HS8 5SZ 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 (5SZ) 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 SZ.
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 5SZ postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is LOCHBOISDALE SPDO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the HS8 5SZ postcode have the street address of Slighe Ruairidh Chalum Ruairidh.
It is situated within the post town of ISLE OF SOUTH UIST within the old postal county of Inverness-shire.
HS8 5SZ is within Dalabrog / Daliburgh.
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Map Coordinates for HS8 5SZ
| Latitude | 57.1589437862 |
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| Longitude | -7.36931071055 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for HS8 5SZ
| 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 31 Barra & South Uist | Check Price on Amazon | Buy Direct from the Ordnance Survey |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the HS8 5SZ Postcode?
Download Speeds For HS8 5SZ
| Average Mbps | 23.700 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 28.700 |
| Maximum Mbps | 31.580 |
HS8 5SZ has an average download speed of 23.7 Megabits per second (Mbps).
396 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
5% of postcodes (54,504) have slower broadband speeds.
95% of postcodes (1,129,741) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For HS8 5SZ
| Average Mbps | 4.100 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 4.700 |
| Maximum Mbps | 5.820 |
HS8 5SZ has an average upload speed of 4.1 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,584 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
5% of postcodes (55,841) have slower upload speeds.
95% of postcodes (1,127,216) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of HS8 5SZ Postcode
Scotland Primary Schools
Daliburgh School
Address: Daliburgh School, Daliburgh, South Uist, HS8 5SS
Distance: 0.44 miles
Contact: 01878 700276
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Doctors near HS8 5SZ
SOUTH UIST MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: DALIBURGH, ISLE OF SOUTH UIST, ISLE OF SOUTH UIST, HS8 5SS
Distance: 0.44 miles
Contact: tel: 01878 700302
BARRA MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: CLACH MHILE SURGERY, CASTLEBAY, ISLE OF BARRA, HS9 5XD
Distance: 14.74 miles
Contact: tel: 01871 810282
BENBECULA MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: SORELLE LODGE SURGERY, GRIMINISH, ISLE OF BENBECULA, HS7 5QA
Distance: 19.62 miles
Contact: tel: 01870 602215
NORTH UIST MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: LOCHMADDY, ISLE OF NORTH UIST, ISLE OF NORTH UIST, HS6 5AE
Distance: 31.76 miles
Contact: tel: 01876 500333
DUNVEGAN MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: DUNVEGAN HEALTH CENTRE, DUNVEGAN, ISLE OF SKYE, IV55 8GU
Distance: 35.29 miles
Contact: tel: 01470 521203
CARBOST MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: THE SURGERY, CARBOST, ISLE OF SKYE, IV47 8SR
Distance: 39.28 miles
Contact: tel: 01478 640202
Transport Links near HS8 5SZ
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: HS8 5SZ
- Mallaig
Mallaig station, Main Street, Mallaig, Highland, PH41 4QADistance: 61.97 milesDriving Time: 286.70 minutes - Morar
Morar station, Columba Road / B8008, Morar, Highland, PH40 4PBDistance: 64.81 milesDriving Time: 290.62 minutes - Arisaig
Arisaig station, Station Road, Arisaig, Highland, PH39 4NJDistance: 69.30 milesDriving Time: 295.51 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near HS8 5SZ
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near HS8 5SZ
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the HS8 5SZ 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 5SZ 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 5SZ 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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