The postcode IV27 4DL is located in Highland It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. IV27 4DL is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
IV27 4DL 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 4DL as Rural residents > Farming communities > Rural workers and families.
The closest road name to IV27 4DL is A837 which is centered 26.46 km away.
The nearest bus stop is Road End and is 686 m away.
The nearest takeaway food is available from Crofters Kitchen and is 1.73 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Awaiting Inspection .
Residents reported an average download speed of 49.3 Mbps and an average upload speed of 12.2 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey.
Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.9 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for IV27 4DL 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 IV27 4DL and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to IV27 4DL, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode IV27 4DL
| 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 IV27 4DL - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crofters Kitchen | Awaiting Inspection | 1.73 km | |
| Shin Stores | Pass November 2, 2018 | 1.73 km | |
| Lochview Bed & Breakfast | Awaiting Inspection | 4.12 km | |
| Shin Fry Chip Shop | Pass December 11, 2012 | 4.3 km | |
| The Pier | Pass July 3, 2012 | 4.37 km | |
| Well Pharmacy | Exempt August 24, 2011 | 4.86 km | |
| Lairg Community Centre | Pass February 27, 2013 | 4.93 km | |
| Lairg Primary School | Pass February 3, 2012 | 4.93 km | |
| Ferrycroft Countryside Centre | Improvement Required October 26, 2018 | 4.97 km | |
| Crofters Restaurant | Pass May 17, 2013 | 5.04 km | |
| Lairg Highland Hotel | Improvement Required June 3, 2021 | 5.04 km | |
| Skymount Limited | Pass February 18, 2020 | 5.17 km | |
| Jan's Homemade Bakes | Pass June 26, 2017 | 6.25 km | |
| United Auctions Ltd | Improvement Required August 16, 2016 | 7.07 km | |
| Achness Hotel | Pass February 5, 2013 | 12.79 km | |
| Invercassley Cottage B&B | Pass April 1, 2016 | 12.79 km | |
| Invercassley Stores Ltd | Improvement Required February 5, 2020 | 12.79 km | |
| The Woodland Project | Awaiting Inspection | 12.79 km | |
| Woodland B&B | Awaiting Inspection | 12.79 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to IV27 4DL - Data from Apr 2022
| Road End | 686 m | |
| Road End | 703 m | |
| Road End | 844 m | |
| Road End | 873 m | |
| Road End | 1.18 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to IV27 4DL - Data from Dec 2021
| Loch Dubh | 1.45 km | |
| Cnoc a' Chatha | 1.49 km | |
| Dalchork Wood | 1.9 km | |
| Cnoc Alldabreac | 2.06 km | |
| Cnoc a' Bhreac-leathaid | 2.87 km | |
| Loch Beannach | 3.41 km | |
| Cnoc Neill | 3.6 km | |
| Druim na h-Uamachd | 3.98 km | |
| Eilean a' Chairn | 4.23 km | |
| Blarbuie Plantation | 4.37 km | |
| Ferry Wood | 4.62 km | |
| Loch Dola | 4.78 km | |
| Eilean na Craoibhe | 4.81 km | |
| Meall Meadhonach | 4.84 km | |
| Loch Dail na Copaig | 4.91 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for IV27 4DL - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 53.8 Mbps | 49.3 Mbps | 75.66 Mbps |
| Upload | 10 Mbps | 12.2 Mbps | 20 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | - | - |
| 2-5 Mbps | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 17.5 | 3 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 62 | 16 |
| 300+ Mbps | - | - |
Energy usage data for IV27 4DL - Data from 2020
| Country | Scotland |
| Latitude | 58.06517700 |
| Longitude | -4.42579100 |
| OS Easting | 256988 |
| OS Northing | 0911027 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Scotland |
| 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 |
| International Territorial Level Code | S30000029 |
| Travel To Work Area | Golspie and Brora |
| 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: Farming communities Subgroup: Rural workers and families |
| 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 | 1A1 |