Postcode IV27 4BF (Highland)

Map showing IV27 4BF and nearby postcodes

The postcode IV27 4BF is located in Highland It was introduced in May 2010 and is an active postcode. IV27 4BF is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

IV27 4BF is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 0.8 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 IV27 4BF as Rural residents > Farming communities > Agricultural communities.

The closest road name to IV27 4BF is Rathad Cnoc Na H-Eaglais which is centered 65 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Primary School and is 72 m away. The closest railway station is Lairg Rail Station, 2.54 km away.

The nearest takeaway food is available from Shin Fry Chip Shop and is 584 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Pass on December 11, 2012.

100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.

Policing for IV27 4BF 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 IV27 4BF and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to IV27 4BF, and the approximate distance away.

Rathad Cnoc Na H-Eaglais 65 m
Main Street 94 m
Milnclarin Way 110 m
Rathad Antaich Nigheachain 166 m
Glen Burn 185 m
A839 4.74 km
A835 43.75 km
A836 64.67 km
A9 87.91 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode IV27 4BF

Introduction May 2010
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 IV27 4BF - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Lairg Community Centre Other catering premises Pass
February 27, 2013
86 m
Lairg Primary School School/college/university Pass
February 3, 2012
86 m
Well Pharmacy Retailers - other Exempt
August 24, 2011
144 m
Crofters Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
May 17, 2013
230 m
Lairg Highland Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Improvement Required
June 3, 2021
230 m
The Pier Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
July 3, 2012
528 m
Shin Fry Chip Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
December 11, 2012
584 m
Ferrycroft Countryside Centre Other catering premises Improvement Required
October 26, 2018
639 m
Skymount Limited Retailers - other Pass
February 18, 2020
653 m
Lochview Bed & Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Awaiting Inspection
730 m
Jan's Homemade Bakes Other catering premises Pass
June 26, 2017
1.46 km
United Auctions Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Improvement Required
August 16, 2016
2.31 km
Crofters Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
6.5 km
Shin Stores Retailers - other Pass
November 2, 2018
6.5 km
Owl House B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Awaiting Inspection
9.2 km
Ceol Mor Highland Lodges Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
9.34 km
Mr Peter Orrell Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
October 6, 2016
9.34 km
The Croft House Farmers/growers Awaiting Inspection
9.34 km
Mrs Tanyaluk Sharp Other catering premises Pass
November 25, 2014
9.9 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to IV27 4BF - Data from Apr 2022

Primary School Bus Stop/Station 72 m
Post Office Bus Stop/Station 74 m
Post Office Bus Stop/Station 99 m
Football Ground Bus Stop/Station 226 m
Football Ground Bus Stop/Station 227 m
Lairg Rail Station Rail 2.54 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to IV27 4BF - Data from Dec 2021

Eilean na Craoibhe Island 351 m
Ferry Wood Woodland Or Forest 862 m
Eilean a' Chairn Island 893 m
Gunn's Plantation Woodland Or Forest 903 m
Little Loch Shin Inland Water 1.01 km
The Ord Hill Or Mountain 1.35 km
Loch Dola Inland Water 2.8 km
Cnoc Mòine na Cailinn Hill Or Mountain 2.92 km
Cnoc an Achaidh Mhòir Hill Or Mountain 3.3 km
Meall Dola Hill Or Mountain 3.55 km
Cnoc a' Chatha Hill Or Mountain 3.59 km
Cnoc na h-Iolaire Hill Or Mountain 3.62 km
Cnoc na h-Inghinn Hill Or Mountain 3.63 km
Gruids Wood Woodland Or Forest 4 km
Raemore Wood Woodland Or Forest 4.03 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for IV27 4BF - Data from Ofcom 2017

Speed Band
Mbps
Users
0-2 Mbps 0%
2-5 Mbps 0%
5-10 Mbps 0%
10-30 Mbps 0%
30-300 Mbps 100%
300+ Mbps 0%

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 58.02422300
Longitude -4.39785400
OS Easting 258474
OS Northing 0906412
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
3194
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Scotland

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
Electoral Ward North, West and Central Sutherland
Local Authority District Highland
European Electoral Region Scotland
Local Learning and Skills Council Highlands and Islands

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code S30000029
Travel To Work Area Golspie and Brora

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: Agricultural communities
Rural-Urban Classification (Scotland) Very Remote Rural
Built-Up Area (pseudo) Scotland
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) Scotland
Workplace Zone S34001713
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Sutherland South
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Sutherland South - 09
Output Area / Small Area 1A3