Postcode IV55 8GE (Highland)

Map showing IV55 8GE and nearby postcodes

The postcode IV55 8GE is located in Highland It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. IV55 8GE is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

IV55 8GE 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 IV55 8GE as Rural residents > Ageing rural dwellers > Detached rural retirement.

The closest road name to IV55 8GE is B886 which is centered 1.7 km away.

The nearest bus stop is Post Office and is 540 m away.

Policing for IV55 8GE 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 IV55 8GE and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to IV55 8GE, and the approximate distance away.

B886 1.7 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode IV55 8GE

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 IV55 8GE - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Ms Alexandrina MacPhee Manufacturers/packers Awaiting Inspection
0 m
Nikki Karp Other catering premises Awaiting Inspection
0 m
33 Lochbay Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Awaiting Inspection
619 m
Hillside Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
May 19, 2010
619 m
Lydia Hartwell Manufacturers/packers Awaiting Inspection
619 m
Yurt Tea and Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
619 m
Loch Bay Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
June 10, 2016
1.04 km
Mrs Fiona Middleton Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Awaiting Inspection
1.04 km
Stein Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
September 1, 2017
1.04 km
Catch of the Day Retailers - other Improvement Required
January 16, 2012
1.49 km
Yurt Tea and Coffee Farmers/growers Awaiting Inspection
3.67 km
Half of 6 Halistra Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
4.48 km
Miss Nikki Karp Other catering premises Awaiting Inspection
4.48 km
Knockbreck Primary School School/college/university Pass
February 23, 2017
4.65 km
Castle Craft Shop Retailers - other Exempt
May 1, 2013
5.57 km
Dunvegan Castle Other catering premises Awaiting Inspection
April 14, 2022
5.57 km
Lampay Chalets Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Awaiting Inspection
5.57 km
Macleod Tables Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
May 1, 2013
5.57 km
Highland Favours Manufacturers/packers Awaiting Inspection
6.03 km
Ardmore Wine Supplies Distributors/Transporters Awaiting Inspection
6.79 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to IV55 8GE - Data from Apr 2022

Post Office Bus Stop/Station 540 m
Post Office Bus Stop/Station 546 m
Benbecula Balivanich Airport Air 48.82 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to IV55 8GE - Data from Dec 2021

Beinn Falaisge Hill Or Mountain 1.04 km
Beinn a' Sgùmain Hill Or Mountain 1.47 km
Cnoc na Cairidh Hill Or Mountain 1.58 km
Creag a' Ghamhna Wetland 1.59 km
Cnoc an Tobair Hill Or Mountain 1.63 km
Beinn Chàrnach Mhòr Hill Or Mountain 1.67 km
Beinn Bhuidhe Hill Or Mountain 1.68 km
Beinn Bheag Gheal Hill Or Mountain 1.78 km
Beinn a' Gharbhlaich Hill Or Mountain 1.84 km
Beinn Charnach Bheag Hill Or Mountain 1.94 km
Loch Vorvin Inland Water 2.08 km
Dùn an Iarla Hill Or Mountain 2.14 km
Beinn Mheadhonach Hill Or Mountain 2.27 km
Cnoc nan Uan Hill Or Mountain 2.77 km
Rubha nam Bòth Wetland 2.95 km

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 57.50865900
Longitude -6.56083700
OS Easting 126943
OS Northing 0855675
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
3613
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Scotland

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Ross, Skye and Lochaber
Electoral Ward Eilean á Chèo
Local Authority District Highland
European Electoral Region Scotland
Local Learning and Skills Council Highlands and Islands

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code S30000038
Travel To Work Area Portree

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: Detached rural retirement
Rural-Urban Classification (Scotland) Very Remote Rural
Built-Up Area (pseudo) Scotland
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) Scotland
Workplace Zone S34001800
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Skye North West
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Skye North West - 03
Output Area / Small Area 1C3