Postcode IV44 8RG (Highland)

Map showing IV44 8RG and nearby postcodes

The postcode IV44 8RG is located in Highland It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. IV44 8RG is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

IV44 8RG is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.1 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 IV44 8RG as Rural residents > Ageing rural dwellers > Rural employment and retirees.

The closest road name to IV44 8RG is A851 which is centered 5.54 km away.

The nearest bus stop is Church and is 264 m away.

Residents reported an average download speed of 4.5 Mbps and an average upload speed of 0.8 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 95.2% of residents have broadband access of 2-5 Mbps.

Policing for IV44 8RG 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 IV44 8RG and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to IV44 8RG, and the approximate distance away.

A851 5.54 km
A87 27.35 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode IV44 8RG

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 IV44 8RG - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Sleat Primary School School/college/university Pass
June 17, 2016
430 m
Creatures of Habit Other catering premises Pass
November 18, 2021
998 m
Dearg Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
July 4, 2016
1.07 km
Sabhal Mor Ostaig School/college/university Pass
December 6, 2019
1.07 km
Torabhaig Distillery Manufacturers/packers Awaiting Inspection
November 26, 2019
2.23 km
Toravaig House Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Improvement Required
June 28, 2019
2.23 km
Toravaig House Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Awaiting Inspection
2.23 km
Cnoc Deer Larder Farmers/growers Pass
February 16, 2022
2.9 km
Ancala B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Awaiting Inspection
4.09 km
Ardvasar Community Hall Other catering premises Pass
December 18, 2012
4.09 km
Ardvasar Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
April 25, 2019
4.09 km
Armadale Bar & Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
March 16, 2020
4.09 km
Armadale Stores Farmers/growers Exempt
July 26, 2017
4.09 km
Cafe 1925 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
May 17, 2016
4.09 km
Deli Gasta at Stables Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Improvement Required
September 19, 2019
4.09 km
The Shed Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
December 13, 2019
4.09 km
Homeleigh Bed & Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Awaiting Inspection
4.8 km
Knoydart Bed & Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Awaiting Inspection
4.8 km
Vinahus B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Awaiting Inspection
4.8 km
Croft No 8 Other catering premises Pass
June 2, 2016
6.4 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to IV44 8RG - Data from Apr 2022

Church Bus Stop/Station 264 m
Church Bus Stop/Station 280 m
Ferrindonald Ho Road End Bus Stop/Station 333 m
Ferrindonald Ho Road End Bus Stop/Station 354 m
Sleat Medical Centre Bus Stop/Station 618 m
Armadale Ferry Terminal Ferry 3.58 km
Armadale Ferry Terminal Ferry 3.64 km
Mallaig (CalMac) Ferry Terminal Ferry 10.19 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to IV44 8RG - Data from Dec 2021

Cnoc na Croiche Hill Or Mountain 434 m
Kilbeg Wood Woodland Or Forest 684 m
Cnoc Malagan Hill Or Mountain 929 m
Ostaig Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.36 km
Sgeir Ramasgaig Island 1.41 km
Maol Buidhe Hill Or Mountain 1.56 km
Bàgh a' Mhuilinn Bay 1.93 km
Bàgh a' Chnuic Bay 2.18 km
Loch nan Uamh Inland Water 2.38 km
Cnoc a' Chaise Bhig Hill Or Mountain 2.42 km
Loch Àrd Inland Water 2.48 km
Cnoc na Caise Mòire Hill Or Mountain 2.66 km
Loch Mhic Charmhiceil Inland Water 2.91 km
Loch nam Breac Dubha Inland Water 2.96 km
Gleann Thorabhaig Valley 2.98 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for IV44 8RG - Data from Ofcom 2017

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 4.4 Mbps 4.5 Mbps 5.56 Mbps
Upload 0.9 Mbps 0.8 Mbps 1.09 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% 4.5 0.8
2-5 Mbps 95.2% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 0% - -
30-300 Mbps 0% - -
300+ Mbps 0% - -

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 57.09503000
Longitude -5.87281400
OS Easting 165500
OS Northing 0807111
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
4080
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Scotland

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Ross, Skye and Lochaber
Electoral Ward Eilean á Chèo
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: Ageing rural dwellers
Subgroup: Rural employment and retirees
Rural-Urban Classification (Scotland) Very Remote Rural
Built-Up Area (pseudo) Scotland
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) Scotland
Workplace Zone S34001764
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Skye South
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Skye South - 04
Output Area / Small Area 1C1