Overview for Dovecote Street, HAWICK, TD9 9QJ

Introduction

Hawick is a town in the Scottish Borders council area and historic county of Roxburghshire in the east Southern Uplands of Scotland. It is 10 miles (16.1 km) south-west of Jedburgh and 8.9 miles (14.3 km) south-south-east of Selkirk. It is one of the farthest towns from the sea in Scotland, in the heart of Teviotdale, and is the biggest town in the former county of Roxburghshire. The town is at the confluence of the Slitrig Water with the River Teviot.

The town was formally established in the 16th century, but was previously the site of historic settlement going back hundreds of years. By the late 17th century, the town began to grow significantly, especially during the Industrial Revolution and Victorian era as a centre for the production of textiles, with a focus on knitting and weaving, involving materials such as tweed and cashmere. By the late 20th century, textile production had declined but the town remains an important regional centre for shopping, tourism and services. Hawick's architecture is distinctive in that it has many sandstone buildings with slate roofs. The town has several museums, parks and heritage sites. The town hosts the annual Alchemy Film and Moving Image Festival.

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Summary for Dovecote Street, HAWICK, TD9 9QJ

Scottish Region
This postcode is in the
Hawick and Hermitage
within
Scottish Borders
Rural/Urban
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Roadworks near TD9 9QJ

Today's roadworks within 3 miles
Planned
19
In Progress
78
Completed
0
Cancelled
8

Road Safety near TD9 9QJ

Details of personal injury accidents in and around Dovecote Street, TD9 9QJ that have been reported to over the past 20 years.

Traffic Levels near TD9 9QJ

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Member of UK Parliament

This postcode is in the Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk parliamentary constituency.

Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk is a constituency in Scotland. The seat has been held by John Lamont (Conservative) since June 2017.

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Most Recent House Sales for Dovecote Street, TD9 9QJ

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Local Petrol Station Prices

Petrol Standard (E10)
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Petrol Super (E5)
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Diesel Standard (B7)
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Diesel Super (B7)
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Coordinates for TD9 9QJ

Latitude
55.426164
Longitude
-2.786085

Sunrise and Sunset at TD9 9QJ

Sunrise
05:49
Sunset
18:43

Traffic Emission and Congestion Zones

TD9 9QJ is not covered by a Traffic Emission or Congestion Zone

Historical Weather Summary

Clear5.63%
Cloudy52.99%
Rain11.02%
Windy29.58%
Other0.78%

Average Energy Performance

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Companies Registered at TD9 9QJ

Active
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Postcode Details for TD9 9QJ

Introduced
1 Jul 2007

Recent Updates

17 Mar 2024
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24 Feb 2024
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18 Feb 2024
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