PR8 3LJ is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (PR8) is called the outward code. The part after the space (3LJ) 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 PR which means Preston.
- Postal District. In our case PR8.
- Postal Sector. In our case PR8 3.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case LJ.
The regional mail center for the post area PR is the North West Distribution Centre, which is located at Mill Lane, Winwick Quay, WARRINGTON, WA2 8RJ.
The final port of call for any post addressed to the PR8 3LJ postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is SOUTHPORT DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the PR8 3LJ postcode have the street address of Berwick Avenue
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the PR8 3LJ postcode is home to a bustling 161 residents!
It is situated within the post town of SOUTHPORT within the old postal county of Lancashire.
PR8 3LJ is within the town of Southport.
The PR8 3LJ postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in PR8 3LJ are houses. The remainder of residential properties consist of flats. Of these houses, most are semi-detached. The remainder are end-terraced and mid-terraced. Of these flats, most are semi-detached. The remainder are detached.
Most properties in PR8 3LJ are owned by the occupiers with the rest being social housing.
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| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for PR8 3LJ
The telephone area code for PR8 3LJ is 01704 Southport.
Map Coordinates for PR8 3LJ
| Latitude | 53.6046667389 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -3.03513010316 |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the PR8 3LJ Postcode?
Download Speeds For PR8 3LJ
| Average Mbps | 41.700 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 39.800 |
| Maximum Mbps | 130.260 |
PR8 3LJ has an average download speed of 41.7 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,124 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
17% of postcodes (200,488) have slower broadband speeds.
83% of postcodes (983,029) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For PR8 3LJ
| Average Mbps | 9.800 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 7.700 |
| Maximum Mbps | 127.950 |
PR8 3LJ has an average upload speed of 9.8 Megabits per second (Mbps).
5,753 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
22% of postcodes (265,345) have slower upload speeds.
77% of postcodes (913,543) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of PR8 3LJ Postcode
England Primary Schools
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School
Address: Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Grantham Road, Southport, Merseyside, PR8 4LT
Distance: 1.44 miles
Contact: 01704568375
Farnborough Road Infant School
Address: Farnborough Road Infant School, Farnborough Road, Birkdale, Southport, Merseyside, PR8 3DF
Distance: 1.15 miles
Contact: 01704577637
Farnborough Road Junior School
Address: Farnborough Road Junior School, Farnborough Road, Birkdale, Southport, Merseyside, PR8 3DF
Distance: 1.15 miles
Contact: 01704577625
Shoreside Primary School
Address: Shoreside Primary School, Westminster Drive, Ainsdale, Southport, Merseyside, PR8 2QZ
Distance: 0.83 miles
Contact:
Ainsdale St John's Church of England Primary School
Address: Ainsdale St John's Church of England Primary School, Sandbrook Road, Ainsdale, Southport, Merseyside, PR8 3JE
Distance: 0.37 miles
Contact: 01704578427
Kings Meadow Primary School and Early Years Education Centre
Address: Kings Meadow Primary School and Early Years Education Centre, Meadow Lane, Ainsdale, Southport, Merseyside, PR8 3RS
Distance: 0.91 miles
Contact: 01704578512
England Secondary Schools
Birkdale High School
Address: Birkdale High School, Windy Harbour Road, Birkdale, Southport, Merseyside, PR8 3DT
Distance: 0.74 miles
Contact: 01704577253
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near PR8 3LJ
FAIRFIELD ROAD DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 2 FAIRFIELD ROAD, SOUTHPORT, MERSEYSIDE, PR8 3LH
Distance: 0.13 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 26 STATION ROAD, AINSDALE, SOUTHPORT, MERSEYSIDE, PR8 3HS
Distance: 0.14 miles
Contact: :
AINSDALE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 748 LIVERPOOL ROAD, SOUTHPORT, MERSEYSIDE, PR8 3QF
Distance: 0.69 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 283 LIVERPOOL ROAD, SOUTHPORT, MERSEYSIDE, PR8 4PL
Distance: 1.23 miles
Contact: :
KEW DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 85 TOWN LANE, SOUTHPORT, MERSEYSIDE, PR8 6RG
Distance: 2.83 miles
Contact: :
TEN DENTAL
Address: 10 SCARISBRICK NEW ROAD, SOUTHPORT, MERSEYSIDE, PR8 6PY
Distance: 2.93 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near PR8 3LJ
HIRSHMAN'S CHEMIST
Address: SHERWOOD HOUSE, 56-62 STATION ROAD, AINSDALE, SOUTHPORT, MERSEYSIDE, PR8 3HW
Distance: 0.21 miles
Contact: tel: 01704 577376
FISHLOCK CHEMISTS
Address: 17 STATION ROAD, AINSDALE, SOUTHPORT, PR8 3HN
Distance: 0.26 miles
Contact: tel: 01704 575478
WOODVALE PHARMACY
Address: 779 LIVERPOOL ROAD, AINSDALE, SOUTHPORT, MERSEYSIDE, PR8 3NT
Distance: 0.87 miles
Contact: :
HILLSIDE PHARMACY
Address: 72 - 74 SANDON ROAD, SOUTHPORT, MERSEYSIDE, PR8 4QD
Distance: 1.20 miles
Contact: tel: 01704 563364
ROWLANDS PHARMACY
Address: 22 LIVERPOOL ROAD, SOUTHPORT, MERSEYSIDE, PR8 4AY
Distance: 2.19 miles
Contact: tel: 01704 565650
ROWLANDS PHARMACY
Address: 35 UPPER AUGHTON ROAD, SOUTHPORT, MERSEYSIDE, PR8 5NA
Distance: 2.47 miles
Contact: tel: 01704 568401
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near PR8 3LJ
I VIEW OPTICIANS
Address: 17A STATION ROAD, AINSDALE, SOUTHPORT, MERSEYSIDE, PR8 3HN
Distance: 0.26 miles
Contact: :
ANDREW WILLETTS OPTICIANS
Address: 30 LIVERPOOL ROAD, SOUTHPORT, MERSEYSIDE, PR8 4AY
Distance: 2.19 miles
Contact: :
ISIGHT CLINIC
Address: DRAYTON HOUSE, 2 LULWORTH ROAD, SOUTHPORT, PR8 2AT
Distance: 2.56 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (SOUTHPORT)
Address: 19 EASTBANK STREET, SOUTHPORT, MERSEYSIDE, PR8 1DY
Distance: 3.09 miles
Contact: :
SOUTH PORT EYE CARE LIMITED
Address: 21 LETHBRIDGE ROAD, SOUTHPORT, MERSEYSIDE, PR8 6JA
Distance: 3.14 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (SOUTHPORT)
Address: 31-39 CHAPEL STREET, SOUTHPORT, MERSEYSIDE, PR8 1AH
Distance: 3.21 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near PR8 3LJ
AINSDALE MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 66 STATION ROAD, AINSDALE, SOUTHPORT, MERSEYSIDE, PR8 3HW
Distance: 0.21 miles
Contact: tel: 01704 575133
AINSDALE VILLAGE SURGERY
Address: THE SURGERY, 2 LEAMINGTON RD, AINSDALE, SOUTHPORT, MERSEYSIDE, PR8 3LB
Distance: 0.25 miles
Contact: tel: 01704 577866
LINCOLN HOUSE SURGERY
Address: 33 LINCOLN ROAD, BIRKDALE, SOUTHPORT, MERSEYSIDE, PR8 4PR
Distance: 1.35 miles
Contact: tel: 01704 566277
THE FAMILY SURGERY
Address: 107 LIVERPOOL RD, BIRKDALE, SOUTHPORT, MERSEYSIDE, PR8 4DB
Distance: 1.96 miles
Contact: tel: 01704 566646
GRANGE SURGERY
Address: 41 YORK ROAD, BIRKDALE, SOUTHPORT, MERSEYSIDE, PR8 2AD
Distance: 2.43 miles
Contact: tel: 01704 560506
KEW SURGERY
Address: 85 TOWN LANE, SOUTHPORT, MERSEYSIDE, PR8 6RG
Distance: 2.83 miles
Contact: tel: 01704 546800
Motorway Junctions near PR8 3LJ
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near PR8 3LJ
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the PR8 3LJ Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Southport Boro Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Damien Moore |
| Political Party | Conservative |
What Council is the PR8 3LJ Postcode in?
The Council for this Postcode is Sefton District 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 Sefton District at the following link Sefton District.How much is the Council Tax?
Sefton 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 Sefton 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 PR8 3LJ Postcode is?
Libraries are the responsibility of Sefton council
Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.
LibrariesPostcodes near the PR8 3LJ Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the PR8 3LJ Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Aldi, Liverpool Road, SOUTHPORT, PR8 4NY | 2.54 miles | Directions from PR8 3LJ to Aldi |
| Morrisons, Kingsway, SOUTHPORT, PR8 1ND | 4.81 miles | Directions from PR8 3LJ to Morrisons |
| Lidl, Virginia Street, SOUTHPORT, PR8 6RZ | 4.82 miles | Directions from PR8 3LJ to Lidl |
| Iceland, King Street, SOUTHPORT, PR8 1JZ | 4.97 miles | Directions from PR8 3LJ to Iceland |
| Asda, Derby Road, SOUTHPORT, PR9 0TY | 5.23 miles | Directions from PR8 3LJ to Asda |
What Popular Restaurants are near the PR8 3LJ Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| 309-311 Stanley Road, Bootle, L20 3LQ | 10.71 miles | Directions from PR8 3LJ to 309-311 Stanley Road |
| Unit 4, Marine Point, New Brighton, CH45 2JS | 11.29 miles | Directions from PR8 3LJ to Unit 4, Marine Point |
| Blackpool, FY4 1EZ | 12.84 miles | Directions from PR8 3LJ to Blackpool |
| Marton Mere Holiday Park, Blackpool, FY4 4XN | 13.84 miles | Directions from PR8 3LJ to Marton Mere Holiday Park |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Scarisbrick New Road, Scarisbrick, SOUTHPORT, PR8 5HW | 3.29 miles | Directions from PR8 3LJ to McDonald's, Scarisbrick New Road, Scarisbrick, SOUTHPORT, PR8 5HW |
| McDonald's, Marine Parade, SOUTHPORT, PR8 1SA | 3.49 miles | Directions from PR8 3LJ to McDonald's, Marine Parade, SOUTHPORT, PR8 1SA |
| McDonald's, Altcar Road, Formby, LIVERPOOL, L37 8DL | 3.50 miles | Directions from PR8 3LJ to McDonald's, Altcar Road, Formby, LIVERPOOL, L37 8DL |
| McDonald's, Church Street, ORMSKIRK, L39 3AE | 6.60 miles | Directions from PR8 3LJ to McDonald's, Church Street, ORMSKIRK, L39 3AE |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Eastbank Street, SOUTHPORT, PR8 1DT | 3.08 miles | Directions from PR8 3LJ to KFC Southport - Eastbank Street |
| KFC, Marine Parade, SOUTHPORT, PR8 1SA | 3.49 miles | Directions from PR8 3LJ to KFC Southport - Ocean Plaza |
| KFC, Hawthorne Road, Litherland, LIVERPOOL, L21 7PJ | 9.39 miles | Directions from PR8 3LJ to KFC Liverpool - Litherland |
| KFC, Grand National Avenue, LIVERPOOL, L9 5BD | 9.46 miles | Directions from PR8 3LJ to KFC Aintree - Grand National Avenue |
| KFC, The Concourse, SKELMERSDALE, WN8 6LN | 11.33 miles | Directions from PR8 3LJ to KFC Skelmersdale - Concourse Shopping Centre |