Postcode IV55 8GS (Highland)

Map showing IV55 8GS and nearby postcodes

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

IV55 8GS 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 8GS as Rural residents > Farming communities > Older farming communities.

The closest road name to IV55 8GS is A850 which is centered 7.71 km away.

The nearest takeaway food is available from Harlosh Takeout and is 2.72 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Awaiting Inspection .

100% of residents have broadband access of 10-30 Mbps.

Policing for IV55 8GS 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 IV55 8GS, and the approximate distance away.

A850 7.71 km
A863 12.69 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode IV55 8GS

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 8GS - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Maria's Preserves Manufacturers/packers Awaiting Inspection
1.58 km
Dunvegan Primary School School/college/university Pass
October 6, 2016
1.81 km
Jann's Cakes (Shop) Retailers - other Pass
March 2, 2017
1.81 km
Millburn B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Awaiting Inspection
1.81 km
The Old School Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Improvement Required
October 28, 2021
1.81 km
Tullochard House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
April 16, 2013
1.81 km
Yurt Tea & Coffee Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
1.86 km
Atholl House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Awaiting Inspection
2.04 km
Atholl Service Station & Waterside Bistro Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Pass
September 29, 2015
2.04 km
Blas Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
October 1, 2019
2.04 km
Dunvegan Bakery Manufacturers/packers Improvement Required
August 12, 2021
2.04 km
Fasgadh Stores Retailers - other Pass
August 18, 2011
2.04 km
The Dunvegan Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Improvement Required
February 7, 2020
2.04 km
The Misty Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Improvement Required
October 14, 2021
2.04 km
The Tables Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
May 5, 2011
2.04 km
Yurt Tea and Coffee Farmers/growers Awaiting Inspection
2.04 km
Harlosh Takeout Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
2.72 km
Mr Jonathan Bean Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Awaiting Inspection
2.72 km
Ardmorn Holiday Accommodation Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Pass
April 8, 2015
2.96 km
Roskhill House Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house Awaiting Inspection
2.96 km

Nearby Travel Links

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

Benbecula Balivanich Airport Air 49.77 km

Nearby Nature

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

Cnoc Beag Hill Or Mountain 1.16 km
Beinn a' Chapuill Hill Or Mountain 1.19 km
Cnoc Mòr Hill Or Mountain 1.45 km
Ben Vic Askill Hill Or Mountain 1.57 km
Cnoc an Droma Fhada Hill Or Mountain 1.65 km
Gleann Airigh Beathaig Valley 1.81 km
Ben Horneval Hill Or Mountain 1.84 km
Healaval Forest Woodland Or Forest 2.08 km
Pairc Dhubh Woodland Or Forest 2.08 km
Healaval Forest Woodland Or Forest 2.13 km
Cnoc nan Uan Hill Or Mountain 2.14 km
Cnoc na Caillich Hill Or Mountain 2.2 km
Cnoc Mòr Hill Or Mountain 2.49 km
Creag Dhubh Hill Or Mountain 2.49 km
Ben Crokaig Hill Or Mountain 2.49 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for IV55 8GS - Data from Ofcom 2017

Speed Band
Mbps
Users
0-2 Mbps 0%
2-5 Mbps 0%
5-10 Mbps 0%
10-30 Mbps 100%
30-300 Mbps 0%
300+ Mbps 0%

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 57.44031700
Longitude -6.54570700
OS Easting 127339
OS Northing 0848016
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: Farming communities
Subgroup: Older farming communities
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 1A4