Postcode IV26 2XA (Highland)

Map showing IV26 2XA and nearby postcodes

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

IV26 2XA is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.2 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 2XA as Urbanites > Ageing urban living > Communal retirement.

The closest road name to IV26 2XA is Quay Street which is centered 26 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Latheron Lane Car Park and is 164 m away.

The local pub for residents of IV26 2XA is The Seaforth Inn and is 58 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Improvement Required on October 18, 2018. The nearest takeaway food is available from Lucky House Take away and is 122 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Improvement Required on October 28, 2019.

Residents reported an average download speed of 39.3 Mbps and an average upload speed of 7.5 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Quay Street 26 m
Latheron Lane 80 m
Seaforth Lane 146 m
Seaforth Road 159 m
Market Street 181 m
West Argyle Street 184 m
Ladysmith Street 193 m
Saint Valery Place 197 m
Pulteney Street 200 m
Argyle Street 250 m
West Lane 258 m
Custom House Street 261 m
Fraser Place 266 m
A893 267 m
West Terrace 285 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode IV26 2XA

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 2XA - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Captains Cabin Retailers - other Pass
May 5, 2011
58 m
Riverside Hotel Other catering premises Pass
June 29, 2011
58 m
Rosslyn Cottage B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Awaiting Inspection
58 m
Royal Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
June 1, 2016
58 m
The Seaforth Inn Pub/bar/nightclub Improvement Required
October 18, 2018
58 m
Ullapool Primary School School/college/university Pass
March 3, 2020
58 m
Lucky House Take away Takeaway/sandwich shop Improvement Required
October 28, 2019
122 m
Tesco Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets Pass
March 11, 2019
122 m
Caledonian Hotel & Caley Inn Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
October 20, 2016
128 m
Ullapool and District Youth Group Retailers - other Improvement Required
March 9, 2022
164 m
Ullapool Out Of School Club School/college/university Pass
May 10, 2013
164 m
Ullapool Unpacked C.I.C. Mobile caterer Awaiting Inspection
164 m
Cafe Margo to go Retailers - other Pass
September 19, 2019
174 m
Seafood Shack Mobile caterer Improvement Required
April 10, 2019
174 m
The Ceilidh Place Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Improvement Required
October 18, 2018
174 m
Dawn Tyson Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
182 m
Ladysmith House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Improvement Required
June 17, 2013
182 m
Audrey's Sweet Treats Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
209 m
Kiwi & Thistle Manufacturers/packers Awaiting Inspection
209 m
Lochbroom House Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Pass
May 9, 2018
223 m

Nearby Travel Links

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

Latheron Lane Car Park Bus Stop/Station 164 m
Ferry Terminal Bus Stop/Station 214 m
Ferry Terminal Bus Stop/Station 229 m
Primary School Bus Stop/Station 229 m
Primary School Bus Stop/Station 244 m
Ullapool Ferry Terminal Ferry 276 m
Ullapool Ferry Terminal Ferry 276 m
Altnaharrie Ferry Landing Ferry 1.59 km

Nearby Nature

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

Poll a' Chladha Bay 443 m
Glac na Croiche Valley 833 m
Rubha Mòr Beach 967 m
Glac nan Sgeulach Valley 1.16 km
Cnoc na Croiche Hill Or Mountain 1.21 km
Poll a' Chliabhain Inland Water 1.39 km
Lùib na Mòr-choille Beach 1.44 km
Port Aluin Slip Beach 1.52 km
Glac Mhòr Valley 1.79 km
Pàirc Mhòr Woodland Or Forest 1.8 km
Sgeir Bàgh Dhonugh Island 1.91 km
Lochan na Beinne Inland Water 1.94 km
Loch Dubh Inland Water 2.16 km
Glac Bheithe Valley 2.32 km
Maol Chalaisgeig Hill Or Mountain 2.35 km

Broadband

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

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 39.5 Mbps 39.3 Mbps 42.38 Mbps
Upload 7.5 Mbps 7.5 Mbps 8.9 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps - -
2-5 Mbps - -
5-10 Mbps - -
10-30 Mbps - -
30-300 Mbps 39.3 7.5
300+ Mbps - -

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 57.89732600
Longitude -5.16166400
OS Easting 212717
OS Northing 0894149
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
4402
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: Urbanites
Group: Ageing urban living
Subgroup: Communal retirement
Rural-Urban Classification (Scotland) Very Remote Rural
Built-Up Area (pseudo) Scotland
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) Scotland
Workplace Zone S34001816
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Ross and Cromarty North West
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Ross and Cromarty North West - 01
Output Area / Small Area 5B2