PR8 6RU 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 (6RU) 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 RU.
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 6RU postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the PR8 6RU postcode have the street address of Virginia Street
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the PR8 6RU postcode is home to a bustling 119 residents!
It is situated within the post town of SOUTHPORT within the old postal county of Lancashire.
PR8 6RU is within the town of Southport.
The PR8 6RU postcode area is composed of 98% residential properties, 2% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in PR8 6RU are houses. The remainder of residential properties consist of flats. Of these houses, most are mid-terraced. The remainder are end-terraced and semi-detached. Of these flats, most are semi-detached. The remainder are unknown.
Most properties in PR8 6RU are unknown tenure with the rest being owned by the occupiers.
None Domestic Buildings in PR8 6RU fall under these categories: Shops.
Shops include Virginia Mews Carpets Ltd 32A, Virginia Street.
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PR8 6RU: Points of Interest
Smakus
Smakus is a retail outlet located at 52 Virginia Street, Southport, PR8 6RU.
| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 98% |
| Commercial | 2% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for PR8 6RU
The telephone area code for PR8 6RU is 01704 Southport.
Map Coordinates for PR8 6RU
| Latitude | 53.6434689089 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -2.99723432909 |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the PR8 6RU Postcode?
Download Speeds For PR8 6RU
| Average Mbps | 75.600 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 52.300 |
| Maximum Mbps | 331.000 |
PR8 6RU has an average download speed of 75.6 Megabits per second (Mbps).
766 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
52% of postcodes (618,468) have slower broadband speeds.
48% of postcodes (565,407) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For PR8 6RU
| Average Mbps | 12.900 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 10.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 50.000 |
PR8 6RU has an average upload speed of 12.9 Megabits per second (Mbps).
10,824 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
44% of postcodes (524,739) have slower upload speeds.
55% of postcodes (649,078) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of PR8 6RU Postcode
England Primary Schools
Bishop David Sheppard Church of England Primary School
Address: Bishop David Sheppard Church of England Primary School, Devonshire Road, Bishop David Sheppard Primary School, Southport, Merseyside, PR9 7BZ
Distance: 1.45 miles
Contact: 01704227987
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Address: Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Norwood Crescent, Southport, Merseyside, PR9 7DU
Distance: 0.84 miles
Contact: 01704213084
Norwood Primary School
Address: Norwood Primary School, Norwood Crescent, Southport, Merseyside, PR9 7DU
Distance: 0.84 miles
Contact: 01704211960
St Philip's Church of England Primary School
Address: St Philip's Church of England Primary School, Hampton Road, Southport, Merseyside, PR8 6SS
Distance: 0.22 miles
Contact: 01704535737
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
Address: Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Manchester Road, Southport, Merseyside, PR9 9AZ
Distance: 0.44 miles
Contact:
Linaker Primary School
Address: Linaker Primary School, Sefton Street, Southport, Merseyside, PR8 5DB
Distance: 0.40 miles
Contact: 01704532343
Birkdale Primary School
Address: Birkdale Primary School, Matlock Road, Birkdale, Southport, Merseyside, PR8 4EL
Distance: 0.88 miles
Contact: 01704567516
St Teresa's Catholic Infant and Nursery School
Address: St Teresa's Catholic Infant and Nursery School, Everton Road, Birkdale, Southport, Merseyside, PR8 4BT
Distance: 0.83 miles
Contact:
England Secondary Schools
Meols Cop High School
Address: Meols Cop High School, Meols Cop Road, Southport, Merseyside, PR8 6JS
Distance: 0.99 miles
Contact:
Christ The King Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre
Address: Christ The King Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre, Stamford Road, Birkdale, Southport, Merseyside, PR8 4EX
Distance: 1.26 miles
Contact: 01704565121
England Higher Schools
Southport Education Group
Address: Southport Education Group, Mornington Road, Southport, Merseyside, PR9 0TT
Distance: 0.30 miles
Contact: 01704500606
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near PR8 6RU
TEN DENTAL
Address: 10 SCARISBRICK NEW ROAD, SOUTHPORT, MERSEYSIDE, PR8 6PY
Distance: 0.18 miles
Contact: :
THE HOGHTON STREET DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 22 HOGHTON STREET, SOUTHPORT, PR9 0PA
Distance: 0.37 miles
Contact: :
COMMUNITY DENTAL CLINIC
Address: SOUTHPORT CLINIC, 44 - 46 HOGHTON STREET, SOUTHPORT, MERSEYSIDE, PR9 0PQ
Distance: 0.42 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 69 SCARISBRICK NEW ROAD, SOUTHPORT, MERSEYSIDE, PR8 6LF
Distance: 0.63 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 8 ALBERT ROAD, SOUTHPORT, MERSEYSIDE, PR9 0LE
Distance: 0.68 miles
Contact: :
NORWOOD DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 26 NORWOOD AVENUE, SOUTHPORT, PR9 7EG
Distance: 0.90 miles
Contact: http: HTTP://NORWOODDENTAL.CO.UK
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near PR8 6RU
BOOTS
Address: UNIT 3, CENTRAL 12 RETAIL PARK, DERBY ROAD, SOUTHPORT, MERSEYSIDE, PR9 0TQ
Distance: 0.10 miles
Contact: tel: 01704 536937
ASDA PHARMACY
Address: 12 DERBY ROAD, SOUTHPORT, MERSEYSIDE, PR9 0TY
Distance: 0.20 miles
Contact: tel: 01704 502250
ST MARKS PHARMACY
Address: ST MARKS CHURCH, 42 DERBY ROAD, SOUTHPORT, MERSEYSIDE, PR9 0TZ
Distance: 0.25 miles
Contact: tel: 01704 533369
CAREPLUS CHEMIST
Address: 34 SHAKESPEARE STREET, SOUTHPORT, PR8 5AB
Distance: 0.33 miles
Contact: tel: 01234 982626
SUPERDRUG PHARMACY
Address: 10 EASTBANK STREET, SOUTHPORT, MERSEYSIDE, PR8 1DT
Distance: 0.39 miles
Contact: tel: 01704 530994
BOOTS
Address: 31-39 CHAPEL STREET, SOUTHPORT, MERSEYSIDE, PR8 1AH
Distance: 0.39 miles
Contact: tel: 01704 533907
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near PR8 6RU
4585 SOUTHPORT
Address: ASDA STORES LTD, CENTRAL 12 RETAIL PARK, DERBY ROAD, SOUTHPORT, MERSEYSIDE, PR9 0TY
Distance: 0.20 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (SOUTHPORT)
Address: 19 EASTBANK STREET, SOUTHPORT, MERSEYSIDE, PR8 1DY
Distance: 0.34 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (SOUTHPORT)
Address: 68 CHAPEL STREET, SOUTHPORT, MERSEYSIDE, PR8 1BZ
Distance: 0.35 miles
Contact: :
CRYSTAL CLEAR OPTICIANS LIMITED
Address: 73 SUSSEX ROAD, SOUTHPORT, PR9 0SP
Distance: 0.36 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (SOUTHPORT)
Address: 31-39 CHAPEL STREET, SOUTHPORT, MERSEYSIDE, PR8 1AH
Distance: 0.39 miles
Contact: :
OPTICAL EXPRESS (SOUTHPORT)
Address: HERITAGE HOUSE, 9B HOGHTON STREET, SOUTHPORT, MERSEYSIDE, PR9 0TE
Distance: 0.39 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near PR8 6RU
ST MARKS MEDICAL CENTRE (TCG MEDICAL)
Address: 42 DERBY ROAD, SOUTHPORT, PR9 0TZ
Distance: 0.25 miles
Contact: tel: 01704 511700
TRINITY PRACTICE
Address: 42 DERBY ROAD, SOUTHPORT, PR9 0TZ
Distance: 0.25 miles
Contact: :
CUMBERLAND HOUSE SURGERY
Address: 58 SCARISBRICK NEW ROAD, SOUTHPORT, MERSEYSIDE, PR8 6PQ
Distance: 0.41 miles
Contact: tel: 01704 501500
SOUTHPORT CENTRE FOR HEALTH AND WELLBEING - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: 44-46 HOGHTON STREET, SOUTHPORT, PR9 0PQ
Distance: 0.42 miles
Contact: :
CHRISTIANA HARTLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 5 CURZON ROAD, SOUTHPORT, MERSEYSIDE, PR8 6PL
Distance: 0.60 miles
Contact: tel: 01704 531114
GRANGE SURGERY
Address: 41 YORK ROAD, BIRKDALE, SOUTHPORT, MERSEYSIDE, PR8 2AD
Distance: 0.77 miles
Contact: tel: 01704 560506
Motorway Junctions near PR8 6RU
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near PR8 6RU
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the PR8 6RU Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Southport Boro Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Damien Moore |
| Political Party | Conservative |
What Council is the PR8 6RU 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 6RU 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 6RU Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the PR8 6RU Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Lidl, Virginia Street, SOUTHPORT, PR8 6RZ | 0.19 miles | Directions from PR8 6RU to Lidl |
| Asda, Derby Road, SOUTHPORT, PR9 0TY | 0.33 miles | Directions from PR8 6RU to Asda |
| Sainsburys, Lord Street, SOUTHPORT, PR9 0AF | 0.72 miles | Directions from PR8 6RU to Sainsburys |
| Iceland, King Street, SOUTHPORT, PR8 1JZ | 0.73 miles | Directions from PR8 6RU to Iceland |
| Morrisons, Kingsway, SOUTHPORT, PR8 1ND | 1.02 miles | Directions from PR8 6RU to Morrisons |
What Popular Restaurants are near the PR8 6RU Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Blackpool, FY4 1EZ | 10.41 miles | Directions from PR8 6RU to Blackpool |
| Marton Mere Holiday Park, Blackpool, FY4 4XN | 11.05 miles | Directions from PR8 6RU to Marton Mere Holiday Park |
| Bk Mill Farm, Wesham, Preston, PR4 3EP | 11.39 miles | Directions from PR8 6RU to Bk Mill Farm, Wesham |
| Food Court, Blackpool, FY1 4HU | 12.11 miles | Directions from PR8 6RU to Food Court |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Marine Parade, SOUTHPORT, PR8 1SA | 0.85 miles | Directions from PR8 6RU to McDonald's, Marine Parade, SOUTHPORT, PR8 1SA |
| McDonald's, Scarisbrick New Road, Scarisbrick, SOUTHPORT, PR8 5HW | 1.41 miles | Directions from PR8 6RU to McDonald's, Scarisbrick New Road, Scarisbrick, SOUTHPORT, PR8 5HW |
| McDonald's, Altcar Road, Formby, LIVERPOOL, L37 8DL | 6.43 miles | Directions from PR8 6RU to McDonald's, Altcar Road, Formby, LIVERPOOL, L37 8DL |
| McDonald's, Church Street, ORMSKIRK, L39 3AE | 6.92 miles | Directions from PR8 6RU to McDonald's, Church Street, ORMSKIRK, L39 3AE |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Eastbank Street, SOUTHPORT, PR8 1DT | 0.39 miles | Directions from PR8 6RU to KFC Southport - Eastbank Street |
| KFC, Marine Parade, SOUTHPORT, PR8 1SA | 0.85 miles | Directions from PR8 6RU to KFC Southport - Ocean Plaza |
| KFC, Cornelian Way, BLACKPOOL, FY4 4NZ | 10.95 miles | Directions from PR8 6RU to KFC Blackpool - Cherry Tree Road North |
| KFC, Lytham Road, BLACKPOOL, FY1 6EY | 10.99 miles | Directions from PR8 6RU to KFC Blackpool - Lytham Road |
| KFC, The Concourse, SKELMERSDALE, WN8 6LN | 11.18 miles | Directions from PR8 6RU to KFC Skelmersdale - Concourse Shopping Centre |