Postcode IV51 9YS (Highland)

Map showing IV51 9YS and nearby postcodes

The postcode IV51 9YS is located in Highland It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. IV51 9YS is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

IV51 9YS is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 0.9 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 IV51 9YS as Rural residents > Rural tenants > Rural life.

The nearest bus stop is Heribusta Road End and is 976 m away.

The nearest takeaway food is available from The Hungry Gull and is 7.22 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Awaiting Inspection .

Residents reported an average download speed of 41.7 Mbps and an average upload speed of 9.1 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey.

Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.6 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

Policing for IV51 9YS 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 IV51 9YS and their respective distances.

Postcode

Information about the postcode IV51 9YS

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 IV51 9YS - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
The Old Post Office B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
April 5, 2016
1.27 km
Tina B's Vegan Delights Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
1.35 km
Kilmuir Primary School School/college/university Pass
January 21, 2020
1.92 km
Rural Escapes (Highland) Ltd Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Awaiting Inspection
3.3 km
Whitewave Other catering premises Exempt
December 12, 2005
3.3 km
Kilmaluag Bay B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
July 31, 2014
6.29 km
Ferry Inn Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Awaiting Inspection
March 20, 2013
6.77 km
Isle of Skye Brewer Shop Retailers - other Pass
January 30, 2003
6.77 km
Rankins Retailers - other Pass
November 2, 2012
6.77 km
The Pottery Experience Other catering premises Awaiting Inspection
6.77 km
Uig Kindness Cabin Distributors/Transporters Awaiting Inspection
6.77 km
Uig Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
November 19, 2019
6.8 km
Single Track Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
6.81 km
Orasay Bed & Breakfast and Holiday Caravans Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
September 13, 2012
6.84 km
Bakur Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Improvement Required
March 3, 2022
7.22 km
The Hungry Gull Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
7.22 km
Uig Filling Station/Cafe Retailers - other Pass
September 13, 2012
7.22 km
Cuil Lodge B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Awaiting Inspection
7.44 km
Uig Youth Hostel Other catering premises Awaiting Inspection
July 1, 1999
7.76 km
Flodigarry Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Improvement Required
October 27, 2021
8.61 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to IV51 9YS - Data from Apr 2022

Heribusta Road End Bus Stop/Station 976 m
Heribusta Road End Bus Stop/Station 980 m
Uig Skye Ferry Terminal Ferry 7.2 km
Uig Skye Ferry Terminal Ferry 7.28 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to IV51 9YS - Data from Dec 2021

Sgeir Lang Island 936 m
Cnoc an t-Sagairt Hill Or Mountain 2.34 km
Lùb an Sgòir Sea 2.84 km
Cnoc Hòl Hill Or Mountain 3.21 km
Suidh' a' Mhinn Hill Or Mountain 3.46 km
Loch Sneosdal Inland Water 3.79 km
Glen Sneosdal Valley 3.82 km
An Dubh Sgeir Island 4.4 km
An t-Iasgair Island 4.48 km
Sgeir nan Ruideag Island 4.58 km
Kilbride Point Wetland 4.69 km
Cnoc a' Mhoid Hill Or Mountain 4.71 km
Port Duntulm Bay 4.94 km
Cnoc Roll Hill Or Mountain 4.99 km
Glen Scamadal Valley 5.07 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for IV51 9YS - Data from Ofcom 2017

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 39.5 Mbps 41.7 Mbps 160 Mbps
Upload 9.8 Mbps 9.1 Mbps 30 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 4.3 0.8
2-5 Mbps - -
5-10 Mbps - -
10-30 Mbps 23.5 7
30-300 Mbps 63.5 13.6
300+ Mbps - -

Electricity Consumption

55 meters consuming 282,838 kWh - mean 5,143 kWh : median 3,501 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for IV51 9YS - Data from 2020

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 57.65017000
Longitude -6.39522500
OS Easting 137874
OS Northing 0870758
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
3355
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: Rural life
Rural-Urban Classification (Scotland) Very Remote Rural
Built-Up Area (pseudo) Scotland
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) Scotland
Workplace Zone S34001734
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Skye North West
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Skye North West - 02
Output Area / Small Area 1B1