SY7 8AR is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (SY7) is called the outward code. The part after the space (8AR) 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 SY which means Shrewsbury.
- Postal District. In our case SY7.
- Postal Sector. In our case SY7 8.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case AR.
The regional mail center for the post area SY 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 SY7 8AR postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is CRAVEN ARMS DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the SY7 8AR postcode is home to a bustling 37 residents!
It is situated within the post town of LYDBURY NORTH within the old postal county of Shropshire.
SY7 8AR is within the village of Lydbury North.
The SY7 8AR postcode area is composed of 96.97% residential properties, 3.03% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
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SY7 8AR: Points of Interest
Lydbury North Community Shop
Lydbury North Community Shop is a retail outlet located at Lydbury North Village Shop, 61 Lydbury North, Shropshire, SY7 8AR.
| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 96.97% |
| Commercial | 3.03% |
| Public | 0% |
Map Coordinates for SY7 8AR
| Latitude | 52.4681102318 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -2.95315476712 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for SY7 8AR
| Map Series | Amazon | Ordnance Survey |
| Explorer 1:25,000 217 Long Mynd and Wenlock Edge | Check Price on Amazon | |
| Explorer 1:25,000 216 Welshpool and Montgomery | Check Price on Amazon | Buy Direct from the Ordnance Survey |
| Landranger 1:50,000 137 Ludlow & Wenlock Edge | Check Price on Amazon |
Weather Forecast for SY7 8AR
Tue 23rd Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 4.00% | NNW 7 mph |
Wed 24th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 4.00% | WNW 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 7.00% | WNW 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Overcast | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 9.00% | NNW 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 4.00% | N 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 0.00% | N 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Sunny day | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 0.00% | N 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Sunny day | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 1.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Clear night | 4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 1.00% | NW 4 mph |
Thu 25th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 2.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 0.00% | WNW 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 2.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 1.00% | WNW 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 4.00% | WNW 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 4.00% | WNW 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 6.00% | NW 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 11.00% | NW 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 7.00% | NNW 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 7.00% | NNW 4 mph |
Fri 26th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 4.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 5.00% | NNE 2 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 3.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 10.00% | SSW 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 15.00% | SE 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 15.00% | SE 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 20.00% | SE 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 23.00% | E 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Overcast | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 24.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Light rain | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 49.00% | ENE 7 mph |
Sat 27th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Light rain | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 49.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Light rain | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 48.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 18.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 16.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Light rain | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 50.00% | E 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 49.00% | NE 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 17.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 16.00% | NNE 7 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the SY7 8AR Postcode?
Download Speeds For SY7 8AR
| Average Mbps | 69.600 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 79.700 |
| Maximum Mbps | 79.910 |
SY7 8AR has an average download speed of 69.6 Megabits per second (Mbps).
928 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
48% of postcodes (570,341) have slower broadband speeds.
52% of postcodes (613,372) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For SY7 8AR
| Average Mbps | 16.900 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 20.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 20.000 |
SY7 8AR has an average upload speed of 16.9 Megabits per second (Mbps).
7,917 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
81% of postcodes (963,596) have slower upload speeds.
18% of postcodes (213,128) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of SY7 8AR Postcode
England Primary Schools
Lydbury North CofE (A) Primary School
Address: Lydbury North CofE (A) Primary School, Lydbury North, Shropshire, SY7 8AU
Distance: 0.19 miles
Contact:
England Secondary Schools
The Community College, Bishop's Castle
Address: The Community College, Bishop's Castle, Brampton Road, Bishops Castle, Shropshire, SY9 5AY
Distance: 2.29 miles
Contact: 01588638257
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near SY7 8AR
BUTLER AND FINNIGAN
Address: DENTAL SURGERY, 2 MARKET SQUARE, BISHOPS CASTLE, SHROPSHIRE, SY9 5BN
Distance: 2.62 miles
Contact: :
CRAVEN ARMS DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: THE GATEWAY, AUCTION YARD, CRAVEN ARMS, SY7 9QJ
Distance: 5.30 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 15 BURWAY ROAD, CHURCH STRETTON, SHROPSHIRE, SY6 6DL
Distance: 7.81 miles
Contact: :
REDCOTE SURGERY
Address: 2 CENTRAL AVENUE, CHURCH STRETTON, SHROPSHIRE, SY6 6EE
Distance: 7.86 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 3 WYLCWM PLACE, KNIGHTON, POWYS, LD7 1AE
Distance: 9.46 miles
Contact: :
CASTLE VIEW HOUSE (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: CASTLE VIEW HOUSE, NEW ROAD, LUDLOW, SHROPSHIRE, SY8 2LS
Distance: 11.85 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near SY7 8AR
BISHOPS CASTLE PHARMACY
Address: CHURCH STREET, BISHOPS CASTLE, SHROPSHIRE, SY9 5AE
Distance: 2.51 miles
Contact: tel: 01588 638408
LUNTS PHARMACY
Address: DROVERS HOUSE, THE AUCTION YARD, CRAVEN ARMS, SHROPSHIRE, SY7 9BZ
Distance: 5.34 miles
Contact: tel: 01588 672327
HILLSIDE PHARMACY
Address: 18 SANDFORD AVENUE, CHURCH STRETTON, SY6 6BW
Distance: 7.86 miles
Contact: tel: 01694 722799
ROWLANDS PHARMACY
Address: 40 SANDFORD AVENUE, CHURCH STRETTON, SHROPSHIRE, SY6 6BH
Distance: 7.91 miles
Contact: tel: 01694 722806
BOOTS
Address: 5 WYLCWM PLACE, KNIGHTON, LD7 1AE
Distance: 9.46 miles
Contact: tel: 01547 528313
BOOTS
Address: 34 BULL RING, LUDLOW, SHROPSHIRE, SY8 1AA
Distance: 12.08 miles
Contact: tel: 01584 872548
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near SY7 8AR
THE OPTICIAN (BISHOPS CASTLE)
Address: 29 CHURCH STREET, BISHOPS CASTLE, SY9 5AD
Distance: 2.53 miles
Contact: :
SUZANNE FLOYD OPTOMETRIST
Address: 5 DALE STREET, CRAVEN ARMS, SHROPSHIRE, SY7 9PB
Distance: 5.38 miles
Contact: :
A B OPTICS LTD (CHURCH STRETTON)
Address: 20 SANDFORD AVENUE, CHURCH STRETTON, SHROPSHIRE, SY6 6BW
Distance: 7.86 miles
Contact: :
EVANS AND JONES OPTICIANS
Address: 14 BROAD STREET, KNIGHTON, POWYS, LD7 1BL
Distance: 9.47 miles
Contact: :
SARAH BANKS LTD
Address: MONTGOMERY ACTIVITY CENTRE, SCHOOL BANK, MONTGOMERY, POWYS, SY15 6QA
Distance: 10.41 miles
Contact: :
THE OPTICIAN (MONTGOMERY)
Address: INSTITUTE HOUSE, ARTHUR STREET, MONTGOMERY, POWYS, SY15 6RA
Distance: 10.42 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near SY7 8AR
BISHOPS CASTLE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: SCHOOL HOUSE LANE, BISHOPS CASTLE, SY9 5ER
Distance: 2.54 miles
Contact: tel: 01588 638285
THE MEADOWS MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: TURNPIKE MEADOW, CLUN, CRAVEN ARMS, SHROPSHIRE, SY7 8HZ
Distance: 4.38 miles
Contact: tel: 01588 640573
CRAVEN ARMS SURGERY
Address: 20 SHREWSBURY ROAD, CRAVEN ARMS, SHROPSHIRE, SY7 9PY
Distance: 5.27 miles
Contact: tel: 01588 672309
LEINTWARDINE
Address: THE SURGERY, JAY LANE, LEINTWARDINE, SHROPSHIRE, SY7 0LG
Distance: 7.74 miles
Contact: tel: 01547 540355
CHURCH STRETTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: EASTHOPE ROAD, CHURCH STRETTON, SHROPSHIRE, SY6 6BL
Distance: 7.81 miles
Contact: tel: 01694 722127
WYLCWM STREET SURGERY
Address: WYLCWM STREET, KNIGHTON, POWYS, LD7 1AD
Distance: 9.41 miles
Contact: tel: 01547 528523
Transport Links near SY7 8AR
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: SY7 8AR
- Broome
Broome station, Broome Road, Broome, Shropshire, SY7 0NTDistance: 6.09 milesDriving Time: 8.13 minutes - Hopton Heath
Hopton Heath station, Railway Bridge, Hopton Heath, Shropshire, SY7 0QDDistance: 7.10 milesDriving Time: 9.67 minutes - Craven Arms
Craven Arms station, Station Crescent, Shrewsbury Road, Craven Arms, SY7 9PYDistance: 8.29 milesDriving Time: 10.84 minutes - Church Stretton
Church Stretton station, Station Approach, Church Stretton, Shropshire, SY6 6PGDistance: 9.89 milesDriving Time: 14.88 minutes - Bucknell
Bucknell station, Weston Road, Bucknell, Shropshire, SY7 0ADDistance: 10.33 milesDriving Time: 14.83 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near SY7 8AR
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near SY7 8AR
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the SY7 8AR Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Ludlow Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Philip Dunne |
| Political Party | Conservative |
What Council is the SY7 8AR Postcode in?
The Council for this Postcode is Shropshire 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 Shropshire at the following link Shropshire.How much is the Council Tax?
Shropshire 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 Shropshire 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 SY7 8AR Postcode is?
Libraries are the responsibility of Shropshire 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 | Shropshire CouncilHouse Sales in SY7 8AR
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | £200,000 | £200,000 | £200,000 | 1 |
| 2018 | £230,000 | £425,000 | £281,667 | 3 |
| 2020 | £195,000 | £195,000 | £195,000 | 1 |
| 2021 | £432,500 | £432,500 | £432,500 | 1 |
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Postcodes near the SY7 8AR Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the SY7 8AR Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|
What Popular Restaurants are near the SY7 8AR Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| 1-3 Pool Road, Newtown, SY16 1BP | 15.29 miles | Directions from SY7 8AR to 1-3 Pool Road |
| Bayston Hill, Shrewsbury, SY3 0DA | 16.79 miles | Directions from SY7 8AR to Bayston Hill |
| Robert Jones Way, Battlefield, Shrewsbury, SY4 3EQ | 21.71 miles | Directions from SY7 8AR to Robert Jones Way |
| A5/a483 Mile End Services, Oswestry, SY11 4JA | 26.49 miles | Directions from SY7 8AR to A5/a483 Mile End Services |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Pool Road, NEWTOWN, SY16 1DG | 15.33 miles | Directions from SY7 8AR to McDonald's, Pool Road, NEWTOWN, SY16 1DG |
| McDonald's, Meole Brace Retail Park, Hereford Road, SHREWSBURY, SY3 9NB | 17.44 miles | Directions from SY7 8AR to McDonald's, Meole Brace Retail Park, Hereford Road, SHREWSBURY, SY3 9NB |
| McDonald's, Battlefield Road, SHREWSBURY, SY1 4AQ | 21.38 miles | Directions from SY7 8AR to McDonald's, Battlefield Road, SHREWSBURY, SY1 4AQ |
| McDonald's, Commercial Street, HEREFORD, HR1 2DJ | 30.12 miles | Directions from SY7 8AR to McDonald's, Commercial Street, HEREFORD, HR1 2DJ |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Barker Street, SHREWSBURY, SY1 1QJ | 18.49 miles | Directions from SY7 8AR to KFC Shrewsbury - Barker Street |
| KFC, Battlefield Road, SHREWSBURY, SY1 4AB | 21.27 miles | Directions from SY7 8AR to KFC Shrewsbury - Arlington Way |
| KFC, Maes Y Clawdd, Maesbury Road Industrial Estate, OSWESTRY, SY10 8NN | 26.26 miles | Directions from SY7 8AR to KFC Oswestry - Maebury Road |
| KFC, Commercial Road, HEREFORD, HR1 2BB | 30.07 miles | Directions from SY7 8AR to KFC Hereford - Stonebow Road |
| KFC, Market Street, WREXHAM, LL13 8BY | 39.90 miles | Directions from SY7 8AR to KFC Wrexham - St Georges Crescent |