Postcode IV26 2SZ (Highland)

Map showing IV26 2SZ and nearby postcodes

The postcode IV26 2SZ is located in Highland It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. IV26 2SZ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

IV26 2SZ 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 IV26 2SZ as Rural residents > Farming communities > Older farming communities.

The closest road name to IV26 2SZ is Parc Mhor which is centered 94 m away.

Residents reported an average download speed of 30.3 Mbps and an average upload speed of 5.9 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 88.4% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps. 11.6% of residents have broadband access of 10-30 Mbps.

Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.8 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

Policing for IV26 2SZ 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 IV26 2SZ and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to IV26 2SZ, and the approximate distance away.

Parc Mhor 94 m
A835 25.46 km
A832 35.24 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode IV26 2SZ

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 IV26 2SZ - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Tanglewood House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
May 17, 2000
122 m
A C & I C Fraser & Son Ltd Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
1.01 km
Dromnan Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
April 23, 2002
1.01 km
Harbour Lights Bed & Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
April 20, 2011
1.01 km
The Shieling Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
May 15, 2013
1.01 km
Ullaview B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Awaiting Inspection
1.01 km
Highland Council School Care Accommodation School/college/university Pass
May 8, 2013
1.56 km
The Highland Council Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Awaiting Inspection
October 30, 2018
1.56 km
Ullapool High School School/college/university Pass
March 3, 2020
1.56 km
Boots The Chemist Retailers - other Exempt
August 1, 2000
1.59 km
Ferry Boat Inn Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Improvement Required
October 30, 2018
1.59 km
Parlett's Mace Store Retailers - other Pass
May 5, 2011
1.59 km
Tea By The Sea Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
October 18, 2012
1.59 km
Ullapool Youth Hostel Other catering premises Pass
March 26, 2007
1.59 km
Argyll Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Improvement Required
October 5, 2021
1.62 km
Cult Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
November 9, 2021
1.62 km
Shan Weston Retailers - other Pass
November 13, 2014
1.62 km
The Tea Store Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
March 1, 2016
1.62 km
Dawn Tyson Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
1.69 km
Ladysmith House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Improvement Required
June 17, 2013
1.69 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to IV26 2SZ - Data from Apr 2022

Ullapool Ferry Terminal Ferry 1.68 km
Ullapool Ferry Terminal Ferry 1.69 km
Altnaharrie Ferry Landing Ferry 2.81 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to IV26 2SZ - Data from Dec 2021

Pàirc Mhòr Woodland Or Forest 342 m
Port Aluin Slip Beach 424 m
Rubha Mòr Beach 885 m
Glac nan Sgeulach Valley 905 m
Glac Scap Valley 1.09 km
Maol Chalaisgeig Hill Or Mountain 1.23 km
Poll a' Chladha Bay 1.41 km
Glac na Croiche Valley 1.41 km
Cnoc na Croiche Hill Or Mountain 1.42 km
Coille a' Choire Woodland Or Forest 1.5 km
Camas an Daimh Bay 1.59 km
Loch nan Cnaimh Inland Water 1.75 km
Camas a' Chonnaidh Bay 1.85 km
An Acairseid Bay 2.01 km
Glac Mhòr Valley 2.02 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for IV26 2SZ - Data from Ofcom 2017

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 22.9 Mbps 30.3 Mbps 76.09 Mbps
Upload 5.4 Mbps 5.9 Mbps 20 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% 6 8
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 11.6% 17.7 2.9
30-300 Mbps 88.4% 45.9 9
300+ Mbps 0% - -

Electricity Consumption

60 meters consuming 444,545 kWh - mean 7,409 kWh : median 5,399 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for IV26 2SZ - Data from 2020

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 57.89022500
Longitude -5.13344700
OS Easting 214352
OS Northing 0893281
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
4078
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: Farming communities
Subgroup: Older farming communities
Rural-Urban Classification (Scotland) Very Remote Rural
Built-Up Area (pseudo) Scotland
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) Scotland
Workplace Zone S34001795
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Ross and Cromarty North West
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Ross and Cromarty North West - 02
Output Area / Small Area 1A4