ML5 2ES postcode in Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire
ML5 2ES is a postcode in Coatbridge, in the Coatbridge North ward of North Lanarkshire. It is in the Coatbridge and Bellshill parliamentary constituency and the police force area for Scotland, and has been in use since January 1980.
Where ML5 2ES is, and what is near it
- ML5 2ES
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- 2 railway stations
- 3 GP practices
- 13 bus stops
- 1 EV charging point
Points are centre points, not buildings, and nothing drawn is a boundary. Open this area on OpenStreetMap (latitude 55.8682, longitude -4.0455)
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; charging points: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence; street map: Ordnance Survey, OS Open Zoomstack, Open Government Licence v3.0, drawn with MapLibre. How we use them
Who looks after ML5 2ES?
- 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
- Coatbridge and BellshillParliamentary constituency. Its MP is Frank McNally (Labour), as Parliament lists them. Contact Frank McNally
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 ML5 2ES?
Every home and business at ML5 2ES can get gigabit broadband from a line, 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 ML5 2ES?
BinDayBuddy reads bin days from councils' own collection systems. It may have the days for ML5 2ES.
Check the bin days for ML5 2ES on BinDayBuddySource: 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 ML5 2ES?
The nearest railway station to the centre of ML5 2ES is Blairhill Rail Station, 250 metres away in a straight line.
- Blairhill Rail Station Railway station 250 mWalk
- Coatbridge Central Rail Station Railway station 1.1 kmWalk
Straight-line distances from the centre point, not routes. Walk: under 1.2 km. Cycle: 1.2 to 5 km. Drive: further.
13 bus stops within 400 metres, the nearest Blairpark Avenue, 93 m away.
More stations near ML5 2ES, 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 ML5 2ES?
The nearest GP practices to the centre of ML5 2ES, in a straight line. Each sets the area it takes patients from.
- Atrium Medical Practice Phone 01236 421211 1.5 kmCycle
- Church Street Practice Phone 01236 422678 1.5 kmCycle
- Alba Medical Group - Coatbank Phone 01236 422950 1.5 kmCycle
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 ML5 2ES?
The nearest charging points to the centre of ML5 2ES, as OpenStreetMap had them on 20 October 2026:
- A charging point Charging point · No details mapped 300 mWalk
- Bp Pulse Charging point · 4 chargers 1.2 kmWalk
- E Charging point · 2 chargers · Type 2 · up to 22 kW 1.7 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 ML5 2ES?
The nearest to the centre of ML5 2ES, in a straight line.
- Blairhill Dental Practice 900 mWalk
- Bank Street Dental Care 1.0 kmWalk
- Academy Dental Practice 1.2 kmWalk
Source: Public Health Scotland, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which pharmacies are near ML5 2ES?
The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of ML5 2ES, in a straight line. A few work online or by post only: check before you go.
- H & K Willis, 66a Leven Road Phone 01236 433623 700 mWalk
- L Rowland & Co (Retail), 150 Bank Street Phone 01236 424350 1.0 kmWalk
- Boots the Chemists, 94 Main Street Phone 01236 423756 1.4 kmCycle
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 ML5 2ES?
The nearest vets to the centre of ML5 2ES on OpenStreetMap, in a straight line. Each opens its entry on the map, with its opening hours and website where they are mapped.
- Ark Veterinary Clinic Phone +44 1236 432 448 2.6 kmCycle
- Acres Veterinary Centre Phone +44 1236 763 541 4.3 kmCycle
- Acres Veterinary Centre 4.3 kmCycle
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 ML5 2ES
- Ward
- Coatbridge North
- Country
- Scotland
- Town or village
- Coatbridge
- 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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