The postcode IV53 8UW is located in Highland It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. IV53 8UW is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
IV53 8UW 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 8UW as Rural residents > Farming communities > Agricultural communities.
The closest road name to IV53 8UW is A87 which is centered 6.52 km away.
The nearest bus stop is Public Hall and is 771 m away. The closest railway station is Stromeferry Rail Station, 1.89 km away.
Residents reported an average download speed of 33.9 Mbps and an average upload speed of 5.3 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.7 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for IV53 8UW 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 8UW and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to IV53 8UW, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode IV53 8UW
| 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 8UW - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The West Highland Kitchen | Pass February 5, 2019 | 0 m | |
| Achmore Village Hall | Exempt October 22, 1996 | 699 m | |
| Achmore Self Catering | Awaiting Inspection | 764 m | |
| Tigh na Bruiach | Awaiting Inspection | 764 m | |
| South Strome Deer Larder | Awaiting Inspection | 1.59 km | |
| Lotta Dubh | Pass March 23, 2012 | 1.85 km | |
| Mrs Fiona Mackay | Pass March 23, 2012 | 1.85 km | |
| Soluis Mu Thuath | Pass June 27, 2011 | 2.14 km | |
| Duncraig Castle | Pass January 13, 2020 | 3.56 km | |
| A MacKenzie | Pass July 21, 2016 | 4.2 km | |
| Plockton Village Hall | Pass June 27, 2011 | 4.25 km | |
| Gun Ainm | Awaiting Inspection May 29, 2018 | 4.36 km | |
| Rudha Mor Ltd | Awaiting Inspection | 4.42 km | |
| Rudha Mor Walks | Awaiting Inspection | 4.42 km | |
| Plockton Hotel | Pass October 24, 2018 | 4.48 km | |
| Plockton Shores Restaurant and Shop | Pass March 4, 2015 | 4.48 km | |
| Shonzeys (Mobile Fish and Chip Van) | Pass March 29, 2017 | 4.48 km | |
| Haven Hotel | Awaiting Inspection April 12, 2016 | 4.6 km | |
| Plockton Inn | Pass September 21, 2016 | 4.6 km | |
| Plockton Primary School | Pass February 26, 2020 | 4.6 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to IV53 8UW - Data from Apr 2022
| Public Hall | 771 m | |
| Public Hall | 793 m | |
| Stromeferry Rail Station | 1.89 km | |
| Duncraig Rail Station | 3.69 km | |
| Kyle of Lochalsh Ferry Terminal | 10.93 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to IV53 8UW - Data from Dec 2021
| Creag Mhaol | 626 m | |
| Fernaig Shore | 701 m | |
| Eilean nan Stac | 1.43 km | |
| Eilean an t-Sratha | 1.64 km | |
| Loch nan Gillean | 1.78 km | |
| Loch na Leitire | 1.79 km | |
| Eilean Glasaich | 1.83 km | |
| Am Meallan | 1.84 km | |
| Eilean an Fhraoich | 1.94 km | |
| Strath Ascaig | Valley | 1.94 km |
| Lochan Dubha | 1.96 km | |
| Castle Bay | 1.98 km | |
| Sgeir Ollach | 2.06 km | |
| Ulluva | 2.29 km | |
| Loch Breac an Eich | 2.29 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for IV53 8UW - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 27.4 Mbps | 33.9 Mbps | 54.78 Mbps |
| Upload | 3.6 Mbps | 5.3 Mbps | 10 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 | 0% | 100% | 22 | 1.8 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 100% | 100% | 49.7 | 10 |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% | - | - |
Energy usage data for IV53 8UW - Data from 2020
| Country | Scotland |
| Latitude | 57.34438100 |
| Longitude | -5.57700100 |
| OS Easting | 184867 |
| OS Northing | 0833868 |
| 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 |