Postcode IV40 8DH (Highland)

Map showing IV40 8DH and nearby postcodes

The postcode IV40 8DH is located in Highland It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. IV40 8DH is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

IV40 8DH is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 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 IV40 8DH as Rural residents > Farming communities > Older farming communities.

The closest road name to IV40 8DH is Grant Road which is centered 93 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Balmacara Hotel and is 69 m away. The closest railway station is Duirinish Rail Station, 5.67 km away.

The local pub for residents of IV40 8DH is Clachan Bar and is 1.45 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Pass on June 28, 2017. The nearest takeaway food is available from Ceol na mara B&B and is 0 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Awaiting Inspection .

Residents reported an average download speed of 51.6 Mbps and an average upload speed of 12 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 89.5% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps. 10.5% of residents have broadband access of 10-30 Mbps.

Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.6 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

Policing for IV40 8DH 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 IV40 8DH and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to IV40 8DH, and the approximate distance away.

Grant Road 93 m
A87 2.3 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode IV40 8DH

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 IV40 8DH - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Balmacara Hotel, Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
May 16, 2018
0 m
Balmacara Stores Retailers - other Pass
November 19, 2019
0 m
Ceol na mara B&B Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
0 m
SPAR Balmacara Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
0 m
Beth's Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
February 2, 2017
1.45 km
Clachan Bar Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
June 28, 2017
1.45 km
Mr Daniel Paweowski Farmers/growers Awaiting Inspection
1.61 km
Balmacara House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
June 28, 2017
1.77 km
Blackstream Ltd T/A Balmacara Main Guest House Mobile caterer Awaiting Inspection
1.77 km
Auchtertyre Primary School School/college/university Pass
November 15, 2011
2.44 km
Cakey Pangs Mobile caterer Awaiting Inspection
3.76 km
Butec Other catering premises Pass
July 30, 2007
5.1 km
Qinetiq Rona Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass and Eat Safe
April 12, 2012
5.1 km
Kyle Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop Improvement Required
September 14, 2021
5.16 km
The Croft Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
November 27, 2019
5.18 km
Alberto Morales (c/o Island Divers Farmers/growers Awaiting Inspection
5.22 km
Kyle Community Council Other catering premises Exempt
October 12, 2004
5.24 km
The Piper's Lodge Other catering premises Pass
September 7, 2011
5.24 km
Lochalsh Youth Community Trust Other catering premises Awaiting Inspection
5.27 km
Kyle Station Visitor Centre Retailers - other Exempt
May 23, 2013
5.27 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to IV40 8DH - Data from Apr 2022

Balmacara Hotel Bus Stop/Station 69 m
Balmacara Hotel Bus Stop/Station 75 m
Duirinish Rail Station Rail 5.67 km
Kyle of Lochalsh Ferry Terminal Ferry 5.25 km
Glenelg Isle of Skye Ferry Terminal Ferry 6.22 km
Kylerhea Isle of Skye Ferry Terminal Ferry 6.53 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to IV40 8DH - Data from Dec 2021

Sgeir nan Eun Island 716 m
Ard Hill Hill Or Mountain 869 m
Sgùrr Mòr Hill Or Mountain 1.18 km
Balmacara Bay Bay 1.29 km
Loch Alsh Sea 1.56 km
Kirkton Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.08 km
Coille Mhòr Woodland Or Forest 2.12 km
Auchtertyre Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.47 km
Avernish Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.59 km
Cnoc a' Chlàrsair Hill Or Mountain 2.62 km
Loch a' Bhealaich Inland Water 2.74 km
Sgùrr Beag Hill Or Mountain 2.87 km
Sgeir na Caillich Island 2.87 km
Càrn Thollaidh Hill Or Mountain 2.97 km
Maol Mòr Hill Or Mountain 3 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for IV40 8DH - Data from Ofcom 2017

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 49.5 Mbps 51.6 Mbps 79.67 Mbps
Upload 10.9 Mbps 12 Mbps 20 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% - -
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 10.5% 19.8 2
30-300 Mbps 89.5% 58.7 14.3
300+ Mbps 0% - -

Electricity Consumption

38 meters consuming 203,549 kWh - mean 5,357 kWh : median 4,691 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for IV40 8DH - Data from 2020

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 57.28271200
Longitude -5.62652800
OS Easting 181522
OS Northing 0827169
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
3882
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 S30000038
Travel To Work Area Broadford and Kyle of Lochalsh

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 S34001784
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Lochalsh
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Lochalsh - 02
Output Area / Small Area 1A4