Postcode IV53 8UX (Highland)

Map showing IV53 8UX and nearby postcodes

The postcode IV53 8UX is located in Highland It was introduced in May 1992 and is an active postcode. IV53 8UX is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

IV53 8UX 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 8UX as Rural residents > Farming communities > Agricultural communities.

The closest road name to IV53 8UX is A87 which is centered 6.84 km away.

The closest railway station is Stromeferry Rail Station, 2.25 km away.

The nearest takeaway food is available from All The Goodness and is 6.05 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Pass on May 29, 2015.

Policing for IV53 8UX 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 Roads

A list of road names near to IV53 8UX, and the approximate distance away.

A87 6.84 km
A890 16.44 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode IV53 8UX

Introduction May 1992
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 IV53 8UX - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Soluis Mu Thuath Other catering premises Pass
June 27, 2011
1.51 km
South Strome Deer Larder Farmers/growers Awaiting Inspection
2.4 km
Achmore Self Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
2.47 km
Tigh na Bruiach Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Awaiting Inspection
2.47 km
Achmore Village Hall Other catering premises Exempt
October 22, 1996
2.56 km
The West Highland Kitchen Other catering premises Pass
February 5, 2019
3.23 km
Conchra House Guesthouse Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
April 8, 2011
4.33 km
Lotta Dubh Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
March 23, 2012
4.88 km
Mrs Fiona Mackay Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
March 23, 2012
4.88 km
Lighthouse Caledonia Ltd Farmers/growers Awaiting Inspection
5.18 km
Lochcarron Weavers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
July 14, 2011
5.18 km
Glennan House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Awaiting Inspection
5.47 km
Dornie Hall Other catering premises Pass
January 10, 2012
5.82 km
GreenBird Products Farmers/growers Awaiting Inspection
6.02 km
Howard Doris Centre Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Pass
August 21, 2019
6.02 km
All The Goodness Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
May 29, 2015
6.05 km
Manuelas Wee Bakery Retailers - other Pass
September 25, 2019
6.05 km
Mrs Yvonne MacDonald Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Awaiting Inspection
6.05 km
The Barn - Pick O'Crop Retailers - other Pass
June 9, 2006
6.05 km
Yvie Contier Mobile caterer Awaiting Inspection
6.19 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to IV53 8UX - Data from Apr 2022

Stromeferry Rail Station Rail 2.25 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to IV53 8UX - Data from Dec 2021

Càrn na Creige Hill Or Mountain 807 m
Strath Ascaig Valley 1.3 km
Loch an Arbhair Inland Water 1.34 km
Meall Ailein Hill Or Mountain 1.36 km
Gleann Udalain Valley 1.65 km
Am Meallan Hill Or Mountain 1.66 km
Càrn a' Chaorainn Hill Or Mountain 1.8 km
Lochan a' Chaorainn Inland Water 2.37 km
Lochan Sgeireach Inland Water 2.47 km
Creag Mhòr Hill Or Mountain 2.71 km
Loch Thollaidh Inland Water 2.82 km
Eilean an Fhraoich Island 3.03 km
Camas na Coille Bay 3.07 km
Creag Mhaol Hill Or Mountain 3.09 km
Geurach Ard an Arbhair Wetland 3.09 km

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 57.33690600
Longitude -5.52512700
OS Easting 187943
OS Northing 0832876
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
4487
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Scotland

Government

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

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code S30000038
Travel To Work Area Broadford and Kyle of Lochalsh

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: 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