Postcode IV46 8SA (Highland)

Map showing IV46 8SA and nearby postcodes

The postcode IV46 8SA is located in Highland It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. IV46 8SA is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

IV46 8SA 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 IV46 8SA as Rural residents > Farming communities > Rural workers and families.

The closest road name to IV46 8SA is A87 which is centered 30.55 km away.

Residents reported an average download speed of 0.6 Mbps and an average upload speed of 0.3 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 97.1% of residents have broadband access of 5-10 Mbps.

Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.7 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

Policing for IV46 8SA 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 Roads

A list of road names near to IV46 8SA, and the approximate distance away.

A87 30.55 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode IV46 8SA

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 IV46 8SA - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Dearg (Prep Kitchen) Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
July 4, 2016
0 m
Tarskavaig Communities Hall Association Other catering premises Awaiting Inspection
July 25, 2007
0 m
The Willows Bed & Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Awaiting Inspection
0 m
Elgol Shop "A Wee Slice" Mobile caterer Awaiting Inspection
October 4, 2017
5.86 km
Rowan Cottage Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Awaiting Inspection
5.86 km
Dearg Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
July 4, 2016
7.3 km
Sabhal Mor Ostaig School/college/university Pass
December 6, 2019
7.3 km
Creatures of Habit Other catering premises Pass
November 18, 2021
7.33 km
Sleat Primary School School/college/university Pass
June 17, 2016
7.5 km
Coruisk House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
October 4, 2017
7.78 km
Elgol Bistro Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
November 25, 2021
7.78 km
Elgol Shop Retailers - other Pass
October 4, 2017
7.78 km
Torabhaig Distillery Manufacturers/packers Awaiting Inspection
November 26, 2019
7.85 km
Toravaig House Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Improvement Required
June 28, 2019
7.85 km
Toravaig House Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Awaiting Inspection
7.85 km
Bella Jane Boat Trips Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
May 24, 2012
7.85 km
Cuillin View Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
September 8, 2011
7.85 km
Elgol Primary School School/college/university Pass
October 22, 2013
7.85 km
Elgol Shop Mobile caterer Awaiting Inspection
7.85 km
Ancala B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Awaiting Inspection
7.9 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to IV46 8SA - Data from Apr 2022

Armadale Ferry Terminal Ferry 8.05 km
Armadale Ferry Terminal Ferry 8.08 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to IV46 8SA - Data from Dec 2021

Loch Ghabhsgabhaig Inland Water 775 m
Loch Bhreadhard Inland Water 990 m
Bàgh Tharsgabhaig Bay 1.06 km
Tòrr Ghabhsgabhaig Hill Or Mountain 1.06 km
Camas Daraich Inland Water 1.15 km
Bogha Daraich Island 1.49 km
Sgeir Mhòr Island 1.53 km
Sgeir Chomhnard Island 1.83 km
Ã’b Ghabhsgabhaig Bay 1.93 km
Sgeir Charraig Island 1.96 km
Sgeir Fhada Island 2.15 km
Sgeir Biodaig Island 2.3 km
Creagan Dubh Hill Or Mountain 2.47 km
Eilean Ruairidh Island 2.52 km
Loch na Bà Ruaidhe Inland Water 2.54 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for IV46 8SA - Data from Ofcom 2017

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 0.6 Mbps 0.6 Mbps 0.58 Mbps
Upload 0.3 Mbps 0.3 Mbps 0.29 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% 0.5 0.3
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 97.1% - -
10-30 Mbps 0% - -
30-300 Mbps 0% - -
300+ Mbps 0% - -

Electricity Consumption

45 meters consuming 279,656 kWh - mean 6,215 kWh : median 4,505 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for IV46 8SA - Data from 2020

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 57.11681600
Longitude -5.98634900
OS Easting 158768
OS Northing 0809933
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: 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 S34001764
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Skye South
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Skye South - 04
Output Area / Small Area 1A1