The postcode IV21 2BG is located in Highland It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. IV21 2BG is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
IV21 2BG is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.1 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of IV21 2BG as Rural residents > Ageing rural dwellers > Detached rural retirement.
The closest road name to IV21 2BG is Braeside Road which is centered 39 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Braeside Road and is 194 m away.
The local pub for residents of IV21 2BG is Gairloch Golf Club and is 477 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Pass on August 23, 2016. The nearest takeaway food is available from Hai Yang Chinese Takeaway and is 1.36 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Pass on October 24, 2019.
100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Policing for IV21 2BG is covered by the Scotland police force association and Highland Health and Social Care Partnership is Local Health Board (LHB) / Community Health Partnership (CHP) / Local Commissioning Group (LCG) or Primary Healthcare Directorate (PHD).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to IV21 2BG and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to IV21 2BG, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode IV21 2BG
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from IV21 2BG - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freddy's Fish Shack | Awaiting Inspection | 0 m | |
| The Old Inn | Pass October 24, 2019 | 169 m | |
| Coast Coffee Company | Pass August 23, 2016 | 230 m | |
| Charleston House | Pass July 24, 2017 | 477 m | |
| Gairloch Golf Club | Pass August 23, 2016 | 477 m | |
| Gairloch Highland Lodge | Pass June 2, 2010 | 477 m | |
| Gairloch Hotel | Pass March 11, 2020 | 1.09 km | |
| Farm & Garden Store | Pass November 2, 2017 | 1.36 km | |
| Gairloch Filling Station | Pass March 9, 2011 | 1.36 km | |
| Gairloch Heritage Museum (New Site) | Pass November 2, 2021 | 1.36 km | |
| Hai Yang Chinese Takeaway | Pass October 24, 2019 | 1.36 km | |
| The Shieling | Pass February 5, 2015 | 1.36 km | |
| Mr W Macrae | Pass June 19, 2013 | 1.38 km | |
| Lisa Garrioch | Pass April 5, 2017 | 1.61 km | |
| Myrtle Bank Hotel | Pass July 25, 2018 | 1.8 km | |
| Pam's Home Bakes | Awaiting Inspection | 1.8 km | |
| Gairloch High School | Pass September 19, 2012 | 1.89 km | |
| Gale Centre | Pass March 7, 2019 | 1.89 km | |
| Gairloch View | Pass August 4, 2008 | 1.98 km | |
| Gairloch Pharmacy | Exempt January 30, 2012 | 2.31 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to IV21 2BG - Data from Apr 2022
| Braeside Road | 194 m | |
| Braeside Road | 210 m | |
| Old Inn Road End | 228 m | |
| Old Inn Road End | 243 m | |
| Golf Course | 443 m | |
| Gairloch Ferry Landing | 286 m | |
| Gairloch Ferry Landing | 287 m |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to IV21 2BG - Data from Dec 2021
| Ob Ceann an t-SÃ ile | 228 m | |
| Cnoc nam Buaile | 392 m | |
| Gaineamh Mhòr | 552 m | |
| Sgeir Dhubh | 566 m | |
| Coill' a' Ghlinne | 856 m | |
| Camas nan SÃ ileanan | 901 m | |
| Gleann a' Bhaile Dheirg | Valley | 971 m |
| Meall Achadh Deisteil | 992 m | |
| Gaineamh Achaidh Deisteil | 1.08 km | |
| Lochain Dubha na Mòine | 1.16 km | |
| Sgeir Gharb | 1.23 km | |
| Sgeir Thormaid | 1.34 km | |
| Cnoc an t-Sabhail | 1.35 km | |
| Coille Mhòr | 1.4 km | |
| Creagan nan Cudaigean | 1.46 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for IV21 2BG - Data from Ofcom 2017
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 30-300 Mbps | 100% | 100% |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| Country | Scotland |
| Latitude | 57.71291700 |
| Longitude | -5.68207300 |
| OS Easting | 180774 |
| OS Northing | 0875198 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Scotland |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Ross, Skye and Lochaber |
| Electoral Ward | Wester Ross, Strathpeffer and Lochalsh |
| Local Authority District | Highland |
| European Electoral Region | Scotland |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | Highlands and Islands |
| International Territorial Level Code | S30000028 |
| Travel To Work Area | Ullapool |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Highland Health and Social Care Partnership |
| Strategic Health Authority (SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB) |
Highland |
| Clinical Comissioning Group (CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Highland Health and Social Care Partnership |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Rural residents Group: Ageing rural dwellers Subgroup: Detached rural retirement |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (Scotland) Very Remote Rural |
| Built-Up Area | (pseudo) Scotland |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) Scotland |
| Workplace Zone | S34001740 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Ross and Cromarty South West |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Ross and Cromarty South West - 02 |
| Output Area / Small Area | 1C3 |