Postcode IV53 8UY (Highland)

Map showing IV53 8UY and nearby postcodes

The postcode IV53 8UY is located in Highland It was introduced in June 2000 and is an active postcode. IV53 8UY is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

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

The closest road name to IV53 8UY is A87 which is centered 9.6 km away.

The nearest bus stop is Road End and is 159 m away. The closest railway station is Stromeferry Rail Station, 2.45 km away.

50% of residents have broadband access of 2-5 Mbps. 50% of residents have broadband access of 0-2 Mbps.

Policing for IV53 8UY 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 8UY, and the approximate distance away.

A87 9.6 km
A890 13.75 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode IV53 8UY

Introduction June 2000
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 8UY - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Lighthouse Caledonia Ltd Farmers/growers Awaiting Inspection
2.45 km
Lochcarron Weavers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
July 14, 2011
2.45 km
South Strome Deer Larder Farmers/growers Awaiting Inspection
2.75 km
GreenBird Products Farmers/growers Awaiting Inspection
3.19 km
Howard Doris Centre Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Pass
August 21, 2019
3.19 km
Achmore Self Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
3.8 km
Tigh na Bruiach Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Awaiting Inspection
3.8 km
Soluis Mu Thuath Other catering premises Pass
June 27, 2011
3.91 km
Achmore Village Hall Other catering premises Exempt
October 22, 1996
3.97 km
Cathy's Kitchen Other catering premises Pass
February 28, 2012
4.23 km
Lochcarron Food Centre Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets Pass
August 16, 2017
4.23 km
Lochcarron Village Hall Other catering premises Pass
March 16, 2012
4.23 km
The Bistro Lochcarron Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
4.23 km
Waterside Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
July 4, 2018
4.23 km
The West Highland Kitchen Other catering premises Pass
February 5, 2019
4.33 km
Loch Dubh Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
March 23, 2012
4.62 km
Milmar Bed & Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Awaiting Inspection
4.62 km
Sterlochy Croft Farmers/growers Awaiting Inspection
4.62 km
Castle Cottage B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Awaiting Inspection
4.74 km
Lochcarron Bistro Other catering premises Pass
November 17, 2016
4.74 km

Nearby Travel Links

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

Road End Bus Stop/Station 159 m
Road End Bus Stop/Station 185 m
Stromeferry Rail Station Rail 2.45 km

Nearby Nature

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

Geurach Ard an Arbhair Wetland 225 m
Lochan a' Chaorainn Inland Water 975 m
Loch Mall Inland Water 1.11 km
Loch na Sròine Inland Water 1.24 km
Càrn a' Chaorainn Hill Or Mountain 1.32 km
Loch an Arbhair Inland Water 1.53 km
Strome Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.71 km
Port a' Bhàta Bay 1.81 km
Port na Feàrna Bay 1.9 km
Lochan Sgeireach Inland Water 2.02 km
Cnoc nam Mult Hill Or Mountain 2.06 km
Loch na Fèithe-seilich Inland Water 2.11 km
Camas na Coille Bay 2.21 km
Càrn nan Iomairean Hill Or Mountain 2.61 km
Am Meallan Hill Or Mountain 2.68 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for IV53 8UY - Data from Ofcom 2017

Speed Band
Mbps
Users
0-2 Mbps 50%
2-5 Mbps 50%
5-10 Mbps 0%
10-30 Mbps 0%
30-300 Mbps 0%
300+ Mbps 0%

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 57.36175400
Longitude -5.51260800
OS Easting 188839
OS Northing 0835601
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