ML2 8AU postcode in Wishaw, North Lanarkshire
ML2 8AU is a postcode in Wishaw, in the Wishaw ward of North Lanarkshire. It is in the Motherwell, Wishaw and Carluke parliamentary constituency and the police force area for Scotland, and has been in use since January 1980.
Where ML2 8AU is, and what is near it
- ML2 8AU
- Other postcodes in ML2 8: press one for its page
- 2 railway stations
- 3 GP practices
- 16 bus stops
- Further out, with the distance
Points are centre points, not buildings, and nothing drawn is a boundary. Open this area on OpenStreetMap (latitude 55.7713, longitude -3.9214)
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026; stations and bus stops: Department for Transport; GP practices: NHS England; street map: Ordnance Survey, OS Open Zoomstack, Open Government Licence v3.0, drawn with MapLibre. How we use them
Who looks after ML2 8AU?
- North LanarkshireCouncil North Lanarkshire: bins, council tax, planning
- Council tax bandBand D in North Lanarkshire for 2026‑27: £1,555. Each home's band is set by the Scottish Assessors. Source: Scottish Government, Council Tax by band 2026-27. Check a band with the Scottish Assessors
- ScotlandPolice force area
- Motherwell, Wishaw and CarlukeParliamentary constituency. Its MP is Pamela Nash (Labour), as Parliament lists them. Contact Pamela Nash
ONS places a whole postcode in one council, one ward and one constituency, from a single point. A few postcodes cross a boundary, so an address at the edge can belong to the one next door. Your council tax bill or your poll card settles it for your address.
Council, police force area and constituency: ONS Postcode Directory, August 2026. The MP: UK Parliament, read 14 October 2026.
What broadband can you get at ML2 8AU?
Every home and business at ML2 8AU can get superfast broadband (30 Mbit/s or more) from a line, and 96% can get gigabit, Ofcom says.
North Lanarkshire: 93%
North Lanarkshire: 99%
The line marks the figure across North Lanarkshire.
Source: Ofcom, Connected Nations, Spring 2026, data for January 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
When are the bins collected at ML2 8AU?
BinDayBuddy does not read North Lanarkshire Council's collection days yet, so the council's own checker is the place to look.
North Lanarkshire Council's bin daysSource: BinDayBuddy, built from councils' own collection systems and public data. BinDayBuddy is run by Towpath Digital, which also runs this site. How we use it
Where is the nearest station to ML2 8AU?
The nearest railway station to the centre of ML2 8AU is Wishaw Rail Station, 350 metres away in a straight line.
- Wishaw Rail Station Railway station 350 mWalk
- Shieldmuir Rail Station Railway station 2.3 kmCycle
Straight-line distances from the centre point, not routes. Walk: under 1.2 km. Cycle: 1.2 to 5 km. Drive: further.
16 bus stops within 400 metres, the nearest Steel Street, 169 m away.
More stations near ML2 8AU, and how we find themSource: Department for Transport, NaPTAN, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which GP surgeries are near ML2 8AU?
The nearest GP practices to the centre of ML2 8AU, in a straight line. Each sets the area it takes patients from.
- Branchalwood Medical Practice Phone 01698 372888 400 mWalk
- Calder Valley Surgery Phone 01698 356420 400 mWalk
- Clyde View Medical Practice Phone 01698 372201 400 mWalk
Source: Public Health Scotland (GP practices), list of 1 July 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Where can I charge an electric car near ML2 8AU?
The nearest charging points to the centre of ML2 8AU, as OpenStreetMap had them on 20 October 2026:
- A charging point Charging point · 4 chargers 3.0 kmCycle
OpenStreetMap is mapped by volunteers. It does not have every charger, and not every one it has gives its speed or plugs. Check a charger's own app before you set off.
See more chargers on Open Charge MapSource: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Which dentists are near ML2 8AU?
The nearest to the centre of ML2 8AU, in a straight line.
- Stewarton Street Dental 250 mWalk
- Wishaw Dental Clinic 300 mWalk
- Belhaven Dental Practice 400 mWalk
Source: Public Health Scotland, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which pharmacies are near ML2 8AU?
The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of ML2 8AU, in a straight line. A few work online or by post only: check before you go.
- Lp North Fourteen, 2 Main Street Phone 01698 373605 300 mWalk
- Lp North Eleven, 80/82 Main Street Phone 01698 373136 350 mWalk
- Mcminns Pharmacy, 19 Main Street Phone 01698 372917 400 mWalk
Hours can change on bank holidays. For urgent help when a pharmacy is closed, call NHS 111.
Source: Public Health Scotland, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which vets are near ML2 8AU?
The nearest vets to the centre of ML2 8AU on OpenStreetMap, in a straight line. Each opens its entry on the map, with its opening hours and website where they are mapped.
- Low Waters Veterinary Centre 7.5 kmDrive
- Kintra Vet 9.5 kmDrive
- Veteninary Centre 10.7 kmDrive
OpenStreetMap may not have every vet. Out of hours, ring your own vet’s number first: the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons says vets in practice must arrange round-the-clock emergency first aid and pain relief, themselves or through another service.
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
The official record for ML2 8AU
- Ward
- Wishaw
- Country
- Scotland
- Town or village
- Wishaw
- Rural or urban
- Large Urban Areas
- In use since
- January 1980
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026. See all our data sources
Where to check what we do not hold
House prices, schools, crime and flood risk in Scotland: our sources for them cover England, or England and Wales (Registers of Scotland publishes Scottish sales).
We list hospitals and care homes in England only. In Scotland, hospitals are inspected by Healthcare Improvement Scotland and care homes by the Care Inspectorate.
- Flood risk: Flood maps for Scotland, from SEPA
- Food hygiene ratings: Food hygiene ratings, from the Food Standards Agency
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