DD postcode area facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Dundee
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 Dundee
Location in the United Kingdom
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| Country | United Kingdom |
| Postcode area |
DD
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| Postcode area name |
Dundee
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| Post towns | 9 |
| Postcode districts | 11 |
| Postcode sectors | 52 |
| Postcodes (live) | 8,967 |
| Postcodes (total) | 11,305 |
| Statistics as at May 2020 | |
The DD postcode area, also known as the Dundee postcode area, is a special group of eleven postcode districts in eastern Scotland. Think of a postcode area like a big zone on a map. Each zone has its own code. This DD area covers nine different post towns. It includes the city of Dundee and a large part of Angus. Some towns in Angus covered are Forfar, Arbroath, Brechin, Carnoustie, Kirriemuir and Montrose. It also covers parts of north-east Fife, like Newport-on-Tay and Tayport. A few small parts of Perth and Kinross and Aberdeenshire are also included.
What Areas Does the DD Postcode Cover?
The DD postcode area is divided into smaller sections called postcode districts. Each district helps mail get to the right place. Here's a look at the main areas each DD postcode district covers:
| Postcode district | Post town | Coverage | Local authority area(s) |
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| DD1 | DUNDEE | Most of the city centre, the University and the Riverside | Dundee |
| DD2 | DUNDEE | The West of the city including Lochee, Blackness, Ninewells, Menzieshill, Charleston, Balgay, Ardler and Logie | Dundee, Perth and Kinross |
| DD3 | DUNDEE | The northwest of the city including St Marys, Downfield and Kirkton, and the inner city areas of Strathmartine, Coldside and the Hilltown | Dundee, Angus |
| DD4 | DUNDEE | The inner city area of Stobswell and Craigie, and the northeast of the city including Pitkerro, Douglas, Fintry and Whitfield | Dundee, Angus |
| DD5 | DUNDEE | The east of the city including Broughty Ferry, Barnhill and Monifieth | Dundee, Angus |
| DD6 | NEWPORT-ON-TAY | Newport-on-Tay, Wormit, Balmerino, Gauldry | Fife |
| TAYPORT | Tayport | ||
| DD7 | CARNOUSTIE | Carnoustie | Angus |
| DD8 | FORFAR | Forfar, Glamis, Letham | Angus |
| KIRRIEMUIR | Kirriemuir | ||
| DD9 | BRECHIN | Brechin, Edzell | Angus |
| DD10 | MONTROSE | Montrose, St Cyrus, Inverbervie, Hillside, Gourdon | Angus, Aberdeenshire |
| DD11 | ARBROATH | Arbroath, Friockheim | Angus |
Where Can You See the DD Postcode Area?
This map shows the exact shape and location of the DD postcode area. It helps you understand how big the area is and which parts of Scotland it covers.
Want to Learn More About Postcodes?
- List of postcode areas in the United Kingdom
- Postcode Address File
