Postcode IV47 8SZ (Highland)

Map showing IV47 8SZ and nearby postcodes

The postcode IV47 8SZ is located in Highland It was introduced in July 2005 and is an active postcode. IV47 8SZ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

IV47 8SZ is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.2 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 IV47 8SZ as Rural residents > Rural tenants > Ageing rural flat tenants.

The closest road name to IV47 8SZ is Pairc Uilleim which is centered 14 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Talisker Distillery and is 155 m away.

Residents reported an average download speed of 23.7 Mbps and an average upload speed of 2.9 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 50% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps. 50% of residents have broadband access of 10-30 Mbps.

Policing for IV47 8SZ 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 IV47 8SZ and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to IV47 8SZ, and the approximate distance away.

Pairc Uilleim 14 m
B8009 1.16 km
A863 6.93 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode IV47 8SZ

Introduction July 2005
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 IV47 8SZ - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Carbost Community Shop Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
178 m
Carbost Primary School School/college/university Pass
December 13, 2012
178 m
Loch Harport Baker Manufacturers/packers Pass
March 28, 2013
178 m
The Bread Lab Retailers - other Pass
November 22, 2021
178 m
The Old Inn Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Improvement Required
March 28, 2018
178 m
The Oyster Shed Manufacturers/packers Pass
February 16, 2022
178 m
Highland Treasure Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
July 15, 2015
389 m
Ms Cathy Simon Farmers/growers Awaiting Inspection
2.2 km
Cuil Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
2.8 km
Donald John's Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
2.8 km
h.art Other catering premises Awaiting Inspection
2.8 km
Alasdair MacAskill Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
2.88 km
Carbost Cakes Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
2.88 km
Caora Dhubh Coffee Company Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
June 28, 2017
4.34 km
Croft 4 Portnalong Farmers/growers Awaiting Inspection
4.34 km
Sheena Littlechild Manufacturers/packers Awaiting Inspection
4.34 km
Skyewalker Hostel Other catering premises Exempt
October 9, 2007
4.34 km
Taigh Ailean Hotel Other catering premises Pass
May 3, 2018
4.34 km
Skye & Lochalsh Market Producers Association Retailers - other Pass
September 8, 2011
4.9 km
Milinke Crafts Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
5.1 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to IV47 8SZ - Data from Apr 2022

Talisker Distillery Bus Stop/Station 155 m
Talisker Distillery Bus Stop/Station 164 m
Primary School Bus Stop/Station 164 m
Post Office Bus Stop/Station 200 m

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to IV47 8SZ - Data from Dec 2021

Lòn Bàn Hill Or Mountain 865 m
Cnoc nan Speireag Hill Or Mountain 977 m
Beinn Bhuidhe Hill Or Mountain 1.68 km
Cnoc an t-Sìthean Hill Or Mountain 1.73 km
Cnoc nan Aighean Hill Or Mountain 1.74 km
Uchd Mòr Hill Or Mountain 1.76 km
Cnoc nan Capull Hill Or Mountain 1.94 km
Faoileann an Triain Wetland 2.07 km
Cnoc Simid Hill Or Mountain 2.53 km
Cnoc Dubh Satran Hill Or Mountain 2.65 km
Beinnean Dearga Hill Or Mountain 2.66 km
Cnoc a' Chapuill Hill Or Mountain 2.89 km
Glen Brittle Forest Woodland Or Forest 3.01 km
Cnoc na Coille-beithe Hill Or Mountain 3.13 km
Cnoc Dubh Heilla Hill Or Mountain 3.25 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for IV47 8SZ - Data from Ofcom 2017

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 22.3 Mbps 23.7 Mbps 28.43 Mbps
Upload 3.9 Mbps 2.9 Mbps 4.59 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% - -
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 50% 23.8 3
30-300 Mbps 50% - -
300+ Mbps 0% - -

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 57.30205600
Longitude -6.35457800
OS Easting 137812
OS Northing 0831891
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
4428
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 Portree

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: Rural tenants
Subgroup: Ageing rural flat tenants
Rural-Urban Classification (Scotland) Very Remote Rural
Built-Up Area (pseudo) Scotland
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) Scotland
Workplace Zone S34001769
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Skye South
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Skye South - 03
Output Area / Small Area 1B3