GL8 8QU is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (GL8) is called the outward code. The part after the space (8QU) 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 GL8.
- Postal Sector. In our case GL8 8.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case QU.
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 GL8 8QU postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is TETBURY DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the GL8 8QU postcode is home to a bustling 32 residents!
It is situated within the post town of TETBURY within the old postal county of Gloucestershire.
GL8 8QU is within the village of Westonbirt.
The GL8 8QU postcode area is composed of 93.33% residential properties, 6.67% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
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| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 93.33% |
| Commercial | 6.67% |
| Public | 0% |
Map Coordinates for GL8 8QU
| Latitude | 51.5969344191 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -2.21719696142 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for GL8 8QU
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| Explorer 1:25,000 168 Stroud, Tetbury and Malmesbury | 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 |
| Landranger 1:50,000 173 Swindon & Devizes | Check Price on Amazon | Buy Direct from the Ordnance Survey |
Weather Forecast for GL8 8QU
Tue 30th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 48.00% | SSE 16 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Light rain | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 55.00% | S 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Light rain | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 56.00% | SSE 4 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 9.0°C) | 9.00% | ESE 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 7.00% | SE 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 5.00% | ESE 2 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 6.00% | ESE 2 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 10.00% | SE 4 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain | 14.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 64.00% | NW 4 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Heavy rain | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 85.00% | NNW 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Heavy rain | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 77.00% | NNW 9 mph |
Thu 2nd May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Overcast | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 20.00% | NNW 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Light rain | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 50.00% | N 11 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Light rain | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 50.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 18.00% | N 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 12.00% | NNW 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Light rain shower (day) | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 36.00% | NW 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Heavy rain shower (day) | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 55.00% | NW 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Light rain shower (night) | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 34.00% | WNW 11 mph |
Fri 3rd 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) | 19.00% | NW 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 22.00% | NW 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 21.00% | WNW 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Light rain | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 44.00% | W 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 18.00% | W 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 14.00% | W 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 10.00% | W 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 5.00% | WSW 9 mph |
Sat 4th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Clear night | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 6.00% | SW 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 5.00% | SW 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 7.00% | SSW 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 9.00% | SW 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 11.00% | SW 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 12.00% | SW 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 9.00% | SSW 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 9.00% | SSW 7 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the GL8 8QU Postcode?
Download Speeds For GL8 8QU
| Average Mbps | 79.800 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 11.100 |
| Maximum Mbps | 400.000 |
GL8 8QU has an average download speed of 79.8 Megabits per second (Mbps).
677 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
55% of postcodes (648,601) have slower broadband speeds.
45% of postcodes (535,363) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For GL8 8QU
| Average Mbps | 75.900 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 1.200 |
| Maximum Mbps | 400.000 |
GL8 8QU has an average upload speed of 75.9 Megabits per second (Mbps).
14 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
99% of postcodes (1,174,610) have slower upload speeds.
1% of postcodes (10,017) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of GL8 8QU Postcode
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near GL8 8QU
TETBURY DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: TETBURY HOSPITAL, MALMESBURY ROAD, TETBURY, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL8 8XB
Distance: 3.76 miles
Contact: :
BARLEY MOW DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 21 ST. MARYS STREET, MALMESBURY, WILTSHIRE, SN16 0BJ
Distance: 5.02 miles
Contact: :
BASSETT CROSS DENTISTS
Address: 17 OXFORD STREET, MALMESBURY, WILTSHIRE, SN16 9AX
Distance: 5.24 miles
Contact: :
MALMESBURY DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: MALMESBURY PRIMARY CARE CENTRE, PRIORY WAY, MALMESBURY, WILTSHIRE, SN16 0FB
Distance: 5.44 miles
Contact: :
CHIPPING MANOR DENTAL PRACTICE - WOTTON-UNDER-EDGE
Address: 10 LONG STREET, WOTTON-UNDER-EDGE, GL12 7EP
Distance: 6.39 miles
Contact: :
THE DENTAL CLINIC
Address: SYMM LANE, WOTTON UNDER EDGE, WOTTON-UNDER-EDGE, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL12 7BD
Distance: 6.46 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near GL8 8QU
COHENS CHEMIST
Address: 37 LONG STREET, TETBURY, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL8 8AA
Distance: 3.73 miles
Contact: tel: 01666 503058
BOOTS
Address: 39 HIGH STREET, MALMESBURY, WILTSHIRE, SN16 9AA
Distance: 5.20 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS
Address: PRIMARY CARE CENTRE, PRIORY WAY, BURTON HILL, MALMESBURY, WILTSHIRE, SN16 0FB
Distance: 5.44 miles
Contact: tel: 01666 826115
WOTTON FAMILY PHARMACY
Address: GRANTLEY HOUSE, 43 LONG STREET, WOTTON-UNDER-EDGE, GL12 7BX
Distance: 6.47 miles
Contact: tel: 01453 843171
BADHAM PHARMACY LIMITED
Address: 3 OLD MARKET, NAILSWORTH, STROUD, GL6 0DU
Distance: 6.76 miles
Contact: tel: 01453 832051
BOOTS
Address: LONDON HOUSE, THE CROSS, MINCHINHAMPTON, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL6 9JA
Distance: 7.57 miles
Contact: tel: 01453 882146
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near GL8 8QU
HAINE AND SMITH OPTICIANS (TETBURY)
Address: 5 CHURCH STREET, TETBURY, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL8 8JG
Distance: 3.65 miles
Contact: :
POOLE OPTOMETRY (TETBURY)
Address: 2 CHURCH STREET, TETBURY, GL8 8JG
Distance: 3.65 miles
Contact: :
ELLIS & KILLPARTRICK (TETBURY)
Address: 2 CHURCH STREET, TETBURY, GL8 8JG
Distance: 3.65 miles
Contact: :
HAINE AND SMITH OPTICIANS (MALMESBURY)
Address: 25 HIGH STREET, MALMESBURY, WILTSHIRE, SN16 9AA
Distance: 5.20 miles
Contact: :
CANTON OPTICS LTD (MALMESBURY)
Address: 57 HIGH STREET, MALMESBURY, WILTSHIRE, SN16 9AG
Distance: 5.25 miles
Contact: :
ARMSTRONG & NORTH OPTICIANS
Address: 5 LONG STREET, WOTTON-UNDER-EDGE, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL12 7ES
Distance: 6.40 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near GL8 8QU
TOLSEY SURGERY
Address: HIGH STREET, SHERSTON, MALMESBURY, WILTSHIRE, SN16 0LH
Distance: 1.76 miles
Contact: tel: 01666 840270
PHOENIX TETBURY
Address: 41-43 LONG STREET, TETBURY, GL8 8AA
Distance: 3.73 miles
Contact: :
MALMESBURY PRIMARY CARE CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 3
Address: PRIORY WAY, MALMESBURY, SN16 0FB
Distance: 5.44 miles
Contact: :
MALMESBURY MEDICAL PARTNERSHIP
Address: PRIORY WAY, MALMESBURY, WILTSHIRE, SN16 0FB
Distance: 5.44 miles
Contact: tel: 01666 825825
CULVERHAY SURGERY
Address: CULVERHAY, WOTTON UNDER EDGE, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL12 7LS
Distance: 6.34 miles
Contact: tel: 01453 843893
CHIPPING SURGERY
Address: THE CHIPPING SURGERY, SYMN LANE, WOTTON-UNDER-EDGE, GL12 7BD
Distance: 6.46 miles
Contact: tel: 01453 842214
Transport Links near GL8 8QU
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: GL8 8QU
- Kemble
Kemble station, Windmill Hill, Kemble, Gloucestershire, GL7 6AWDistance: 11.96 milesDriving Time: 16.30 minutes - Yate
Yate station, Badminton Road, Yate, South Gloucestershire, BS37 5JFDistance: 12.40 milesDriving Time: 19.51 minutes - Stroud (Gloucs)
Stroud station, Station Road, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL5 3APDistance: 12.86 milesDriving Time: 21.51 minutes - Chippenham
Chippenham station, Cocklebury Road, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3QEDistance: 13.11 milesDriving Time: 20.43 minutes - Cam & Dursley
Cam & Dursley station, Box Road, near Cam, Gloucestershire, GL11 5DJDistance: 13.56 milesDriving Time: 23.15 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near GL8 8QU
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near GL8 8QU
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the GL8 8QU Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | North Wiltshire Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact James Gray |
| Political Party | Conservative |
What Council is the GL8 8QU Postcode in?
The Council for this Postcode is Wiltshire 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 Wiltshire at the following link Wiltshire.How much is the Council Tax?
Wiltshire 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 Wiltshire 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 GL8 8QU Postcode is?
Libraries are the responsibility of Wiltshire 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 - Wiltshire CouncilHouse Sales in GL8 8QU
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | £345,000 | £345,000 | £345,000 | 1 |
| 2011 | £245,000 | £160,000 | £205,000 | 3 |
| 2015 | £925,000 | £925,000 | £925,000 | 1 |
| 2022 | £1,015,000 | £507,500 | £761,250 | 2 |
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What Popular Supermarkets are near the GL8 8QU Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Tesco, Priory Industrial Estate, TETBURY, GL8 8HZ | 6.45 miles | Directions from GL8 8QU to Tesco |
| Morrisons, George Street, Nailsworth, Stroud, GL6 0AQ | 11.05 miles | Directions from GL8 8QU to Morrisons |
| Morrisons, West Cepen Way, CHIPPENHAM, SN14 6UZ | 14.43 miles | Directions from GL8 8QU to Morrisons |
| Aldi, Bath Road, STROUD, GL5 3TA | 15.48 miles | Directions from GL8 8QU to Aldi |
| Sainsburys, Dudbridge, STROUD, GL5 3HG | 15.92 miles | Directions from GL8 8QU to Sainsburys |
What Popular Restaurants are near the GL8 8QU Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Leigh Delamare, Chippenham, SN14 6LB | 6.40 miles | Directions from GL8 8QU to Leigh Delamare |
| M4 Service Area, Westbound, Chippenham, SN14 6LB | 6.40 miles | Directions from GL8 8QU to M4 Service Area, Westbound |
| A350 Par Drive, Chippenham, SN14 6UY | 8.96 miles | Directions from GL8 8QU to A350 Par Drive |
| Michaelwood Service South, Dursley, GL11 6DD | 9.92 miles | Directions from GL8 8QU to Michaelwood Service South |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, West Walk, Yate, BRISTOL, BS37 4AX | 9.31 miles | Directions from GL8 8QU to McDonald's, West Walk, Yate, BRISTOL, BS37 4AX |
| McDonald's, Rowcroft Retreat, STROUD, GL5 3BE | 10.27 miles | Directions from GL8 8QU to McDonald's, Rowcroft Retreat, STROUD, GL5 3BE |
| McDonald's, Bath Road, CHIPPENHAM, SN14 0AF | 10.66 miles | Directions from GL8 8QU to McDonald's, Bath Road, CHIPPENHAM, SN14 0AF |
| McDonald's, Cricklade Road, CIRENCESTER, GL7 1NP | 13.58 miles | Directions from GL8 8QU to McDonald's, Cricklade Road, CIRENCESTER, GL7 1NP |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Lower Wick, DURSLEY, GL11 6DD | 9.93 miles | Directions from GL8 8QU to KFC Michaelwood - M5 North Services |
| KFC, Lower Wick, DURSLEY, GL11 6DD | 9.93 miles | Directions from GL8 8QU to KFC Michaelwood - M5 South Services |
| KFC, Bradley Stoke District Centre, Bradley Stoke, BRISTOL, BS32 8EF | 14.80 miles | Directions from GL8 8QU to KFC Bristol Bradley Stoke |
| KFC, Straits Parade, BRISTOL, BS16 2LA | 15.46 miles | Directions from GL8 8QU to KFC Bristol - Fishponds |
| KFC, Lower Borough Walls, BATH, BA1 1QU | 16.19 miles | Directions from GL8 8QU to KFC Bath - Lower Borough Walls |