463862 150 mWalk
  • W Davidson & Sons, 98 East High Street Phone 01307 462775 350 mWalk

Hours can change on bank holidays. For urgent help when a pharmacy is closed, call NHS 111.

Source: Public Health Scotland, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it

Which vets are near DD8 1EX?

The nearest vets to the centre of DD8 1EX on OpenStreetMap, in a straight line. Each opens its entry on the map, with its opening hours and website where they are mapped.

OpenStreetMap may not have every vet. Out of hours, ring your own vet’s number first: the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons says vets in practice must arrange round-the-clock emergency first aid and pain relief, themselves or through another service.

Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it

The official record for DD8 1EX

Ward
Forfar and District
Country
Scotland
Town or village
Forfar
Rural or urban
Other Urban Areas
In use since
January 1980

Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026. See all our data sources

Where to check what we do not hold

House prices, schools, crime and flood risk in Scotland: our sources for them cover England, or England and Wales (Registers of Scotland publishes Scottish sales).

We list hospitals and care homes in England only. In Scotland, hospitals are inspected by Healthcare Improvement Scotland and care homes by the Care Inspectorate.

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DD8 3AG40 mDD8 1BQ60 mDD8 1NW70 mDD8 3AB90 mDD8 3AH100 mDD8 1BR100 m
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Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026, the centre point of each postcode. How we use it

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