The postcode IV53 8UP is located in Highland It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. IV53 8UP is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
IV53 8UP 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 8UP as Rural residents > Farming communities > Agricultural communities.
The closest road name to IV53 8UP is A87 which is centered 5.71 km away.
The closest railway station is Stromeferry Rail Station, 2.19 km away.
The nearest takeaway food is available from All The Goodness and is 5.76 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Pass on May 29, 2015.
Residents reported an average download speed of 19.8 Mbps and an average upload speed of 1.1 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 14.3% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps. 85.7% of residents have broadband access of 10-30 Mbps.
Policing for IV53 8UP 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 8UP and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to IV53 8UP, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode IV53 8UP
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| 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 8UP - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soluis Mu Thuath | Pass June 27, 2011 | 0 m | |
| Achmore Village Hall | Exempt October 22, 1996 | 1.46 km | |
| Achmore Self Catering | Awaiting Inspection | 1.47 km | |
| Tigh na Bruiach | Awaiting Inspection | 1.47 km | |
| The West Highland Kitchen | Pass February 5, 2019 | 2.14 km | |
| South Strome Deer Larder | Awaiting Inspection | 2.14 km | |
| Lotta Dubh | Pass March 23, 2012 | 3.97 km | |
| Mrs Fiona Mackay | Pass March 23, 2012 | 3.97 km | |
| Duncraig Castle | Pass January 13, 2020 | 5.11 km | |
| Conchra House Guesthouse | Pass April 8, 2011 | 5.3 km | |
| Dornie Hall | Pass January 10, 2012 | 5.65 km | |
| Auchtertyre Primary School | Pass November 15, 2011 | 5.65 km | |
| Glennan House | Awaiting Inspection | 5.73 km | |
| All The Goodness | Pass May 29, 2015 | 5.76 km | |
| Manuelas Wee Bakery | Pass September 25, 2019 | 5.76 km | |
| Mrs Yvonne MacDonald | Awaiting Inspection | 5.76 km | |
| The Barn - Pick O'Crop | Pass June 9, 2006 | 5.76 km | |
| Yvie Contier | Awaiting Inspection | 5.89 km | |
| Lighthouse Caledonia Ltd | Awaiting Inspection | 5.91 km | |
| Lochcarron Weavers | Pass July 14, 2011 | 5.91 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to IV53 8UP - Data from Apr 2022
| Stromeferry Rail Station | 2.19 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to IV53 8UP - Data from Dec 2021
| Strath Ascaig | Valley | 685 m |
| Meall Ailein | 1.47 km | |
| Am Meallan | 1.52 km | |
| CÃ rn Fada | 1.9 km | |
| CÃ rn na Creige | 2.07 km | |
| Loch na Leitire | 2.12 km | |
| Beinn Raimh | 2.14 km | |
| Creag Mhaol | 2.27 km | |
| Loch an Arbhair | 2.49 km | |
| Loch nan Gillean | 2.62 km | |
| Letter Hill | 2.7 km | |
| Gleann Udalain | Valley | 2.79 km |
| Fernaig Shore | 2.81 km | |
| Eilean an Fhraoich | 2.86 km | |
| Castle Bay | 2.96 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for IV53 8UP - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 20.4 Mbps | 19.8 Mbps | 22.37 Mbps |
| Upload | 1.1 Mbps | 1.1 Mbps | 1.23 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 85.7% | 14.3% | 19.8 | 1 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 14.3% | 14.3% | - | - |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% | - | - |
| Country | Scotland |
| Latitude | 57.33263600 |
| Longitude | -5.54889500 |
| OS Easting | 186489 |
| OS Northing | 0832473 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| 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 |