The postcode IV53 8UR is located in Highland It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. IV53 8UR is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
IV53 8UR 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 8UR as Rural residents > Farming communities > Agricultural communities.
The closest road name to IV53 8UR is A87 which is centered 6.18 km away.
The nearest bus stop is Public Hall and is 568 m away. The closest railway station is Stromeferry Rail Station, 1.94 km away.
66.7% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps. 33.3% of residents have broadband access of 10-30 Mbps.
Policing for IV53 8UR 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 8UR and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to IV53 8UR, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode IV53 8UR
| 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 8UR - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The West Highland Kitchen | Pass February 5, 2019 | 408 m | |
| Achmore Village Hall | Exempt October 22, 1996 | 436 m | |
| Achmore Self Catering | Awaiting Inspection | 583 m | |
| Tigh na Bruiach | Awaiting Inspection | 583 m | |
| South Strome Deer Larder | Awaiting Inspection | 1.67 km | |
| Soluis Mu Thuath | Pass June 27, 2011 | 1.78 km | |
| Lotta Dubh | Pass March 23, 2012 | 2.25 km | |
| Mrs Fiona Mackay | Pass March 23, 2012 | 2.25 km | |
| Duncraig Castle | Pass January 13, 2020 | 3.65 km | |
| A MacKenzie | Pass July 21, 2016 | 4.36 km | |
| Plockton Village Hall | Pass June 27, 2011 | 4.42 km | |
| Gun Ainm | Awaiting Inspection May 29, 2018 | 4.53 km | |
| Rudha Mor Ltd | Awaiting Inspection | 4.6 km | |
| Rudha Mor Walks | Awaiting Inspection | 4.6 km | |
| Plockton Hotel | Pass October 24, 2018 | 4.64 km | |
| Plockton Shores Restaurant and Shop | Pass March 4, 2015 | 4.64 km | |
| Shonzeys (Mobile Fish and Chip Van) | Pass March 29, 2017 | 4.64 km | |
| Haven Hotel | Awaiting Inspection April 12, 2016 | 4.74 km | |
| Plockton Inn | Pass September 21, 2016 | 4.74 km | |
| Plockton Primary School | Pass February 26, 2020 | 4.74 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to IV53 8UR - Data from Apr 2022
| Public Hall | 568 m | |
| Public Hall | 577 m | |
| Stromeferry Rail Station | 1.94 km | |
| Duncraig Rail Station | 3.81 km | |
| Kyle of Lochalsh Ferry Terminal | 10.84 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to IV53 8UR - Data from Dec 2021
| Creag Mhaol | 903 m | |
| Fernaig Shore | 1.03 km | |
| Loch na Leitire | 1.5 km | |
| Loch nan Gillean | 1.6 km | |
| Strath Ascaig | Valley | 1.68 km |
| Am Meallan | 1.74 km | |
| Eilean nan Stac | 1.77 km | |
| Lochan Dubha | 1.95 km | |
| Eilean an t-Sratha | 1.97 km | |
| Loch Breac an Eich | 2.13 km | |
| Eilean an Fhraoich | 2.14 km | |
| Eilean Glasaich | 2.14 km | |
| Letter Hill | 2.17 km | |
| Castle Bay | 2.2 km | |
| Beinn Raimh | 2.31 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for IV53 8UR - Data from Ofcom 2017
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 10-30 Mbps | 33.3% | 66.7% |
| 30-300 Mbps | 66.7% | 66.7% |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| Country | Scotland |
| Latitude | 57.34107200 |
| Longitude | -5.57399400 |
| OS Easting | 185028 |
| OS Northing | 0833493 |
| 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 |