Postcode IV54 8XB (Highland)

Map showing IV54 8XB and nearby postcodes

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

IV54 8XB is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1 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 8XB as Rural residents > Farming communities > Rural workers and families.

The closest road name to IV54 8XB is A87 which is centered 11.28 km away.

The nearest bus stop is Village and is 217 m away. The closest railway station is Stromeferry Rail Station, 4.88 km away.

Residents reported an average download speed of 25.4 Mbps and an average upload speed of 4.2 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 63.6% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps. 36.4% of residents have broadband access of 10-30 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 8XB 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 IV54 8XB, and the approximate distance away.

A87 11.28 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode IV54 8XB

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 8XB - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Kishorn Seafood Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
June 28, 2017
0 m
North West Highlands Art Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
August 17, 2010
0 m
Freedom Works Kishorn Manufacturers/packers Awaiting Inspection
1.36 km
Kishorn Port Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
December 14, 2021
1.36 km
Patterns of Light Retailers - other Pass
September 6, 2012
1.36 km
Glen Mhor Estate Farmers/growers Awaiting Inspection
2.47 km
Applecross Brewing Company Manufacturers/packers Awaiting Inspection
November 24, 2021
2.51 km
Lotta Dubh Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
March 23, 2012
3.39 km
Mrs Fiona Mackay Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
March 23, 2012
3.39 km
The Bealach Cafe and Gallery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
June 29, 2017
3.56 km
Lighthouse Caledonia Ltd Farmers/growers Awaiting Inspection
4.7 km
Lochcarron Weavers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
July 14, 2011
4.7 km
South Strome Deer Larder Farmers/growers Awaiting Inspection
4.77 km
The West Highland Kitchen Other catering premises Pass
February 5, 2019
4.94 km
GreenBird Products Farmers/growers Awaiting Inspection
5.27 km
Howard Doris Centre Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Pass
August 21, 2019
5.27 km
Achmore Self Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
5.36 km
Tigh na Bruiach Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Awaiting Inspection
5.36 km
John Muir Trust Farmers/growers Awaiting Inspection
5.43 km
Achmore Village Hall Other catering premises Exempt
October 22, 1996
5.44 km

Nearby Travel Links

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

Village Bus Stop/Station 217 m
Village Bus Stop/Station 219 m
Hotel Road End Bus Stop/Station 235 m
Achandoilach Road End Bus Stop/Station 633 m
Achandoilach Road End Bus Stop/Station 637 m
Stromeferry Rail Station Rail 4.88 km

Nearby Nature

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

Sgòrr a' Bhrìd-Eòin Mheadhanaich Island 555 m
Sgòrr a' Bhrìd-Eòin Bhig Island 629 m
Sgòrr a' Bhrìd-Eòin Mhòir Island 666 m
Cnoc Dubh Hill Or Mountain 1.08 km
Lochan Dubha Inland Water 1.52 km
Camas Doun Bay 1.72 km
An Sgùrr Hill Or Mountain 1.84 km
Cnoc Mòr Hill Or Mountain 1.91 km
Loch an Eich-Uisge Inland Water 1.91 km
Aonach Pàirc Dhùghaill Hill Or Mountain 2.17 km
Meall na h-Àirde Hill Or Mountain 2.19 km
Càrn nam Fiadh Hill Or Mountain 2.51 km
Reidhleacach Woodland Or Forest 2.8 km
Bad a' Chreamha Hill Or Mountain 2.81 km
Sgeir Dhubh Nèill Island 2.97 km

Broadband

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

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 23.3 Mbps 25.4 Mbps 50.3 Mbps
Upload 3.9 Mbps 4.2 Mbps 8.74 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% 8 1
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 36.4% 20.8 3
30-300 Mbps 63.6% 40.1 7.5
300+ Mbps 0% - -

Electricity Consumption

54 meters consuming 334,414 kWh - mean 6,193 kWh : median 4,871 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for IV54 8XB - Data from 2020

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 57.38726600
Longitude -5.59802900
OS Easting 183855
OS Northing 0838705
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
3983
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 - 03
Output Area / Small Area 1A1