ML8 5RA is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (ML8) is called the outward code. The part after the space (5RA) 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 ML which means Motherwell.
- Postal District. In our case ML8.
- Postal Sector. In our case ML11 9.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case RA.
The regional mail center for the post area ML 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 ML8 5RA postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is LANARK DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the ML8 5RA postcode have the street address of Lanark Road
It is situated within the post town of CARLUKE within the old postal county of Lanarkshire.
ML8 5RA is within Crossford.
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Map Coordinates for ML8 5RA
| Latitude | 55.6983142431 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -3.86756170635 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for ML8 5RA
| Map Series | Amazon | Ordnance Survey |
| Explorer 1:25,000 343 Motherwell and Coatbridge | Check Price on Amazon | Buy Direct from the Ordnance Survey |
| Landranger 1:50,000 72 Upper Clyde Valley | Check Price on Amazon | Buy Direct from the Ordnance Survey |
Weather Forecast for ML8 5RA
Wed 1st May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 11.00% | E 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 12.00% | ENE 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 16.00% | NE 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Mist | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 20.00% | ENE 9 mph |
Thu 2nd May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Fog | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 19.00% | NE 11 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Fog | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 19.00% | NE 11 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Fog | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 18.00% | NE 13 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 6.00% | ENE 16 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 4.00% | ENE 18 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 12.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 7.00% | ENE 16 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 7.00% | ENE 16 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Overcast | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 8.00% | NE 13 mph |
Fri 3rd May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Overcast | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 7.00% | NE 11 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Overcast | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 12.00% | NE 11 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 8.00% | NE 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 9.00% | ENE 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 7.00% | ENE 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 12.00% | ENE 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 6.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 11.00% | ENE 9 mph |
Sat 4th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Overcast | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 17.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 14.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 18.00% | ENE 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Light rain | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 44.00% | E 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 16.00% | ESE 4 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 33.00% | SSE 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 13.00% | SSE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 9.00% | SE 7 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the ML8 5RA Postcode?
Download Speeds For ML8 5RA
| Average Mbps | 43.300 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 43.300 |
| Maximum Mbps | 71.330 |
ML8 5RA has an average download speed of 43.3 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,291 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
19% of postcodes (219,452) have slower broadband speeds.
81% of postcodes (963,898) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For ML8 5RA
| Average Mbps | 8.900 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 8.800 |
| Maximum Mbps | 17.720 |
ML8 5RA has an average upload speed of 8.9 Megabits per second (Mbps).
5,134 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
18% of postcodes (217,487) have slower upload speeds.
81% of postcodes (962,020) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of ML8 5RA Postcode
Scotland Primary Schools
Braidwood Primary School
Address: Braidwood Primary School, Monk's Lane, Braidwood, CARLUKE, ML8 5PN
Distance: 1.38 miles
Contact: 01555 770279
Underbank Primary School
Address: Underbank Primary School, 154 Lanark Road, Crossford, CARLUKE, ML8 5QQ
Distance: 0.53 miles
Contact: 01555 860289
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near ML8 5RA
BOOTS OPTICIANS (WISHAW)
Address: 7 MAIN STREET, WISHAW, ML2 7AF
Distance: 5.61 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (MOTHERWELL)
Address: 47-49 BRANDON PARADE SOUTH, MOTHERWELL, ML1 1RE
Distance: 7.95 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (HAMILTON)
Address: 33 REGENT WAY, HAMILTON, LANARKSHIRE, ML3 7EF
Distance: 8.33 miles
Contact: :
GB EYECARE
Address: 214 MAIN STREET, BELLSHILL, ML4 1AB
Distance: 10.26 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (AIRDRIE)
Address: 1 BUCHANAN STREET, AIRDRIE, LANARKSHIRE, ML6 6BG
Distance: 12.41 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (EAST KILBRIDE - SOUTHGATE)
Address: 19 SOUTHGATE, TOWN CENTRE, EAST KILBRIDE, GLASGOW, LANARKSHIRE, G74 1LT
Distance: 12.80 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near ML8 5RA
HIGH MILL MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: CARLUKE COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTRE, 40 CHAPEL STREET, CARLUKE, LANARKSHIRE, ML8 4BA
Distance: 2.82 miles
Contact: tel: 01555 771012
ST LUKE'S MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: CARLUKE COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTRE, 40 CHAPEL STREET, CARLUKE, LANARKSHIRE, ML8 4BA
Distance: 2.82 miles
Contact: tel: 01555 752150
BLACKWOOD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 125 CARLISLE ROAD, BLACKWOOD, LANARK, ML11 9RT
Distance: 2.89 miles
Contact: tel: 01555 893961
GLEBE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: GLEBE MEDICAL CENTRE, ABBEYGREEN, LESMAHAGOW, LANARK, ML11 0DB
Distance: 4.05 miles
Contact: tel: 01555 892328
ALBA MEDICAL GROUP - LANARK
Address: WOODSTOCK ROAD, LANARK, ML11 7DH
Distance: 4.08 miles
Contact: tel: 01555 665522
GALLOWHILL MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 4-6 GALLOWHILL, LARKHALL, ML9 1EX
Distance: 4.88 miles
Contact: tel: 01698 884082
Transport Links near ML8 5RA
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: ML8 5RA
- Carluke
Carluke station, Carluke, Carluke, South Lanarkshire, ML8 5AADistance: 4.07 milesDriving Time: 6.73 minutes - Lanark
Lanark station, Bannatyne Street, Lanark, South Lanarkshire, ML11 7JPDistance: 4.72 milesDriving Time: 7.76 minutes - Larkhall
Larkhall station, Caledonian Road, Larkhall, South Lanarkshire, ML9 1DPDistance: 6.14 milesDriving Time: 11.26 minutes - Merryton
Merryton station, Fyne Crescent, Larkhall, South Lanarkshire, ML9 2UWDistance: 6.59 milesDriving Time: 12.35 minutes - Wishaw
Wishaw station, Station Road, Wishaw, North Lanarkshire, ML2 0EXDistance: 7.02 milesDriving Time: 12.64 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near ML8 5RA
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near ML8 5RA
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the ML8 5RA Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Lanark and Hamilton East Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Angela Crawley |
| Political Party | Scottish National Party |
What Council is the ML8 5RA Postcode in?
The Council for this Postcode is South Lanarkshire 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 South Lanarkshire at the following link South Lanarkshire.How much is the Council Tax?
South Lanarkshire 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 South Lanarkshire 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 ML8 5RA Postcode is?
Libraries are the responsibility of South Lanarkshire 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 - South Lanarkshire Leisure and CulturePostcodes near the ML8 5RA Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the ML8 5RA Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Tesco, Shieldhill Road, CARLUKE, ML8 5AL | 3.86 miles | Directions from ML8 5RA to Tesco |
| Aldi, Kirkton Street, CARLUKE, ML8 4AD | 4.18 miles | Directions from ML8 5RA to Aldi |
| Tesco, Strathaven Road, Lesmahagow, LANARK, ML11 0HY | 5.80 miles | Directions from ML8 5RA to Tesco |
| Tesco, Gallowhill Road, LANARK, ML11 7AG | 6.23 miles | Directions from ML8 5RA to Tesco |
| Morrisons, Bannatyne Street, LANARK, ML11 7LB | 6.60 miles | Directions from ML8 5RA to Morrisons |
What Popular Restaurants are near the ML8 5RA Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Unit2 Caldeen Road, Coatbridge, ML5 4AN | 12.25 miles | Directions from ML8 5RA to Unit2 Caldeen Road |
| Kingsgate Retail Park, East Kilbride, G74 4UN | 13.01 miles | Directions from ML8 5RA to Kingsgate Retail Park |
| Junction 13, M74 Motorway, Abington Biggar, ML12 6RG | 14.76 miles | Directions from ML8 5RA to Junction 13, M74 Motorway |
| Forge Retail Park, Glasgow, G31 4BH | 17.13 miles | Directions from ML8 5RA to Forge Retail Park |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Glasgow Road, WISHAW, ML2 7QJ | 5.90 miles | Directions from ML8 5RA to McDonald's, Glasgow Road, WISHAW, ML2 7QJ |
| McDonald's, Brandon Parade South, MOTHERWELL, ML1 1RB | 7.93 miles | Directions from ML8 5RA to McDonald's, Brandon Parade South, MOTHERWELL, ML1 1RB |
| McDonald's, Hamilton Motorway Services Area, Strathclyde Park, HAMILTON, ML3 6JW | 8.94 miles | Directions from ML8 5RA to McDonald's, Hamilton Motorway Services Area, Strathclyde Park, HAMILTON, ML3 6JW |
| McDonald's, New Edinburgh Road, BELLSHILL, ML4 3HH | 10.95 miles | Directions from ML8 5RA to McDonald's, New Edinburgh Road, BELLSHILL, ML4 3HH |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Glasgow Road, WISHAW, ML2 7SJ | 6.11 miles | Directions from ML8 5RA to KFC Wishaw - Glasgow Road |
| KFC, Brandon Parade South, MOTHERWELL, ML1 1RB | 7.93 miles | Directions from ML8 5RA to KFC Glasgow - Motherwell |
| KFC, Palace Grounds Road, HAMILTON, ML3 6AD | 8.37 miles | Directions from ML8 5RA to KFC Hamilton - Palace Grounds Retail Pk |
| KFC, Coatbank Street, COATBRIDGE, ML5 3SP | 12.48 miles | Directions from ML8 5RA to KFC Coatbridge - Coatbank Street |
| KFC, Princes Mall, Town Centre, East Kilbride, GLASGOW, G74 1JU | 12.74 miles | Directions from ML8 5RA to KFC East Kilbride - Shopping Centre |