Postcode IV44 8RQ (Highland)

Map showing IV44 8RQ and nearby postcodes

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

IV44 8RQ 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 8RQ as Rural residents > Ageing rural dwellers > Rural employment and retirees.

The closest road name to IV44 8RQ is Rathad Mhicguaire which is centered 122 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Sabhal Mor Ostaig and is 48 m away.

100% of residents have broadband access of 5-10 Mbps.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Rathad Mhicguaire 122 m
A851 6.61 km
A87 28.39 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode IV44 8RQ

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 8RQ - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Dearg Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
July 4, 2016
0 m
Sabhal Mor Ostaig School/college/university Pass
December 6, 2019
0 m
Creatures of Habit Other catering premises Pass
November 18, 2021
80 m
Sleat Primary School School/college/university Pass
June 17, 2016
1.48 km
Ancala B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Awaiting Inspection
3.02 km
Ardvasar Community Hall Other catering premises Pass
December 18, 2012
3.02 km
Ardvasar Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
April 25, 2019
3.02 km
Armadale Bar & Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
March 16, 2020
3.02 km
Armadale Stores Farmers/growers Exempt
July 26, 2017
3.02 km
Cafe 1925 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
May 17, 2016
3.02 km
Deli Gasta at Stables Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Improvement Required
September 19, 2019
3.02 km
The Shed Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
December 13, 2019
3.02 km
Torabhaig Distillery Manufacturers/packers Awaiting Inspection
November 26, 2019
3.3 km
Toravaig House Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Improvement Required
June 28, 2019
3.3 km
Toravaig House Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Awaiting Inspection
3.3 km
Homeleigh Bed & Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Awaiting Inspection
3.73 km
Knoydart Bed & Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Awaiting Inspection
3.73 km
Vinahus B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Awaiting Inspection
3.73 km
Cnoc Deer Larder Farmers/growers Pass
February 16, 2022
3.96 km
Dearg (Prep Kitchen) Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
July 4, 2016
7.3 km

Nearby Travel Links

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

Sabhal Mor Ostaig Bus Stop/Station 48 m
Sabhal Mor Ostaig Bus Stop/Station 57 m
Sabhal Mor Campus Road End Bus Stop/Station 298 m
Sabhal Mor Campus Road End Bus Stop/Station 302 m
Sleat Medical Centre Bus Stop/Station 553 m
Armadale Ferry Terminal Ferry 2.51 km
Armadale Ferry Terminal Ferry 2.57 km
Mallaig (CalMac) Ferry Terminal Ferry 9.38 km

Nearby Nature

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

Ostaig Wood Woodland Or Forest 296 m
Kilbeg Wood Woodland Or Forest 392 m
Bàgh a' Mhuilinn Bay 853 m
Cnoc na Croiche Hill Or Mountain 1.4 km
Cnoc Malagan Hill Or Mountain 1.93 km
Maol Buidhe Hill Or Mountain 1.93 km
Armadale Bay Bay 2.31 km
Sgeir Ramasgaig Island 2.42 km
Cnoc Armadail Hill Or Mountain 2.62 km
Loch nan Uamh Inland Water 2.64 km
Cnoc Fall Hill Or Mountain 2.72 km
Armadale Woods Woodland Or Forest 2.74 km
Eilean Maol Island 2.94 km
Loch Àrd Inland Water 3.11 km
Bàgh a' Chnuic Bay 3.16 km

Broadband

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

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

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 57.08619800
Longitude -5.87985200
OS Easting 165018
OS Northing 0806153
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