The postcode IV53 8UL is located in Highland It was introduced in August 1973 and terminated in December 1995.IV53 8UL is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
IV53 8UL 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 IV53 8UL as Rural residents > Farming communities > Agricultural communities.
The closest road name to IV53 8UL is A87 which is centered 6.53 km away.
The nearest bus stop is Public Hall and is 251 m away. The closest railway station is Stromeferry Rail Station, 1.26 km away.
Policing for IV53 8UL 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).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to IV53 8UL and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to IV53 8UL, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode IV53 8UL
| Introduction | August 1973 |
| Termination | December 1995 |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from IV53 8UL - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Achmore Self Catering | Awaiting Inspection | 246 m | |
| Tigh na Bruiach | Awaiting Inspection | 246 m | |
| Achmore Village Hall | Exempt October 22, 1996 | 400 m | |
| The West Highland Kitchen | Pass February 5, 2019 | 999 m | |
| South Strome Deer Larder | Awaiting Inspection | 1.06 km | |
| Soluis Mu Thuath | Pass June 27, 2011 | 1.34 km | |
| Lotta Dubh | Pass March 23, 2012 | 2.71 km | |
| Mrs Fiona Mackay | Pass March 23, 2012 | 2.71 km | |
| Duncraig Castle | Pass January 13, 2020 | 4.48 km | |
| Lighthouse Caledonia Ltd | Awaiting Inspection | 5.13 km | |
| Lochcarron Weavers | Pass July 14, 2011 | 5.13 km | |
| A MacKenzie | Pass July 21, 2016 | 5.17 km | |
| Plockton Village Hall | Pass June 27, 2011 | 5.23 km | |
| Gun Ainm | Awaiting Inspection May 29, 2018 | 5.33 km | |
| Rudha Mor Ltd | Awaiting Inspection | 5.4 km | |
| Rudha Mor Walks | Awaiting Inspection | 5.4 km | |
| Kishorn Seafood Bar | Pass June 28, 2017 | 5.44 km | |
| North West Highlands Art | Pass August 17, 2010 | 5.44 km | |
| Plockton Hotel | Pass October 24, 2018 | 5.45 km | |
| Plockton Shores Restaurant and Shop | Pass March 4, 2015 | 5.45 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to IV53 8UL - Data from Apr 2022
| Public Hall | 251 m | |
| Public Hall | 257 m | |
| Road End | 877 m | |
| Road End | 918 m | |
| Stromeferry Rail Station | 1.26 km | |
| Duncraig Rail Station | 4.63 km | |
| Kyle of Lochalsh Ferry Terminal | 11.58 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to IV53 8UL - Data from Dec 2021
| Am Meallan | 927 m | |
| Creag Mhaol | 946 m | |
| Strath Ascaig | Valley | 967 m |
| Fernaig Shore | 1.7 km | |
| Eilean an Fhraoich | 1.71 km | |
| Castle Bay | 1.79 km | |
| Loch na Leitire | 2.09 km | |
| Camas na Coille | 2.16 km | |
| Loch nan Gillean | 2.33 km | |
| Eilean nan Stac | 2.4 km | |
| Loch an Arbhair | 2.54 km | |
| Eilean an t-Sratha | 2.63 km | |
| Beinn Raimh | 2.66 km | |
| Meall Ailein | 2.75 km | |
| Lochan Dubha | 2.77 km |
| Country | Scotland |
| Latitude | 57.34279500 |
| Longitude | -5.56066800 |
| OS Easting | 185840 |
| OS Northing | 0833640 |
| OS Positional Quality | Postcode terminated prior to Gridlink® initiative, last known ONS postcode grid reference |
| Scotland |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Ross, Skye and Lochaber |
| Electoral Ward | Wester Ross, Strathpeffer and Lochalsh |
| Local Authority District | Highland |
| European Electoral Region | Scotland |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | Highlands and Islands |
| International Territorial Level Code | S30000038 |
| Travel To Work Area | Broadford and Kyle of Lochalsh |
| 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 |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Rural residents Group: Farming communities Subgroup: Agricultural communities |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (Scotland) Very Remote Rural |
| Built-Up Area | (pseudo) Scotland |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) Scotland |
| Workplace Zone | S34001780 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Lochalsh |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Lochalsh - 03 |
| Output Area / Small Area | 1A3 |