DD8 2QA postcode in Letham, Angus

DD8 2QA is a postcode in Letham, in the Arbroath West, Letham and Friockheim ward of Angus. It is in the Arbroath and Broughty Ferry parliamentary constituency and the police force area for Scotland, and has been in use since January 1980.

Gigabit broadband 0% of homes and businesses can get it. Angus: 67% Nearest station Arbroath 13.6 km in a straight line MP Lara Bird Scottish National Party, Arbroath and Broughty Ferry Council Angus Bins, council tax and planning

Where DD8 2QA is, and what is near it

Map of DD8 2QA and what is near it Map of DD8 2QA: 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 13 bus stops. North is up; the scale bar is 100 m. DD8 2GA: also in DD8 2DD8 2GB: also in DD8 2DD8 2LA: also in DD8 2DD8 2PE: also in DD8 2DD8 2PP: also in DD8 2DD8 2PQ: also in DD8 2DD8 2PR: also in DD8 2DD8 2PU: also in DD8 2DD8 2PW: also in DD8 2DD8 2PZ: also in DD8 2DD8 2QT: also in DD8 2DD8 2QU: also in DD8 2DD8 2QW: also in DD8 2DD8 2QZ: also in DD8 2DD8 2RB: also in DD8 2DD8 2XB: also in DD8 2DD8 2XD: also in DD8 2DD8 2XG: also in DD8 2DD8 2XQ: also in DD8 2 3 GP practices, 6.9–7.3 kmArbroath station 13.6 kmCarnoustie station 14.6 kmForfar and District DD8 2QA Map of DD8 2QA and what is near it Map of DD8 2QA: 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 13 bus stops. North is up; the scale bar is 200 m. Arbroath station 13.6 kmForfar and District DD8 2QA
  • DD8 2QA
  • Other postcodes in DD8 2: press one for its page
  • 2 railway stations
  • 3 GP practices
  • 13 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 56.6266, longitude -2.7738)

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 2QA?

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 2QA?

Every home and business at DD8 2QA can get superfast broadband (30 Mbit/s or more) from a line, but none can get gigabit, Ofcom says.

Gigabit (1,000 Mbit/s)0% 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 2QA?

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 2QA?

The nearest railway station to the centre of DD8 2QA is Arbroath Rail Station, 13.6 km away in a straight line.

  • Arbroath Rail Station Railway station 13.6 kmDrive
  • Carnoustie Rail Station Railway station 14.6 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 Vinney Place, 42 m away.

More stations near DD8 2QA, 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 2QA?

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

OpenStreetMap maps no public charging point within 3 km of the centre of DD8 2QA on the map as of 20 October 2026. It does not have every charger: Open Charge Map's own map, linked below, may show more.

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 2QA?

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

  • High Street Dental Practice 7.0 kmDrive
  • Castle Street Dental 7.4 kmDrive
  • Forfar Dental Care 7.4 kmDrive

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

Which pharmacies are near DD8 2QA?

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

  • W Davidson & Sons, 26b Blairs Road Phone 01307 819233 50 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 2QA?

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

Ward
Arbroath West, Letham and Friockheim
Country
Scotland
Town or village
Letham
Rural or urban
Accessible Rural
In use since
January 1980

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.

DD8 2PE50 mDD8 2PP60 mDD8 2QT80 mDD8 2PQ120 mDD8 2XD130 mDD8 2QU130 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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