HS8 5JL Postcode in Eriskay

HS8 5JL is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.

Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (HS8) is called the outward code. The part after the space (5JL) 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:

  1. Postal Area. In our case HS which means Outer Hebrides.
  2. Postal District. In our case HS8.
  3. Postal Sector. In our case HS8 5.
  4. Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case JL.

The regional mail center for the post area HS 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 HS8 5JL postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.

HS8 5JL is within Eriskay.

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HS8 5JL: Points of Interest

Am Politician

Am Politician is a social venue where you can enjoy drinks, meals, and entertainment located at Am Politician, Balla, Eriskay, Isle Of South Uist, HS8 5JL.

Oir Na Mara B&B

Oir Na Mara B&B is an accommodation provider offering lodging services located at Oir Na Mara, 5B Balla, Eriskay, Isle Of South Uist, HS8 5JL.

An Taigh Mor

An Taigh Mor is an accommodation provider offering lodging services located at An Taigh Mor, 15B Balla, Eriskay, Isle Of South Uist, HS8 5JL.

Map Coordinates

Latitude57.0823113854
Longitude-7.30829054077
Nearest Town Distance (Miles) Direction Bearing
Tobermory 56.76 ESE 123.60
Stornoway 85.06 NNE 23.29
Lochgilphead 101.77 SE 134.52
Dingwall 113.56 ENE 70.54
Kingussie 122.72 E 88.70

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What are the Broadband Speeds like?

Download Speeds

Broadband speed meter slow
Average Mbps43.800
Median Mbps46.100
Maximum Mbps79.670

HS8 5JL has an average download speed of 43.8 Megabits per second (Mbps).

1,268 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.

19% of postcodes (225,681) have slower broadband speeds.

81% of postcodes (957,692) have faster broadband speeds.

Upload Speeds

Broadband speed meter average
Average Mbps9.400
Median Mbps9.900
Maximum Mbps20.000

HS8 5JL has an average upload speed of 9.4 Megabits per second (Mbps).

5,460 other postcode units have the same upload speed.

21% of postcodes (243,512) have slower upload speeds.

79% of postcodes (935,669) have faster upload speeds.

Schools within a five minute Drive

Nearest Opticians

Nearest GP Surgeries

SOUTH UIST MEDICAL PRACTICE

Address: DALIBURGH, ISLE OF SOUTH UIST, ISLE OF SOUTH UIST, HS8 5SS

Distance: 6.20 miles

Contact: tel: 01878 700302

BARRA MEDICAL PRACTICE

Address: CLACH MHILE SURGERY, CASTLEBAY, ISLE OF BARRA, HS9 5XD

Distance: 11.05 miles

Contact: tel: 01871 810282

BENBECULA MEDICAL PRACTICE

Address: SORELLE LODGE SURGERY, GRIMINISH, ISLE OF BENBECULA, HS7 5QA

Distance: 24.98 miles

Contact: tel: 01870 602215

NORTH UIST MEDICAL PRACTICE

Address: LOCHMADDY, ISLE OF NORTH UIST, ISLE OF NORTH UIST, HS6 5AE

Distance: 36.52 miles

Contact: tel: 01876 500333

DUNVEGAN MEDICAL PRACTICE

Address: DUNVEGAN HEALTH CENTRE, DUNVEGAN, ISLE OF SKYE, IV55 8GU

Distance: 36.62 miles

Contact: tel: 01470 521203

CARBOST MEDICAL PRACTICE

Address: THE SURGERY, CARBOST, ISLE OF SKYE, IV47 8SR

Distance: 38.84 miles

Contact: tel: 01478 640202

Transport Links

Train Stations

Distances are as the crow flies.

Who are my Elected Representatives?

Westminster ConstituencyNa h-Eileanan an Iar
Member or Parliament
Torcuil Crichton
Torcuil Crichton
Contact DetailsContact Torcuil Crichton
Political PartyLabour

Where can I find out where the nearest Library is?

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