GL2 8LW 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 (8LW) 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 LW.

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 8LW 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 8LW postcode have the street address of Wetherleigh Drive

Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the GL2 8LW postcode is home to a bustling 50 residents!

It is situated within the post town of GLOUCESTER within the old postal county of Gloucestershire.

GL2 8LW is within the village of Highnam.

The GL2 8LW postcode area is composed of 38.46% residential properties, 3.85% commercial properties, and 57.69% public properties.

According to our data. Most dwellings in GL2 8LW are houses. Of these houses, most are detached.

Most properties in GL2 8LW are owned by the occupiers with the rest being unknown tenure.

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Property Type	Percentage
Residential	38.46%
Commercial	3.85%
Public	57.69%

Telephone Area Code for GL2 8LW

The telephone area code for GL2 8LW is 01452 Gloucester.

Map Coordinates for GL2 8LW

Latitude	51.881161976
Longitude	-2.29169801537

Ordnance Survey Maps for GL2 8LW

Map Series	Amazon	Ordnance Survey
Explorer 1:25,000 179 Gloucester, Cheltenham and Stroud	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

Map showing 5 and 10 minutes walking distances from GL2 8LW © Crown copyright and database rights 2024

Weather Forecast for GL2 8LW

Mon 29th Apr

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Time Period	Icon	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
18:00 to 21:00		Cloudy	13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C)	6.00%	S 16 mph
21:00 to 00:00		Partly cloudy (night)	11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	1.00%	S 13 mph

Tue 30th Apr

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Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Partly cloudy (night)	10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C)	2.00%	SSE 11 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Partly cloudy (night)	9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C)	1.00%	SSE 11 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Sunny day	9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C)	1.00%	SSE 11 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Partly cloudy (day)	13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C)	2.00%	SSE 13 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Cloudy	15.0°C (feels like 12.0°C)	7.00%	SSE 16 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Cloudy	15.0°C (feels like 12.0°C)	11.00%	S 13 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Light rain shower (day)	13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C)	39.00%	S 9 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Light rain shower (night)	11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	38.00%	SSE 7 mph

Wed 1st May

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Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Cloudy	9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	6.00%	SSE 4 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)	7.00%	SE 4 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Cloudy	12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C)	6.00%	E 4 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Cloudy	14.0°C (feels like 14.0°C)	11.00%	ESE 4 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Cloudy	15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C)	15.00%	NNE 4 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Light rain	14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C)	59.00%	N 7 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Cloudy	12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C)	16.00%	NNW 7 mph

Thu 2nd May

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Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Cloudy	11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C)	13.00%	N 7 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)	55.00%	NNW 9 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Light rain shower (day)	12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C)	32.00%	N 9 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Cloudy	16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C)	10.00%	N 9 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Cloudy	18.0°C (feels like 16.0°C)	8.00%	NNW 11 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Sunny day	17.0°C (feels like 15.0°C)	7.00%	NNW 9 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Partly cloudy (night)	13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C)	4.00%	NNW 9 mph

What are the Broadband Speeds like in the GL2 8LW Postcode?

Download Speeds For GL2 8LW

Average Mbps	42.100
Median Mbps	26.700
Maximum Mbps	300.000

GL2 8LW has an average download speed of 42.1 Megabits per second (Mbps).

1,150 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.

17% of postcodes (205,111) have slower broadband speeds.

83% of postcodes (978,380) have faster broadband speeds.

Upload Speeds For GL2 8LW

Average Mbps	21.700
Median Mbps	6.000
Maximum Mbps	300.000

GL2 8LW has an average upload speed of 21.7 Megabits per second (Mbps).

1,038 other postcode units have the same upload speed.

96% of postcodes (1,132,140) have slower upload speeds.

4% of postcodes (51,463) have faster upload speeds.

Sourced from Ofcom data 2021.

Schools within a five minute drive of GL2 8LW Postcode

England Primary Schools

Highnam CofE Primary Academy

Address: Highnam CofE Primary Academy, Wetherleigh Drive, Highnam, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL2 8LW

Distance: 0.00 miles

School Website

Contact: 01452525872

Highnam Church of England Primary School

Address: Highnam Church of England Primary School, Wetherleigh Drive, Highnam, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL2 8LW

Distance: 0.00 miles

Contact:

Data accessed January 2024

Nearest Dentists

Dentists near GL2 8LW

COMMUNITY DENTAL SERVICE

Address: 2 KIMBROSE WAY, GLOUCESTER, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL1 2DB

Distance: 2.21 miles

Contact: :

CLARENCE HOUSE

Address: 22 CLARENCE STREET, GLOUCESTER, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL1 1DP

Distance: 2.41 miles

Contact: :

PHOENIX ORTHODONTICS

Address: 20 CLARENCE STREET, GLOUCESTER, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL1 1DP

Distance: 2.41 miles

Contact: :

MESSENGER DENTAL PRACTICE

Address: MESSENGER HOUSE, GLOUCESTER, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL1 1HX

Distance: 2.42 miles

Contact: :

LISTER HOUSE (DENTAL SURGERY)

Address: STATION ROAD, GLOUCESTER, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL1 1DH

Distance: 2.42 miles

Contact: :

GLOUCESTERSHIRE PARTNERSHIP N H

Address: RIKENEL, MONTPELLIER, GLOUCESTER, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL1 1LY

Distance: 2.47 miles

Contact: :

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Nearest Chemists

Pharmacies near GL2 8LW

BADHAM PHARMACY

Address: QUAYSIDE HOUSE, QUAY STREET, GLOUCESTER, GL1 2TZ

Distance: 2.00 miles

Contact: tel: 01452 891147

TESCO INSTORE PHARMACY

Address: TESCO SUPERSTORE, ST OSWALD'S ROAD, GLOUCESTER, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL1 2SG

Distance: 2.08 miles

Contact: tel: 01452 801066

ALLIED PHARMACY GLOUCESTER

Address: 28 SOUTHGATE STREET, GLOUCESTER, GL1 2DP

Distance: 2.22 miles

Contact: tel: 01452 301146

BOOTS

Address: EASTGATE STREET, GLOUCESTER, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL1 1PU

Distance: 2.36 miles

Contact: :

BADHAM PHARMACY

Address: 12 LONDON ROAD, GLOUCESTER, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL1 3NE

Distance: 2.42 miles

Contact: tel: 01452 300181

BADHAM PHARMACY

Address: ALVIN STREET, GLOUCESTER, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL1 3EN

Distance: 2.42 miles

Contact: tel: 01452 305518

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Nearest Opticians

Opticians near GL2 8LW

VISION EXPRESS (GLOUCESTER)

Address: EASTGATE SHOPPING CENTRE, GLOUCESTER, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL1 1XH

Distance: 2.27 miles

Contact: :

SPECSAVERS (GLOUCESTER)

Address: UNIT 4-6 BELL WALK, THE MALL, GLOUCESTER, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL1 1XH

Distance: 2.27 miles

Contact: :

KODAK LENS VISION CENTRE

Address: 114 NORTHGATE STREET, GLOUCESTER, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL1 1SL

Distance: 2.33 miles

Contact: :

BOOTS OPTICIANS (GLOUCESTER - EASTGATE STREET)

Address: 38-46 EASTGATE STREET, GLOUCESTER, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL1 1PU

Distance: 2.36 miles

Contact: :

NORVILLE OPTICIANS GLOUCESTER

Address: 65 EASTGATE STREET, GLOUCESTER, GL1 1PN

Distance: 2.44 miles

Contact: :

VISION CARE FOR HOMELESS PEOPLE - GLOUCESTER

Address: GLOUCESTER CITY MISSION, 72 EASTGATE STREET, GLOUCESTER, GL1 1QN

Distance: 2.45 miles

Contact: :

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Nearest GP Surgeries

Doctors near GL2 8LW

SEVERNSIDE MEDICAL PRACTICE

Address: QUAYSIDE HOUSE, QUAY STREET, GLOUCESTER, GL1 2TZ

Distance: 2.00 miles

Contact: tel: 01452 891110

GLOUCESTER HEALTH ACCESS CENTRE

Address: QUAYSIDE HOUSE, QUAY STREET, GLOUCESTER, GL1 2TZ

Distance: 2.00 miles

Contact: tel: 01452 336290

ST MICHAELS SURGERY

Address: ST MICHAEL'S SQUARE, GLOUCESTER, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL1 1HY

Distance: 2.30 miles

Contact: :

FAMILY HAVEN

Address: 31 SPA ROAD, GLOUCESTER, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL1 1UY

Distance: 2.31 miles

Contact: :

KINGSHOLM SURGERY

Address: ALVIN STREET, GLOUCESTER, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL1 3EN

Distance: 2.42 miles

Contact: tel: 01452 522902

THE HOMELESS HEALTHCARE TEAM

Address: RIKENEL, MONTPELLIER, GLOUCESTER, GL1 1LY

Distance: 2.47 miles

Contact: tel: 01452 521898

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Transport Links near GL2 8LW

Train Stations

Nearest stations for postcode: GL2 8LW

Gloucester
Gloucester station, Bruton Way, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 1DE
Distance: 3.94 miles
Driving Time: 8.19 minutes
Cheltenham Spa
Cheltenham Spa station, Queens Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 8NP
Distance: 10.18 miles
Driving Time: 14.10 minutes
Stonehouse
Stonehouse station, Burdett Road, Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, GL10 2JW
Distance: 12.43 miles
Driving Time: 20.24 minutes
Stroud (Gloucs)
Stroud station, Station Road, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL5 3AP
Distance: 13.01 miles
Driving Time: 23.77 minutes
Ashchurch for Tewkesbury
Ashchurch for Tewkesbury station, Station Road, Ashchurch, Gloucestershire, GL20 8TU
Distance: 16.03 miles
Driving Time: 19.71 minutes

Distances represent the quickest route by car.

Motorway Junctions near GL2 8LW

Train Stations

Motorway Junctions near GL2 8LW

M5 J11

Distance: 7.53 miles

Driving Time: 10.27 minutes

M5 J11A

Distance: 7.58 miles

Driving Time: 10.21 minutes

M5 J12

Distance: 8.06 miles

Driving Time: 13.08 minutes

M5 J10

Distance: 10.02 miles

Driving Time: 15.57 minutes

M50 J2

Distance: 12.77 miles

Driving Time: 20.36 minutes

Distances represent the quickest route by car.

Who are my Elected Representatives in the GL2 8LW Postcode?

Westminster Constituency	Forest of Dean Co Const
Member or Parliament	Mr Mark Harper
Contact Details	Contact Mr Mark Harper
Political Party	Conservative

What Council is the GL2 8LW Postcode in?

The Local Council for this Postcode is Tewkesbury District Council and the County Council is Gloucestershire County Council.

Gloucestershire County Council is responsible for providing education, libraries and maintaining highways.

Tewkesbury District Council is responsible for duties such as council tax, rubbish collection, housing, environmental health and planning.

You can visit the website for Tewkesbury District at the following link Tewkesbury District.

How much is the Council Tax?

Tewkesbury 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 Tewkesbury 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 8LW 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 Council

House Sales in GL2 8LW

Yearly House Sales for GL2 8LW
Year	High	Low	Average	Sales
2011	£96,000	£96,000	£96,000	1
2012	£227,500	£227,500	£227,500	1
2014	£203,000	£203,000	£203,000	1
2020	£250,000	£250,000	£250,000	1
2021	£347,500	£347,500	£347,500	1
2022	£275,000	£275,000	£275,000	1

Postcodes near the GL2 8LW Postcode

GL2 8LJ Barn Ground GL2 8EW Brimsome Meadow GL2 8LN Clayburn Close GL2 8LL Gordon Close GL2 8LS Hill Crest GL2 8LT Long Field GL2 8LR Peters Field GL2 8NA Poole Ground GL2 8LH Popes Meade GL2 8LY Stoney Field GL2 8LX West Field GL2 8LP Woodleigh Field

What Popular Supermarkets are near the GL2 8LW Postcode?

Popular Supermarkets near GL2 8LW
Supermarket	Distance	Directions
Lidl, Mercia Road, GLOUCESTER, GL1 2SQ	3.30 miles	Directions from GL2 8LW to Lidl
Tesco, St. Oswalds Road, GLOUCESTER, GL1 2SG	3.34 miles	Directions from GL2 8LW to Tesco
Sainsburys, St. Ann Way, GLOUCESTER, GL2 5SA	3.44 miles	Directions from GL2 8LW to Sainsburys
Iceland, St. Ann Way, GLOUCESTER, GL1 5SF	3.72 miles	Directions from GL2 8LW to Iceland
Iceland, The Oxebode, GLOUCESTER, GL1 1SA	3.73 miles	Directions from GL2 8LW to Iceland

What Popular Restaurants are near the GL2 8LW Postcode?

Burger King Restaurants near GL2 8LW
Burger King	Distance	Directions
St Oswalds Retail Park, Gloucester, GL1 2SR	1.99 miles	Directions from GL2 8LW to St Oswalds Retail Park
Peel Centre, St Ann Way, Bristol Rd, Gloucester, GL1 5SF	2.34 miles	Directions from GL2 8LW to Peel Centre, St Ann Way, Bristol Rd
Unit 1, The Old Log Pound, Gloucester, GL2 5DN	3.09 miles	Directions from GL2 8LW to Unit 1, The Old Log Pound
206 High Street, Cheltenham, GL50 3HF	9.28 miles	Directions from GL2 8LW to 206 High Street

Mcdonald's Restaurants near GL2 8LW
Mcdonald's	Distance	Directions
McDonald's, St. Oswalds Retail Park, Gavel Way, GLOUCESTER, GL1 2UE	2.00 miles	Directions from GL2 8LW to McDonald's, St. Oswalds Retail Park, Gavel Way, GLOUCESTER, GL1 2UE
McDonald's, Westgate Street, GLOUCESTER, GL1 2NG	2.19 miles	Directions from GL2 8LW to McDonald's, Westgate Street, GLOUCESTER, GL1 2NG
McDonald's, Bristol Road, GLOUCESTER, GL2 5DN	3.05 miles	Directions from GL2 8LW to McDonald's, Bristol Road, GLOUCESTER, GL2 5DN
McDonald's, Northbrook Road, GLOUCESTER, GL4 3DP	3.45 miles	Directions from GL2 8LW to McDonald's, Northbrook Road, GLOUCESTER, GL4 3DP

KFC Restaurants near GL2 8LW
Restaurant	Distance	Directions
KFC, Goodridge Avenue, GLOUCESTER, GL2 5EA	3.09 miles	Directions from GL2 8LW to KFC Gloucester - Goodridge Avenue
KFC, Eastbrook Road, GLOUCESTER, GL4 3DB	3.56 miles	Directions from GL2 8LW to KFC Gloucester - Eastbrook Road
KFC, Hatherley Lane, CHELTENHAM, GL51 6TA	6.98 miles	Directions from GL2 8LW to KFC Cheltenham - Golden Valley
KFC, Tewkesbury Road, CHELTENHAM, GL51 9DT	8.60 miles	Directions from GL2 8LW to KFC Cheltenham - Centrum Park
KFC, Pittville Street, CHELTENHAM, GL52 2LJ	9.38 miles	Directions from GL2 8LW to KFC Cheltenham - Pittville Street