Postcode IV54 8UE (Highland)

Map showing IV54 8UE and nearby postcodes

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

IV54 8UE 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 8UE as Rural residents > Ageing rural dwellers > Rural employment and retirees.

The closest road name to IV54 8UE is Kirkton Avenue which is centered 41 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Lochcarron Hotel and is 151 m away. The closest railway station is Strathcarron Rail Station, 3.73 km away.

Residents reported an average download speed of 31.4 Mbps and an average upload speed of 5.2 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 IV54 8UE 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 8UE and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

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

Kirkton Avenue 41 m
Kirkton Gardens 70 m
Kirkton Way 129 m
Kirkton Road 199 m
Kirkton Drive 248 m
Sage Terrace 312 m
Croft Road 501 m
A890 8.92 km
A896 14.43 km
A87 14.74 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode IV54 8UE

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 8UE - Data from Apr 2022

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

Nearby Travel Links

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

Lochcarron Hotel Bus Stop/Station 151 m
Lochcarron Hotel Bus Stop/Station 169 m
Kirkton Road Bus Stop/Station 259 m
Kirkton Road Bus Stop/Station 265 m
Rockvilla Hotel Bus Stop/Station 351 m
Strathcarron Rail Station Rail 3.73 km

Nearby Nature

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

Cnoc na Staing Hill Or Mountain 442 m
Sgeir Fhada Island 773 m
Sgeir Chreagach Island 1.58 km
Meall Mòr Wetland 1.68 km
Port nam Faochag Bay 1.69 km
Slumbay Harbour Bay 2.08 km
Slumbay Island Island 2.26 km
Cnoc Ban Hill Or Mountain 2.3 km
Cnoc na h-Atha Hill Or Mountain 2.38 km
Doire Mòr Woodland Or Forest 2.48 km
Attadale Valley 2.66 km
Creag Dabaobh Hill Or Mountain 3.26 km
Lochan a' Mhuilinn Inland Water 3.47 km
Cnoc an t-Sratha Hill Or Mountain 3.69 km
Lochan Dubha Inland Water 3.71 km

Broadband

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

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 36.2 Mbps 31.4 Mbps 55.59 Mbps
Upload 6.1 Mbps 5.2 Mbps 7.91 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% 7 1
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 0% 11.5 2.5
30-300 Mbps 100% 40.6 6.6
300+ Mbps 0% - -

Electricity Consumption

17 meters consuming 112,305 kWh - mean 6,606 kWh : median 5,153 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for IV54 8UE - Data from 2020

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 57.40500500
Longitude -5.48131600
OS Easting 190967
OS Northing 0840313
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: Ageing rural dwellers
Subgroup: Rural employment and retirees
Rural-Urban Classification (Scotland) Very Remote Rural
Built-Up Area (pseudo) Scotland
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) Scotland
Workplace Zone S34001609
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 1C1