ML8 5AL 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 (5AL) 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 ML8 4.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case AL.
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 5AL 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 5AL postcode have the street address of Shieldhill Road
It is situated within the post town of CARLUKE within the old postal county of Lanarkshire.
ML8 5AL is within Carluke.
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ML8 5AL: Points of Interest
Tesco Stores Ltd (Supermarket)
Tesco Stores Ltd (Supermarket) is a large-scale supermarket offering a wide range of products located at Lanark Road, Carluke, ML8 5AL.
Tesco Stores Ltd (Petrol Filling Station)
Tesco Stores Ltd (Petrol Filling Station) is a retail outlet located at Lanark Road, Carluke, Lanarkshire, ML8 5AL.
Map Coordinates for ML8 5AL
| Latitude | 55.7292824114 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -3.83961029893 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for ML8 5AL
| 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 5AL
Sun 28th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 4.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Overcast | 6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 9.00% | NNE 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 15.00% | N 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 51.00% | NW 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Light rain shower (day) | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 40.00% | WNW 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Clear night | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 2.00% | WSW 9 mph |
Mon 29th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 4.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 1.00% | SW 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 3.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 2.00% | S 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 7.00% | S 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 16.00% | SSW 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 38.00% | S 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 39.00% | S 16 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 36.00% | SSE 13 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Light rain shower (night) | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 33.00% | SSE 11 mph |
Tue 30th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 10.00% | SSE 11 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 5.00% | SE 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 4.00% | SE 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 5.00% | SE 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 14.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 2.00% | SE 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 9.00% | SE 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 14.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 4.00% | ESE 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 4.00% | E 9 mph |
Wed 1st May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 8.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Overcast | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 13.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 15.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 18.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 12.00% | ENE 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 9.00% | ENE 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 10.00% | ENE 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 12.00% | ENE 9 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the ML8 5AL Postcode?
Download Speeds For ML8 5AL
| Average Mbps | 129.300 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 63.400 |
| Maximum Mbps | 593.000 |
ML8 5AL has an average download speed of 129.3 Megabits per second (Mbps).
541 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
83% of postcodes (987,770) have slower broadband speeds.
17% of postcodes (196,330) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For ML8 5AL
| Average Mbps | 17.200 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 16.300 |
| Maximum Mbps | 39.000 |
ML8 5AL has an average upload speed of 17.2 Megabits per second (Mbps).
6,973 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
83% of postcodes (986,567) have slower upload speeds.
16% of postcodes (191,101) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of ML8 5AL Postcode
Scotland Secondary Schools
Carluke High School
Address: Carluke High School, Carnwath Road, Carluke, ML8 4EA
Distance: 0.73 miles
Contact: 01555 773680
Scotland Primary Schools
Crawforddyke Primary School
Address: Crawforddyke Primary School, Eastfield Road, Carluke, ML8 4NZ
Distance: 0.52 miles
Contact: 01555 771215
Carluke Primary School
Address: Carluke Primary School, Belstane Road, Carluke, ML8 4BG
Distance: 0.73 miles
Contact: 01555 771621
Kirkton Primary School
Address: Kirkton Primary School, Kirkton Avenue, Carluke, ML8 5AB
Distance: 0.36 miles
Contact: 01555 772466
Braidwood Primary School
Address: Braidwood Primary School, Monk's Lane, Braidwood, CARLUKE, ML8 5PN
Distance: 1.26 miles
Contact: 01555 770279
High Mill Primary School
Address: High Mill Primary School, Market Road, Carluke, ML8 4BE
Distance: 0.56 miles
Contact: 01555 772580
St Athanasius' Primary School
Address: St Athanasius' Primary School, John Street, Carluke, ML8 4DD
Distance: 0.24 miles
Contact: 01555 771418
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near ML8 5AL
BOOTS OPTICIANS (WISHAW)
Address: 7 MAIN STREET, WISHAW, ML2 7AF
Distance: 4.39 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (MOTHERWELL)
Address: 47-49 BRANDON PARADE SOUTH, MOTHERWELL, ML1 1RE
Distance: 7.23 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (HAMILTON)
Address: 33 REGENT WAY, HAMILTON, LANARKSHIRE, ML3 7EF
Distance: 8.15 miles
Contact: :
GB EYECARE
Address: 214 MAIN STREET, BELLSHILL, ML4 1AB
Distance: 9.40 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (AIRDRIE)
Address: 1 BUCHANAN STREET, AIRDRIE, LANARKSHIRE, ML6 6BG
Distance: 10.93 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (EAST KILBRIDE - SOUTHGATE)
Address: 19 SOUTHGATE, TOWN CENTRE, EAST KILBRIDE, GLASGOW, LANARKSHIRE, G74 1LT
Distance: 13.32 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near ML8 5AL
HIGH MILL MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: CARLUKE COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTRE, 40 CHAPEL STREET, CARLUKE, LANARKSHIRE, ML8 4BA
Distance: 0.42 miles
Contact: tel: 01555 771012
ST LUKE'S MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: CARLUKE COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTRE, 40 CHAPEL STREET, CARLUKE, LANARKSHIRE, ML8 4BA
Distance: 0.42 miles
Contact: tel: 01555 752150
MANSE ROAD MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 18 MANSE ROAD, NEWMAINS, WISHAW, ML2 9AX
Distance: 4.02 miles
Contact: tel: 01698 383296
WILLOW WOOD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: HOULDSWORTH CENTRE, KENILWORTH AVENUE, WISHAW, NORTH LANARKSHIRE, ML2 7LP
Distance: 4.46 miles
Contact: tel: 01698 361716
CLYDE VIEW MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: HOULDSWORTH CENTRE, KENILWORTH AVENUE, WISHAW, NORTH LANARKSHIRE, ML2 7LP
Distance: 4.46 miles
Contact: tel: 01698 372201
DRYBURGH MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: HOULDSWORTH CENTRE, KENILWORTH AVENUE, WISHAW, NORTH LANARKSHIRE, ML2 7LP
Distance: 4.46 miles
Contact: tel: 01698 357766
Transport Links near ML8 5AL
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: ML8 5AL
- Carluke
Carluke station, Carluke, Carluke, South Lanarkshire, ML8 5AADistance: 0.78 milesDriving Time: 2.30 minutes - Lanark
Lanark station, Bannatyne Street, Lanark, South Lanarkshire, ML11 7JPDistance: 5.55 milesDriving Time: 9.10 minutes - Wishaw
Wishaw station, Station Road, Wishaw, North Lanarkshire, ML2 0EXDistance: 5.58 milesDriving Time: 9.63 minutes - Larkhall
Larkhall station, Caledonian Road, Larkhall, South Lanarkshire, ML9 1DPDistance: 7.18 milesDriving Time: 11.97 minutes - Merryton
Merryton station, Fyne Crescent, Larkhall, South Lanarkshire, ML9 2UWDistance: 8.32 milesDriving Time: 13.03 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near ML8 5AL
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near ML8 5AL
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the ML8 5AL 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 5AL 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 5AL 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.
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What Popular Supermarkets are near the ML8 5AL Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Tesco, Shieldhill Road, CARLUKE, ML8 5AL | 0.00 miles | Directions from ML8 5AL to Tesco |
| Aldi, Kirkton Street, CARLUKE, ML8 4AD | 0.36 miles | Directions from ML8 5AL to Aldi |
| Asda, Morningside Road, Newmains, WISHAW, ML2 9AS | 6.32 miles | Directions from ML8 5AL to Asda |
| Morrisons, Kirk Road, WISHAW, ML2 7BJ | 6.98 miles | Directions from ML8 5AL to Morrisons |
| Iceland, Main Street, WISHAW, ML2 7AB | 7.12 miles | Directions from ML8 5AL to Iceland |
What Popular Restaurants are near the ML8 5AL Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Unit2 Caldeen Road, Coatbridge, ML5 4AN | 11.06 miles | Directions from ML8 5AL to Unit2 Caldeen Road |
| Kingsgate Retail Park, East Kilbride, G74 4UN | 13.24 miles | Directions from ML8 5AL to Kingsgate Retail Park |
| South Muirhead Road, Cumbernauld, Cumbernauld, G67 1AX | 16.24 miles | Directions from ML8 5AL to South Muirhead Road, Cumbernauld |
| Junction 13, M74 Motorway, Abington Biggar, ML12 6RG | 16.29 miles | Directions from ML8 5AL to Junction 13, M74 Motorway |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Glasgow Road, WISHAW, ML2 7QJ | 4.80 miles | Directions from ML8 5AL to McDonald's, Glasgow Road, WISHAW, ML2 7QJ |
| McDonald's, Brandon Parade South, MOTHERWELL, ML1 1RB | 7.22 miles | Directions from ML8 5AL to McDonald's, Brandon Parade South, MOTHERWELL, ML1 1RB |
| McDonald's, Hamilton Motorway Services Area, Strathclyde Park, HAMILTON, ML3 6JW | 8.57 miles | Directions from ML8 5AL to McDonald's, Hamilton Motorway Services Area, Strathclyde Park, HAMILTON, ML3 6JW |
| McDonald's, New Edinburgh Road, BELLSHILL, ML4 3HH | 10.22 miles | Directions from ML8 5AL to McDonald's, New Edinburgh Road, BELLSHILL, ML4 3HH |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Glasgow Road, WISHAW, ML2 7SJ | 5.15 miles | Directions from ML8 5AL to KFC Wishaw - Glasgow Road |
| KFC, Brandon Parade South, MOTHERWELL, ML1 1RB | 7.22 miles | Directions from ML8 5AL to KFC Glasgow - Motherwell |
| KFC, Palace Grounds Road, HAMILTON, ML3 6AD | 8.11 miles | Directions from ML8 5AL to KFC Hamilton - Palace Grounds Retail Pk |
| KFC, Coatbank Street, COATBRIDGE, ML5 3SP | 11.29 miles | Directions from ML8 5AL to KFC Coatbridge - Coatbank Street |
| KFC, Glasgow Road, East Kilbride, GLASGOW, G74 4QA | 13.20 miles | Directions from ML8 5AL to KFC East Kilbride - Kingsgate Retail Park |