Postcode IV40 8LB (Highland)

Map showing IV40 8LB and nearby postcodes

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

IV40 8LB 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 8LB as Rural residents > Farming communities > Rural workers and families.

The closest road name to IV40 8LB is Allt Ruadh which is centered 195 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Halfcroft and is 62 m away.

The nearest takeaway food is available from Ceol na mara B&B and is 7.85 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Awaiting Inspection .

100% of residents have broadband access of 10-30 Mbps.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Allt Ruadh 195 m
Old Military Road 5.65 km
A87 8.45 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode IV40 8LB

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 8LB - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
EolachFood Other catering premises Awaiting Inspection
May 31, 2021
80 m
Glenelg Inn Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
March 27, 2018
80 m
Glenelg Shop Retailers - other Pass
June 29, 2011
80 m
Tasty Tricycle Mobile caterer Pass
June 15, 2011
168 m
Way Out West Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
985 m
Dun Brewing Manufacturers/packers Awaiting Inspection
February 22, 2018
3.25 km
Fire and Flour Bakery Mobile caterer Awaiting Inspection
3.61 km
Glenelg Primary School School/college/university Pass
May 21, 2012
3.61 km
Glenelg Village Hall Other catering premises Exempt
July 1, 2003
3.61 km
Mrs Donna Stiven Other catering premises Awaiting Inspection
3.61 km
Way Out West Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
June 9, 2016
3.61 km
Balmacara Hotel, Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
May 16, 2018
7.85 km
Balmacara Stores Retailers - other Pass
November 19, 2019
7.85 km
Ceol na mara B&B Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
7.85 km
SPAR Balmacara Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
7.85 km
Cakey Pangs Mobile caterer Awaiting Inspection
8.21 km
Balmacara House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
June 28, 2017
8.38 km
Blackstream Ltd T/A Balmacara Main Guest House Mobile caterer Awaiting Inspection
8.38 km
Auchtertyre Primary School School/college/university Pass
November 15, 2011
8.49 km
Beth's Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
February 2, 2017
9.02 km

Nearby Travel Links

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

Halfcroft Bus Stop/Station 62 m
Halfcroft Bus Stop/Station 69 m
Post Office Bus Stop/Station 90 m
Post Office Bus Stop/Station 90 m
Church Bus Stop/Station 224 m
Glenelg Isle of Skye Ferry Terminal Ferry 2.81 km
Kylerhea Isle of Skye Ferry Terminal Ferry 3.14 km
Kyle of Lochalsh Ferry Terminal Ferry 9.35 km

Nearby Nature

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

Lochan na Còr Inland Water 249 m
Rubha Mhic Cuinn Wetland 499 m
Coille na Còsaig Woodland Or Forest 896 m
Glenelg Bay Bay 899 m
Beinn a' Chaisteil Hill Or Mountain 965 m
Creag Mhòr Island 1.14 km
Cnoc a' Bhainne Hill Or Mountain 1.19 km
Biod Bàn Hill Or Mountain 1.4 km
Fank Waterfall Inland Water 1.55 km
Creag Dhubh Hill Or Mountain 1.81 km
Glen Bernera Valley 2.16 km
Cuil a' Mheannain Bay 2.16 km
Cnoc a' Chomh-ruith Hill Or Mountain 2.17 km
Tòrr na h-Iolaire Hill Or Mountain 2.32 km
Cnoc Mòr Hill Or Mountain 2.43 km

Broadband

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

Speed Band
Mbps
Users
0-2 Mbps 0%
2-5 Mbps 0%
5-10 Mbps 0%
10-30 Mbps 100%
30-300 Mbps 0%
300+ Mbps 0%

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 57.21227100
Longitude -5.62098200
OS Easting 181439
OS Northing 0819316
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
3979
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: 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 S34001832
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Lochalsh
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Lochalsh - 01
Output Area / Small Area 1A1