DD8 3BE postcode in Forfar, Angus

DD8 3BE 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 100% of homes and businesses can get it. Angus: 67% Nearest station Monifieth 18.9 km in a straight line MP Dave Doogan Scottish National Party, Angus and Perthshire Glens Council Angus Bins, council tax and planning

Where DD8 3BE is, and what is near it

Map of DD8 3BE and what is near it Map of DD8 3BE: 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), 22 bus stops 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 3AJ: 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 3BG: also in DD8 3DD8 3BH: also in DD8 3DD8 3BJ: also in DD8 3DD8 3BL: also in DD8 3DD8 3BN: also in DD8 3DD8 3BR: also in DD8 3DD8 3DD: also in DD8 3DD8 3DE: also in DD8 3DD8 3DG: also in DD8 3DD8 3DL: also in DD8 3DD8 3DN: also in DD8 3DD8 3DP: also in DD8 3DD8 3DQ: also in DD8 3DD8 3DR: also in DD8 3DD8 3DS: also in DD8 3DD8 3DT: also in DD8 3DD8 3ES: also in DD8 3DD8 3EU: also in DD8 3DD8 3EZ: also in DD8 3DD8 3HA: also in DD8 3DD8 3HE: 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 3XA: also in DD8 3 GP 500 mMonifieth station 18.9 kmForfar DD8 3BE Map of DD8 3BE and what is near it Map of DD8 3BE: 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), 22 bus stops and 2 EV charging points. North is up; the scale bar is 250 m. Forfar and District DD8 3BE
  • DD8 3BE
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  • 2 railway stations
  • 3 GP practices
  • 22 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 56.6464, longitude -2.8821)

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 3BE?

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 3BE?

Every home and business at DD8 3BE 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 3BE?

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 3BE?

The nearest railway station to the centre of DD8 3BE 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 19.0 kmDrive

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

22 bus stops within 400 metres, the nearest North Street Dairy, 37 m away.

More stations near DD8 3BE, 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 3BE?

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

2 within 1 km 3 within 3 km

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

  • A charging point Charging point · 2 chargers 250 mWalk
  • A charging point Charging point · 2 chargers 250 mWalk
  • A charging point Charging point · No details mapped 2.7 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 3BE?

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

  • High Street Dental Practice 150 mWalk
  • Castle Street Dental 400 mWalk
  • Forfar Dental Care 450 mWalk

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

Which pharmacies are near DD8 3BE?

The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of DD8 3BE, 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 250 mWalk
  • Boots UK, 20/22 Castle Street Phone 01307 463862 400 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 3BE?

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

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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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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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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