Postcode IV54 8UD (Highland)

Map showing IV54 8UD and nearby postcodes

The postcode IV54 8UD is located in Highland It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. IV54 8UD is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

IV54 8UD is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 0.9 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 IV54 8UD as Rural residents > Farming communities > Rural workers and families.

The closest road name to IV54 8UD is Kirkton Drive which is centered 20 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Kirkton Road and is 131 m away. The closest railway station is Strathcarron Rail Station, 3.55 km away.

100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.

Policing for IV54 8UD 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 Postcodes

A list of Postcodes adjacent to IV54 8UD and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to IV54 8UD, and the approximate distance away.

Kirkton Drive 20 m
Kirkton Road 53 m
Sage Terrace 82 m
Kirkton Way 105 m
Kirkton Avenue 192 m
Kirkton Gardens 216 m
A890 8.72 km
A896 14.22 km
A87 14.97 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode IV54 8UD

Introduction January 1980
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 IV54 8UD - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Lochcarron Playgroup School/college/university Pass
December 4, 2014
76 m
Sweetly Does It Other catering premises Awaiting Inspection
76 m
Castle Cottage B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Awaiting Inspection
673 m
Lochcarron Bistro Other catering premises Pass
November 17, 2016
673 m
Rockvilla Guest House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
October 20, 2021
673 m
Stuart Mackenzie Mobile caterer Pass
March 16, 2012
673 m
Loch Dubh Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
March 23, 2012
874 m
Milmar Bed & Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Awaiting Inspection
874 m
Sterlochy Croft Farmers/growers Awaiting Inspection
874 m
Cafe Caerdach Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
December 4, 2019
972 m
Lochcarron Community Development Company Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
972 m
Lochcarron Garage and Shop Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets Pass
October 20, 2021
972 m
Lochcarron Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
October 20, 2021
972 m
Lochcarron Primary School School/college/university Pass
September 26, 2012
972 m
The Albatross Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
February 17, 2020
972 m
Cathy's Kitchen Other catering premises Pass
February 28, 2012
1.37 km
Lochcarron Food Centre Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets Pass
August 16, 2017
1.37 km
Lochcarron Village Hall Other catering premises Pass
March 16, 2012
1.37 km
The Bistro Lochcarron Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
1.37 km
Waterside Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
July 4, 2018
1.37 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to IV54 8UD - Data from Apr 2022

Kirkton Road Bus Stop/Station 131 m
Kirkton Road Bus Stop/Station 149 m
Lochcarron Primary Bus Stop/Station 233 m
Lochcarron Primary Bus Stop/Station 258 m
Lochcarron Hotel Bus Stop/Station 364 m
Strathcarron Rail Station Rail 3.55 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to IV54 8UD - Data from Dec 2021

Cnoc na Staing Hill Or Mountain 436 m
Sgeir Fhada Island 954 m
Port nam Faochag Bay 1.63 km
Sgeir Chreagach Island 1.81 km
Meall Mòr Wetland 1.9 km
Cnoc Ban Hill Or Mountain 2.19 km
Slumbay Harbour Bay 2.3 km
Doire Mòr Woodland Or Forest 2.4 km
Cnoc na h-Atha Hill Or Mountain 2.45 km
Slumbay Island Island 2.48 km
Attadale Valley 2.75 km
Creag Dabaobh Hill Or Mountain 3.17 km
Lochan a' Mhuilinn Inland Water 3.45 km
Lochan Dubha Inland Water 3.61 km
Glas Bheinn Hill Or Mountain 3.64 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for IV54 8UD - Data from Ofcom 2017

Speed Band
Mbps
Users
0-2 Mbps 0%
2-5 Mbps 0%
5-10 Mbps 0%
10-30 Mbps 0%
30-300 Mbps 100%
300+ Mbps 0%

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 57.40695400
Longitude -5.48006900
OS Easting 191053
OS Northing 0840526
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
3486
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 S30000028
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: Rural workers and families
Rural-Urban Classification (Scotland) Very Remote Rural
Built-Up Area (pseudo) Scotland
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) Scotland
Workplace Zone S34001638
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Ross and Cromarty South West
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Ross and Cromarty South West - 04
Output Area / Small Area 1A1