The postcode IV21 2BU is located in Highland It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. IV21 2BU is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
IV21 2BU 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 2BU as Rural residents > Ageing rural dwellers > Renting rural retirement.
The closest road name to IV21 2BU is Faolin which is centered 18 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Glebe Park and is 67 m away.
The nearest takeaway food is available from Crumbs and is 440 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Pass on March 7, 2019.
Residents reported an average download speed of 44 Mbps and an average upload speed of 7.5 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Policing for IV21 2BU 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 2BU and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to IV21 2BU, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode IV21 2BU
| 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 2BU - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gairloch Pharmacy | Exempt January 30, 2012 | 139 m | |
| Millcroft Hotel | Pass April 4, 2019 | 139 m | |
| The Shop at the Pier | Pass March 9, 2011 | 139 m | |
| Gairloch High School | Pass September 19, 2012 | 381 m | |
| Gale Centre | Pass March 7, 2019 | 381 m | |
| Myrtle Bank Hotel | Pass July 25, 2018 | 431 m | |
| Pam's Home Bakes | Awaiting Inspection | 431 m | |
| Crumbs | Pass March 7, 2019 | 440 m | |
| Kenneth Morrison Ltd | Pass September 27, 2021 | 440 m | |
| Strathburn House | Pass July 25, 2018 | 440 m | |
| The Alley At Strath | Pass November 17, 2021 | 440 m | |
| The Beachcomber Fish and Chip Shop | Pass March 11, 2020 | 440 m | |
| Gairloch View | Pass August 4, 2008 | 477 m | |
| The Mountain Coffee Company | Pass February 25, 2015 | 631 m | |
| Lisa Garrioch | Pass April 5, 2017 | 680 m | |
| McColls @ Strath | Pass February 28, 2022 | 868 m | |
| Farm & Garden Store | Pass November 2, 2017 | 902 m | |
| Gairloch Filling Station | Pass March 9, 2011 | 902 m | |
| Gairloch Heritage Museum (New Site) | Pass November 2, 2021 | 902 m | |
| Hai Yang Chinese Takeaway | Pass October 24, 2019 | 902 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to IV21 2BU - Data from Apr 2022
| Glebe Park | 67 m | |
| Glebe Park | 68 m | |
| Low Road | 292 m | |
| Low Road | 302 m | |
| Strath Post Office | 327 m | |
| Gairloch Ferry Landing | 2.36 km | |
| Gairloch Ferry Landing | 2.37 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to IV21 2BU - Data from Dec 2021
| Leac Bheag | 173 m | |
| Leac Mhòr | 291 m | |
| Strath Bay | 495 m | |
| Leac na Cuilce | 498 m | |
| The Bothy | 515 m | |
| Leac Criaraidh | 520 m | |
| Creagan nan Cudaigean | 759 m | |
| Cnoc an t-Sabhail | 1.12 km | |
| Gaineamh Achaidh Deisteil | 1.14 km | |
| Loch Teth | 1.18 km | |
| Loch Coire na h-Àirigh | 1.28 km | |
| Loch Feur | 1.29 km | |
| Camas nan SÃ ileanan | 1.31 km | |
| Cnoc nan Each | 1.42 km | |
| Meall na Dubh Chlaise | 1.57 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for IV21 2BU - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 42 Mbps | 44 Mbps | 54.77 Mbps |
| Upload | 7.5 Mbps | 7.5 Mbps | 10 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 | 0% | 100% | 27 | 6 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 100% | 100% | 46.1 | 7.6 |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% | - | - |
| Country | Scotland |
| Latitude | 57.73084700 |
| Longitude | -5.69796400 |
| OS Easting | 179937 |
| OS Northing | 0877244 |
| 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: Renting rural retirement |
| 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 | 1C2 |