DD8 3AJ postcode in Forfar, Angus

DD8 3AJ 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.

Gigabit broadband 96% of homes and businesses at DD8 3AJ can get it Across Angus: 67% Nearest station Monifieth 18.8 km in a straight line MP Dave Doogan Scottish National Party, Angus and Perthshire Glens Council Angus Bins, council tax and planning

Where DD8 3AJ is, and what is near it

Map of DD8 3AJ and what is near it Map of DD8 3AJ: its centre point, with the 262 other postcodes in the DD8 3 sector, 2 railway stations (2 beyond the edge, shown by arrows), 3 GP practices (1 beyond the edge, shown by arrows), 19 bus stops (3 beyond the edge, shown by arrows) and 2 EV charging points. North is up; the scale bar is 100 m. DD8 3AA: also in DD8 3DD8 3AB: also in DD8 3DD8 3AD: also in DD8 3DD8 3AE: also in DD8 3DD8 3AF: also in DD8 3DD8 3AG: also in DD8 3DD8 3AH: also in DD8 3DD8 3AL: also in DD8 3DD8 3AN: also in DD8 3DD8 3AP: also in DD8 3DD8 3AQ: also in DD8 3DD8 3AR: also in DD8 3DD8 3AS: also in DD8 3DD8 3AT: also in DD8 3DD8 3AU: also in DD8 3DD8 3AW: also in DD8 3DD8 3AX: also in DD8 3DD8 3AY: also in DD8 3DD8 3AZ: also in DD8 3DD8 3BA: also in DD8 3DD8 3BB: also in DD8 3DD8 3BD: also in DD8 3DD8 3BE: also in DD8 3DD8 3BG: also in DD8 3DD8 3BH: also in DD8 3DD8 3BJ: also in DD8 3DD8 3HF: also in DD8 3DD8 3HN: also in DD8 3DD8 3HR: also in DD8 3DD8 3HS: also in DD8 3DD8 3HT: also in DD8 3DD8 3HU: also in DD8 3DD8 3HW: also in DD8 3DD8 3HX: also in DD8 3DD8 3HZ: also in DD8 3DD8 3JA: also in DD8 3 GP 350 mBus stop 400 mForfar DD8 3AJ Map of DD8 3AJ and what is near it Map of DD8 3AJ: its centre point, with the 262 other postcodes in the DD8 3 sector, 2 railway stations (2 beyond the edge, shown by arrows), 3 GP practices (2 beyond the edge, shown by arrows), 19 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 400 mBus stop 400 mForfar and District DD8 3AJ
  • DD8 3AJ
  • Other postcodes in DD8 3: press one for its page
  • 2 railway stations
  • 3 GP practices
  • 19 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 56.6452, longitude -2.8877)

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 3AJ?

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 3AJ?

Every home and business at DD8 3AJ can get superfast broadband (30 Mbit/s or more) from a line, and 96% can get gigabit, Ofcom says.

Share of homes and businesses that can get it

Gigabit (1,000 Mbit/s)

DD8 3AJ 96% Angus 67%

Superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)

DD8 3AJ 100% Angus 91%
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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 3AJ?

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

Food hygiene ratings at DD8 3AJ

The Food Standards Agency lists 2 food businesses at DD8 3AJ. Each opens the agency's own page for it, with what the council's inspector found.

In Scotland a business passes or needs to improve; Pass and Eat Safe also marks the Eat Safe award for excellent hygiene. A rating comes from the business's last inspection, and can change at the next.

Food hygiene ratings, from the Food Standards Agency

Source: Food Standards Agency, food hygiene ratings as published on 23 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it

Where is the nearest station to DD8 3AJ?

The nearest railway station to the centre of DD8 3AJ is Monifieth Rail Station, 18.8 km away in a straight line.

  • Monifieth Rail Station Railway station 18.8 kmDrive
  • Barry Links Rail Station Railway station 19.0 kmDrive

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

19 bus stops within 400 metres, the nearest Council Offices, 111 m away.

More stations near DD8 3AJ, 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 3AJ?

The nearest GP practices to the centre of DD8 3AJ, 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 3AJ?

2 within 1 km 3 within 3 km

The nearest charging points to the centre of DD8 3AJ, as OpenStreetMap had them on 20 October 2026:

  • A charging point Charging point · 2 chargers 200 mWalk
  • A charging point Charging point · 2 chargers 400 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 3AJ?

The nearest to the centre of DD8 3AJ, in a straight line.

  • Forfar Dental Care 100 mWalk
  • Castle Street Dental 100 mWalk
  • High Street Dental Practice 250 mWalk

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

Which pharmacies are near DD8 3AJ?

The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of DD8 3AJ, 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 50 mWalk
  • Boots UK, 20/22 Castle Street Phone 01307 463862 50 mWalk
  • W Davidson & Sons, 98 East High Street Phone 01307 462775 200 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 3AJ?

The nearest vets to the centre of DD8 3AJ 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 3AJ

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

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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.

DD8 3AB70 mDD8 3AD70 mDD8 3AF80 mDD8 2EL90 mDD8 3HT90 mDD8 3AL90 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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