Postcode IV21 2BP (Highland)

Map showing IV21 2BP and nearby postcodes

The postcode IV21 2BP is located in Highland It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. IV21 2BP is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

IV21 2BP 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 2BP as Rural residents > Rural tenants > Ageing rural flat tenants.

The closest road name to IV21 2BP is Raonmor which is centered 116 m away.

The nearest bus stop is High School and is 47 m away.

The local pub for residents of IV21 2BP is The Shieling and is 544 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Pass on February 5, 2015. The nearest takeaway food is available from Hai Yang Chinese Takeaway and is 544 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Pass on October 24, 2019.

Residents reported an average download speed of 48.4 Mbps and an average upload speed of 10.8 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.

Policing for IV21 2BP 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).

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Nearby Postcodes

A list of Postcodes adjacent to IV21 2BP and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to IV21 2BP, and the approximate distance away.

Raonmor 116 m
Low Road 188 m
Barraid Thorasdail 310 m
Macintyre Road 347 m
Sraid Longa 347 m
Glebe Park 480 m
Druim Achadh Na Sgeilpe 553 m
B8021 5.24 km
A832 54.63 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode IV21 2BP

Introduction January 1980
Termination n/a - Active Postcode
User Type Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from IV21 2BP - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Gairloch High School School/college/university Pass
September 19, 2012
0 m
Gale Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
March 7, 2019
0 m
Myrtle Bank Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
July 25, 2018
116 m
Pam's Home Bakes Farmers/growers Awaiting Inspection
116 m
Gairloch View Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
August 4, 2008
216 m
Lisa Garrioch Manufacturers/packers Pass
April 5, 2017
305 m
Gairloch Pharmacy Retailers - other Exempt
January 30, 2012
515 m
Millcroft Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
April 4, 2019
515 m
The Shop at the Pier Retailers - other Pass
March 9, 2011
515 m
Farm & Garden Store Retailers - other Pass
November 2, 2017
544 m
Gairloch Filling Station Retailers - other Pass
March 9, 2011
544 m
Gairloch Heritage Museum (New Site) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
November 2, 2021
544 m
Hai Yang Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
October 24, 2019
544 m
The Shieling Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
February 5, 2015
544 m
Gairloch Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
March 11, 2020
809 m
Crumbs Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
March 7, 2019
812 m
Kenneth Morrison Ltd Manufacturers/packers Pass
September 27, 2021
812 m
Strathburn House Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Pass
July 25, 2018
812 m
The Alley At Strath Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
November 17, 2021
812 m
The Beachcomber Fish and Chip Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
March 11, 2020
812 m

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to IV21 2BP - Data from Apr 2022

High School Bus Stop/Station 47 m
Low Road Bus Stop/Station 112 m
Low Road Bus Stop/Station 117 m
Melvaig Road End Bus Stop/Station 152 m
Melvaig Road End Bus Stop/Station 167 m
Gairloch Ferry Landing Ferry 2.07 km
Gairloch Ferry Landing Ferry 2.07 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to IV21 2BP - Data from Dec 2021

The Bothy Wetland 235 m
Leac Criaraidh Island 272 m
Creagan nan Cudaigean Island 432 m
Leac Bheag Wetland 530 m
Leac Mhòr Island 637 m
Cnoc an t-Sabhail Hill Or Mountain 735 m
Gaineamh Achaidh Deisteil Beach 817 m
Leac na Cuilce Island 828 m
Strath Bay Bay 828 m
Camas nan Sàileanan Bay 1 km
Loch Teth Inland Water 1.08 km
Loch Feur Inland Water 1.28 km
Lochain Dubha na Mòine Inland Water 1.28 km
Meall Achadh Deisteil Hill Or Mountain 1.31 km
Gaineamh Mhòr Beach 1.39 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for IV21 2BP - Data from Ofcom 2017

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 54.8 Mbps 48.4 Mbps 79.67 Mbps
Upload 10 Mbps 10.8 Mbps 20 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% 8 1
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 0% 20 1
30-300 Mbps 100% 58.1 13.6
300+ Mbps 0% - -

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 57.72888800
Longitude -5.69272200
OS Easting 180237
OS Northing 0877009
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
4274
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Scotland

Government

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

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code S30000028
Travel To Work Area Ullapool

NHS

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

2011 Census

Output Area Classification Supergroup: Rural residents
Group: Rural tenants
Subgroup: Ageing rural flat tenants
Rural-Urban Classification (Scotland) Very Remote Rural
Built-Up Area (pseudo) Scotland
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) Scotland
Workplace Zone S34001854
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 1B3