DD8 2EY postcode in Angus, Scotland

DD8 2EY is a postcode in Angus, in the Forfar and District ward. It is in the Angus and Perthshire Glens parliamentary constituency and the police force area for Scotland, and has been in use since August 2018.

Gigabit broadband 100% of homes and businesses can get it. Angus: 67% Nearest station Barry Links 16.9 km in a straight line MP Dave Doogan Scottish National Party, Angus and Perthshire Glens Council Angus Bins, council tax and planning

Where DD8 2EY is, and what is near it

Map of DD8 2EY and what is near it Map of DD8 2EY: its centre point, with the 281 other postcodes in the DD8 2 sector, 2 railway stations (2 beyond the edge, shown by arrows), 3 GP practices (3 beyond the edge, shown by arrows) and 4 bus stops. North is up; the scale bar is 250 m. DD8 2EF: also in DD8 2DD8 2LG: also in DD8 2DD8 2LH: also in DD8 2DD8 2LJ: also in DD8 2DD8 2NS: also in DD8 2DD8 2NT: also in DD8 2DD8 2RD: also in DD8 2DD8 2RE: also in DD8 2DD8 2RG: also in DD8 2DD8 2RP: also in DD8 2DD8 2RQ: also in DD8 2DD8 2RR: also in DD8 2DD8 2RS: also in DD8 2DD8 2RT: also in DD8 2DD8 2RU: also in DD8 2DD8 2RW: also in DD8 2 Academy Medical Centre 2.2 km2 GP practices, 2.2–2.5 kmBarry Links station 16.9 kmForfar and District DD8 2EY Map of DD8 2EY and what is near it Map of DD8 2EY: its centre point, with the 281 other postcodes in the DD8 2 sector, 2 railway stations (2 beyond the edge, shown by arrows), 3 GP practices (3 beyond the edge, shown by arrows) and 4 bus stops. North is up; the scale bar is 250 m. Academy Medical Centre 2.2 km2 GP practices, 2.2–2.5 kmForfar and District DD8 2EY
  • DD8 2EY
  • Other postcodes in DD8 2: press one for its page
  • 2 railway stations
  • 3 GP practices
  • 4 bus stops
  • 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 56.6328, longitude -2.8535)

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; street map: Ordnance Survey, OS Open Zoomstack, Open Government Licence v3.0, drawn with MapLibre. How we use them

Who looks after DD8 2EY?

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 2EY?

Every home and business at DD8 2EY can get gigabit broadband from a line, Ofcom says.

Gigabit (1,000 Mbit/s)100% can get it

Angus: 67%

Superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)100% can get it

Angus: 91%

The line marks the figure across Angus.

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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 2EY?

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 2EY?

The nearest railway station to the centre of DD8 2EY is Barry Links Rail Station, 16.9 km away in a straight line.

  • Barry Links Rail Station Railway station 16.9 kmDrive
  • Golf Street Rail Station Railway station 17.1 kmDrive

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

4 bus stops within 400 metres, the nearest Old School, 153 m away.

More stations near DD8 2EY, 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 2EY?

The nearest GP practices to the centre of DD8 2EY, 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 2EY?

0 within 1 km 2 within 3 km

The nearest charging points to the centre of DD8 2EY, as OpenStreetMap had them on 20 October 2026:

  • A charging point Charging point · 2 chargers 2.1 kmCycle
  • A charging point Charging point · 2 chargers 2.5 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 2EY?

The nearest to the centre of DD8 2EY, in a straight line.

  • High Street Dental Practice 2.3 kmCycle
  • Forfar Dental Care 2.6 kmCycle
  • Castle Street Dental 2.6 kmCycle

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

Which pharmacies are near DD8 2EY?

The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of DD8 2EY, in a straight line. A few work online or by post only: check before you go.

  • W Davidson & Sons, 98 East High Street Phone 01307 462775 2.3 kmCycle
  • Boots UK, 20/22 Castle Street Phone 01307 463862 2.5 kmCycle
  • Kdp (Aberdeen), 44/48 Castle Street Phone 01307 462897 2.6 kmCycle

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 2EY?

The nearest vets to the centre of DD8 2EY 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 2EY

Ward
Forfar and District
Country
Scotland
Rural or urban
Accessible Rural
In use since
August 2018

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

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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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The nearest postcodes in use, measured in a straight line between centre points.

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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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