SP8 5FN is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (SP8) is called the outward code. The part after the space (5FN) is called the inward code. The letters C, I, K, M, O and V are not allowed in the inward code. In addition to the inward and outward code, the postcode can be broken up into four parts:
- Postal Area. In our case SP which means Salisbury.
- Postal District. In our case SP8.
- Postal Sector. In our case SP8 5.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case FN.
The regional mail center for the post area SP is the South West Distribution Centre, which is located at Western Approach, Distribution Park, Severn Beach, BRISTOL, BS35 4GG.
The final port of call for any post addressed to the SP8 5FN postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the SP8 5FN postcode have the street address of Factory Hill
A close-knit community! The 2021 Census indicates that only 17 individuals call the SP8 5FN postcode their home.
It is situated within the post town of GILLINGHAM within the old postal county of Dorset.
SP8 5FN is within the village of Bourton.
The SP8 5FN postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in SP8 5FN are houses. Of these houses, most are mid-terraced. The remainder are semi-detached and end-terraced.
Most properties in SP8 5FN are unknown tenure with the rest being unknown tenure.
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| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Map Coordinates for SP8 5FN
| Latitude | 51.0775254791 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -2.32292620342 |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the SP8 5FN Postcode?
Download Speeds For SP8 5FN
| Average Mbps | 38.800 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 40.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 55.000 |
SP8 5FN has an average download speed of 38.8 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,077 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
14% of postcodes (168,239) have slower broadband speeds.
86% of postcodes (1,015,325) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For SP8 5FN
| Average Mbps | 7.500 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 10.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 10.000 |
SP8 5FN has an average upload speed of 7.5 Megabits per second (Mbps).
3,708 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
13% of postcodes (156,856) have slower upload speeds.
86% of postcodes (1,024,077) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of SP8 5FN Postcode
England Primary Schools
St George's Church of England School, Bourton
Address: St George's Church of England School, Bourton, Church Track, Bourton, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 5BN
Distance: 0.53 miles
Contact: 01747840409
Whitesheet Church of England Primary Academy
Address: Whitesheet Church of England Primary Academy, Chapel Lane, Zeals, Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 6NL
Distance: 0.66 miles
Contact: 01747840394
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near SP8 5FN
WINNING SMILES
Address: MIDDLEFIELD HOUSE, MARLOTT ROAD, GILLINGHAM, DORSET, SP8 4FA
Distance: 2.70 miles
Contact: :
MERE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: SPRINGFIELD ROAD, MERE, WARMINSTER, WILTSHIRE, BA12 6EW
Distance: 2.75 miles
Contact: :
GILLINGHAM DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 1 LANARK VILLAS, NEWBURY, GILLINGHAM, DORSET, SP8 4QH
Distance: 3.61 miles
Contact: :
THE WINCANTON SMILE CENTRE
Address: 28 HIGH STREET, WINCANTON, SOMERSET, BA9 9JF
Distance: 3.95 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 7A CHURCH STREET, WINCANTON, SOMERSET, BA9 9AA
Distance: 4.14 miles
Contact: :
THE BRUTON DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: UPHILLS, BRUTON, SOMERSET, BA10 0ES
Distance: 6.14 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near SP8 5FN
MERE PHARMACY
Address: THE SQUARE, MERE, WARMINSTER, WILTSHIRE, BA12 6DL
Distance: 2.51 miles
Contact: tel: 01747 860232
PEACEMARSH PHARMACY
Address: PEACEMARSH SURGERY, MARLOTT ROAD, GILLINGHAM, DORSET, SP8 4FA
Distance: 2.70 miles
Contact: tel: 01747 825481
GILLINGHAM PHARMACY
Address: HIGH STREET, GILLINGHAM, DORSET, SP8 4AG
Distance: 3.49 miles
Contact: tel: 01747 822427
THE BARN PHARMACY
Address: THE BARN SURGERY, NEWBURY, GILLINGHAM, DORSET, SP8 4XS
Distance: 3.67 miles
Contact: tel: 01747 826709
BOOTS
Address: 31 HIGH STREET, WINCANTON, SOMERSET, BA9 9JU
Distance: 3.98 miles
Contact: tel: 01963 32205
BOOTS
Address: WINCANTON HEALTH CENTRE, DYKES WAY, WINCANTON, SOMERSET, BA9 9FQ
Distance: 4.52 miles
Contact: tel: 01963 33235
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near SP8 5FN
ROBERT FRITH OPTOMETRISTS (GILLINGHAM)
Address: FAIRFIELD HOUSE, HIGH STREET, GILLINGHAM, DORSET, SP8 4AA
Distance: 3.47 miles
Contact: :
SARAH GIBSON OPTOMETRIST
Address: COMMERCE HOUSE, MARKET PLACE, WINCANTON, SOMERSET, BA9 9LP
Distance: 4.10 miles
Contact: :
ROBERT FRITH OPTOMETRISTS LTD (SHAFTESBURY)
Address: WESLEY HOUSE, 12 BELL STREET, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8AR
Distance: 7.34 miles
Contact: :
HARROLD OPTICIANS (SHAFTSBURY)
Address: 49 HIGH STREET, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8JE
Distance: 7.41 miles
Contact: :
EYESTYLE CENTRE (SHAFTESBURY)
Address: 56 HIGH STREET, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET, SP7 8AA
Distance: 7.42 miles
Contact: :
ROBERT FRITH OPTOMETRISTS LTD (CASTLE CARY)
Address: FORE STREET, CASTLE CARY, SOMERSET, BA7 7BG
Distance: 8.34 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near SP8 5FN
SILTON SURGERY
Address: THE SURGERY, GILLINGHAM ROAD, SILTON, GILLINGHAM, DORSET, SP8 5DF
Distance: 0.37 miles
Contact: tel: 01747 841304
MERE SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: DARK LANE, MERE, WARMINSTER, BA12 6DT
Distance: 2.64 miles
Contact: :
MERE SURGERY
Address: DARK LANE, MERE, WARMINSTER, WILTSHIRE, BA12 6DT
Distance: 2.64 miles
Contact: tel: 01747 860001
PEACEMARSH SURGERY
Address: NEW MEDICAL CENTRE, MARLOTT ROAD, PEACEMARSH, GILLINGHAM, DORSET, SP8 4FA
Distance: 2.70 miles
Contact: :
GILLINGHAM MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: BARN SURGERY, NEWBURY, GILLINGHAM, DORSET, SP8 4XS
Distance: 3.67 miles
Contact: tel: 01747 824201
WINCANTON COMMUNITY HOSPITAL - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: VERRINGTON HOSPITAL, VERRINGTON, WINCANTON, BA9 9DQ
Distance: 4.33 miles
Contact: :
Motorway Junctions near SP8 5FN
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near SP8 5FN
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the SP8 5FN Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | North Dorset Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Simon Hoare |
| Political Party | Conservative |
What Council is the SP8 5FN Postcode in?
The Council for this Postcode is Dorset Council, who are a Unitary authority. This means that they are responsible for providing education, libraries and maintaining highways as well as normal council duties such as council tax, rubbish collection, housing, environmental health and planning.
You can visit the website for Dorset at the following link Dorset.How much is the Council Tax?
Dorset Council is responsible for collecting council tax. This will vary depending on which council tax band the property falls within. You can check the council tax band at the gov.uk website.
Once you know the council tax band you can view how much Dorset charge for that band by visiting the The Council Tax section of their website.
Planning Applications
When moving house to a new post code it is worth checking out what will be built in the neighbourhood.
Few people want to live next door to a building site, have their garden overlooked or have the views from their property ruined.
Visit the local planning department and search for planning applications in this postcode granted within the last three years or still awaiting a decision. This will give an indication of what could still be built.
Where can I find out where the nearest Library to the SP8 5FN Postcode is?
Libraries are the responsibility of Dorset council
Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.
Libraries - Dorset CouncilPostcodes near the SP8 5FN Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the SP8 5FN Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Waitrose, Chantry Fields, GILLINGHAM, SP8 4UA | 5.68 miles | Directions from SP8 5FN to Waitrose |
| Iceland, Station Road, GILLINGHAM, SP8 4PY | 5.76 miles | Directions from SP8 5FN to Iceland |
| Asda, Station Road, GILLINGHAM, SP8 4QA | 5.87 miles | Directions from SP8 5FN to Asda |
| Aldi, GILLINGHAM, SP8 5FB | 7.16 miles | Directions from SP8 5FN to Aldi |
| Morrisons, Wessex Way, Wincanton Business Park, WINCANTON, BA9 9RP | 7.23 miles | Directions from SP8 5FN to Morrisons |
What Popular Restaurants are near the SP8 5FN Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Warminster,a350 / A36, Warminster, BA12 0JZ | 11.04 miles | Directions from SP8 5FN to Warminster,a350 / A36 |
| A303/a37 Podimore, Yeovil, BA22 8JG | 15.12 miles | Directions from SP8 5FN to A303/a37 Podimore |
| 2 Middle Street, Yeovil, BA20 1LZ | 16.38 miles | Directions from SP8 5FN to 2 Middle Street |
| Unit 19, Bristol Road, Bristol, BS13 7TJ | 26.23 miles | Directions from SP8 5FN to Unit 19, Bristol Road |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Lawrence Hill, WINCANTON, BA9 8AB | 4.79 miles | Directions from SP8 5FN to McDonald's, Lawrence Hill, WINCANTON, BA9 8AB |
| McDonald's, Wessex Fields, FROME, BA11 4DH | 9.64 miles | Directions from SP8 5FN to McDonald's, Wessex Fields, FROME, BA11 4DH |
| McDonald's, Sparkford, YEOVIL, BA22 7JE | 11.31 miles | Directions from SP8 5FN to McDonald's, Sparkford, YEOVIL, BA22 7JE |
| McDonald's, Flushing Meadow, YEOVIL, BA21 5DL | 15.52 miles | Directions from SP8 5FN to McDonald's, Flushing Meadow, YEOVIL, BA21 5DL |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Lawrence Hill, WINCANTON, BA9 8AB | 4.79 miles | Directions from SP8 5FN to KFC Wincanton - Lawrence Hill |
| KFC, Ivy Cross, SHAFTESBURY, SP7 8DS | 7.32 miles | Directions from SP8 5FN to KFC Shaftsbury - Ivy Cross |
| KFC, Wessex Fields, FROME, BA11 4DH | 9.64 miles | Directions from SP8 5FN to KFC Frome - Wessex Fields |
| KFC, Bradley Road, TROWBRIDGE, BA14 0RQ | 16.44 miles | Directions from SP8 5FN to KFC Trowbridge - Bradley Road |
| KFC, Western Avenue, Houndstone Business Park, YEOVIL, BA22 8YQ | 17.65 miles | Directions from SP8 5FN to KFC Yeovil - Western Avenue |