ML8 5GN postcode in Carluke, South Lanarkshire
ML8 5GN is a postcode in Carluke, in the Clydesdale West ward of South 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 2008.
Where ML8 5GN is, and what is near it
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- 2 railway stations
- 3 GP practices
- 6 bus stops
- 2 EV charging points
- Further out, with the distance
Points are centre points, not buildings, and nothing drawn is a boundary. Names in italics are council wards: we hold no town or village names here. Open this area on OpenStreetMap (latitude 55.7320, longitude -3.8438)
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 ML8 5GN?
- South LanarkshireCouncil South Lanarkshire: bins, council tax, planning
- Council tax bandBand D in South Lanarkshire for 2026‑27: £1,468. 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 ML8 5GN?
Every home and business at ML8 5GN can get gigabit broadband from a line, Ofcom says.
South Lanarkshire: 89%
South Lanarkshire: 99%
The line marks the figure across South 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 ML8 5GN?
BinDayBuddy has not read South Lanarkshire Council's days for ML8 5GN today. It reads them from the council's own system when you ask.
Check the bin days for ML8 5GN 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 ML8 5GN?
The nearest railway station to the centre of ML8 5GN is Carluke Rail Station, 350 metres away in a straight line.
- Carluke Rail Station Railway station 350 mWalk
- Wishaw Rail Station Railway station 6.8 kmDrive
Straight-line distances from the centre point, not routes. Walk: under 1.2 km. Cycle: 1.2 to 5 km. Drive: further.
6 bus stops within 400 metres, the nearest Orchard Street, 251 m away.
More stations near ML8 5GN, 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 ML8 5GN?
The nearest GP practices to the centre of ML8 5GN, in a straight line. Each sets the area it takes patients from.
- High Mill Medical Practice Phone 01555 771012 550 mWalk
- St Luke's Medical Practice Phone 01555 752150 550 mWalk
- Manse Road Medical Centre Phone 01698 383296 6.1 kmDrive
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 ML8 5GN?
The nearest charging points to the centre of ML8 5GN, as OpenStreetMap had them on 20 October 2026:
- A charging point Charging point · 2 chargers 450 mWalk
- A charging point Charging point · 2 chargers 600 mWalk
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 ML8 5GN?
The nearest to the centre of ML8 5GN, in a straight line.
- The Tooth Doctor 250 mWalk
- {my}dentist 400 mWalk
- Carluke Dental Studio 550 mWalk
Source: Public Health Scotland, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which pharmacies are near ML8 5GN?
The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of ML8 5GN, in a straight line. A few work online or by post only: check before you go.
- Boots UK, 68-70 High Street Phone 01555 771350 400 mWalk
- Kirkmuirhill Pharmacy, 17 High Street Phone 01555 771249 450 mWalk
- Central Pharmacies (UK), 26 Market Place Phone 01555 771046 500 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 ML8 5GN?
The nearest vets to the centre of ML8 5GN on OpenStreetMap, in a straight line. Each opens its entry on the map, with its opening hours and website where they are mapped.
- Clyde Vet Group 10.0 kmDrive
- Low Waters Veterinary Centre 13.0 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 ML8 5GN
- Ward
- Clydesdale West
- Country
- Scotland
- Town or village
- Carluke
- Rural or urban
- Other Urban Areas
- In use since
- January 2008
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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