G68 0BU is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (G68) is called the outward code. The part after the space (0BU) 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 G which means Glasgow.
- Postal District. In our case G68.
- Postal Sector. In our case G68 0.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case BU.
The regional mail center for the post area G is the Scottish Distribution Centre, which is located at Canyon Road, Excelsior Park, Netherton Industrial Est, WISHAW, ML2 0XX.
The final port of call for any post addressed to the G68 0BU postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is CUMBERNAULD DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the G68 0BU postcode have the street address of Callander Court
It is situated within the post town of GLASGOW within the old postal county of Lanarkshire.
G68 0BU is within Cumbernauld.
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Map Coordinates for G68 0BU
| Latitude | 55.9593374555 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -3.99119912133 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for G68 0BU
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Weather Forecast for G68 0BU
Mon 29th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Light rain shower (day) | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 50.00% | SSW 13 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 23.00% | S 11 mph |
Tue 30th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 21.00% | S 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 11.00% | SSE 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Overcast | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 14.00% | ESE 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 8.00% | SE 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 10.00% | SE 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 10.00% | SSE 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 8.00% | SE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 6.00% | ESE 7 mph |
Wed 1st May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 7.00% | ESE 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Light rain | 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 48.00% | ENE 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 16.00% | NE 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 11.00% | E 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 10.00% | ESE 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 8.00% | ESE 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 9.00% | E 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 8.00% | ENE 7 mph |
Thu 2nd May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 12.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Overcast | 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 12.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 10.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 6.00% | NE 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 6.00% | NE 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 4.00% | NE 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 2.00% | NE 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 2.00% | ENE 7 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the G68 0BU Postcode?
Download Speeds For G68 0BU
| Average Mbps | 131.100 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 49.600 |
| Maximum Mbps | 331.000 |
G68 0BU has an average download speed of 131.1 Megabits per second (Mbps).
495 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
84% of postcodes (996,737) have slower broadband speeds.
16% of postcodes (187,409) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For G68 0BU
| Average Mbps | 17.000 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 12.300 |
| Maximum Mbps | 36.000 |
G68 0BU has an average upload speed of 17 Megabits per second (Mbps).
7,650 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
82% of postcodes (971,513) have slower upload speeds.
17% of postcodes (205,478) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of G68 0BU Postcode
Scotland Primary Schools
Whitelees Primary School
Address: Whitelees Primary School, Whitelees Road, Cumbernauld, G67 3NJ
Distance: 1.87 miles
Contact: 01236 794814
Cumbernauld Primary School
Address: Cumbernauld Primary School, Eastfield Road, Cumbernauld, G68 0EB
Distance: 0.75 miles
Contact: 01236 632110
St Andrew's Primary School (Cumbernauld)
Address: St Andrew's Primary School (Cumbernauld), Eastfield Road, Cumbernauld, G68 0EB
Distance: 0.75 miles
Contact: 01236 632111
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near G68 0BU
BOOTS OPTICIANS (CUMBERNAULD)
Address: 5 TEVIOT WALK, CUMBERNAULD CENTRE, CUMBERNAULD, GLASGOW, LANARKSHIRE, G67 1NG
Distance: 0.77 miles
Contact: :
4131 CUMBERNAULD
Address: ASDA OPTICIANS, 1 TRYST ROAD, CUMBERNAULD, GLASGOW, G67 1JW
Distance: 0.86 miles
Contact: :
ASDA OPTICIANS (CUMBERNAULD)
Address: ASDA STORES LTD, 1 TRYST ROAD, CUMBERNAULD, GLASGOW, LANARKSHIRE, G67 1JW
Distance: 0.86 miles
Contact: :
OPTICAL EXPRESS [DEERDYKES RD]
Address: 5 DEERDYKES ROAD, WESTFIELD INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, CUMBERNAULD, GLASGOW, LANARKSHIRE, G68 9HX
Distance: 3.30 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (AIRDRIE)
Address: 1 BUCHANAN STREET, AIRDRIE, LANARKSHIRE, ML6 6BG
Distance: 6.42 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (KIRKINTILLOCH)
Address: 25 COWGATE, KIRKINTILLOCH, GLASGOW, LANARKSHIRE, G66 1HW
Distance: 6.58 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near G68 0BU
KILDRUM MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: KILDRUM HEALTH CENTRE, LOCHLEA ROAD, CUMBERNAULD, GLASGOW, G67 2ES
Distance: 0.89 miles
Contact: tel: 01236 721354
CALEDONIA MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: NORTH CARBRAIN ROAD, TOWN CENTRE, CUMBERNAULD, GLASGOW, G67 1BJ
Distance: 0.91 miles
Contact: tel: 01236 731738
THE GLEN MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: CENTRAL HEALTH CENTRE, NORTH CARBRAIN ROAD, CUMBERNAULD, GLASGOW, G67 1BJ
Distance: 0.91 miles
Contact: tel: 01236 737214
KENILWORTH MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 1 KENILWORTH COURT, GREENFAULDS, CUMBERNAULD, GLASGOW, G67 1BP
Distance: 1.32 miles
Contact: tel: 01236 727816
ABRONHILL MEDICAL GROUP
Address: ABRONHILL HEALTH CENTRE, PINE ROAD, CUMBERNAULD, GLASGOW, G67 3BE
Distance: 1.52 miles
Contact: tel: 01236 723223
DR DJ CLIFFORD
Address: ABRONHILL HEALTH CENTRE, PINE ROAD, CUMBERNAULD, GLASGOW, G67 3BE
Distance: 1.52 miles
Contact: tel: 01236 727654
Transport Links near G68 0BU
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: G68 0BU
- Croy
Croy station, Constarry Road, Croy, North Lanarkshire, G65 9HTDistance: 2.67 milesDriving Time: 4.89 minutes - Cumbernauld
Cumbernauld station, Glencryan Road, Cumbernauld, North Lanarkshire, G67 2UHDistance: 3.26 milesDriving Time: 5.81 minutes - Greenfaulds
Greenfaulds station, South Carbrain Road, Greenfaulds, North Lanarkshire, G67 2XJDistance: 5.32 milesDriving Time: 7.77 minutes - Gartcosh
Gartcosh station, Craignethan Drive, Gartcosh, Glasgow City, G69 8DFDistance: 9.13 milesDriving Time: 11.28 minutes - Caldercruix
Caldercruix station, Millstream Crescent, Caldercruix, South Lanarkshire, ML6 7RJDistance: 13.27 milesDriving Time: 18.62 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near G68 0BU
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near G68 0BU
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the G68 0BU Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Cumbernauld, Kilsyth and Kirkintilloch East Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Stuart C McDonald |
| Political Party | Scottish National Party |
What Council is the G68 0BU Postcode in?
The Council for this Postcode is North Lanarkshire 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 North Lanarkshire at the following link North Lanarkshire.How much is the Council Tax?
North Lanarkshire 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 North Lanarkshire 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 G68 0BU Postcode is?
Libraries are the responsibility of North Lanarkshire council
Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.
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What Popular Supermarkets are near the G68 0BU Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Iceland, Ettrick Way, Cumbernauld, GLASGOW, G67 1NQ | 1.35 miles | Directions from G68 0BU to Iceland |
| Asda, Tryst Road, Cumbernauld, GLASGOW, G67 1JW | 1.39 miles | Directions from G68 0BU to Asda |
| Tesco, Auchinbee Way, Cumbernauld, GLASGOW, G68 0EZ | 1.99 miles | Directions from G68 0BU to Tesco |
| Aldi, St. Maurice's Gate, Cumbernauld, GLASGOW, G68 9FW | 3.17 miles | Directions from G68 0BU to Aldi |
| Iceland, Ardgoil Drive, Cumbernauld, GLASGOW, G68 9NE | 3.25 miles | Directions from G68 0BU to Iceland |
What Popular Restaurants are near the G68 0BU Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| South Muirhead Road, Cumbernauld, Cumbernauld, G67 1AX | 0.68 miles | Directions from G68 0BU to South Muirhead Road, Cumbernauld |
| Unit2 Caldeen Road, Coatbridge, ML5 4AN | 7.29 miles | Directions from G68 0BU to Unit2 Caldeen Road |
| Junction 9, M9 Motorway, Pirnhall, Stirling, FK7 8EU | 8.49 miles | Directions from G68 0BU to Junction 9, M9 Motorway, Pirnhall |
| Strathkelvin Retail Park, Glasgow, G64 2TS | 8.73 miles | Directions from G68 0BU to Strathkelvin Retail Park |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Central Way, Cumbernauld, Glasgow G67 1NF | 0.74 miles | Directions from G68 0BU to McDonald's, Central Way, Cumbernauld, Glasgow G67 1NF |
| McDonald's, Milton Road, Kirkintilloch, GLASGOW, G66 1SY | 6.40 miles | Directions from G68 0BU to McDonald's, Milton Road, Kirkintilloch, GLASGOW, G66 1SY |
| McDonald's, Gartlea Road, AIRDRIE, ML6 9JB | 6.60 miles | Directions from G68 0BU to McDonald's, Gartlea Road, AIRDRIE, ML6 9JB |
| McDonald's, Coatbank Street, COATBRIDGE, ML5 3SP | 7.10 miles | Directions from G68 0BU to McDonald's, Coatbank Street, COATBRIDGE, ML5 3SP |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, South Muirhead Road, Cumbernauld, GLASGOW, G67 1AX | 0.61 miles | Directions from G68 0BU to KFC Cumbernauld - South Muirhead Road |
| KFC, Coatbank Street, COATBRIDGE, ML5 3SP | 7.10 miles | Directions from G68 0BU to KFC Coatbridge - Coatbank Street |
| KFC, Callendar Road, FALKIRK, FK1 1XS | 8.61 miles | Directions from G68 0BU to KFC Falkirk - Callendar Road |
| KFC, Springburn Road, GLASGOW, G21 1UU | 10.37 miles | Directions from G68 0BU to KFC Glasgow - Springburn Road |
| KFC, Westhorn Drive, Glasgow East Investment Park, GLASGOW, G32 8YX | 10.92 miles | Directions from G68 0BU to KFC Glasgow - London Road |