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Location in Dumfries and GallowayBrowhouses sits where the marker shows within the county.

12,660
Population
5,845
Households
3
Schools nearby
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About Browhouses

Browhouses is a small settlement located in the Dumfries and Galloway region of Scotland, within the DG12 postcode area. It lies in a rural part of the countryside, surrounded by open fields and rolling hills typical of the Scottish lowlands. The area is primarily agricultural, with farmland and scattered farmhouses forming the local landscape. There are no major amenities in Browhouses itself, but it is close to the village of New Galloway, which offers basic services including a shop and a post office. The community is quiet and peaceful, with a strong sense of local connection. The surrounding countryside provides opportunities for walking and enjoying the natural environment. The village is accessible by road, with the A712 passing nearby, linking it to other parts of the region.

School Ratings in Browhouses

Browhouses is served by 3 schools.

Local Data for Browhouses

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Schools & Education 3 nearby View all schools

3 Primary
Bowness-on-Solway Primary School Primary Good 4 miles Burgh by Sands School Primary Good 4.3 miles Rockcliffe CofE School Primary Good 5 miles

Nearest Train Stations 2 stations

Annan Train Station 5.8 miles
Wigton Train Station 9.9 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Rigg 1.4 miles Old Graitney 2.2 miles Gretna 2.6 miles Eastriggs 2.8 miles Lowthertown 2.8 miles Port Carlisle 2.8 miles Glasson 3.1 miles Gretna Green 3.1 miles Hollee 3.2 miles Boustead Hill 3.2 miles Easton 3.2 miles Dornock 3.3 miles

Local Government

District Dumfries and Galloway
Ward Annandale South
Constituency Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale

Frequently Asked Questions about Browhouses

What is the population of Browhouses?
Browhouses has a population of approximately 12,660 residents, based on the latest census figures for the surrounding postcode area.
What postcodes cover Browhouses?
Browhouses is covered by the DG12 postcode district.
How many schools are there in Browhouses?
There are 3 schools within easy reach of Browhouses, spanning primary, secondary and other phases.
Where is the nearest train station to Browhouses?
The nearest railway station to Browhouses is Annan Train Station, about 5.8 miles away.

Streets in DG12 30 shown View all streets

A75 7 Addison Place 2 Adelaide Place 1 Albert Place 1 Alexandra Place 1 Annan Millennium Bridge 1 Annan Road 11 Annanhill 1 Annerley Road 2 Auckland Walk 1 B6357 3 B7020 2 B721 9 B722 4 B723 1 B724 11 Back Lady Street 1 Baffin Place 1 Bank Street 4 Battery Street 1 Bellevue Road 4 Breakwell Avenue 1 Brisbane Road 1 Broom Crescent 1 Bruce Street 3 Butts Street 6 Calcutta Road 1 Caledonian Crescent 2 Calverley Place 1 Carlyle's Place 1

Postcodes in DG12 50 shown View all postcodes

DG12 5AA DG12 5AB DG12 5AD DG12 5AE DG12 5AG DG12 5AH DG12 5AJ DG12 5AL DG12 5AN DG12 5AP DG12 5AQ DG12 5AR DG12 5AS DG12 5AT DG12 5AU DG12 5AW DG12 5AX DG12 5AY DG12 5AZ DG12 5BA DG12 5BB DG12 5BD DG12 5BE DG12 5BG DG12 5BH DG12 5BJ DG12 5BL DG12 5BN DG12 5BP DG12 5BQ DG12 5BT DG12 5BW DG12 5DA DG12 5DB DG12 5DD DG12 5DE DG12 5DF DG12 5DG DG12 5DH DG12 5DJ DG12 5DL DG12 5DN DG12 5DP DG12 5DQ DG12 5DR DG12 5DS DG12 5DT DG12 5DU DG12 5DW DG12 5DX