G71 8LU is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (G71) is called the outward code. The part after the space (8LU) 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 G71.
- Postal Sector. In our case G71 8.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case LU.
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 G71 8LU postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is UDDINGSTON DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the G71 8LU postcode have the street address of Grieve Croft
It is situated within the post town of GLASGOW within the old postal county of Lanarkshire.
G71 8LU is within Bothwell.
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Map Coordinates for G71 8LU
| Latitude | 55.7990215518 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -4.0758932112 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for G71 8LU
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Weather Forecast for G71 8LU
Sun 28th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 4.00% | NNE 2 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 3.00% | N 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Overcast | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 9.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 11.00% | N 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Light rain | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 50.00% | NW 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 15.00% | WNW 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Clear night | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 1.00% | WSW 9 mph |
Mon 29th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 1.00% | SW 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 3.00% | SSW 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 13.00% | SSE 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 13.00% | SSW 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Light rain shower (day) | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 37.00% | S 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 40.00% | S 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 37.00% | SSE 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 14.00% | SE 9 mph |
Tue 30th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 8.00% | SSE 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 5.00% | SE 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 4.00% | ESE 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 7.00% | ESE 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 6.00% | SE 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 17.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 9.00% | ESE 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 7.00% | E 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 7.00% | ENE 9 mph |
Wed 1st May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 9.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 11.00% | NE 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 15.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 18.00% | ENE 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 11.00% | ENE 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 13.00% | ENE 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 7.00% | ENE 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 9.00% | ENE 9 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the G71 8LU Postcode?
Download Speeds For G71 8LU
| Average Mbps | 44.000 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 44.500 |
| Maximum Mbps | 73.890 |
G71 8LU has an average download speed of 44 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,290 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
19% of postcodes (228,171) have slower broadband speeds.
81% of postcodes (955,180) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For G71 8LU
| Average Mbps | 9.100 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 8.900 |
| Maximum Mbps | 19.530 |
G71 8LU has an average upload speed of 9.1 Megabits per second (Mbps).
5,216 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
19% of postcodes (227,694) have slower upload speeds.
80% of postcodes (951,731) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of G71 8LU Postcode
Scotland Primary Schools
St Bride's Primary School (Bothwell)
Address: St Bride's Primary School (Bothwell), Ailsa Road, Bothwell, G71 8LP
Distance: 0.95 miles
Contact: 01698 853709
Bothwell Primary School
Address: Bothwell Primary School, Blantyre Road, Bothwell, G71 8PJ
Distance: 0.35 miles
Contact: 01698 852919
St John The Baptist Primary School
Address: St John The Baptist Primary School, North British Road, Uddingston, G71 6NW
Distance: 1.23 miles
Contact: 01698 813540
Muiredge Primary School
Address: Muiredge Primary School, Watson Street, UDDINGSTON, G71 7JL
Distance: 1.51 miles
Contact: 01698 813852
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near G71 8LU
BOOTS OPTICIANS (HAMILTON)
Address: 33 REGENT WAY, HAMILTON, LANARKSHIRE, ML3 7EF
Distance: 2.37 miles
Contact: :
GB EYECARE
Address: 214 MAIN STREET, BELLSHILL, ML4 1AB
Distance: 2.50 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (MOTHERWELL)
Address: 47-49 BRANDON PARADE SOUTH, MOTHERWELL, ML1 1RE
Distance: 3.35 miles
Contact: :
VISIONCALL EAST MIDLANDS
Address: 125 CAMBUSLANG ROAD, GLASGOW, G32 8NB
Distance: 4.21 miles
Contact: http: HTTP://WWW.VISIONCALL.CO.UK
VISION CALL (SOLIHULL)
Address: 125 CAMBUSLANG ROAD, GLASGOW, G32 8NB
Distance: 4.21 miles
Contact: :
VISION CALL (GLASGOW)
Address: CAMBUSLANG INVESTMENT PARK, 125 CAMBUSLANG ROAD, GLASGOW, LANARKSHIRE, G32 8NB
Distance: 4.21 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near G71 8LU
BOTHWELL MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 3 UDDINGSTON ROAD, BOTHWELL, GLASGOW, G71 8ET
Distance: 0.44 miles
Contact: tel: 01698 852299
CALDERSIDE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: BLANTYRE HEALTH CENTRE, 64 VICTORIA STREET, BLANTYRE, GLASGOW, G72 0BS
Distance: 0.88 miles
Contact: tel: 01698 828868
VICTORIA MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: BLANTYRE HEALTH CENTRE, VICTORIA STREET, BLANTYRE, GLASGOW, G72 0BS
Distance: 0.88 miles
Contact: tel: 01698 826331
AUCHINRAITH MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: BLANTYRE HEALTH CENTRE, VICTORIA STREET, BLANTYRE, GLASGOW, G72 0BS
Distance: 0.88 miles
Contact: tel: 01698 823260
CHALLENGING PATIENTS SERVICE
Address: C/O BLANTYRE HEALTH CENTRE, VICTORIA STREET, BLANTYRE, GLASGOW, G72 0BS
Distance: 0.88 miles
Contact: tel: 01698 727539
COMMUNITY PHARMACY VARENICLINE CLINIC
Address: PHARMACY DEPARTMENT, KIRKLANDS HOSPITAL, FALLSIDE ROAD, BOTHWELL, GLASGOW, G71 8BB
Distance: 0.99 miles
Contact: tel: 01698 858315
Transport Links near G71 8LU
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: G71 8LU
- Uddingston
Uddingston station, Station Road, Uddingston, South Lanarkshire, G71 7LRDistance: 1.95 milesDriving Time: 4.38 minutes - Hamilton West
Hamilton West station, Clydesdale Street, Hamilton, South Lanarkshire, ML3 0DADistance: 2.76 milesDriving Time: 6.04 minutes - Bellshill
Bellshill station, Hamilton Road, Bellshill, North Lanarkshire, ML4 1RJDistance: 3.02 milesDriving Time: 5.68 minutes - Hamilton Central
Hamilton Central station, Station Road, Hamilton, South Lanarkshire, ML3 6PBDistance: 3.30 milesDriving Time: 7.49 minutes - Blantyre
Blantyne station, station Road, Blantyre, South Lanarkshire, G72 9BBDistance: 4.20 milesDriving Time: 7.87 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near G71 8LU
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near G71 8LU
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the G71 8LU Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Lanark and Hamilton East Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Angela Crawley |
| Political Party | Scottish National Party |
What Council is the G71 8LU Postcode in?
The Council for this Postcode is South 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 South Lanarkshire at the following link South Lanarkshire.How much is the Council Tax?
South 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 South 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 G71 8LU Postcode is?
Libraries are the responsibility of South 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.
Libraries - South Lanarkshire Leisure and CulturePostcodes near the G71 8LU Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the G71 8LU Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Asda, Clydeview Shopping Centre, Blantyre, GLASGOW, G72 0AQ | 1.12 miles | Directions from G71 8LU to Asda |
| Lidl, Bothwell Road, Uddingston, GLASGOW, G71 7HA | 1.63 miles | Directions from G71 8LU to Lidl |
| Tesco, Bothwell Road, Uddingston, GLASGOW, G71 7ET | 1.92 miles | Directions from G71 8LU to Tesco |
| Morrisons, New Park Street, HAMILTON, ML3 0BN | 2.14 miles | Directions from G71 8LU to Morrisons |
| Iceland, Douglas Park Lane, HAMILTON, ML3 0DF | 2.34 miles | Directions from G71 8LU to Iceland |
What Popular Restaurants are near the G71 8LU Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Kingsgate Retail Park, East Kilbride, G74 4UN | 3.72 miles | Directions from G71 8LU to Kingsgate Retail Park |
| Unit2 Caldeen Road, Coatbridge, ML5 4AN | 4.46 miles | Directions from G71 8LU to Unit2 Caldeen Road |
| Forge Retail Park, Glasgow, G31 4BH | 6.48 miles | Directions from G71 8LU to Forge Retail Park |
| Crown Street Retail Park, Glasgow, G5 0TL | 7.57 miles | Directions from G71 8LU to Crown Street Retail Park |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Hamilton Motorway Services Area, Strathclyde Park, HAMILTON, ML3 6JW | 1.78 miles | Directions from G71 8LU to McDonald's, Hamilton Motorway Services Area, Strathclyde Park, HAMILTON, ML3 6JW |
| McDonald's, New Edinburgh Road, BELLSHILL, ML4 3HH | 1.88 miles | Directions from G71 8LU to McDonald's, New Edinburgh Road, BELLSHILL, ML4 3HH |
| McDonald's, Brandon Parade South, MOTHERWELL, ML1 1RB | 3.35 miles | Directions from G71 8LU to McDonald's, Brandon Parade South, MOTHERWELL, ML1 1RB |
| McDonald's, Langmuir Road, Bargeddie, Baillieston, GLASGOW, G69 7TU | 3.52 miles | Directions from G71 8LU to McDonald's, Langmuir Road, Bargeddie, Baillieston, GLASGOW, G69 7TU |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Palace Grounds Road, HAMILTON, ML3 6AD | 2.30 miles | Directions from G71 8LU to KFC Hamilton - Palace Grounds Retail Pk |
| KFC, Brandon Parade South, MOTHERWELL, ML1 1RB | 3.35 miles | Directions from G71 8LU to KFC Glasgow - Motherwell |
| KFC, Glasgow Road, East Kilbride, GLASGOW, G74 4QA | 3.66 miles | Directions from G71 8LU to KFC East Kilbride - Kingsgate Retail Park |
| KFC, Westhorn Drive, Glasgow East Investment Park, GLASGOW, G32 8YX | 4.43 miles | Directions from G71 8LU to KFC Glasgow - London Road |
| KFC, Coatbank Street, COATBRIDGE, ML5 3SP | 4.59 miles | Directions from G71 8LU to KFC Coatbridge - Coatbank Street |