The postcode IV21 2BS is located in Highland It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. IV21 2BS is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
IV21 2BS 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 2BS as Rural residents > Rural tenants > Ageing rural flat tenants.
The closest road name to IV21 2BS is Raonmor which is centered 62 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Low Road and is 129 m away.
The local pub for residents of IV21 2BS is The Shieling and is 471 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 471 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Pass on October 24, 2019.
Residents reported an average download speed of 50.5 Mbps and an average upload speed of 10.4 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 93.3% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps. 6.7% of residents have broadband access of 10-30 Mbps.
Policing for IV21 2BS 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 2BS and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to IV21 2BS, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode IV21 2BS
| 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 2BS - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Myrtle Bank Hotel | Pass July 25, 2018 | 0 m | |
| Pam's Home Bakes | Awaiting Inspection | 0 m | |
| Gairloch High School | Pass September 19, 2012 | 116 m | |
| Gale Centre | Pass March 7, 2019 | 116 m | |
| Lisa Garrioch | Pass April 5, 2017 | 259 m | |
| Gairloch View | Pass August 4, 2008 | 322 m | |
| Farm & Garden Store | Pass November 2, 2017 | 471 m | |
| Gairloch Filling Station | Pass March 9, 2011 | 471 m | |
| Gairloch Heritage Museum (New Site) | Pass November 2, 2021 | 471 m | |
| Hai Yang Chinese Takeaway | Pass October 24, 2019 | 471 m | |
| The Shieling | Pass February 5, 2015 | 471 m | |
| Gairloch Pharmacy | Exempt January 30, 2012 | 554 m | |
| Millcroft Hotel | Pass April 4, 2019 | 554 m | |
| The Shop at the Pier | Pass March 9, 2011 | 554 m | |
| Gairloch Hotel | Pass March 11, 2020 | 730 m | |
| Crumbs | Pass March 7, 2019 | 837 m | |
| Kenneth Morrison Ltd | Pass September 27, 2021 | 837 m | |
| Strathburn House | Pass July 25, 2018 | 837 m | |
| The Alley At Strath | Pass November 17, 2021 | 837 m | |
| The Beachcomber Fish and Chip Shop | Pass March 11, 2020 | 837 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to IV21 2BS - Data from Apr 2022
| Low Road | 129 m | |
| Low Road | 140 m | |
| High School | 156 m | |
| Melvaig Road End | 165 m | |
| Melvaig Road End | 169 m | |
| Gairloch Ferry Landing | 1.97 km | |
| Gairloch Ferry Landing | 1.97 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to IV21 2BS - Data from Dec 2021
| The Bothy | 120 m | |
| Leac Criaraidh | 157 m | |
| Creagan nan Cudaigean | 337 m | |
| Leac Bheag | 555 m | |
| Leac Mhòr | 651 m | |
| Cnoc an t-Sabhail | 707 m | |
| Gaineamh Achaidh Deisteil | 722 m | |
| Leac na Cuilce | 827 m | |
| Strath Bay | 828 m | |
| Camas nan SÃ ileanan | 902 m | |
| Loch Teth | 1.19 km | |
| Lochain Dubha na Mòine | 1.26 km | |
| Meall Achadh Deisteil | 1.27 km | |
| Gaineamh Mhòr | 1.29 km | |
| Loch Feur | 1.39 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for IV21 2BS - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 54.8 Mbps | 50.5 Mbps | 79.66 Mbps |
| Upload | 10 Mbps | 10.4 Mbps | 19.99 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 6.7% | 93.3% | 21.8 | 1 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 93.3% | 93.3% | 63.2 | 14.6 |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% | - | - |
| Country | Scotland |
| Latitude | 57.72789100 |
| Longitude | -5.69329200 |
| OS Easting | 180197 |
| OS Northing | 0876900 |
| 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: 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 |