The postcode IV40 8DL is located in Highland It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. IV40 8DL is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
IV40 8DL 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 8DL as Rural residents > Rural tenants > Ageing rural flat tenants.
The closest road name to IV40 8DL is Hamilton Road which is centered 55 m away.
The nearest bus stop is The Square and is 213 m away. The closest railway station is Duirinish Rail Station, 4.05 km away.
The local pub for residents of IV40 8DL is Clachan Bar and is 188 m 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 1.61 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Awaiting Inspection .
Residents reported an average download speed of 84.1 Mbps and an average upload speed of 14 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 94.1% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 94.1% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps. 5.9% 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 8DL 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 IV40 8DL and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to IV40 8DL, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode IV40 8DL
| 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 IV40 8DL - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Daniel Paweowski | Awaiting Inspection | 0 m | |
| Beth's Coffee Shop | Pass February 2, 2017 | 188 m | |
| Clachan Bar | Pass June 28, 2017 | 188 m | |
| Balmacara House | Pass June 28, 2017 | 1.06 km | |
| Blackstream Ltd T/A Balmacara Main Guest House | Awaiting Inspection | 1.06 km | |
| Balmacara Hotel, | Pass May 16, 2018 | 1.61 km | |
| Balmacara Stores | Pass November 19, 2019 | 1.61 km | |
| Ceol na mara B&B | Awaiting Inspection | 1.61 km | |
| SPAR Balmacara | Awaiting Inspection | 1.61 km | |
| The Croft Cafe | Pass November 27, 2019 | 3.58 km | |
| Auchtertyre Primary School | Pass November 15, 2011 | 3.63 km | |
| Drumbuie Bakery | Awaiting Inspection | 3.98 km | |
| Kyle Chinese Takeaway | Improvement Required September 14, 2021 | 4.17 km | |
| Butec | Pass July 30, 2007 | 4.18 km | |
| Qinetiq Rona | Pass and Eat Safe April 12, 2012 | 4.18 km | |
| Kyle Community Council | Exempt October 12, 2004 | 4.22 km | |
| The Piper's Lodge | Pass September 7, 2011 | 4.22 km | |
| Lochalsh Youth Community Trust | Awaiting Inspection | 4.22 km | |
| Kyle Primary School | Pass February 4, 2020 | 4.27 km | |
| Alberto Morales (c/o Island Divers | Awaiting Inspection | 4.3 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to IV40 8DL - Data from Apr 2022
| The Square | 213 m | |
| The Square | 225 m | |
| Camp Site Road End | 560 m | |
| Camp Site Road End | 575 m | |
| Duirinish Rail Station | 4.05 km | |
| Kyle of Lochalsh Rail Station | 4.37 km | |
| Plockton Rail Station | 4.68 km | |
| Kyle of Lochalsh Ferry Terminal | 4.36 km | |
| Glenelg Isle of Skye Ferry Terminal | 7.14 km | |
| Kylerhea Isle of Skye Ferry Terminal | 7.35 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to IV40 8DL - Data from Dec 2021
| Balmacara Bay | 923 m | |
| Coille Mhòr | 952 m | |
| Sgeir nan Eun | 1.22 km | |
| Sgùrr Beag | 1.27 km | |
| Loch Iain Oig | 1.44 km | |
| CÃ rn Thollaidh | 1.55 km | |
| Cnoc a' Chlà rsair | 1.58 km | |
| Sgùrr Mòr | 1.71 km | |
| Loch Palasgaig | 1.82 km | |
| Kirkton Hill | 2.44 km | |
| Loch Sgalpaidh | 2.45 km | |
| Ard Hill | 2.48 km | |
| Loch Achaidh na h-Inich | 2.55 km | |
| Tòrr Fhionn | 2.59 km | |
| Druimaleithid Wood | 2.66 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for IV40 8DL - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 39.9 Mbps | 84.1 Mbps | 550 Mbps |
| Upload | 10 Mbps | 14 Mbps | 75 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 5.9% | 94.1% | 12.3 | 1.2 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 94.1% | 78.3 | 16.7 |
| 300+ Mbps | 94.1% | 94.1% | 550 | 75 |
Energy usage data for IV40 8DL - Data from 2020
| Country | Scotland |
| Latitude | 57.29297700 |
| Longitude | -5.64543300 |
| OS Easting | 180445 |
| OS Northing | 0828369 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Scotland |
| 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 |
| International Territorial Level Code | S30000038 |
| Travel To Work Area | Broadford and Kyle of Lochalsh |
| 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: Rural tenants Subgroup: Ageing rural flat tenants |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (Scotland) Very Remote Rural |
| Built-Up Area | (pseudo) Scotland |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) Scotland |
| Workplace Zone | S34001772 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Lochalsh |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Lochalsh - 02 |
| Output Area / Small Area | 1B3 |