HS8 5RA Postcode in Eochar
HS8 5RA 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 (5RA) 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 HS which means Outer Hebrides.
- Postal District. In our case HS8.
- Postal Sector. In our case HS8 5.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case RA.
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 5RA postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
HS8 5RA is within the village of Eochar.
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Map Coordinates
| Latitude | 57.3932056867 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -7.36991739278 |
| Nearest Town | Distance (Miles) | Direction | Bearing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stornoway | 67.07 | NNE | 32.35 |
| Tobermory | 72.50 | SE | 136.83 |
| Fort William | 94.03 | ESE | 114.06 |
| Dingwall | 110.59 | E | 81.48 |
| Alness | 117.96 | ENE | 78.45 |
Weather Forecast
Weather Forecast for South Uist Range
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 12.00% | WNW 25 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 33.00% | WNW 29 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Light rain shower (day) | 8.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 37.00% | NW 29 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 8.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 38.00% | NW 27 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Light rain shower (night) | 7.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 37.00% | NW 22 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 13.00% | NNW 20 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 33.00% | NNW 16 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 36.00% | NNW 16 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Light rain | 5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 50.00% | NNE 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 10.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 49.00% | N 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 50.00% | NE 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 21.00% | NE 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 15.00% | NE 11 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 4.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 12.00% | NE 11 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 13.00% | NE 13 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 15.00% | NE 13 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 15.00% | NE 13 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 16.00% | NE 16 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 15.00% | NE 18 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 15.00% | NE 18 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 19.00% | NE 18 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 4.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 13.00% | NNE 18 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 4.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 10.00% | NNE 20 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Light rain shower (night) | 4.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 33.00% | N 20 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 4.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 12.00% | NNE 20 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 34.00% | N 22 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 39.00% | N 22 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Light rain shower (night) | 4.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 42.00% | N 22 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Heavy rain shower (night) | 4.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 56.00% | N 22 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like?
Download Speeds
| Average Mbps | 46.100 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 40.800 |
| Maximum Mbps | 77.430 |
HS8 5RA has an average download speed of 46.1 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,302 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
22% of postcodes (255,202) have slower broadband speeds.
78% of postcodes (928,137) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds
| Average Mbps | 8.700 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 8.100 |
| Maximum Mbps | 19.990 |
HS8 5RA has an average upload speed of 8.7 Megabits per second (Mbps).
4,810 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
18% of postcodes (207,766) have slower upload speeds.
82% of postcodes (972,065) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute Drive
Scotland Primary Schools
Iochdar Primary School
Address: Iochdar Primary School, Iochdar, South Uist, HS8 5RQ
Distance: 0.64 miles
Contact: 01870 604891
Nearest Opticians
Nearest GP Surgeries
BENBECULA MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: SORELLE LODGE SURGERY, GRIMINISH, ISLE OF BENBECULA, HS7 5QA
Distance: 3.45 miles
Contact: tel: 01870 602215
SOUTH UIST MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: DALIBURGH, ISLE OF SOUTH UIST, ISLE OF SOUTH UIST, HS8 5SS
Distance: 15.76 miles
Contact: tel: 01878 700302
NORTH UIST MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: LOCHMADDY, ISLE OF NORTH UIST, ISLE OF NORTH UIST, HS6 5AE
Distance: 16.53 miles
Contact: tel: 01876 500333
SOUTH HARRIS MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: FERRY ROAD, LEVERBURGH, ISLE OF HARRIS, HS5 3UA
Distance: 29.01 miles
Contact: tel: 01859 520278
DUNVEGAN MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: DUNVEGAN HEALTH CENTRE, DUNVEGAN, ISLE OF SKYE, IV55 8GU
Distance: 29.99 miles
Contact: tel: 01470 521203
BARRA MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: CLACH MHILE SURGERY, CASTLEBAY, ISLE OF BARRA, HS9 5XD
Distance: 30.56 miles
Contact: tel: 01871 810282
Transport Links
Train Stations
Distances are as the crow flies.
Who are my Elected Representatives?
| Westminster Constituency | Na h-Eileanan an Iar |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament | |
| Contact Details | Contact Torcuil Crichton |
| Political Party | Labour |
Where can I find out where the nearest Library is?
Libraries are the responsibility of Na h-Eileanan Siar council
Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.
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