Forfar · DD8

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Covering Forfar, Glamis, Kirriemuir, including Arbroath West, Letham and Friockheim, Brechin and Edzell, Forfar and District. Find qualified electricians nearby.

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DD8 (Forfar) in a nutshell

DD8 covers Forfar, Glamis, Kirriemuir, in Angus. Give your full postcode when you ask for quotes, so the pro can confirm they cover your street.

Local tips for DD8

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Angus council area

DD8 is in Angus's area. Some councils run their own landlord licensing, so it's worth checking theirs.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) local authority
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Give your full postcode

DD8 stretches across Arbroath West, Letham and Friockheim, Brechin and Edzell, Forfar and District and more, so give your full postcode, not just 'DD8', when you ask for quotes.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) wards
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Flats and shared houses

Plenty of Forfar homes are flats or converted houses, where the shared hallway lights and circuits matter too. Ask whether the quote covers communal areas.

Where's this from?Scotland's Census 2022 (NRS), Forfar: 25.9% purpose-built flats, 1.6% converted/shared
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New to EICRs? Here's what to expect, how to get ready and what it costs, in plain English. Read the quick guide →

Scotland landlord rules: quick version

  • Every 5 years: an EICR plus PAT testing of appliances you supply.
  • Alarms: interlinked smoke and heat alarms.
  • Register: with your council before letting.

More detail on the Forfar page. Always double-check on mygov.scot.

Next door to DD8

DD4 · StobswellDD6 · Newport-on-TayDD5 · Broughty FerryDD3 · St MarysDD1 · Dundee city centreDD2 · Lochee

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Frequently asked questions

Which areas does DD8 cover?

DD8 (Forfar, Glamis, Kirriemuir) includes the wards of Arbroath West, Letham and Friockheim, Brechin and Edzell, Forfar and District, Kirriemuir and Dean, Monifieth and Sidlaw (ONS Postcode Directory via postcodes.io).

Which postcode districts are next to DD8?

Neighbouring districts include DD4 (Stobswell), DD6 (Newport-on-Tay), DD5 (Broughty Ferry), DD3 (St Marys), DD1 (Dundee city centre) (ONS Postcode Directory via Doogal). A pro covering DD8 may well cover these too, so it's worth asking.

How many homes are in DD8?

About 12,987 households and 29,036 residents at the 2011 Census, across 1,218 active postcodes (Doogal / ONS Postcode Directory).

Which council area is DD8 in?

DD8 sits in Angus (postcodes.io). Parliamentary constituency: Angus and Perthshire Glens, Arbroath and Broughty Ferry.

📊 The numbers behind this page
Postcode district
DD8 1
Areas covered
Forfar, Glamis, Kirriemuir 2
Active postcodes
1,218 3
Households (2011 Census, via Doogal)
12,987 2
Population (2011 Census, via Doogal)
29,036 2
Electoral wards
Arbroath West, Letham and Friockheim, Brechin and Edzell, Forfar and District, Kirriemuir and Dean, Monifieth and Sidlaw 4
Parliamentary constituencies
Angus and Perthshire Glens, Arbroath and Broughty Ferry 4
Local authority
Angus 4
Households privately renting (Forfar locality)
11.0% 5
  1. ONS Postcode Directory
  2. Doogal
  3. Doogal / ONSPD
  4. postcodes.io
  5. Scotland's Census 2022 (NRS)

Made with open data. See where it all comes from. Updated 26 October 2026.