ML12 6RD is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (ML12) is called the outward code. The part after the space (6RD) 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 ML which means Motherwell.
- Postal District. In our case ML12.
- Postal Sector. In our case ML12 6.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case RD.
The regional mail center for the post area ML 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 ML12 6RD postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
ML12 6RD is within Elsrickle.
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Contact MeMap Coordinates
| Latitude | 55.6614524512 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -3.52770142401 |
| Nearest Town | Distance (Miles) | Direction | Bearing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biggar | 2.58 | S | 176.88 |
| Lanark | 9.74 | W | 275.15 |
| Carluke | 13.23 | WNW | 292.75 |
| Peebles | 13.32 | E | 92.67 |
| Blackburn | 14.97 | NNW | 345.71 |
| Livingston | 15.41 | N | 1.28 |
| Penicuik | 16.72 | NE | 44.97 |
Weather Forecast
Weather Forecast for Biggar
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Cloudy | 2.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) | 6.00% | WNW 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Sunny day | 1.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) | 1.00% | WNW 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 3.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 4.00% | WNW 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Sunny day | 3.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 0.00% | WNW 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Clear night | 1.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) | 0.00% | WNW 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 1.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 5.00% | WSW 7 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Overcast | 3.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 9.00% | WSW 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Overcast | 4.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 16.00% | SW 13 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Light rain | 5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 47.00% | SW 16 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Light rain | 6.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 64.00% | SW 18 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Heavy rain | 7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 80.00% | WSW 16 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 11.00% | W 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 5.00% | W 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 5.00% | WSW 11 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Light rain | 5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 44.00% | SW 13 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Light rain | 6.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 62.00% | SW 18 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Heavy rain | 7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 83.00% | SW 22 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Heavy rain shower (day) | 7.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 70.00% | WSW 22 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Heavy rain | 6.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 81.00% | WSW 25 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain | 5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 50.00% | WSW 25 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Overcast | 5.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 18.00% | W 25 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Light rain | 4.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 43.00% | W 22 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Light rain shower (night) | 3.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 33.00% | W 22 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Light rain shower (night) | 3.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) | 30.00% | W 20 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Light rain shower (night) | 3.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) | 28.00% | W 20 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 3.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) | 11.00% | W 18 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 4.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 12.00% | W 20 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 7.00% | WNW 20 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 6.00% | WNW 18 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 4.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 3.00% | WNW 16 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like?
Download Speeds
| Average Mbps | 81.300 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 40.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 160.000 |
ML12 6RD has an average download speed of 81.3 Megabits per second (Mbps).
689 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
56% of postcodes (658,878) have slower broadband speeds.
44% of postcodes (525,074) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds
| Average Mbps | 14.800 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 10.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 30.000 |
ML12 6RD has an average upload speed of 14.8 Megabits per second (Mbps).
11,417 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
63% of postcodes (746,069) have slower upload speeds.
36% of postcodes (427,155) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute Drive
Scotland Primary Schools
Black Mount Primary School
Address: Black Mount Primary School, Elsrickle, Biggar, ML12 6QZ
Distance: 1.75 miles
Contact: 01899 810234
Nearest Opticians
LIVINGSTON DOMICILIARY SPECSAVERS LIMITED
Address: 315 THE ELEMENTS, LIVINGSTON, WEST LOTHIAN, EH54 6GS
Distance: 15.30 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (LIVINGSTON)
Address: 88-89 ALMONDVALE CENTRE, ALMONDVALE SOUTH, LIVINGSTON, WEST LOTHIAN, EH54 6HR
Distance: 15.37 miles
Contact: :
4176 LIVINGSTON
Address: ASDA STORES LTD, ALMONDVALE ROAD SOUTH, LIVINGSTON, WEST LOTHIAN, EH54 6NB
Distance: 15.43 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (WISHAW)
Address: 7 MAIN STREET, WISHAW, ML2 7AF
Distance: 17.13 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (BATHGATE)
Address: 26-30 GEORGE STREET, BATHGATE, WEST LOTHIAN, EH48 1PW
Distance: 17.22 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (MOTHERWELL)
Address: 47-49 BRANDON PARADE SOUTH, MOTHERWELL, ML1 1RE
Distance: 20.10 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
BIGGAR MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: BIGGAR HEALTH CENTRE, SOUTH CROFT ROAD, BIGGAR, ML12 6BE
Distance: 2.70 miles
Contact: tel: 01899 220383
MEDWYN MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: THE HEALTH CENTRE, 7 BIGGAR ROAD, CARNWATH, LANARK, ML11 8HJ
Distance: 4.60 miles
Contact: tel: 01555 840525
TINTO VIEW HEALTH CENTRE
Address: THE STATE HOSPITAL, LAMPITS ROAD, CARSTAIRS JUNCTION, LANARK, ML11 8RP
Distance: 5.37 miles
Contact: tel: 01555 840293
WEST LINTON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: THE HEALTH CENTRE, DEANFOOT ROAD, WEST LINTON, PEEBLESSHIRE, EH46 7EX
Distance: 9.30 miles
Contact: tel: 01968 660808
KINGSHILL MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 40 MANSE ROAD, FORTH, LANARK, ML11 8AJ
Distance: 9.44 miles
Contact: tel: 01555 811200
ALBA MEDICAL GROUP - LANARK
Address: WOODSTOCK ROAD, LANARK, ML11 7DH
Distance: 9.56 miles
Contact: tel: 01555 665522
Transport Links
Train Stations
Carstairs
Address: Carstairs station, Strawfrank Road, Carstairs, South Lanarkshire, ML11 8PR
Postcode: ML11 8PR
Line: Argyle Line
Company: ScotRail
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 5.85 miles
Distances are as the crow flies.
Motorway Junctions
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives?
| Westminster Constituency | Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament | |
| Contact Details | Contact David Mundell |
| Political Party | Conservative |
Where can I find out where the nearest Library is?
Libraries are the responsibility of South Lanarkshire council
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What Popular Supermarkets are near?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|
What Popular Restaurants are near?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Junction 13, M74 Motorway, Abington Biggar, ML12 6RG | 12.48 miles | Directions to Junction 13, M74 Motorway |
| Livingstone Sc,unit 50, Livingston, EH54 6HR | 15.40 miles | Directions to Livingstone Sc,unit 50 |
| Straiton Road, Edinburgh, EH20 9NS | 20.70 miles | Directions to Straiton Road |
| Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh, EH12 9DN | 20.83 miles | Directions to Edinburgh Airport |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Almondvale Avenue, LIVINGSTON, EH54 6QX | 15.35 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Almondvale Avenue, LIVINGSTON, EH54 6QX |
| McDonald's, Almondvale Avenue, LIVINGSTON, EH54 6QX | 15.35 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Almondvale Avenue, LIVINGSTON, EH54 6QX |
| McDonald's, Heartlands Court, Whitburn, BATHGATE, EH47 0TB | 15.85 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Heartlands Court, Whitburn, BATHGATE, EH47 0TB |
| McDonald's, Whitburn Road, BATHGATE, EH48 2RA | 16.99 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Whitburn Road, BATHGATE, EH48 2RA |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Almondvale Retail Park, Almondvale South, LIVINGSTON, EH54 6RQ | 15.18 miles | Directions to KFC Livingston - Almondvale South Retail Park |
| KFC, Cultins Road, EDINBURGH, EH11 4DG | 20.19 miles | Directions to KFC Edinburgh - Herminston Gait Retail Park |
| KFC, South Groathill Avenue, EDINBURGH, EH4 2LN | 23.29 miles | Directions to KFC Edinburgh - Craigleith Retail Park |
| KFC, South Charlotte Street, EDINBURGH, EH2 4AN | 23.55 miles | Directions to KFC Edinburgh - South Charlotte Street |
| KFC, Nicolson Street, EDINBURGH, EH8 9DT | 23.70 miles | Directions to KFC Edinburgh - Nicolson Street |