GL2 8BS is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (GL2) is called the outward code. The part after the space (8BS) 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 GL which means Gloucester.
- Postal District. In our case GL2.
- Postal Sector. In our case GL2 8.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case BS.
The regional mail center for the post area GL 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 GL2 8BS postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is GLOUCESTER NORTH DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the GL2 8BS postcode have the street address of Lake Close
A close-knit community! The 2021 Census indicates that only 11 individuals call the GL2 8BS postcode their home.
It is situated within the post town of GLOUCESTER within the old postal county of Gloucestershire.
GL2 8BS is within the village of Churcham.
The GL2 8BS postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in GL2 8BS are bungalows. Of these bungalows, most are mid-terraced. The remainder are semi-detached and end-terraced.
Most properties in GL2 8BS are social housing with the rest being unknown tenure.
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| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Map Coordinates for GL2 8BS
| Latitude | 51.8695483723 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -2.35002370612 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for GL2 8BS
| Map Series | Amazon | Ordnance Survey |
| Explorer 1:25,000 ol14 Wye Valley and Forest of Dean | Check Price on Amazon | Buy Direct from the Ordnance Survey |
| Landranger 1:50,000 162 Gloucester & Forest of Dean | Check Price on Amazon | Buy Direct from the Ordnance Survey |
Weather Forecast for GL2 8BS
Tue 30th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 2.00% | SSE 11 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 2.00% | SSE 11 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 1.00% | SSE 13 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 6.00% | SSE 16 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 8.00% | SSE 16 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Light rain | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 50.00% | S 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Heavy rain | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 76.00% | S 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Light rain shower (night) | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 37.00% | SSE 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 7.0°C) | 7.00% | SSE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 6.00% | SE 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 8.00% | SE 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 7.00% | ESE 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 11.00% | SSE 4 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 15.00% | ENE 4 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Light rain | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 54.00% | NNW 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 16.00% | NW 7 mph |
Thu 2nd May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 13.00% | NW 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Light rain | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 57.00% | NNW 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Light rain | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 56.00% | NNW 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 32.00% | NNW 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 11.00% | N 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 17.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 8.00% | NNW 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 8.00% | N 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 4.00% | NNW 9 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the GL2 8BS Postcode?
Download Speeds For GL2 8BS
| Average Mbps | 6.200 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 6.300 |
| Maximum Mbps | 6.990 |
GL2 8BS has an average download speed of 6.2 Megabits per second (Mbps).
167 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
1% of postcodes (7,162) have slower broadband speeds.
99% of postcodes (1,177,312) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For GL2 8BS
| Average Mbps | 0.700 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 0.800 |
| Maximum Mbps | 1.100 |
GL2 8BS has an average upload speed of 0.7 Megabits per second (Mbps).
2,264 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
0% of postcodes (3,591) have slower upload speeds.
100% of postcodes (1,178,786) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of GL2 8BS Postcode
England Primary Schools
Churcham Primary School
Address: Churcham Primary School, Churcham, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL2 8BD
Distance: 0.25 miles
Contact: 01452750467
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near GL2 8BS
WESTBURY DENTAL SURGERY
Address: THE VILLAGE, WESTBURY-ON-SEVERN, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL14 1PA
Distance: 4.10 miles
Contact: :
ST JAMES DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: ST. JAMES, QUEDGELEY, GLOUCESTER, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL2 4WD
Distance: 4.17 miles
Contact: :
QUEDGELEY HOUSE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: SPACE PARK, OLYMPUS ROAD, QUEDGELEY, GLOUCESTER, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL2 4AL
Distance: 4.31 miles
Contact: :
COMMUNITY DENTAL SERVICE
Address: 2 KIMBROSE WAY, GLOUCESTER, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL1 2DB
Distance: 4.35 miles
Contact: :
MESSENGER DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: MESSENGER HOUSE, GLOUCESTER, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL1 1HX
Distance: 4.53 miles
Contact: :
GLOUCESTERSHIRE PARTNERSHIP N H
Address: RIKENEL, MONTPELLIER, GLOUCESTER, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL1 1LY
Distance: 4.54 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near GL2 8BS
LLOYDSPHARMACY
Address: SEVERNVALE SURGERY, ST. JAMES, QUEDGELEY, GLOUCESTER, GL2 4WD
Distance: 4.17 miles
Contact: tel: 01452 728297
BOOTS
Address: UNIT 3-6 QUEDGLEY R/P, OLYMPUS PARK, QUEDGELEY, GLOUCESTER, GL2 4NF
Distance: 4.18 miles
Contact: tel: 07900 704992
TESCO INSTORE PHARMACY
Address: SEVERNVALE BUSINESS CENTRE, BRISTOL ROAD, QUEDGELEY, GLOUCESTER, GL2 4PF
Distance: 4.19 miles
Contact: tel: 01452 801023
BADHAM PHARMACY
Address: QUAYSIDE HOUSE, QUAY STREET, GLOUCESTER, GL1 2TZ
Distance: 4.21 miles
Contact: tel: 01452 891147
FIRST CALL PHARMACY
Address: OFFICE 2, MORELANDS, TRADING EST, BRISTOL ROAD, GLOUCESTER, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL1 5RZ
Distance: 4.34 miles
Contact: tel: 01452 245445
ALLIED PHARMACY GLOUCESTER
Address: 28 SOUTHGATE STREET, GLOUCESTER, GL1 2DP
Distance: 4.41 miles
Contact: tel: 01452 301146
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near GL2 8BS
JOHN WEYGANG OPTOMESTRISTS (QUEDGELEY)
Address: 100 BRISTOL ROAD, QUEDGELEY, GLOUCESTER, GL2 4NA
Distance: 4.13 miles
Contact: :
QUEDGLEY
Address: BRISTOL ROAD, QUEDGELEY, GLOUCESTER, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL2 4PF
Distance: 4.19 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (GLOUCESTER)
Address: EASTGATE SHOPPING CENTRE, GLOUCESTER, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL1 1XH
Distance: 4.45 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (GLOUCESTER)
Address: UNIT 4-6 BELL WALK, THE MALL, GLOUCESTER, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL1 1XH
Distance: 4.45 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (GLOUCESTER - EASTGATE STREET)
Address: 38-46 EASTGATE STREET, GLOUCESTER, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL1 1PU
Distance: 4.54 miles
Contact: :
KODAK LENS VISION CENTRE
Address: 114 NORTHGATE STREET, GLOUCESTER, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL1 1SL
Distance: 4.60 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near GL2 8BS
NEWNHAM SURGERY
Address: NEWNHAM & WESTBURY SURGERY, RODLEY ROAD, WESTBURY-ON-SEVERN, GL14 1PF
Distance: 4.07 miles
Contact: tel: 01594 516241
NEWNHAM SURGERY
Address: RODLEY ROAD, WESTBURY-ON-SEVERN, GL14 1PF
Distance: 4.07 miles
Contact: :
ST JAMES FAMILY DOCTORS
Address: QUEDGELEY HEALTH CAMPUS, ST JAMES QUEDGELEY HEALTH CAMPUS, QUEDGELEY, GLOUCESTER, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL2 4WD
Distance: 4.17 miles
Contact: :
SEVERNVALE SURGERY
Address: SEVERNVALE SURGERY ST JAMES, QUEDGELEY, GLOUCESTER, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL2 4WD
Distance: 4.17 miles
Contact: :
QUEDGELEY MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: OLYMPUS PARK, QUEDGELEY, GLOUCESTER, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL2 4NF
Distance: 4.18 miles
Contact: tel: 01452 728882
SEVERNSIDE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: QUAYSIDE HOUSE, QUAY STREET, GLOUCESTER, GL1 2TZ
Distance: 4.21 miles
Contact: tel: 01452 891110
Transport Links near GL2 8BS
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: GL2 8BS
- Gloucester
Gloucester station, Bruton Way, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 1DEDistance: 5.80 milesDriving Time: 10.14 minutes - Cheltenham Spa
Cheltenham Spa station, Queens Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 8NPDistance: 12.04 milesDriving Time: 16.06 minutes - Stonehouse
Stonehouse station, Burdett Road, Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, GL10 2JWDistance: 14.29 milesDriving Time: 22.20 minutes - Stroud (Gloucs)
Stroud station, Station Road, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL5 3APDistance: 14.87 milesDriving Time: 25.72 minutes - Cam & Dursley
Cam & Dursley station, Box Road, near Cam, Gloucestershire, GL11 5DJDistance: 18.44 milesDriving Time: 25.79 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near GL2 8BS
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near GL2 8BS
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the GL2 8BS Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Forest of Dean Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Mr Mark Harper |
| Political Party | Conservative |
What Council is the GL2 8BS Postcode in?
The Local Council for this Postcode is Forest of Dean District Council and the County Council is Gloucestershire County Council.
Gloucestershire County Council is responsible for providing education, libraries and maintaining highways.
Forest of Dean District Council is responsible for duties such as council tax, rubbish collection, housing, environmental health and planning.
You can visit the website for Forest of Dean District at the following link Forest of Dean District.How much is the Council Tax?
Forest of Dean District 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 Forest of Dean District 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 GL2 8BS Postcode is?
Libraries are the responsibility of Gloucestershire County 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 - Gloucestershire County CouncilPostcodes near the GL2 8BS Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the GL2 8BS Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys, St. Ann Way, GLOUCESTER, GL2 5SA | 6.47 miles | Directions from GL2 8BS to Sainsburys |
| Iceland, St. Ann Way, GLOUCESTER, GL1 5SF | 6.77 miles | Directions from GL2 8BS to Iceland |
| Aldi, Clifton Road, GLOUCESTER, GL1 5BJ | 6.94 miles | Directions from GL2 8BS to Aldi |
| Aldi, Bristol Road, Quedgeley, GLOUCESTER, GL2 4QL | 7.00 miles | Directions from GL2 8BS to Aldi |
| Lidl, Mercia Road, GLOUCESTER, GL1 2SQ | 7.13 miles | Directions from GL2 8BS to Lidl |
What Popular Restaurants are near the GL2 8BS Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Unit 1, The Old Log Pound, Gloucester, GL2 5DN | 3.99 miles | Directions from GL2 8BS to Unit 1, The Old Log Pound |
| Peel Centre, St Ann Way, Bristol Rd, Gloucester, GL1 5SF | 4.28 miles | Directions from GL2 8BS to Peel Centre, St Ann Way, Bristol Rd |
| St Oswalds Retail Park, Gloucester, GL1 2SR | 4.38 miles | Directions from GL2 8BS to St Oswalds Retail Park |
| Bk Ross-on-wye, Ledbury Road, Ross, HR9 7QJ | 9.96 miles | Directions from GL2 8BS to Bk Ross-on-wye, Ledbury Road |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Bristol Road, GLOUCESTER, GL2 5DN | 4.07 miles | Directions from GL2 8BS to McDonald's, Bristol Road, GLOUCESTER, GL2 5DN |
| McDonald's, Westgate Street, GLOUCESTER, GL1 2NG | 4.42 miles | Directions from GL2 8BS to McDonald's, Westgate Street, GLOUCESTER, GL1 2NG |
| McDonald's, St. Oswalds Retail Park, Gavel Way, GLOUCESTER, GL1 2UE | 4.42 miles | Directions from GL2 8BS to McDonald's, St. Oswalds Retail Park, Gavel Way, GLOUCESTER, GL1 2UE |
| McDonald's, Bristol Road, Hardwicke, GLOUCESTER, GL2 2RQ | 5.14 miles | Directions from GL2 8BS to McDonald's, Bristol Road, Hardwicke, GLOUCESTER, GL2 2RQ |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Goodridge Avenue, GLOUCESTER, GL2 5EA | 3.89 miles | Directions from GL2 8BS to KFC Gloucester - Goodridge Avenue |
| KFC, Eastbrook Road, GLOUCESTER, GL4 3DB | 5.72 miles | Directions from GL2 8BS to KFC Gloucester - Eastbrook Road |
| KFC, Hatherley Lane, CHELTENHAM, GL51 6TA | 9.56 miles | Directions from GL2 8BS to KFC Cheltenham - Golden Valley |
| KFC, Ledbury Road, ROSS-ON-WYE, HR9 7QJ | 9.91 miles | Directions from GL2 8BS to KFC Ross on Wye - Ross Park |
| KFC, Tewkesbury Road, CHELTENHAM, GL51 9DT | 11.21 miles | Directions from GL2 8BS to KFC Cheltenham - Centrum Park |