HR6 8DQ is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (HR6) is called the outward code. The part after the space (8DQ) 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 HR which means Hereford.
- Postal District. In our case HR6.
- Postal Sector. In our case HR6 8.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case DQ.
The regional mail center for the post area HR 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 HR6 8DQ postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is LEOMINSTER DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the HR6 8DQ postcode have the street address of Rainbow Street
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the HR6 8DQ postcode is home to a bustling 48 residents!
It is situated within the post town of LEOMINSTER within the old postal county of Herefordshire.
HR6 8DQ is within the town of Leominster.
The HR6 8DQ postcode area is composed of 88.89% residential properties, 11.11% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in HR6 8DQ are flats. The remainder of residential properties consist of houses. Of these flats, most are mid-terraced. The remainder are unknown, enclosed mid-terrace, semi-detached, detached and end-terraced. Of these houses, most are mid-terraced. The remainder are semi-detached and end-terraced.
Most properties in HR6 8DQ are owned by the occupiers with the rest being privately rented.
None Domestic Buildings in HR6 8DQ fall under these categories: Shops.
Shops include 2C, 2E, and 2, Rainbow Street.
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| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 88.89% |
| Commercial | 11.11% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for HR6 8DQ
The telephone area code for HR6 8DQ is 01568 Leominster.
Map Coordinates for HR6 8DQ
| Latitude | 52.2274739044 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -2.74114601515 |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the HR6 8DQ Postcode?
Download Speeds For HR6 8DQ
| Average Mbps | 25.400 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 22.200 |
| Maximum Mbps | 50.000 |
HR6 8DQ has an average download speed of 25.4 Megabits per second (Mbps).
479 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
5% of postcodes (62,057) have slower broadband speeds.
95% of postcodes (1,122,105) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For HR6 8DQ
| Average Mbps | 3.400 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 1.200 |
| Maximum Mbps | 30.000 |
HR6 8DQ has an average upload speed of 3.4 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,051 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
4% of postcodes (46,870) have slower upload speeds.
96% of postcodes (1,136,720) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of HR6 8DQ Postcode
England Primary Schools
Kimbolton St James CofE Primary School
Address: Kimbolton St James CofE Primary School, Kimbolton, Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 0HQ
Distance: 2.34 miles
Contact: 01568612691
Leominster Primary School
Address: Leominster Primary School, Hereford Road, Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 8JU
Distance: 0.60 miles
Contact: 01568616919
Ivington CofE Primary and Pre-School
Address: Ivington CofE Primary and Pre-School, Ivington, Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 0JH
Distance: 1.89 miles
Contact: 01568720216
England Secondary Schools
Earl Mortimer College
Address: Earl Mortimer College, South Street, Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 8JJ
Distance: 0.41 miles
Contact: 01568613221
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near HR6 8DQ
DENTAL ACCESS CENTRE
Address: LEOMINSTER DENTAL CENTRE, DISHLEY STREET, LEOMINSTER, HEREFORDSHIRE, HR6 8NY
Distance: 0.11 miles
Contact: :
LEOMINSTER DENTAL CENTRE
Address: DISHLEY STREET, LEOMINSTER, HR6 8NY
Distance: 0.11 miles
Contact: :
MORTON HUDSON AND MILESON
Address: 16 CHURCH STREET, LEOMINSTER, HEREFORDSHIRE, HR6 8NQ
Distance: 0.17 miles
Contact: :
THE DENTAL SURGERY
Address: GADBRIDGE ROAD, WEOBLEY, HEREFORD, HEREFORDSHIRE, HR4 8SN
Distance: 7.27 miles
Contact: :
TEME STREET DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 12 TEME STREET, TENBURY WELLS, WORCESTERSHIRE, WR15 8BA
Distance: 8.53 miles
Contact: :
TENBURY DENTAL CENTRE
Address: 32 TEME STREET, TENBURY WELLS, WORCESTERSHIRE, WR15 8AA
Distance: 8.57 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near HR6 8DQ
LEOMINSTER PHARMACY
Address: 21-23 WEST STREET, LEOMINSTER, HEREFORDSHIRE, HR6 8EP
Distance: 0.06 miles
Contact: tel: 01568 615429
W S & B REES CHEMISTS
Address: 20 HIGH STREET, LEOMINSTER, HEREFORDSHIRE, HR6 8LZ
Distance: 0.09 miles
Contact: tel: 01568 612306
BOOTS
Address: 18 CORN SQUARE, LEOMINSTER, HEREFORDSHIRE, HR6 8LR
Distance: 0.14 miles
Contact: tel: 01568 612721
WESTFIELD WALK PHARMACY
Address: WESTFIELD WALK, LEOMINSTER, HEREFORDSHIRE, HR6 8HD
Distance: 0.18 miles
Contact: tel: 01568 610399
DRUGS2U PHARMACY
Address: UNIT 11, EVANS BUSINESS CENTRE, BRUNEL ROAD, LEOMINSTER, HR6 0LX
Distance: 0.88 miles
Contact: tel: 01568 600958
ROWLANDS PHARMACY
Address: 7-9 TEME STREET, TENBURY WELLS, WORCESTERSHIRE, WR15 8BB
Distance: 8.52 miles
Contact: tel: 01584 810480
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near HR6 8DQ
SCRIVENS OPTICIANS (LEOMINSTER)
Address: 27 WEST STREET, LEOMINSTER, HR6 8EP
Distance: 0.06 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (LEOMINSTER)
Address: 25 WEST STREET, LEOMINSTER, HEREFORDSHIRE, HR6 8EP
Distance: 0.06 miles
Contact: :
PETER MEREDITH OPTOMETRIST
Address: 1 BLACK SWAN WALK, LEOMINSTER, HEREFORDSHIRE, HR6 8HU
Distance: 0.07 miles
Contact: :
ANDREW JELLEY OPTOMETRIST LTD (TENBURY WELLS)
Address: 18 TEME STREET, TENBURY WELLS, WORCESTERSHIRE, WR15 8BA
Distance: 8.53 miles
Contact: :
THE CONTACT LENS PRACTICE LTD
Address: POWKE HOUSE, BANNALS LANE, STOKE BLISS, TENBURY WELLS, WORCESTERSHIRE, WR15 8RZ
Distance: 9.62 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (LUDLOW)
Address: 6-7 HIGH STREET, LUDLOW, SHROPSHIRE, SY8 1BS
Distance: 9.72 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near HR6 8DQ
WESTFIELD SURGERY
Address: WESTFIELD WALK, LEOMINSTER, HEREFORDSHIRE, HR6 8HD
Distance: 0.18 miles
Contact: tel: 01568 612229
RYELAND SURGERY
Address: WESTFIELD WALK, LEOMINSTER, HEREFORDSHIRE, HR6 8HD
Distance: 0.18 miles
Contact: tel: 01568 614141
THE MORTIMER MEDICAL PRAC
Address: CROASE ORCHARD SURGERY, KINGSLAND, LEOMINSTER, HEREFORDSHIRE, HR6 9QL
Distance: 3.49 miles
Contact: tel: 01568 708214
ORLETON SURGERY
Address: MILLBROOK WAY, ORELTON, LUDLOW, SHROPSHIRE, SY8 4HW
Distance: 5.06 miles
Contact: tel: 01584 831300
THE BODENHAM SURGERY
Address: BROCKINGTON ROAD, BODENHAM, HEREFORD, HEREFORDSHIRE, HR1 3LR
Distance: 5.81 miles
Contact: tel: 01568 797000
WEOBLEY & STAUNTON ON WYE SURGERIES
Address: THE SURGERY, GADBRIDGE ROAD, WEOBLEY, HEREFORD, HEREFORDSHIRE, HR4 8SN
Distance: 7.27 miles
Contact: tel: 01544 318472
Motorway Junctions near HR6 8DQ
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near HR6 8DQ
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the HR6 8DQ Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | North Herefordshire Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Sir Bill Wiggin |
| Political Party | Conservative |
What Council is the HR6 8DQ Postcode in?
The Council for this Postcode is County of Herefordshire 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 County of Herefordshire at the following link County of Herefordshire.How much is the Council Tax?
County of Herefordshire 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 County of Herefordshire 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 HR6 8DQ Postcode is?
Libraries are the responsibility of Herefordshire, County of 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 – Herefordshire CouncilPostcodes near the HR6 8DQ Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the HR6 8DQ Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Aldi, Dishley Street, LEOMINSTER, HR6 8NY | 0.18 miles | Directions from HR6 8DQ to Aldi |
| Morrisons, Barons Cross Road, LEOMINSTER, HR6 8RH | 1.29 miles | Directions from HR6 8DQ to Morrisons |
| Aldi, Station Drive, LUDLOW, SY8 2PQ | 16.07 miles | Directions from HR6 8DQ to Aldi |
| Tesco, Station Drive, LUDLOW, SY8 2PQ | 16.07 miles | Directions from HR6 8DQ to Tesco |
| Sainsburys, Dun Cow Road, Rocks Green, Ludlow, Shropshire, SY8 2EY | 16.92 miles | Directions from HR6 8DQ to Sainsburys |
What Popular Restaurants are near the HR6 8DQ Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| 12-13 Commercial Street, Hereford, HR1 2DB | 11.81 miles | Directions from HR6 8DQ to 12-13 Commercial Street |
| Bk Ross-on-wye, Ledbury Road, Ross, HR9 7QJ | 21.80 miles | Directions from HR6 8DQ to Bk Ross-on-wye, Ledbury Road |
| Bayston Hill, Shrewsbury, SY3 0DA | 31.36 miles | Directions from HR6 8DQ to Bayston Hill |
| Monmouth North Services, A40 Monmouth North, Monmouth North, NP25 4BG | 31.49 miles | Directions from HR6 8DQ to Monmouth North Services, A40 Monmouth North |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Commercial Street, HEREFORD, HR1 2DJ | 11.83 miles | Directions from HR6 8DQ to McDonald's, Commercial Street, HEREFORD, HR1 2DJ |
| McDonald's, Belmont Road, HEREFORD, HR2 7HB | 12.72 miles | Directions from HR6 8DQ to McDonald's, Belmont Road, HEREFORD, HR2 7HB |
| McDonald's, Townsend Way, MALVERN, WR14 1PY | 19.79 miles | Directions from HR6 8DQ to McDonald's, Townsend Way, MALVERN, WR14 1PY |
| McDonald's, Iberis Road, Llanfoist, ABERGAVENNY, NP7 9LQ | 30.96 miles | Directions from HR6 8DQ to McDonald's, Iberis Road, Llanfoist, ABERGAVENNY, NP7 9LQ |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Commercial Road, HEREFORD, HR1 2BB | 11.75 miles | Directions from HR6 8DQ to KFC Hereford - Stonebow Road |
| KFC, Ledbury Road, ROSS-ON-WYE, HR9 7QJ | 21.98 miles | Directions from HR6 8DQ to KFC Ross on Wye - Ross Park |
| KFC, Madeley Court Way, Madeley, TELFORD, TF7 5FL | 30.84 miles | Directions from HR6 8DQ to KFC Telford - Madeley Court Way |
| KFC, Barker Street, SHREWSBURY, SY1 1QJ | 33.17 miles | Directions from HR6 8DQ to KFC Shrewsbury - Barker Street |
| KFC, Forgegate, Town Centre, TELFORD, TF3 4NA | 33.58 miles | Directions from HR6 8DQ to KFC Telford - Rampart Way |