DD8 2FA postcode in Forfar, Angus

DD8 2FA 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 December 2021.

Nearest station Monifieth 18.5 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 2FA is, and what is near it

Map of DD8 2FA and what is near it Map of DD8 2FA: 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, 13 bus stops (1 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 2AA: also in DD8 2DD8 2AB: also in DD8 2DD8 2AD: also in DD8 2DD8 2AE: also in DD8 2DD8 2AN: also in DD8 2DD8 2AP: also in DD8 2DD8 2AQ: also in DD8 2DD8 2AS: also in DD8 2DD8 2AT: also in DD8 2DD8 2AU: also in DD8 2DD8 2AW: also in DD8 2DD8 2AX: also in DD8 2DD8 2BB: also in DD8 2DD8 2BD: also in DD8 2DD8 2BE: also in DD8 2DD8 2BF: also in DD8 2DD8 2BG: also in DD8 2DD8 2BH: also in DD8 2DD8 2BZ: also in DD8 2DD8 2DN: also in DD8 2DD8 2DX: also in DD8 2DD8 2EG: also in DD8 2DD8 2EH: also in DD8 2DD8 2EL: also in DD8 2DD8 2EP: also in DD8 2DD8 2ET: also in DD8 2DD8 2EU: also in DD8 2DD8 2EW: also in DD8 2DD8 2HA: also in DD8 2DD8 2WE: also in DD8 2DD8 2YS: also in DD8 2 A charging point 500 mMonifieth station 18.5 kmForfar DD8 2FA Map of DD8 2FA and what is near it Map of DD8 2FA: 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, 13 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. Monifieth station 18.5 kmForfar and District DD8 2FA
  • DD8 2FA
  • Other postcodes in DD8 2: press one for its page
  • 2 railway stations
  • 3 GP practices
  • 13 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 56.6420, longitude -2.8861)

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 2FA?

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 2FA?

Ofcom gives no broadband figures for DD8 2FA. 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 2FA?

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 2FA?

The nearest railway station to the centre of DD8 2FA is Monifieth Rail Station, 18.5 km away in a straight line.

  • Monifieth Rail Station Railway station 18.5 kmDrive
  • Barry Links Rail Station Railway station 18.7 kmDrive

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

13 bus stops within 400 metres, the nearest Asda, 172 m away.

More stations near DD8 2FA, 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 2FA?

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

2 within 1 km 3 within 3 km

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

  • A charging point Charging point · 2 chargers 350 mWalk
  • A charging point Charging point · 2 chargers 500 mWalk
  • A charging point Charging point · No details mapped 2.3 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 2FA?

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

  • High Street Dental Practice 400 mWalk
  • Forfar Dental Care 450 mWalk
  • Castle Street Dental 500 mWalk

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

Which pharmacies are near DD8 2FA?

The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of DD8 2FA, 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 300 mWalk
  • Boots UK, 20/22 Castle Street Phone 01307 463862 300 mWalk
  • Kdp (Aberdeen), 44/48 Castle Street Phone 01307 462897 400 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 2FA?

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

Ward
Forfar and District
Country
Scotland
Town or village
Forfar
Rural or urban
Other Urban Areas
In use since
December 2021

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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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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