G83 8HQ is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (G83) is called the outward code. The part after the space (8HQ) 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 G83.
- Postal Sector. In our case G83 8.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case HQ.
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 G83 8HQ postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the G83 8HQ postcode have the street address of Manse Drive
G83 8HQ is within the village of Balloch.
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Contact MeMap Coordinates
| Latitude | 56.0031908407 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -4.56723713512 |
| Nearest Town | Distance (Miles) | Direction | Bearing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria | 1.21 | SSW | 208.98 |
| Dumbarton | 3.98 | S | 179.70 |
| Helensburgh | 6.44 | W | 270.52 |
| Port Glasgow | 6.74 | SW | 225.10 |
| Erskine | 7.71 | SSE | 148.74 |
| Greenock | 8.28 | WSW | 242.84 |
| Clydebank | 8.45 | SE | 139.83 |
| Milngavie | 10.65 | ESE | 113.70 |
Weather Forecast
Weather Forecast for Balloch
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 6.00% | SSW 13 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 13.00% | SSW 13 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 54.00% | SSW 11 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 20.00% | SSW 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 16.00% | SW 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Light rain | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 48.00% | SW 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 53.00% | SW 4 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Light rain | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 52.00% | SW 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 13.00% | SW 7 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 12.00% | S 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 19.00% | SW 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 17.00% | SSE 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 15.00% | SSE 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 16.00% | SSE 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 18.00% | SSE 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 17.00% | S 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Light rain | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 46.00% | SSW 13 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Light rain | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 49.00% | SSW 13 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 22.00% | SW 13 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Light rain | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 46.00% | SW 13 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Light rain shower (day) | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 32.00% | WSW 13 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 11.00% | WSW 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 8.00% | W 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 7.00% | W 13 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 10.00% | WSW 16 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 14.00% | WSW 16 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Light rain shower (night) | 8.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 35.00% | WSW 18 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Light rain shower (night) | 8.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 37.00% | WSW 20 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 20.00% | WSW 20 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 9.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 41.00% | WSW 20 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 9.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 53.00% | WSW 18 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 25.00% | WSW 18 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Light rain | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 55.00% | WSW 18 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like?
Download Speeds
| Average Mbps | 133.700 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 78.100 |
| Maximum Mbps | 331.000 |
G83 8HQ has an average download speed of 133.7 Megabits per second (Mbps).
463 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
85% of postcodes (1,009,293) have slower broadband speeds.
15% of postcodes (174,885) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds
| Average Mbps | 20.700 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 19.500 |
| Maximum Mbps | 36.000 |
G83 8HQ has an average upload speed of 20.7 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,315 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
95% of postcodes (1,120,487) have slower upload speeds.
5% of postcodes (62,839) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute Drive
Scotland Primary Schools
Gartocharn Primary School
Address: Gartocharn Primary School, Ross Loan, Gartocharn, BY ALEXANDRIA, G83 8NE
Distance: 2.98 miles
Contact: 01389 773970
Bonhill Primary School
Address: Bonhill Primary School, Raglan Street, Bonhill, ALEXANDRIA, G83 9JA
Distance: 1.64 miles
Contact: 01389 773700
St Ronan's Primary School
Address: St Ronan's Primary School, Ladyton, Bonhill, ALEXANDRIA, G83 9DZ
Distance: 1.65 miles
Contact: 01389 773741
St Mary's Primary School (Alexandria)
Address: St Mary's Primary School (Alexandria), Bank Street, ALEXANDRIA, G83 0UJ
Distance: 1.26 miles
Contact: 01389 773740
Christie Park Primary School
Address: Christie Park Primary School, Middleton Street, ALEXANDRIA, G83 0DF
Distance: 1.19 miles
Contact: 01389 773972
St Kessog's Primary School
Address: St Kessog's Primary School, Balloch Campus, Carrochan Road, BALLOCH, G83 8FA
Distance: 0.28 miles
Contact: 01389 773959
Balloch Primary School
Address: Balloch Primary School, Balloch Campus, Carrochan Road, BALLOCH, G83 8FA
Distance: 0.28 miles
Contact: 01389 773951
Levenvale Primary School
Address: Levenvale Primary School, Argyll Street, Levenvale, ALEXANDRIA, G83 0QN
Distance: 0.87 miles
Contact: 01389 773747
Nearest Opticians
BOOTS OPTICIANS (HELENSBURGH)
Address: 9 WEST PRINCES STREET, HELENSBURGH, DUNBARTONSHIRE, G84 8TF
Distance: 6.46 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (GREENOCK)
Address: 5-9 HAMILTON GATE, GREENOCK, PA15 1JW
Distance: 8.30 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (GREENOCK)
Address: 43 HAMILTON WAY, GREENOCK, RENFREWSHIRE, PA15 1RQ
Distance: 8.36 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (CLYDEBANK)
Address: 70 SYLVANIA WAY, CLYDE SHOPPING CENTRE, CLYDEBANK, G81 2TL
Distance: 9.30 miles
Contact: :
5894 BEARSDEN
Address: ASDA STORES LTD, 80 MILNGAVIE ROAD, BEARSDEN, GLASGOW, LANARKSHIRE, G61 2TX
Distance: 11.23 miles
Contact: :
ASDA OPTICIANS (LINWOOD)
Address: ASDA STORES LTD, PHOENIX RETAIL PARK, LINWOOD ROAD, PAISLEY, RENFREWSHIRE, PA1 2AB
Distance: 11.55 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
INCHCRUIN PRACTICE
Address: THE VALE CENTRE FOR HEALTH & CARE, MAIN STREET, ALEXANDRIA, G83 0UE
Distance: 0.95 miles
Contact: tel: 01389 828600
OAKVIEW MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: THE VALE CENTRE FOR HEALTH & CARE, MAIN STREET, ALEXANDRIA, G83 0UE
Distance: 0.95 miles
Contact: tel: 01389 752650
THE LENNOX PRACTICE
Address: THE VALE CENTRE FOR HEALTH & CARE, MAIN STREET, ALEXANDRIA, G83 0UA
Distance: 1.18 miles
Contact: tel: 01389 828616
PRIMARY CARE EMERGENCY SERVICE
Address: GP OUT OF HOURS LOMOND, VALE OF LEVEN GENERAL HOSPITAL, NORTH MAIN STREET, ALEXANDRIA, DUNBARTONSHIRE, G83 0UA
Distance: 1.18 miles
Contact: :
LOCH LOMOND SURGERY
Address: 75 BANK STREET, ALEXANDRIA, DUNBARTONSHIRE, G83 0NB
Distance: 1.20 miles
Contact: tel: 01389 752626
ALCLUITH PRACTICE
Address: THE HEALTH CENTRE, STATION ROAD, DUMBARTON, DUNBARTONSHIRE, G82 1PW
Distance: 3.95 miles
Contact: tel: 01389 811811
Transport Links
Train Stations
Alexandria
Address: Alexandria station, 200 Bank Street, Alexandria, West Dunbartonshire, G83 0UL
Postcode: G83 0UL
Line: North Clyde Line
Company: ScotRail
Time: within five minutes drive
Distance: 1.31 miles
Balloch
Address: Balloch station, Balloch Road, Balloch, West Dunbartonshire, G83 8SS
Postcode: G83 8SS
Line: North Clyde Line
Company: ScotRail
Time: within five minutes drive
Distance: 0.63 miles
Renton
Address: Renton station, Station Road, Renton, West Dunbartonshire, G82 4ND
Postcode: G82 4ND
Line: North Clyde Line
Company: ScotRail
Time: within ten minutes drive
Distance: 2.38 miles
Dalreoch
Address: Dalreoch station, West Bridgend, Dalreoch, West Dunbartonshire, G82 4AD
Postcode: G82 4AD
Line: North Clyde Line
Company: ScotRail
Time: within ten minutes drive
Distance: 3.88 miles
Dumbarton Central
Address: Dumbarton Central station, Townend Road, Dumbarton, West Dunbartonshire, G82 1PZ
Postcode: G82 1PZ
Line: North Clyde Line
Company: ScotRail
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 3.91 miles
Dumbarton East
Address: Dumbarton East station, Glasgow Road, Dumbarton, West Dunbartonshire, G82 2EP
Postcode: G82 2EP
Line: North Clyde Line
Company: ScotRail
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 4.24 miles
Cardross
Address: Cardross station, Station Road, Cardross, Argyll & Bute, G82 5NL
Postcode: G82 5NL
Line: North Clyde Line
Company: ScotRail
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 4.45 miles
Bowling
Address: Bowling station, Clyde View Court, Bowling, West Dunbartonshire, G60 5AH
Postcode: G60 5AH
Line: North Clyde Line
Company: ScotRail
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 5.74 miles
Helensburgh Central
Address: Helensburgh Central station, East Princes Street, Helensburgh, Argyll & Bute, G84 7QF
Postcode: G84 7QF
Line: North Clyde Line
Company: ScotRail
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 6.39 miles
Helensburgh Upper
Address: Helensburgh Upper station, Sinclair Street, Helensburgh, Argyll & Bute, G84 9LG
Postcode: G84 9LG
Line: West Highland Line
Company: ScotRail
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 6.31 miles
Distances are as the crow flies.
Motorway Junctions
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives?
| Westminster Constituency | West Dunbartonshire |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament | |
| Contact Details | Contact Douglas McAllister |
| Political Party | Labour |
Where can I find out where the nearest Library is?
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What Popular Supermarkets are near?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Iceland, Bank Street, ALEXANDRIA, G83 0NH | 1.95 miles | Directions to Iceland |
| Aldi, Bank Street, ALEXANDRIA, G83 0LZ | 1.97 miles | Directions to Aldi |
| Asda, Glasgow Road, DUMBARTON, G82 1RB | 6.61 miles | Directions to Asda |
| Morrisons, Glasgow Road, DUMBARTON, G82 1QZ | 6.86 miles | Directions to Morrisons |
| Tesco, Bridge Street, Linwood, PAISLEY, PA3 3DB | 17.89 miles | Directions to Tesco |
What Popular Restaurants are near?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Anderson Street, Port Glasgow, PA14 5EP | 6.62 miles | Directions to Anderson Street |
| Great Western Road, Glasgow, G15 6SA | 10.06 miles | Directions to Great Western Road |
| Glasgow Airport, Glasgow, PA3 2ST | 10.88 miles | Directions to Glasgow Airport |
| Linwood Road, Paisley, PA1 2BH | 11.40 miles | Directions to Linwood Road |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Old Luss Road, Balloch, ALEXANDRIA, G83 8QP | 1.02 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Old Luss Road, Balloch, ALEXANDRIA, G83 8QP |
| McDonald's, Glasgow Road, DUMBARTON, G82 1RB | 4.11 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Glasgow Road, DUMBARTON, G82 1RB |
| McDonald's, Greenock Road, PORT GLASGOW, PA14 5BQ | 6.73 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Greenock Road, PORT GLASGOW, PA14 5BQ |
| McDonald's, James Watt Way, GREENOCK, PA15 2AD | 7.55 miles | Directions to McDonald's, James Watt Way, GREENOCK, PA15 2AD |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Glasgow Road, DUMBARTON, G82 1RB | 4.11 miles | Directions to KFC Dumbarton - St James Retail Park |
| KFC, Livingstone Street, CLYDEBANK, G81 2XA | 9.52 miles | Directions to KFC Clydebank - Livingston Street |
| KFC, Allerdyce Road, GLASGOW, G15 6RX | 10.01 miles | Directions to KFC Glasgow - Great Western Retail Park |
| KFC, Phoenix Business Park, PAISLEY, PA1 2BH | 11.34 miles | Directions to KFC Linwood - Paisley Leisure Park |
| KFC, Renfrew Road, PAISLEY, PA3 4EA | 11.65 miles | Directions to KFC Paisley - Renfrew Road |