G83 8RX Postcode in Gartocharn

G83 8RX 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 (8RX) 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 RX.

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 8RX postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.

G83 8RX is within the village of Gartocharn.

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G83 8RX: Points of Interest

Lomondview Stores

Lomondview Stores is a retail outlet located at Main Street, Gartocharn, Alexandria, G83 8RX.

Map Coordinates

Latitude	56.042179181
Longitude	-4.52597579526

Nearest Town	Distance (Miles)	Direction	Bearing
Alexandria	4.34	SSW	210.17
Helensburgh	8.46	WSW	251.82
Erskine	9.59	SSE	165.52
Port Glasgow	9.81	SW	220.53
Milngavie	10.73	SE	130.61
Johnstone	14.21	S	177.98
Kirkintilloch	15.91	ESE	115.88
Callander	18.43	NE	40.80

Weather Forecast

Weather Forecast for Balmaha

Mon 25th Nov

Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
06:00 to 09:00	Heavy rain	7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C)	84.00%	WSW 18 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Heavy rain shower (day)	6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C)	63.00%	WSW 16 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Heavy rain shower (day)	6.0°C (feels like 1.0°C)	71.00%	W 18 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Heavy rain shower (day)	6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C)	68.00%	W 18 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Heavy rain shower (night)	6.0°C (feels like 1.0°C)	65.00%	WSW 16 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Light rain	6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C)	58.00%	W 16 mph

Tue 26th Nov

Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Heavy rain shower (night)	6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C)	63.00%	W 16 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Cloudy	6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C)	11.00%	WNW 11 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Partly cloudy (night)	5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C)	3.00%	WNW 9 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Partly cloudy (day)	5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C)	3.00%	WNW 7 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Sunny day	6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C)	3.00%	WNW 7 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Sunny day	6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C)	1.00%	WNW 4 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Clear night	2.0°C (feels like 1.0°C)	2.00%	NW 2 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Clear night	1.0°C (feels like 0.0°C)	2.00%	NNW 2 mph

Wed 27th Nov

Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Partly cloudy (night)	1.0°C (feels like -1.0°C)	4.00%	N 2 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Mist	0.0°C (feels like -2.0°C)	14.00%	NNE 2 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Fog	0.0°C (feels like -2.0°C)	15.00%	N 4 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Fog	0.0°C (feels like -2.0°C)	15.00%	N 4 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Cloudy	3.0°C (feels like 2.0°C)	6.00%	N 4 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Sunny day	3.0°C (feels like 2.0°C)	1.00%	N 2 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Clear night	0.0°C (feels like -2.0°C)	2.00%	N 4 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Clear night	0.0°C (feels like -2.0°C)	2.00%	NNE 4 mph

Thu 28th Nov

Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Partly cloudy (night)	0.0°C (feels like -2.0°C)	3.00%	NNE 2 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Fog	-1.0°C (feels like -3.0°C)	15.00%	NE 2 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Fog	-1.0°C (feels like -3.0°C)	15.00%	NE 2 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Overcast	-1.0°C (feels like -3.0°C)	9.00%	NE 4 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Cloudy	3.0°C (feels like 1.0°C)	5.00%	ENE 4 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Cloudy	3.0°C (feels like 1.0°C)	6.00%	E 4 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Cloudy	1.0°C (feels like -1.0°C)	8.00%	E 4 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Cloudy	2.0°C (feels like -1.0°C)	12.00%	E 7 mph

What are the Broadband Speeds like?

Download Speeds

Average Mbps	60.100
Median Mbps	68.000
Maximum Mbps	79.670

G83 8RX has an average download speed of 60.1 Megabits per second (Mbps).

1,432 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.

39% of postcodes (461,106) have slower broadband speeds.

61% of postcodes (722,103) have faster broadband speeds.

Upload Speeds

Average Mbps	13.900
Median Mbps	16.400
Maximum Mbps	20.000

G83 8RX has an average upload speed of 13.9 Megabits per second (Mbps).

12,155 other postcode units have the same upload speed.

54% of postcodes (638,632) have slower upload speeds.

45% of postcodes (533,854) have faster upload speeds.

Sourced from Ofcom data 2021.

Schools within a five minute Drive

Scotland Primary Schools

Gartocharn Primary School

Address: Gartocharn Primary School, Ross Loan, Gartocharn, BY ALEXANDRIA, G83 8NE

Distance: 0.23 miles

School Website

Contact: 01389 773970

Data accessed January 2024

Nearest Opticians

BOOTS OPTICIANS (HELENSBURGH)

Address: 9 WEST PRINCES STREET, HELENSBURGH, DUNBARTONSHIRE, G84 8TF

Distance: 8.48 miles

Contact: :

BOOTS OPTICIANS (CLYDEBANK)

Address: 70 SYLVANIA WAY, CLYDE SHOPPING CENTRE, CLYDEBANK, G81 2TL

Distance: 10.62 miles

Contact: :

SPECSAVERS (GREENOCK)

Address: 5-9 HAMILTON GATE, GREENOCK, PA15 1JW

Distance: 11.06 miles

Contact: :

BOOTS OPTICIANS (GREENOCK)

Address: 43 HAMILTON WAY, GREENOCK, RENFREWSHIRE, PA15 1RQ

Distance: 11.12 miles

Contact: :

5894 BEARSDEN

Address: ASDA STORES LTD, 80 MILNGAVIE ROAD, BEARSDEN, GLASGOW, LANARKSHIRE, G61 2TX

Distance: 11.72 miles

Contact: :

BOOTS OPTICIANS (GLASGOW - BRAEHEAD)

Address: 68 BRAEHEAD SHOPPING CENTRE, GLASGOW, LANARKSHIRE, G51 4BP

Distance: 13.06 miles

Contact: :

Information from NHS Digital, licensed under the current version of the Open Government Licence. Accessed January 2024

Nearest GP Surgeries

DRYMEN HEALTH CENTRE

Address: 2 OLD GARTMORE ROAD, DRYMEN, GLASGOW, G63 0DP

Distance: 3.34 miles

Contact: tel: 01360 660203

INCHCRUIN PRACTICE

Address: THE VALE CENTRE FOR HEALTH & CARE, MAIN STREET, ALEXANDRIA, G83 0UE

Distance: 4.06 miles

Contact: tel: 01389 828600

OAKVIEW MEDICAL PRACTICE

Address: THE VALE CENTRE FOR HEALTH & CARE, MAIN STREET, ALEXANDRIA, G83 0UE

Distance: 4.06 miles

Contact: tel: 01389 752650

THE LENNOX PRACTICE

Address: THE VALE CENTRE FOR HEALTH & CARE, MAIN STREET, ALEXANDRIA, G83 0UA

Distance: 4.24 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: 4.24 miles

Contact: :

LOCH LOMOND SURGERY

Address: 75 BANK STREET, ALEXANDRIA, DUNBARTONSHIRE, G83 0NB

Distance: 4.32 miles

Contact: tel: 01389 752626

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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 ten minutes drive

Distance: 4.42 miles

Balloch

Address: Balloch station, Balloch Road, Balloch, West Dunbartonshire, G83 8SS

Postcode: G83 8SS

Line: North Clyde Line

Company: ScotRail

Time: within ten minutes drive

Distance: 3.51 miles

Renton

Address: Renton station, Station Road, Renton, West Dunbartonshire, G82 4ND

Postcode: G82 4ND

Line: North Clyde Line

Company: ScotRail

Time: within fifteen minutes drive

Distance: 5.48 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: 6.79 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: 6.99 miles

Dalreoch

Address: Dalreoch station, West Bridgend, Dalreoch, West Dunbartonshire, G82 4AD

Postcode: G82 4AD

Line: North Clyde Line

Company: ScotRail

Time: within fifteen minutes drive

Distance: 6.85 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: 8.13 miles

Distances are as the crow flies.

Motorway Junctions

M898 J1

Distance: 14.91 miles

Driving Time: 18.59 minutes

M8 J29A

Distance: 16.55 miles

Driving Time: 20.21 minutes

M8 J31

Distance: 19.03 miles

Driving Time: 22.61 minutes

M8 J28

Distance: 19.86 miles

Driving Time: 23.83 minutes

Distances represent the quickest route by car.

Who are my Elected Representatives?

Westminster Constituency	West Dunbartonshire
Member or Parliament	Douglas McAllister
Contact Details	Contact Douglas McAllister
Political Party	Labour

Where can I find out where the nearest Library is?

Libraries are the responsibility of West Dunbartonshire 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 | West Dunbartonshire Council

Local Postcodes

G83 8RT G83 8NF Church Road G83 8RY Duncryne Road G83 8NW Duncryne Terrace

What Popular Supermarkets are near?

Popular Supermarkets near G83 8RX
Supermarket	Distance	Directions
Aldi, Bank Street, ALEXANDRIA, G83 0LZ	6.98 miles	Directions to Aldi
Iceland, Bank Street, ALEXANDRIA, G83 0NH	6.98 miles	Directions to Iceland
Asda, Glasgow Road, DUMBARTON, G82 1RB	11.14 miles	Directions to Asda
Morrisons, Glasgow Road, DUMBARTON, G82 1QZ	11.39 miles	Directions to Morrisons
Aldi, Bridgewater Shopping Centre, Bridgewater Place, ERSKINE, PA8 7AA	16.09 miles	Directions to Aldi

What Popular Restaurants are near?

Burger King Restaurants near G83 8RX
Burger King	Distance	Directions
Anderson Street, Port Glasgow, PA14 5EP	9.67 miles	Directions to Anderson Street
Great Western Road, Glasgow, G15 6SA	11.17 miles	Directions to Great Western Road
Glasgow Airport, Glasgow, PA3 2ST	12.77 miles	Directions to Glasgow Airport
Linwood Road, Paisley, PA1 2BH	13.68 miles	Directions to Linwood Road

Mcdonald's Restaurants near G83 8RX
Mcdonald's	Distance	Directions
McDonald's, Old Luss Road, Balloch, ALEXANDRIA, G83 8QP	3.79 miles	Directions to McDonald's, Old Luss Road, Balloch, ALEXANDRIA, G83 8QP
McDonald's, Glasgow Road, DUMBARTON, G82 1RB	6.92 miles	Directions to McDonald's, Glasgow Road, DUMBARTON, G82 1RB
McDonald's, Greenock Road, PORT GLASGOW, PA14 5BQ	9.77 miles	Directions to McDonald's, Greenock Road, PORT GLASGOW, PA14 5BQ
McDonald's, James Watt Way, GREENOCK, PA15 2AD	10.43 miles	Directions to McDonald's, James Watt Way, GREENOCK, PA15 2AD

KFC Restaurants near G83 8RX
Restaurant	Distance	Directions
KFC, Glasgow Road, DUMBARTON, G82 1RB	6.92 miles	Directions to KFC Dumbarton - St James Retail Park
KFC, Livingstone Street, CLYDEBANK, G81 2XA	10.78 miles	Directions to KFC Clydebank - Livingston Street
KFC, Allerdyce Road, GLASGOW, G15 6RX	11.08 miles	Directions to KFC Glasgow - Great Western Retail Park
KFC, Renfrew Road, PAISLEY, PA3 4EA	13.46 miles	Directions to KFC Paisley - Renfrew Road
KFC, Hillington Road, GLASGOW, G52 4UB	13.49 miles	Directions to KFC Braehead - Brailee Crescent