The postcode IV40 8FE is located in Highland It was introduced in April 2016 and is an active postcode. IV40 8FE is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
IV40 8FE 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 8FE as Rural residents > Farming communities > Older farming communities.
The closest road name to IV40 8FE is Grant Road which is centered 24 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Balmacara Hotel and is 160 m away. The closest railway station is Duirinish Rail Station, 5.73 km away.
The local pub for residents of IV40 8FE is Clachan Bar and is 1.51 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 93 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Awaiting Inspection .
100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Policing for IV40 8FE 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 8FE and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to IV40 8FE, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode IV40 8FE
| Introduction | April 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 8FE - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balmacara Hotel, | Pass May 16, 2018 | 93 m | |
| Balmacara Stores | Pass November 19, 2019 | 93 m | |
| Ceol na mara B&B | Awaiting Inspection | 93 m | |
| SPAR Balmacara | Awaiting Inspection | 93 m | |
| Beth's Coffee Shop | Pass February 2, 2017 | 1.51 km | |
| Clachan Bar | Pass June 28, 2017 | 1.51 km | |
| Mr Daniel Paweowski | Awaiting Inspection | 1.68 km | |
| Balmacara House | Pass June 28, 2017 | 1.86 km | |
| Blackstream Ltd T/A Balmacara Main Guest House | Awaiting Inspection | 1.86 km | |
| Auchtertyre Primary School | Pass November 15, 2011 | 2.35 km | |
| Cakey Pangs | Awaiting Inspection | 3.67 km | |
| Butec | Pass July 30, 2007 | 5.19 km | |
| Qinetiq Rona | Pass and Eat Safe April 12, 2012 | 5.19 km | |
| The Croft Cafe | Pass November 27, 2019 | 5.23 km | |
| Kyle Chinese Takeaway | Improvement Required September 14, 2021 | 5.25 km | |
| Alberto Morales (c/o Island Divers | Awaiting Inspection | 5.32 km | |
| Kyle Community Council | Exempt October 12, 2004 | 5.33 km | |
| The Piper's Lodge | Pass September 7, 2011 | 5.33 km | |
| Lochalsh Youth Community Trust | Awaiting Inspection | 5.36 km | |
| Kyle Station Visitor Centre | Exempt May 23, 2013 | 5.37 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to IV40 8FE - Data from Apr 2022
| Balmacara Hotel | 160 m | |
| Balmacara Hotel | 168 m | |
| Duirinish Rail Station | 5.73 km | |
| Kyle of Lochalsh Ferry Terminal | 5.34 km | |
| Glenelg Isle of Skye Ferry Terminal | 6.26 km | |
| Kylerhea Isle of Skye Ferry Terminal | 6.57 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to IV40 8FE - Data from Dec 2021
| Ard Hill | 806 m | |
| Sgeir nan Eun | 809 m | |
| Sgùrr Mòr | 1.13 km | |
| Balmacara Bay | 1.38 km | |
| Loch Alsh | 1.54 km | |
| Kirkton Hill | 2.02 km | |
| Coille Mhòr | 2.15 km | |
| Auchtertyre Hill | 2.4 km | |
| Avernish Hill | 2.5 km | |
| Cnoc a' Chlà rsair | 2.63 km | |
| Loch a' Bhealaich | 2.69 km | |
| Sgùrr Beag | 2.92 km | |
| Maol Mòr | 2.92 km | |
| Sgeir na Caillich | 2.92 km | |
| Avernish Wood | 2.95 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for IV40 8FE - Data from Ofcom 2017
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 30-300 Mbps | 100% | 100% |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| Country | Scotland |
| Latitude | 57.28279800 |
| Longitude | -5.62500300 |
| OS Easting | 181615 |
| OS Northing | 0827171 |
| 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: 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 |