The postcode IV40 8FA is located in Highland It was introduced in January 2016 and is an active postcode. IV40 8FA is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
IV40 8FA 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 8FA as Rural residents > Rural tenants > Ageing rural flat tenants.
The closest road name to IV40 8FA is An Taigh-Bainne which is centered 21 m away.
The nearest bus stop is The Square and is 85 m away. The closest railway station is Duirinish Rail Station, 4.27 km away.
The local pub for residents of IV40 8FA is Clachan Bar and is 137 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 1.41 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Awaiting Inspection .
Residents reported an average download speed of 24.3 Mbps and an average upload speed of 4.9 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
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 IV40 8FA 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 8FA and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to IV40 8FA, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode IV40 8FA
| Introduction | January 2016 |
| 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 8FA - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beth's Coffee Shop | Pass February 2, 2017 | 137 m | |
| Clachan Bar | Pass June 28, 2017 | 137 m | |
| Mr Daniel Paweowski | Awaiting Inspection | 302 m | |
| Balmacara House | Pass June 28, 2017 | 1.26 km | |
| Blackstream Ltd T/A Balmacara Main Guest House | Awaiting Inspection | 1.26 km | |
| Balmacara Hotel, | Pass May 16, 2018 | 1.41 km | |
| Balmacara Stores | Pass November 19, 2019 | 1.41 km | |
| Ceol na mara B&B | Awaiting Inspection | 1.41 km | |
| SPAR Balmacara | Awaiting Inspection | 1.41 km | |
| Auchtertyre Primary School | Pass November 15, 2011 | 3.34 km | |
| The Croft Cafe | Pass November 27, 2019 | 3.77 km | |
| Drumbuie Bakery | Awaiting Inspection | 4.22 km | |
| Kyle Chinese Takeaway | Improvement Required September 14, 2021 | 4.46 km | |
| Butec | Pass July 30, 2007 | 4.47 km | |
| Qinetiq Rona | Pass and Eat Safe April 12, 2012 | 4.47 km | |
| Kyle Community Council | Exempt October 12, 2004 | 4.51 km | |
| The Piper's Lodge | Pass September 7, 2011 | 4.51 km | |
| Lochalsh Youth Community Trust | Awaiting Inspection | 4.51 km | |
| Kyle Primary School | Pass February 4, 2020 | 4.57 km | |
| Alberto Morales (c/o Island Divers | Awaiting Inspection | 4.59 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to IV40 8FA - Data from Apr 2022
| The Square | 85 m | |
| The Square | 91 m | |
| Camp Site Road End | 742 m | |
| Camp Site Road End | 753 m | |
| Duirinish Rail Station | 4.27 km | |
| Kyle of Lochalsh Rail Station | 4.66 km | |
| Plockton Rail Station | 4.77 km | |
| Kyle of Lochalsh Ferry Terminal | 4.64 km | |
| Glenelg Isle of Skye Ferry Terminal | 7.17 km | |
| Kylerhea Isle of Skye Ferry Terminal | 7.4 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to IV40 8FA - Data from Dec 2021
| Coille Mhòr | 865 m | |
| Balmacara Bay | 1.01 km | |
| Sgeir nan Eun | 1.15 km | |
| Sgùrr Mòr | 1.4 km | |
| Sgùrr Beag | 1.46 km | |
| Cnoc a' Chlà rsair | 1.48 km | |
| CÃ rn Thollaidh | 1.61 km | |
| Loch Iain Oig | 1.72 km | |
| Loch Palasgaig | 2.1 km | |
| Kirkton Hill | 2.15 km | |
| Ard Hill | 2.27 km | |
| Tòrr Fhionn | 2.47 km | |
| Loch Achaidh na h-Inich | 2.5 km | |
| Loch a' Bhealaich | 2.55 km | |
| Auchtertyre Hill | 2.56 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for IV40 8FA - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 23.8 Mbps | 24.3 Mbps | 37.96 Mbps |
| Upload | 5 Mbps | 4.9 Mbps | 9.19 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 | 0% | 100% | 21.6 | 4.2 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 100% | 100% | 38 | 9 |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% | - | - |
Energy usage data for IV40 8FA - Data from 2020
| Country | Scotland |
| Latitude | 57.29292800 |
| Longitude | -5.64042100 |
| OS Easting | 180746 |
| OS Northing | 0828350 |
| 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 |