G72 8WR is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (G72) is called the outward code. The part after the space (8WR) 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 G72.
- Postal Sector. In our case G72 8.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case WR.
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 G72 8WR postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is RUTHERGLEN DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the G72 8WR postcode have the street address of Gilbertfield Wynd
It is situated within the post town of GLASGOW within the old postal county of Lanarkshire.
G72 8WR is within Greenlees.
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Map Coordinates for G72 8WR
| Latitude | 55.806944754 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -4.14724830061 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for G72 8WR
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Weather Forecast for G72 8WR
Sat 27th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 1.00% | ENE 7 mph |
Sun 28th 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 4.0°C) | 0.00% | ENE 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 4.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 1.00% | E 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 3.00% | NE 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 10.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 48.00% | N 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Light rain | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 47.00% | N 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 45.00% | WNW 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Clear night | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 1.00% | WSW 9 mph |
Mon 29th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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| 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 | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 3.00% | SSW 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 13.00% | S 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 12.00% | SSW 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Light rain shower (day) | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 38.00% | S 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Heavy rain shower (day) | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 58.00% | S 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 37.00% | SSE 13 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 15.00% | SSE 11 mph |
Tue 30th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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| 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 8.0°C) | 5.00% | SE 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 4.00% | SE 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 7.00% | SE 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 6.00% | SE 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 17.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 9.00% | SE 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 8.00% | E 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 7.00% | ENE 9 mph |
Wed 1st May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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| 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% | ENE 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 | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 11.00% | ENE 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 8.00% | ENE 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 8.00% | ENE 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 9.00% | ENE 11 mph |
Schools within a five minute drive of G72 8WR Postcode
Scotland Primary Schools
David Livingstone Memorial Primary School
Address: David Livingstone Memorial Primary School, Morven Avenue, Blantyre, G72 9JY
Distance: 1.94 miles
Contact: 01698 823680
Hallside Primary School
Address: Hallside Primary School, Newton Station Road, Halfway, CAMBUSLANG, G72 7XN
Distance: 0.65 miles
Contact: 0141 6413289
Park View Primary School
Address: Park View Primary School, New Road, Halfway, CAMBUSLANG, G72 7PU
Distance: 0.56 miles
Contact: 0141 6411677
St Cadoc's Primary School
Address: St Cadoc's Primary School, Ivybank Avenue, Halfway, CAMBUSLANG, G72 8SQ
Distance: 0.39 miles
Contact: 0141 6413088
Cairns Primary School
Address: Cairns Primary School, Ivybank Avenue, Cambuslang, G72 8SQ
Distance: 0.39 miles
Contact: 0141 6412218
St Bride's Primary School (Cambuslang)
Address: St Bride's Primary School (Cambuslang), Johnson Drive, CAMBUSLANG, G72 8JR
Distance: 0.95 miles
Contact: 0141 6413344
West Coats Primary School
Address: West Coats Primary School, Brownside Road, CAMBUSLANG, G72 8NH
Distance: 1.21 miles
Contact: 0141 6411384
James Aiton Primary School
Address: James Aiton Primary School, Morriston Street, CAMBUSLANG, G72 7HZ
Distance: 1.28 miles
Contact: 0141 6412472
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near G72 8WR
VISIONCALL EAST MIDLANDS
Address: 125 CAMBUSLANG ROAD, GLASGOW, G32 8NB
Distance: 1.70 miles
Contact: http: HTTP://WWW.VISIONCALL.CO.UK
VISION CALL (SOLIHULL)
Address: 125 CAMBUSLANG ROAD, GLASGOW, G32 8NB
Distance: 1.70 miles
Contact: :
VISION CALL (GLASGOW)
Address: CAMBUSLANG INVESTMENT PARK, 125 CAMBUSLANG ROAD, GLASGOW, LANARKSHIRE, G32 8NB
Distance: 1.70 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (EAST KILBRIDE - SOUTHGATE)
Address: 19 SOUTHGATE, TOWN CENTRE, EAST KILBRIDE, GLASGOW, LANARKSHIRE, G74 1LT
Distance: 3.46 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (EAST KILBRIDE - THE PLAZA)
Address: THE PLAZA, EAST KILBRIDE, GLASGOW, LANARKSHIRE, G74 1LW
Distance: 3.49 miles
Contact: :
CONNECT EYECARE LTD
Address: UNIT 52, 37 ROSYTH ROAD, GLASGOW, G5 0YD
Distance: 4.01 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near G72 8WR
THE CRAIGALLIAN AVENUE PRACTICE
Address: 11 CRAIGALLIAN AVENUE, CAMBUSLANG, GLASGOW, G72 8RW
Distance: 0.33 miles
Contact: tel: 01416 413129
NORTH AVENUE SURGERY
Address: 18 NORTH AVENUE, CAMBUSLANG, GLASGOW, G72 8AT
Distance: 1.34 miles
Contact: tel: 01416 413037
SILVERBANK SURGERY
Address: ARDOCH MEDICAL CENTRE, 6 ARDOCH GROVE, CAMBUSLANG, GLASGOW, G72 8HA
Distance: 1.49 miles
Contact: tel: 01416 413827
ARDOCH MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: ARDOCH MEDICAL CENTRE, 6 ARDOCH GROVE, CAMBUSLANG, GLASGOW, G72 8HA
Distance: 1.49 miles
Contact: tel: 01416 411255
CALDERSIDE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: BLANTYRE HEALTH CENTRE, 64 VICTORIA STREET, BLANTYRE, GLASGOW, G72 0BS
Distance: 2.40 miles
Contact: tel: 01698 828868
VICTORIA MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: BLANTYRE HEALTH CENTRE, VICTORIA STREET, BLANTYRE, GLASGOW, G72 0BS
Distance: 2.40 miles
Contact: tel: 01698 826331
Transport Links near G72 8WR
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: G72 8WR
- Kirkhill
Kirkhill station, Greenlees Road, Kirkhill, South Lanarkshire, G72 8NLDistance: 1.18 milesDriving Time: 2.66 minutes - Cambuslang
Cambuslang station, Main Street, Cambuslang, South Lanarkshire, G72 7ELDistance: 1.48 milesDriving Time: 3.25 minutes - Newton (Lanark)
Newton station, Station Road, Newton, South Lanarkshire, G72 7TDDistance: 1.56 milesDriving Time: 4.61 minutes - Carmyle
Carmyle station, Carmyle Avenue, Carmyle, Glasgow City, G32 8YSDistance: 2.70 milesDriving Time: 5.32 minutes - Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon station, Hamilton Road, Mount Vernon, Glasgow City, G69 7DBDistance: 3.52 milesDriving Time: 6.39 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near G72 8WR
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near G72 8WR
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the G72 8WR Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Rutherglen and Hamilton West Burgh Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Margaret Ferrier |
| Political Party | Independent |
What Council is the G72 8WR 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 G72 8WR 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 G72 8WR Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the G72 8WR Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Aldi, School Avenue, Cambuslang, GLASGOW, G72 8PJ | 1.20 miles | Directions from G72 8WR to Aldi |
| Morrisons, Bridge Street, Cambuslang, GLASGOW, G72 7EA | 2.13 miles | Directions from G72 8WR to Morrisons |
| Sainsburys, Kingsgate Retail Park, Glasgow Road, East Kilbride, GLASGOW, G74 4UN | 2.83 miles | Directions from G72 8WR to Sainsburys |
| Aldi, Avon Drive, East Kilbride, GLASGOW, G74 4FL | 3.41 miles | Directions from G72 8WR to Aldi |
| Tesco, Stonelaw Road, Rutherglen, GLASGOW, G73 3RJ | 3.71 miles | Directions from G72 8WR to Tesco |
What Popular Restaurants are near the G72 8WR Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Kingsgate Retail Park, East Kilbride, G74 4UN | 1.85 miles | Directions from G72 8WR to Kingsgate Retail Park |
| Forge Retail Park, Glasgow, G31 4BH | 4.11 miles | Directions from G72 8WR to Forge Retail Park |
| Crown Street Retail Park, Glasgow, G5 0TL | 4.85 miles | Directions from G72 8WR to Crown Street Retail Park |
| St Enochs Shopping Centre, Glasgow, G1 4BW | 5.36 miles | Directions from G72 8WR to St Enochs Shopping Centre |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Lees Burn Court, East Kilbride, GLASGOW, G74 3XB | 2.00 miles | Directions from G72 8WR to McDonald's, Lees Burn Court, East Kilbride, GLASGOW, G74 3XB |
| McDonald's, Westhorn Drive, Glasgow East Investment Park, GLASGOW, G32 8YX | 2.19 miles | Directions from G72 8WR to McDonald's, Westhorn Drive, Glasgow East Investment Park, GLASGOW, G32 8YX |
| McDonald's, Dalmarnock Road, Rutherglen, GLASGOW, G73 1AE | 3.02 miles | Directions from G72 8WR to McDonald's, Dalmarnock Road, Rutherglen, GLASGOW, G73 1AE |
| McDonald's, Castlemilk Arcade, Dougrie Drive, GLASGOW, G45 9AA | 3.41 miles | Directions from G72 8WR to McDonald's, Castlemilk Arcade, Dougrie Drive, GLASGOW, G45 9AA |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Glasgow Road, East Kilbride, GLASGOW, G74 4QA | 1.79 miles | Directions from G72 8WR to KFC East Kilbride - Kingsgate Retail Park |
| KFC, Westhorn Drive, Glasgow East Investment Park, GLASGOW, G32 8YX | 2.19 miles | Directions from G72 8WR to KFC Glasgow - London Road |
| KFC, Dalmarnock Road, Rutherglen, GLASGOW, G73 1NY | 3.12 miles | Directions from G72 8WR to KFC Glasgow - Rutherglen |
| KFC, Princes Mall, Town Centre, East Kilbride, GLASGOW, G74 1JU | 3.37 miles | Directions from G72 8WR to KFC East Kilbride - Shopping Centre |
| KFC, Queensway, East Kilbride, GLASGOW, G74 5NY | 3.70 miles | Directions from G72 8WR to KFC East Kilbride - Queensway |