The postcode IV54 8YL is located in Highland It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. IV54 8YL is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
IV54 8YL 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 8YL as Rural residents > Farming communities > Rural workers and families.
The closest road name to IV54 8YL is A87 which is centered 7.89 km away.
The nearest bus stop is Mission Hall and is 512 m away. The closest railway station is Stromeferry Rail Station, 2.94 km away.
Residents reported an average download speed of 2.8 Mbps and an average upload speed of 0.5 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 50% of residents have broadband access of 2-5 Mbps. 50% of residents have broadband access of 0-2 Mbps.
Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.5 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for IV54 8YL 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).
A list of road names near to IV54 8YL, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode IV54 8YL
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from IV54 8YL - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lotta Dubh | Pass March 23, 2012 | 0 m | |
| Mrs Fiona Mackay | Pass March 23, 2012 | 0 m | |
| The West Highland Kitchen | Pass February 5, 2019 | 1.85 km | |
| Achmore Village Hall | Exempt October 22, 1996 | 2.52 km | |
| Achmore Self Catering | Awaiting Inspection | 2.52 km | |
| Tigh na Bruiach | Awaiting Inspection | 2.52 km | |
| South Strome Deer Larder | Awaiting Inspection | 2.66 km | |
| Duncraig Castle | Pass January 13, 2020 | 3.27 km | |
| Kishorn Seafood Bar | Pass June 28, 2017 | 3.39 km | |
| North West Highlands Art | Pass August 17, 2010 | 3.39 km | |
| A MacKenzie | Pass July 21, 2016 | 3.46 km | |
| Plockton Village Hall | Pass June 27, 2011 | 3.46 km | |
| Gun Ainm | Awaiting Inspection May 29, 2018 | 3.55 km | |
| Rudha Mor Ltd | Awaiting Inspection | 3.58 km | |
| Rudha Mor Walks | Awaiting Inspection | 3.58 km | |
| Plockton Hotel | Pass October 24, 2018 | 3.76 km | |
| Plockton Shores Restaurant and Shop | Pass March 4, 2015 | 3.76 km | |
| Shonzeys (Mobile Fish and Chip Van) | Pass March 29, 2017 | 3.76 km | |
| Haven Hotel | Awaiting Inspection April 12, 2016 | 3.96 km | |
| Plockton Inn | Pass September 21, 2016 | 3.96 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to IV54 8YL - Data from Apr 2022
| Mission Hall | 512 m | |
| Stromeferry Rail Station | 2.94 km | |
| Duncraig Rail Station | 3.24 km | |
| Plockton Rail Station | 4.88 km | |
| Kyle of Lochalsh Ferry Terminal | 11.08 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to IV54 8YL - Data from Dec 2021
| Eilean nan Stac | 739 m | |
| Eilean an t-Sratha | 812 m | |
| Eilean Glasaich | 889 m | |
| Eilean na Beinne | 1.21 km | |
| Sgeir Ollach | 1.3 km | |
| Fernaig Shore | 1.3 km | |
| Cnoc Mòr | 1.48 km | |
| Loch an Eich-Uisge | 1.5 km | |
| An Dubh-Sgeir | 1.56 km | |
| Aonach Pà irc Dhùghaill | 1.65 km | |
| Creag Mhaol | 1.79 km | |
| Ulluva | 1.9 km | |
| Lochan Dubha | 1.99 km | |
| Eilean na Creige Duibhe | 2.25 km | |
| Reidhleacach | 2.39 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for IV54 8YL - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 0.8 Mbps | 2.8 Mbps | 23.71 Mbps |
| Upload | 0.4 Mbps | 0.5 Mbps | 1.28 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 50% | 50% | 1.2 | 0.5 |
| 2-5 Mbps | 50% | 0% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 0% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 0% | 24 | 1 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 0% | - | - |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% | - | - |
Energy usage data for IV54 8YL - Data from 2020
| Country | Scotland |
| Latitude | 57.35685500 |
| Longitude | -5.59729500 |
| OS Easting | 183720 |
| OS Northing | 0835320 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Scotland |
| 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 |
| International Territorial Level Code | S30000028 |
| Travel To Work Area | Broadford and Kyle of Lochalsh |
| 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 |
| 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 |