PR8 5LQ 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 (5LQ) 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 5.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case LQ.
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 5LQ postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the PR8 5LQ postcode have the street address of Hares Lane
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the PR8 5LQ postcode is home to a bustling 23 residents!
It is situated within the post town of SOUTHPORT within the old postal county of Lancashire.
PR8 5LQ is within Snape Green.
The PR8 5LQ postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in PR8 5LQ are houses. The remainder of residential properties consist of bungalows. Of these houses, most are detached. The remainder are semi-detached. Of these bungalows, most are detached.
Most properties in PR8 5LQ are owned by the occupiers with the rest being privately rented.
Interactive Mapping Showing UPRNs within the PR8 5LQ Postcode Boundaries
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| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Map Coordinates for PR8 5LQ
| Latitude | 53.6222192133 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -2.94640113813 |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the PR8 5LQ Postcode?
Download Speeds For PR8 5LQ
| Average Mbps | 22.800 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 21.300 |
| Maximum Mbps | 41.630 |
PR8 5LQ has an average download speed of 22.8 Megabits per second (Mbps).
414 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
4% of postcodes (50,798) have slower broadband speeds.
96% of postcodes (1,133,429) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For PR8 5LQ
| Average Mbps | 6.200 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 6.800 |
| Maximum Mbps | 8.940 |
PR8 5LQ has an average upload speed of 6.2 Megabits per second (Mbps).
3,420 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
9% of postcodes (109,201) have slower upload speeds.
90% of postcodes (1,072,020) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of PR8 5LQ Postcode
England Primary Schools
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Scarisbrick
Address: St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Scarisbrick, Hall Road, Scarisbrick, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L40 9QE
Distance: 1.30 miles
Contact: 01704880626
Scarisbrick St Mark's Church of England Primary School
Address: Scarisbrick St Mark's Church of England Primary School, Southport Road, Scarisbrick, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L40 9RE
Distance: 0.55 miles
Contact: 01704880636
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near PR8 5LQ
KEW DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 85 TOWN LANE, SOUTHPORT, MERSEYSIDE, PR8 6RG
Distance: 1.66 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 69 SCARISBRICK NEW ROAD, SOUTHPORT, MERSEYSIDE, PR8 6LF
Distance: 1.92 miles
Contact: :
NORWOOD DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 26 NORWOOD AVENUE, SOUTHPORT, PR9 7EG
Distance: 2.32 miles
Contact: http: HTTP://NORWOODDENTAL.CO.UK
ROE LANE DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 133 ROE LANE, SOUTHPORT, MERSEYSIDE, PR9 7PW
Distance: 2.37 miles
Contact: :
TEN DENTAL
Address: 10 SCARISBRICK NEW ROAD, SOUTHPORT, MERSEYSIDE, PR8 6PY
Distance: 2.49 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 283 LIVERPOOL ROAD, SOUTHPORT, MERSEYSIDE, PR8 4PL
Distance: 2.85 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near PR8 5LQ
TESCO INSTORE PHARMACY
Address: TOWN LANE, KEW, SOUTHPORT, MERSEYSIDE, PR8 5JH
Distance: 1.30 miles
Contact: tel: 01704 307547
WHITWORTH CHEMISTS
Address: OLD HALL FARM BUSINESS PARK, CROWLAND STREET, SOUTHPORT, PR9 7RJ
Distance: 1.57 miles
Contact: tel: 01704 540900
BISPHAM ROAD PHARMACY
Address: 94 BISPHAM ROAD, SOUTHPORT, MERSEYSIDE, SOUTHPORT, MERSEYSIDE, PR9 7DF
Distance: 2.03 miles
Contact: tel: 01704 506006
WOOLLEYS INTERNET PHARMACY
Address: 84 BISPHAM ROAD, SOUTHPORT, PR9 7DF
Distance: 2.03 miles
Contact: tel: 01704 777814
PHARMACY FIRST
Address: 58 SCARISBRICK NEW ROAD, SOUTHPORT, MERSEYSIDE, PR8 6PG
Distance: 2.14 miles
Contact: tel: 01704 544677
WHITWORTH CHEMISTS
Address: 11 NORWOOD AVENUE, SOUTHPORT, MERSEYSIDE, PR9 7EG
Distance: 2.32 miles
Contact: tel: 01704 509394
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near PR8 5LQ
SOUTHPORT EXTRA
Address: TOWN LANE, SOUTHPORT, MERSEYSIDE, PR8 5JH
Distance: 1.30 miles
Contact: :
SOUTH PORT EYE CARE LIMITED
Address: 21 LETHBRIDGE ROAD, SOUTHPORT, MERSEYSIDE, PR8 6JA
Distance: 2.10 miles
Contact: :
CRYSTAL CLEAR OPTICIANS LIMITED
Address: 73 SUSSEX ROAD, SOUTHPORT, PR9 0SP
Distance: 2.45 miles
Contact: :
4585 SOUTHPORT
Address: ASDA STORES LTD, CENTRAL 12 RETAIL PARK, DERBY ROAD, SOUTHPORT, MERSEYSIDE, PR9 0TY
Distance: 2.70 miles
Contact: :
ANDREW WILLETTS OPTICIANS
Address: 30 LIVERPOOL ROAD, SOUTHPORT, MERSEYSIDE, PR8 4AY
Distance: 2.84 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (SOUTHPORT)
Address: 19 EASTBANK STREET, SOUTHPORT, MERSEYSIDE, PR8 1DY
Distance: 2.89 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near PR8 5LQ
KEW SURGERY
Address: 85 TOWN LANE, SOUTHPORT, MERSEYSIDE, PR8 6RG
Distance: 1.66 miles
Contact: tel: 01704 546800
CHRISTIANA HARTLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 5 CURZON ROAD, SOUTHPORT, MERSEYSIDE, PR8 6PL
Distance: 1.96 miles
Contact: tel: 01704 531114
CUMBERLAND HOUSE SURGERY
Address: 58 SCARISBRICK NEW ROAD, SOUTHPORT, MERSEYSIDE, PR8 6PQ
Distance: 2.14 miles
Contact: tel: 01704 501500
NORWOOD SURGERY
Address: 11 NORWOOD AVENUE, SOUTHPORT, MERSEYSIDE, PR9 7EG
Distance: 2.32 miles
Contact: tel: 01704 226973
ST MARKS MEDICAL CENTRE (TCG MEDICAL)
Address: 42 DERBY ROAD, SOUTHPORT, PR9 0TZ
Distance: 2.64 miles
Contact: tel: 01704 511700
TRINITY PRACTICE
Address: 42 DERBY ROAD, SOUTHPORT, PR9 0TZ
Distance: 2.64 miles
Contact: :
Motorway Junctions near PR8 5LQ
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near PR8 5LQ
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the PR8 5LQ Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | West Lancashire Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Rosie Cooper |
| Political Party | Labour |
What Council is the PR8 5LQ Postcode in?
The Local Council for this Postcode is West Lancashire District Council and the County Council is Lancashire County Council.
Lancashire County Council is responsible for providing education, libraries and maintaining highways.
West Lancashire District Council is responsible for duties such as council tax, rubbish collection, housing, environmental health and planning.
You can visit the website for West Lancashire District at the following link West Lancashire District.How much is the Council Tax?
West Lancashire 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 West Lancashire 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 5LQ Postcode is?
Libraries are the responsibility of Lancashire 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 - Lancashire County CouncilPostcodes near the PR8 5LQ Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the PR8 5LQ Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Aldi, Meols Cop Centre, Foul Lane, SOUTHPORT, PR9 7RG | 2.08 miles | Directions from PR8 5LQ to Aldi |
| Lidl, Virginia Street, SOUTHPORT, PR8 6RZ | 4.18 miles | Directions from PR8 5LQ to Lidl |
| Asda, Derby Road, SOUTHPORT, PR9 0TY | 4.34 miles | Directions from PR8 5LQ to Asda |
| Aldi, Liverpool Road, SOUTHPORT, PR8 4NY | 4.39 miles | Directions from PR8 5LQ to Aldi |
| Sainsburys, Lord Street, SOUTHPORT, PR9 0AF | 4.75 miles | Directions from PR8 5LQ to Sainsburys |
What Popular Restaurants are near the PR8 5LQ Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Charnock Richards Msa, Chorley, PR7 5LR | 10.47 miles | Directions from PR8 5LQ to Charnock Richards Msa |
| 309-311 Stanley Road, Bootle, L20 3LQ | 11.91 miles | Directions from PR8 5LQ to 309-311 Stanley Road |
| Bk Mill Farm, Wesham, Preston, PR4 3EP | 12.20 miles | Directions from PR8 5LQ to Bk Mill Farm, Wesham |
| Blackpool, FY4 1EZ | 12.42 miles | Directions from PR8 5LQ to Blackpool |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Scarisbrick New Road, Scarisbrick, SOUTHPORT, PR8 5HW | 1.13 miles | Directions from PR8 5LQ to McDonald's, Scarisbrick New Road, Scarisbrick, SOUTHPORT, PR8 5HW |
| McDonald's, Marine Parade, SOUTHPORT, PR8 1SA | 3.37 miles | Directions from PR8 5LQ to McDonald's, Marine Parade, SOUTHPORT, PR8 1SA |
| McDonald's, Church Street, ORMSKIRK, L39 3AE | 4.50 miles | Directions from PR8 5LQ to McDonald's, Church Street, ORMSKIRK, L39 3AE |
| McDonald's, Altcar Road, Formby, LIVERPOOL, L37 8DL | 6.11 miles | Directions from PR8 5LQ to McDonald's, Altcar Road, Formby, LIVERPOOL, L37 8DL |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Eastbank Street, SOUTHPORT, PR8 1DT | 2.93 miles | Directions from PR8 5LQ to KFC Southport - Eastbank Street |
| KFC, Marine Parade, SOUTHPORT, PR8 1SA | 3.37 miles | Directions from PR8 5LQ to KFC Southport - Ocean Plaza |
| KFC, The Concourse, SKELMERSDALE, WN8 6LN | 8.64 miles | Directions from PR8 5LQ to KFC Skelmersdale - Concourse Shopping Centre |
| KFC, Grand National Avenue, LIVERPOOL, L9 5BD | 10.07 miles | Directions from PR8 5LQ to KFC Aintree - Grand National Avenue |
| KFC, Charnock Richard Motorway Services Area, Park Hall Road, Charnock Richard, CHORLEY, PR7 5LR | 10.40 miles | Directions from PR8 5LQ to KFC Charnock Richards - M6 Services |