G74 5AL is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (G74) is called the outward code. The part after the space (5AL) 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 G which means Glasgow.
- Postal District. In our case G74.
- Postal Sector. In our case G74 5.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case AL.
The regional mail center for the post area G is the Scottish Distribution Centre, which is located at Canyon Road, Excelsior Park, Netherton Industrial Est, WISHAW, ML2 0XX.
The final port of call for any post addressed to the G74 5AL postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the G74 5AL postcode have the street address of Thornton Road
It is situated within the post town of GLASGOW within the old postal county of Lanarkshire.
G74 5AL is within East Kilbride.
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Map Coordinates for G74 5AL
| Latitude | 55.7651503447 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -4.24349811684 |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the G74 5AL Postcode?
Download Speeds For G74 5AL
| Average Mbps | 4.000 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 3.600 |
| Maximum Mbps | 10.000 |
G74 5AL has an average download speed of 4 Megabits per second (Mbps).
160 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
0% of postcodes (3,349) have slower broadband speeds.
100% of postcodes (1,181,132) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For G74 5AL
| Average Mbps | 0.800 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 0.600 |
| Maximum Mbps | 1.250 |
G74 5AL has an average upload speed of 0.8 Megabits per second (Mbps).
2,647 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
0% of postcodes (5,855) have slower upload speeds.
99% of postcodes (1,176,139) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of G74 5AL Postcode
Scotland Primary Schools
Mossneuk Primary School
Address: Mossneuk Primary School, Mossneuk Drive, East Kilbride, G75 8XQ
Distance: 1.09 miles
Contact: 01355 239777
Carmunnock Primary School
Address: Carmunnock Primary School, 158 Waterside Road, Carmunnock, GLASGOW, G76 9AJ
Distance: 1.56 miles
Contact: 0141 644 4164
Jackton Primary School
Address: Jackton Primary School, Rochester Avenue, EAST KILBRIDE, G75 8WG
Distance: 0.63 miles
Contact:
Eaglesham Primary School
Address: Eaglesham Primary School, 25 Strathaven Road, Eaglesham, GLASGOW, G76 0LF
Distance: 2.14 miles
Contact: 0141 570 7160
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near G74 5AL
BOOTS OPTICIANS (EAST KILBRIDE - THE PLAZA)
Address: THE PLAZA, EAST KILBRIDE, GLASGOW, LANARKSHIRE, G74 1LW
Distance: 2.50 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (EAST KILBRIDE - SOUTHGATE)
Address: 19 SOUTHGATE, TOWN CENTRE, EAST KILBRIDE, GLASGOW, LANARKSHIRE, G74 1LT
Distance: 2.58 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (NEWTON MEARNS)
Address: 37B THE AVENUE AT MEARNS, MEARNS CENTRE, NEWTON MEARNS, GLASGOW, G77 6EY
Distance: 3.55 miles
Contact: :
CONNECT EYECARE LTD
Address: UNIT 52, 37 ROSYTH ROAD, GLASGOW, G5 0YD
Distance: 4.97 miles
Contact: :
CONNECT EYECARE CENTRAL LTD
Address: UNIT 52, 37 ROSYTH ROAD, GLASGOW, CITY OF GLASGOW, G5 0YD
Distance: 4.97 miles
Contact: :
CONNECT EYECARE SOUTH LTD
Address: UNIT 52, 37 ROSYTH ROAD, GLASGOW, G5 0YD
Distance: 4.97 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near G74 5AL
KILBRYDE HOSPICE
Address: MCGUINNESS WAY, EAST KILBRIDE, GLASGOW, G75 8GJ
Distance: 1.07 miles
Contact: tel: 01355 202020
SHEDDENS MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: THE SHEDDENS MEDICAL PRACTICE, 5A EAGLESHAM ROAD, CLARKSTON, GLASGOW, G76 7BU
Distance: 1.85 miles
Contact: tel: 01416 442356
CAROLSIDE MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 1/2 CAROLSIDE GARDENS, CLARKSTON, GLASGOW, LANARKSHIRE, G76 7BX
Distance: 1.97 miles
Contact: tel: 01416 443511
THE MURRAY SURGERY
Address: 50 THE MURRAY ROAD, EAST KILBRIDE, GLASGOW, G75 0RT
Distance: 2.42 miles
Contact: tel: 01355 225374
DRS BOARDMAN & PARTNERS
Address: EASTWOOD HEALTH & CARE CENTRE, DRUMBY CRESCENT, CLARKSTON, GLASGOW, G76 7HN
Distance: 2.47 miles
Contact: tel: 01416 485857
DRS MORRICE & PARTNERS
Address: EASTWOOD HEALTH & CARE CENTRE, DRUMBY CRESCENT, CLARKSTON, GLASGOW, LANARKSHIRE, G76 7HN
Distance: 2.47 miles
Contact: tel: 01416 485858
Motorway Junctions near G74 5AL
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near G74 5AL
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the G74 5AL Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Dr Lisa Cameron |
| Political Party | Scottish National Party |
What Council is the G74 5AL Postcode in?
The Council for this Postcode is South Lanarkshire 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 South Lanarkshire at the following link South Lanarkshire.How much is the Council Tax?
South Lanarkshire 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 South Lanarkshire 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 G74 5AL Postcode is?
Libraries are the responsibility of South Lanarkshire 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 - South Lanarkshire Leisure and CulturePostcodes near the G74 5AL Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the G74 5AL Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Aldi, Queensway, East Kilbride, GLASGOW, G74 5NY | 2.37 miles | Directions from G74 5AL to Aldi |
| Morrisons, Macneish Way, East Kilbride, GLASGOW, G74 4TT | 2.75 miles | Directions from G74 5AL to Morrisons |
| Iceland, Greenhills Square, East Kilbride, GLASGOW, G75 8TT | 3.22 miles | Directions from G74 5AL to Iceland |
| Morrisons, Catacol Grove, East Kilbride, GLASGOW, G75 9FD | 4.13 miles | Directions from G74 5AL to Morrisons |
| Iceland, Princes Mall, Town Centre, East Kilbride, GLASGOW, G74 1JU | 4.24 miles | Directions from G74 5AL to Iceland |
What Popular Restaurants are near the G74 5AL Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Kingsgate Retail Park, East Kilbride, G74 4UN | 3.19 miles | Directions from G74 5AL to Kingsgate Retail Park |
| Crown Street Retail Park, Glasgow, G5 0TL | 5.38 miles | Directions from G74 5AL to Crown Street Retail Park |
| Springfield Quay, Paisley Road West, Springfield Quay, G5 8NP | 6.31 miles | Directions from G74 5AL to Springfield Quay, Paisley Road West |
| Forge Retail Park, Glasgow, G31 4BH | 6.32 miles | Directions from G74 5AL to Forge Retail Park |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Queensway, East Kilbride, GLASGOW, G74 1HE | 1.29 miles | Directions from G74 5AL to McDonald's, Queensway, East Kilbride, GLASGOW, G74 1HE |
| McDonald's, Castlemilk Arcade, Dougrie Drive, GLASGOW, G45 9AA | 2.88 miles | Directions from G74 5AL to McDonald's, Castlemilk Arcade, Dougrie Drive, GLASGOW, G45 9AA |
| McDonald's, Lees Burn Court, East Kilbride, GLASGOW, G74 3XB | 3.28 miles | Directions from G74 5AL to McDonald's, Lees Burn Court, East Kilbride, GLASGOW, G74 3XB |
| McDonald's, Main Street, Thornliebank, GLASGOW, G46 7RY | 4.07 miles | Directions from G74 5AL to McDonald's, Main Street, Thornliebank, GLASGOW, G46 7RY |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Queensway, East Kilbride, GLASGOW, G74 5NY | 1.47 miles | Directions from G74 5AL to KFC East Kilbride - Queensway |
| KFC, Princes Mall, Town Centre, East Kilbride, GLASGOW, G74 1JU | 2.64 miles | Directions from G74 5AL to KFC East Kilbride - Shopping Centre |
| KFC, Glasgow Road, East Kilbride, GLASGOW, G74 4QA | 3.26 miles | Directions from G74 5AL to KFC East Kilbride - Kingsgate Retail Park |
| KFC, Leggatston Road, GLASGOW, G53 7RJ | 4.54 miles | Directions from G74 5AL to KFC Glasgow - Nitshill Road |
| KFC, Dalmarnock Road, Rutherglen, GLASGOW, G73 1NY | 5.09 miles | Directions from G74 5AL to KFC Glasgow - Rutherglen |