OX12 8AL is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (OX12) is called the outward code. The part after the space (8AL) 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 OX which means Oxford.
- Postal District. In our case OX12.
- Postal Sector. In our case OX12 8.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case AL.
The regional mail center for the post area OX is the National Distribution Centre, which is located at Danes Way, NORTHAMPTON, NN6 7DD.
The final port of call for any post addressed to the OX12 8AL postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is WANTAGE DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the OX12 8AL postcode have the street address of Market Place
It is situated within the post town of WANTAGE within the old postal county of Berkshire.
OX12 8AL is within the town of Wantage.
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Telephone Area Code for OX12 8AL
The telephone area code for OX12 8AL is 01235 Abingdon.
Map Coordinates for OX12 8AL
| Latitude | 51.5887538961 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -1.42731577222 |
Schools within a five minute drive of OX12 8AL Postcode
England Primary Schools
Wantage Primary Academy
Address: Wantage Primary Academy, Rutherford Road, Wantage Primary Academy, Wantage, Oxfordshire, OX12 7GQ
Distance: 1.17 miles
Contact: 01235634980
Grove Church of England School
Address: Grove Church of England School, North Drive, Grove, Wantage, Oxfordshire, OX12 7PW
Distance: 1.72 miles
Contact: 01235769867
Millbrook Primary School
Address: Millbrook Primary School, School Lane, Grove, Wantage, Oxfordshire, OX12 7LB
Distance: 1.52 miles
Contact: 01235764822
Charlton Primary School
Address: Charlton Primary School, Charlton Village Road, Wantage, Oxfordshire, OX12 7HG
Distance: 0.76 miles
Contact: 01235762861
Stockham Primary School
Address: Stockham Primary School, Stockham Way, Wantage, Oxfordshire, OX12 9HL
Distance: 0.47 miles
Contact: 01235764407
Wantage Church of England Primary School
Address: Wantage Church of England Primary School, Newbury Street, Wantage, Oxfordshire, OX12 8DJ
Distance: 0.24 miles
Contact: 01235762396
St Nicholas CofE Primary School
Address: St Nicholas CofE Primary School, Sarajac Avenue, East Challow, Wantage, Oxfordshire, OX12 9RY
Distance: 1.18 miles
Contact: 01235763858
The Ridgeway Church of England (C) Primary School
Address: The Ridgeway Church of England (C) Primary School, West Street, Childrey, Wantage, Oxfordshire, OX12 9UL
Distance: 2.44 miles
Contact: 01235751254
England Secondary Schools
King Alfred's
Address: King Alfred's, Portway, Wantage, Oxfordshire, OX12 9BY
Distance: 0.18 miles
Contact: 01235225700
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near OX12 8AL
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 1A POST OFFICE LANE, WANTAGE, OXFORDSHIRE, OX12 8DR
Distance: 0.11 miles
Contact: :
PORTWAY HOUSE DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 13 PORTWAY, WANTAGE, OXFORDSHIRE, OX12 9BU
Distance: 0.18 miles
Contact: :
WANTAGE HOUSE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: THE CHAPEL, NEWBURY STREET, WANTAGE, OXFORDSHIRE, OX12 8DJ
Distance: 0.24 miles
Contact: :
THE HEALTH CENTRE
Address: MABLY WAY, GROVE, WANTAGE, OXFORDSHIRE, OX12 9BN
Distance: 0.69 miles
Contact: :
CHERRYTREE DENTAL CARE
Address: 1 VALE AVENUE, GROVE, WANTAGE, OX12 7LU
Distance: 1.47 miles
Contact: :
HARWELL DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: CURIE AVENUE, HARWELL OXFORD, DIDCOT, OX11 0QQ
Distance: 5.07 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near OX12 8AL
BOOTS
Address: 50-51 MARKET PLACE, WANTAGE, OXFORDSHIRE, OX12 8AW
Distance: 0.04 miles
Contact: tel: 01235 765227
CLEGGS PHARMACY
Address: UNIT 3, KINGS WALK, LIMBOROUGH ROAD, WANTAGE, OXFORDSHIRE, OX12 9AJ
Distance: 0.09 miles
Contact: tel: 01235 763046
ALLIED PHARMACY MABLY WAY
Address: THE NEW HEALTH CENTRE, MABLY WAY, GROVE, WANTAGE, OX12 9BN
Distance: 0.69 miles
Contact: tel: 01235 763028
BRETTS PHARMACY
Address: 11-12 MILLBROOK SQUARE, GROVE, WANTAGE, OX12 7JZ
Distance: 1.45 miles
Contact: tel: 01235 763941
APOLLO PHARMACY
Address: UNIT 5A-5B MILTON PARK, PARK ROAD, ABINGDON, OXFORDSHIRE, OX14 4RR
Distance: 5.96 miles
Contact: tel: 01235 835961
DAY LEWIS PHARMACY
Address: 108 GREENWOOD WAY, HARWELL, DIDCOT, OXFORDSHIRE, OX11 6GD
Distance: 6.80 miles
Contact: tel: 01235 811750
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near OX12 8AL
CAMPBELLS OPTICIANS
Address: 34 MARKET PLACE, WANTAGE, OXFORDSHIRE, OX12 8AH
Distance: 0.01 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (WANTAGE)
Address: 1A GROVE STREET, WANTAGE, OXFORDSHIRE, OX12 7AB
Distance: 0.06 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (WANTAGE)
Address: UNIT 3/A, KINGS WALK, LIMBOROUGH ROAD, WANTAGE, OXFORDSHIRE, OX12 9AJ
Distance: 0.09 miles
Contact: :
ABINGDON EXTRA
Address: MARCHAM ROAD, ABINGDON, OXFORDSHIRE, OX14 1TU
Distance: 7.40 miles
Contact: :
SCRIVENS OPTICIANS (DIDCOT)
Address: 172A THE BROADWAY, DIDCOT, OXFORDSHIRE, OX11 8RZ
Distance: 7.91 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (DIDCOT)
Address: UNIT 40, THE ORCHARD CENTRE, DIDCOT, OX11 7LG
Distance: 8.21 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near OX12 8AL
NEWBURY STREET PRACTICE
Address: THE HEALTH CENTRE, MABLY WAY, WANTAGE, OXFORDSHIRE, OX12 9BN
Distance: 0.69 miles
Contact: tel: 01235 639521
CHURCH STREET PRACTICE
Address: THE HEALTH CENTRE, MABLY WAY, GROVE, WANTAGE, OXFORDSHIRE, OX12 9BN
Distance: 0.69 miles
Contact: tel: 01235 770245
WANTAGE HEALTH CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: THE HEALTH CENTRE, MABLY WAY, WANTAGE, OX12 9BN
Distance: 0.69 miles
Contact: :
LAMBOURN SURGERY
Address: BOCKHAMPTON ROAD, LAMBOURN, HUNGERFORD, BERKSHIRE, RG17 8PS
Distance: 7.22 miles
Contact: tel: 01488 71715
LAMBOURN SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: BOCKHAMPTON ROAD, LAMBOURN, HUNGERFORD, RG17 8PS
Distance: 7.22 miles
Contact: :
WOODLANDS MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: WOODLANDS ROAD, DIDCOT, OXFORDSHIRE, OX11 0BB
Distance: 7.30 miles
Contact: tel: 01235 517760
Motorway Junctions near OX12 8AL
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near OX12 8AL
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the OX12 8AL Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Wantage Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact David Johnston |
| Political Party | Conservative |
What Council is the OX12 8AL Postcode in?
The Local Council for this Postcode is Vale of White Horse District Council and the County Council is Oxfordshire County Council.
Oxfordshire County Council is responsible for providing education, libraries and maintaining highways.
Vale of White Horse District Council is responsible for duties such as council tax, rubbish collection, housing, environmental health and planning.
You can visit the website for Vale of White Horse District at the following link Vale of White Horse District.How much is the Council Tax?
Vale of White Horse District 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 Vale of White Horse District 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 OX12 8AL Postcode is?
Libraries are the responsibility of Oxfordshire County 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 | Oxfordshire County CouncilPostcodes near the OX12 8AL Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the OX12 8AL Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys, Limborough Road, WANTAGE, OX12 9AJ | 0.15 miles | Directions from OX12 8AL to Sainsburys |
| Waitrose, Wallingford Street, WANTAGE, OX12 8BD | 0.17 miles | Directions from OX12 8AL to Waitrose |
| Tesco, Everland Road, HUNGERFORD, RG17 0DX | 20.15 miles | Directions from OX12 8AL to Tesco |
What Popular Restaurants are near the OX12 8AL Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| The Orchard Centre, Didcot, OX11 7LG | 8.19 miles | Directions from OX12 8AL to The Orchard Centre |
| Membury Service Area, Hungerford, RG17 7TZ | 9.16 miles | Directions from OX12 8AL to Membury Service Area |
| Membury Service Area, East, Hungerford, RG17 7TZ | 9.32 miles | Directions from OX12 8AL to Membury Service Area, East |
| Chieveley Service Station, Thatcham, RG18 9XX | 10.86 miles | Directions from OX12 8AL to Chieveley Service Station |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Milton, ABINGDON, OX14 4TX | 5.83 miles | Directions from OX12 8AL to McDonald's, Milton, ABINGDON, OX14 4TX |
| McDonald's, Colwell Drive, ABINGDON, OX14 1AU | 7.83 miles | Directions from OX12 8AL to McDonald's, Colwell Drive, ABINGDON, OX14 1AU |
| McDonald's, Majors Road, Watchfield, SWINDON, SN6 8TQ | 9.18 miles | Directions from OX12 8AL to McDonald's, Majors Road, Watchfield, SWINDON, SN6 8TQ |
| McDonald's, Old Botley, OXFORD, OX2 0JR | 12.69 miles | Directions from OX12 8AL to McDonald's, Old Botley, OXFORD, OX2 0JR |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Membury Motorway Services Area, Lambourn, HUNGERFORD, RG17 7TZ | 9.16 miles | Directions from OX12 8AL to KFC Membury - M4 North Services |
| KFC, Membury Motorway Services Area, Lambourn, HUNGERFORD, RG17 7TZ | 9.16 miles | Directions from OX12 8AL to KFC Membury - M4 South Services |
| KFC, Cornmarket Street, OXFORD, OX1 3EZ | 13.47 miles | Directions from OX12 8AL to KFC Oxford - Cornmarket Street |
| KFC, Cowley Road, OXFORD, OX4 1JJ | 13.66 miles | Directions from OX12 8AL to KFC Oxford - Cowley Road |
| KFC, Wharf Road, NEWBURY, RG14 5QP | 13.76 miles | Directions from OX12 8AL to KFC Newbury - Wharf Road |