Postcode IV54 8UF (Highland)

Map showing IV54 8UF and nearby postcodes

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

IV54 8UF 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 8UF as Rural residents > Farming communities > Rural workers and families.

The closest road name to IV54 8UF is Kirkton Road which is centered 26 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Kirkton Road and is 100 m away. The closest railway station is Strathcarron Rail Station, 3.57 km away.

Residents reported an average download speed of 40.8 Mbps and an average upload speed of 9.8 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 0.6 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

Policing for IV54 8UF 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 8UF and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

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

Kirkton Road 26 m
Kirkton Way 80 m
Kirkton Drive 87 m
Kirkton Avenue 145 m
Sage Terrace 149 m
Kirkton Gardens 184 m
Croft Road 674 m
A890 8.75 km
A896 14.3 km
A87 14.91 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode IV54 8UF

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 8UF - Data from Apr 2022

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

Nearby Travel Links

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

Kirkton Road Bus Stop/Station 100 m
Kirkton Road Bus Stop/Station 113 m
Lochcarron Primary Bus Stop/Station 262 m
Lochcarron Primary Bus Stop/Station 286 m
Lochcarron Hotel Bus Stop/Station 296 m
Strathcarron Rail Station Rail 3.57 km

Nearby Nature

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

Cnoc na Staing Hill Or Mountain 472 m
Sgeir Fhada Island 878 m
Port nam Faochag Bay 1.59 km
Sgeir Chreagach Island 1.74 km
Meall Mòr Wetland 1.86 km
Cnoc Ban Hill Or Mountain 2.17 km
Slumbay Harbour Bay 2.26 km
Doire Mòr Woodland Or Forest 2.37 km
Cnoc na h-Atha Hill Or Mountain 2.38 km
Slumbay Island Island 2.43 km
Attadale Valley 2.68 km
Creag Dabaobh Hill Or Mountain 3.24 km
Lochan a' Mhuilinn Inland Water 3.41 km
Lochan Dubha Inland Water 3.59 km
Cnoc an t-Sratha Hill Or Mountain 3.67 km

Broadband

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

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 39.8 Mbps 40.8 Mbps 71.83 Mbps
Upload 10 Mbps 9.8 Mbps 19.99 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% - -
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 0% 15 3.3
30-300 Mbps 100% 46.9 11.4
300+ Mbps 0% - -

Electricity Consumption

31 meters consuming 181,272 kWh - mean 5,847 kWh : median 3,487 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for IV54 8UF - Data from 2020

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 57.40631000
Longitude -5.47965800
OS Easting 191074
OS Northing 0840453
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