HS8 5NS is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (HS8) is called the outward code. The part after the space (5NS) 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 HS which means Outer Hebrides.
- Postal District. In our case HS8.
- Postal Sector. In our case HS8 5.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case NS.
The regional mail center for the post area HS 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 HS8 5NS postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is LOCHBOISDALE SPDO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
It is situated within the post town of ISLE OF SOUTH UIST within the old postal county of Inverness-shire.
HS8 5NS is within Geirinis.
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Map Coordinates for HS8 5NS
| Latitude | 57.3312166503 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -7.27919755931 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for HS8 5NS
| Map Series | Amazon | Ordnance Survey |
| Explorer 1:25,000 453 Benbecula and South Uist/Beinn Na Faoghla Agus Uibhist a Deas | Check Price on Amazon | |
| Landranger 1:50,000 22 Benbecula & South Uist | Check Price on Amazon | Buy Direct from the Ordnance Survey |
Weather Forecast for HS8 5NS
Mon 29th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 49.00% | ENE 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Light rain | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 47.00% | ENE 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Light rain | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 46.00% | ENE 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 | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 15.00% | E 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 8.00% | ESE 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 8.00% | ESE 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 14.00% | ESE 13 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Light rain | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 54.00% | ESE 16 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Light rain shower (day) | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 40.00% | ESE 18 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 15.00% | ESE 16 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 11.00% | ESE 16 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 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 9.00% | ESE 13 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 8.00% | ESE 11 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 5.00% | ESE 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Sunny day | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 4.00% | ESE 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 3.00% | ESE 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Sunny day | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 2.00% | SE 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 1.00% | E 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 4.00% | NE 9 mph |
Thu 2nd May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 1.00% | NE 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 4.00% | NE 11 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 5.00% | E 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 7.00% | ESE 13 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 4.00% | NNE 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 1.00% | NW 16 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Sunny day | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 2.00% | NW 16 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Clear night | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 1.00% | NNE 16 mph |
Schools within a five minute drive of HS8 5NS Postcode
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near HS8 5NS
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near HS8 5NS
BENBECULA MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: SORELLE LODGE SURGERY, GRIMINISH, ISLE OF BENBECULA, HS7 5QA
Distance: 8.26 miles
Contact: tel: 01870 602215
SOUTH UIST MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: DALIBURGH, ISLE OF SOUTH UIST, ISLE OF SOUTH UIST, HS8 5SS
Distance: 11.99 miles
Contact: tel: 01878 700302
NORTH UIST MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: LOCHMADDY, ISLE OF NORTH UIST, ISLE OF NORTH UIST, HS6 5AE
Distance: 19.40 miles
Contact: tel: 01876 500333
BARRA MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: CLACH MHILE SURGERY, CASTLEBAY, ISLE OF BARRA, HS9 5XD
Distance: 27.10 miles
Contact: tel: 01871 810282
DUNVEGAN MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: DUNVEGAN HEALTH CENTRE, DUNVEGAN, ISLE OF SKYE, IV55 8GU
Distance: 27.38 miles
Contact: tel: 01470 521203
SOUTH HARRIS MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: FERRY ROAD, LEVERBURGH, ISLE OF HARRIS, HS5 3UA
Distance: 31.70 miles
Contact: tel: 01859 520278
Transport Links near HS8 5NS
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: HS8 5NS
- Mallaig
Mallaig station, Main Street, Mallaig, Highland, PH41 4QADistance: 76.85 milesDriving Time: 307.38 minutes - Morar
Morar station, Columba Road / B8008, Morar, Highland, PH40 4PBDistance: 79.70 milesDriving Time: 311.30 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near HS8 5NS
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near HS8 5NS
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Who are my Elected Representatives in the HS8 5NS Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Na h-Eileanan an Iar Co Const |
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| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Angus Brendan MacNeil |
| Political Party | Scottish National Party |
What Council is the HS8 5NS Postcode in?
The Council for this Postcode is Na h-Eileanan an Iar 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 Na h-Eileanan an Iar at the following link Na h-Eileanan an Iar.How much is the Council Tax?
Na h-Eileanan an Iar 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 Na h-Eileanan an Iar 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 HS8 5NS Postcode is?
Libraries are the responsibility of Na h-Eileanan Siar council
Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.
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